Clashes In Manipur's Churachandpur After Hmar Tribe Leader Assaulted

Curfew has been imposed in Manipur's Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district after the leader of a Hmar tribe organisation was thrashed by unknown people, leading to huge protests by members of the Hmar tribe, the police said.

Trouble began when Hmar Inpui general secretary Richard Hmar's vehicle had a near-miss with a two-wheeler rider, which led to an altercation on the road, sources said.

The matter escalated when a group of people thrashed the leader of the Hmar tribe's top decision-making body, they said.