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India: 5 killed in fresh wave of ethnic violence in Manipur state
August 06, 2023

In India, at least five people have been killed in fresh wave of ethnic violence in Manipur state.

According to local officials, gunfights and cases of arson continued till late in the night.

Manipur state has been gripped by ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki tribes since May 3, with over 160 people confirmed dead.

Meanwhile, Indian authorities have extended the suspension of mobile internet service in Haryana state's Nuh and Palwal districts till Tuesday.

The services were suspended after Hindu-Muslim clashes were erupted in Nuh on 31st of last month in which six people died.