The death toll after ethnic clashes in India's remote north-east rises to 54, as authorities issue shoot-at-sight orders in 'extreme cases' in an effort to contain the unrest.
The death toll after ethnic clashes in India's remote north-east has risen to 54, with fresh violence overnight despite authorities rushing in troops to restore order.The Indian army in neighbouring Nagaland state said 13,000 people had sought shelter from the violence
Hospital morgues in the state capital Imphal, and in Churachandpur district further south, had reported a combined total of 54 dead, Press Trust of India news agency reported. Manipur Director General of Police P Doungel said orders had been given to take strict action against anyone found involved in acts of violence.
Last month, the Manipur High Court asked the government to consider the Meitei community's plea and decide on it.Fresh clashes overnight India's law minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters on Saturday that "many lives have been lost" after days of clashes, alongside damage to property.
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