Dead from northeast India clashes climbs to 60

By Associated Press

May 10, 2023 12:45 am

GUWAHATI, India: Security measures are keeping the peace in a remote northeastern Indian state where 60 people were killed and 35,000 civilians were displaced in rioting and ethnic clashes last week, officials said.

N Biren Singh, chief minister of Manipur state, told reporters on Monday night that about 230 people were injured and about 1,700 houses were burned by protesters after fierce fighting broke out when members of tribal groups clashed with a nontribal one over demands of economic benefits and reservation status.

UNEASY REST Refugees from Manipur rest at a relief camp at Lakhipur town, Assam state, northeastern India on Sunday, May 7, 2023. AP PHOTO

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