Manipur: Nine killed within 24 hours in three districts

What happened: Nine people were killed between Friday and Saturday in Manipur's Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts, per police officials cited by Hindustan Times and PTI. At least 14 homes were burnt in Kamjong. Key numbers: 9 killed; 14 homes burnt; prohibitory orders within 400 metres of Chassad police station; 40-year-old Sandeep Rai Why it matters: The deaths followed the killing of a 42-year-old woman in Chassad, which triggered exchanges between Kuki and Naga armed groups. Tensions escalated in February after an alleged assault involving Tangkhul Naga and Kuki-Zo communities.

Nine people were killed between Friday and Saturday in Manipur's Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts, per police officials cited by Hindustan Times and PTI. At least 14 homes were burnt in Kamjong.

The deaths followed the killing of a 42-year-old woman in Chassad, which triggered exchanges between Kuki and Naga armed groups. Tensions escalated in February after an alleged assault involving Tangkhul Naga and Kuki-Zo communities.