Manipur: Two tribal communities clash over shutdown call

IMPHAL: (Apr 21) Protesters from two tribal communities clashed on the borders of Senapati and its adjacent Kangpokpi districts of Manipur on Tuesday over a shutdown called by a civil society organisation, leading to tension in the area, officials said.

Local police attempting to clear a roadblock set up by Naga volunteers to enforce a three-day shutdown by the United Naga Council to protest the April 18 killing of two persons in Ukhrul district sparked the clash, they said.

An official said the situation turned tense after Changoubung Kuki villagers became involved, leading to stone pelting between the two sides.