Following reports of gunfights between Kuki and Meitei groups in Saibol village, security forces conducted operations to restore order. The operations involved dismantling bunkers and increasing patrols in the tense “buffer zone” separating the two communities. While the actions were aimed at de-escalating violence, they have sparked protests by Kuki groups, who are demanding the withdrawal of central forces from the region.
These operations are part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the region after months of unrest. However, the delicate balance between maintaining law and order and addressing community grievances remains a significant challenge for authorities.