As violence continues, fear and distrust escalate around Manipur’s NH2 highway
Description
In this episode of Dispatches from Manipur, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar bears witness to the escalating distrust & fear between communities forcing residents of Kangpokpi District to guard the NH2 (Imphal-Dimapur) highway. With the help of first-person accounts, she captures the angst of the people affected by the violence & why they are choosing to continue to guard the highway & check every vehicle passing by.
Only a few days ago, the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) had, in response, to an appeal by Home Minister Amit Shah lifted the blockade for seven days allowing passage of essential supplies such as commodities and medicines.
However, protracted violence, including one on June 9, where three Kuki villagers were killed meant that distrust among communities has only intensified.
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