Clashes between security forces and rebel fighters in India’s remote northeastern state of Manipur have resulted in the deaths of dozens of fighters.
The state has been tense since May 3, when inter-ethnic violence erupted between tribal groups and the ethnic majority Meitei people over plans to extend economic quotas to the Meitei.
The unrest resulted in the deaths of dozens and the displacement of thousands.
On Sunday, Chief Minister N Biren Singh informed reporters that at least 40 fighters had been killed in a security crackdown.
He also stated that two police officers had been killed in the past two days of unrest.
“The terrorists have been using M-16 and AK-47 assault rifles and sniper guns against civilians. They came to many villages to burn down homes,” Singh was quoted as saying by local media.
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