Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Manipur violence leaves 306 dead, 49 missing since 2023
Manipur has experienced serious ethnic violence since May 2023.
The violence began between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities.
The government says at least 306 people have died and 49 are missing.
About 60,000 people had to leave their homes.
Of these, 36,000 have been resettled, while 24,000 are still living in relief camps.
The violence disrupted ordinary life across the state.
Manipur was governed under President’s Rule for a year after N Biren Singh stepped down.
Yumnam Khemchand Singh became chief minister in February 2026.
At least 306 people have been killed and 49 remain missing in Manipur since ethnic violence began in May 2023.
The figures, recorded through August 31, were presented by Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam in the state Assembly.
The clashes began between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities and caused widespread displacement and disruption.
About 60,000 people were displaced; 36,000 have been resettled and 24,000 remain in relief camps.
President’s Rule lasted from February 2025 to February 2026 after N Biren Singh resigned as chief minister.
- Who
- The Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities were involved in the clashes; the government reported the casualty and displacement figures.
- What
- Ethnic violence in Manipur has killed at least 306 people, left 49 missing, and displaced about 60,000.
- When
- The violence began in May 2023; the figures were recorded through August 31, and President’s Rule lasted from February 2025 to February 2026.
- Where
- Manipur, India.
- Why
- The articles say the violence resulted from ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities.
Government account
Kuki-Zomi-Hmar groups’ allegations
Handling of the violence
Government account
The state government described the violence as an “unprecedented crisis” and reported displacement, resettlement, and relief-camp figures to the Assembly.
Kuki-Zomi-Hmar groups’ allegations
Kuki-Zomi-Hmar groups alleged that former Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s response was partisan and that he had stoked majoritarianism.
- Deaths
- At least 306 people killed since May 2023
- Missing
- 49 people reported missing
- Displaced
- About 60,000 people displaced
- Resettled
- 36,000 internally displaced people resettled
- Relief camps
- 24,000 people remained in relief camps
- Violence began
- May 2023
- Current chief minister
- Yumnam Khemchand Singh, who took office on February 4, 2026