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Woman killed as violence flares in Manipur's Kamjong district
Fresh clashes erupted in Kamjong overnight, leaving one woman dead and multiple residential structures destroyed. The violence marks an intensification of the ongoing unrest in Manipur's hill regions.
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Overnight clashes in Kamjong district of Manipur claimed at least one life on Tuesday as armed groups engaged in intense gunfire exchanges, according to ground reports. A woman was killed in the violence, while several houses were set ablaze during the confrontation.
Eyewitnesses reported sustained gunfire throughout the night, with residential areas coming under fire as the violence spread across multiple locations in the district. The arson attacks left numerous homes destroyed, displacing residents from affected areas.
The incident represents a renewed surge in the ethnic tensions that have gripped Manipur's hill districts for months. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the casualties or damage assessment.
Kamjong, a volatile hill district bordering Nagaland, has witnessed recurring communal violence as underlying tribal and territorial disputes continue to simmer. Relief and rescue operations are understood to be underway in the affected areas.