Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Manipur Assembly Reports 306 Deaths Amid Prolonged Ethnic Conflict
Manipur has experienced a long conflict between several communities.
The state government says 306 people have died and 49 are still missing.
The violence began on May 3, 2023.
More than 60,000 people had to leave their homes.
The government says 36,000 people have returned or been resettled, but 24,000 are still living in relief camps.
Many people who returned still need money and jobs.
The conflict has also caused emotional and mental suffering.
Officials say rebuilding trust between communities is one of the biggest challenges.
Investigators are examining the killing of six Naga civilians.
Manipur reported 306 deaths and 49 missing people through August 31 since violence began on May 3, 2023.
The conflict involves Meiteis and Kuki-Zos, with newer hostilities between Kuki-Zos and Nagas.
At least 18 Kuki-Zos and 12 Naga civilians have been killed since May this year.
Four people were arrested and four others identified in the killing of six Naga civilians; the NIA is investigating.
The government says 36,000 displaced people have been resettled, while 24,000 remain in relief camps.
- Who
- The conflict has involved Meitei, Kuki-Zo and Naga communities; the Manipur government reported the figures.
- What
- The Assembly was told that 306 people had been killed, 49 were missing, and tens of thousands had been displaced.
- When
- The violence began on May 3, 2023; the reported death and missing figures were recorded through August 31.
- Where
- The violence and displacement occurred in Manipur, with some bodies held at the JNIMS morgue in Imphal.
- Why
- The government identified continuing ethnic hostilities and a lack of trust between communities as major causes and challenges.
- Deaths reported
- 306 people had been killed through August 31.
- Missing people
- 49 people remained missing.
- Displaced population
- Around 60,000 people were rendered homeless.
- Resettled people
- The government said 36,000 internally displaced people had been resettled.
- People in relief camps
- About 24,000 internally displaced people remained in camps.
- Naga civilian killings
- Six Naga civilians were killed; four arrests were reported and four additional suspects identified.
- Financial assistance
- The government continued supporting around 59,000 displaced people, including some who had returned home.