Fresh violence erupted in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Saturday morning, resulting in the deaths of five people. One man was shot dead in his sleep, while four armed individuals were killed in a subsequent exchange of fire.
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Fresh violence erupted in Jiribam district of Manipur on Saturday, leading to the torching of numerous houses, police outposts, and a forest office. Suspected militants set fire to more than 70 houses, forcing villagers to flee and seek refuge in a relief camp. The violence erupted after the killing of a 59-year-old man by suspected militants, triggering protests and a curfew by the Manipur government. The National Investigation Agency has arrested a militant commander in connection with the violence.