Kukis, Meiteis back on edge; the trigger this time may have been felled trees
On October 19, violence erupted in Manipur's Sunulok Hills, reportedly triggered by a dispute over tree felling. Villagers had complained to local militant groups about Meitei community members taking wood from the area. This led to militants stopping a vehicle carrying Meitei men, resulting in gunfire that killed three individuals. Tensions remain high as the situation unfolds.