Dear Reader,

In the heart of Manipur, violence and grief deepen with each passing day. On November 11, a fresh surge in ethnic conflict led to the abduction and tragic deaths of six Meitei women and children in Jiribam. The violence continues to ripple across the state, igniting protests that have shaken even the corridors of power.

The National People’s Party has withdrawn its support from the government citing grave concerns over law and order. This is a state grappling with unfathomable loss – over 255 lives taken and 59,000 residents displaced since May 2023.

Scroll reporter Rokibuz Zaman has been on the ground, bringing you stories that cut through the chaos: the harrowing testimony of survivors, the resilience of communities and the complex interplay of politics and power.

In Manipur relief camp that came under attack, a grieving Meitei family wants a passage out

In one of the few remaining Meitei settlements in Jiribam district, displaced residents are demanding that they be moved to a safer place.

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Why Hmar groups are protesting delay in handing over bodies of 10 alleged militants in Manipur

They say the government wants to stop them from drawing ‘political mileage’ by transporting the bodies to Churachandpur via Mizoram.

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Zaman's recent ground reports have uncovered the agony behind the headlines, such as the raid on Borobekra on November 11 and the retaliatory violence that claimed the lives of both civilians and suspected militants. It’s crucial that these stories are told and that they reach audiences beyond Manipur.

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Team Scroll