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Two persons were killed and at least nine were injured in a bomb attack using drones in villages in the Meitei-majority Imphal West district, Manipur
The perpetrators are believed to be Kuki-Zo militants.
Kuki-Zo groups and partisans have claimed that the attacks were in retaliation to an attempt by Meitei vigilante and insurgent groups to “ambush” Kuki-zo people in the area
Worsening ethnic conflict
The use of drones for attacks, similar to tactics in Myanmar, indicates a dangerous escalation in the ethnic conflict.
The government has initiated police operations but has not yet disarmed militant groups.
Current measures are considered insufficient to resolve the conflict.
For 16 months, the focus has been on maintaining law and order through buffer zones and political status quo.
This approach has failed, as violence continues and dialogue remains elusive.
Both the Union and State governments, led by the BJP, have faced criticism for ineffective policies.
There is a call for a change in leadership and approach to address the conflict effectively.
A stronger response from security forces and a shift in strategy and leadership are needed to move towards peace.
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