India in talks with ethnic groups clashing in Manipur state (Reuters)

 

India in talks with ethnic groups clashing in Manipur state

Item 1 of 2 Demonstrators react as smoke billows from a tear gas shell fired by police to disperse the protesters during a protest march to demand an end to the latest spurt of ethnic violence, in Imphal, Manipur, India, September 10, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/ File Photo

[1/2]Demonstrators react as smoke billows from a tear gas shell fired by police to disperse the protesters during a protest march to demand an end to the latest spurt of ethnic violence, in Imphal, Manipur, India, September 10, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/ File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

NEW DELHI, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The Indian government is in talks seeking to resolve a long-running conflict between two ethnic communities in the northeastern state of Manipur, Interior Minister Amit Shah said at a press conference on Tuesday.

Internet and mobile data services were restored in Manipur on Monday, official orders showed, after being suspended in some areas last week when student protests turned violent amid fresh fighting between the majority Meitei and minority Kuki groups.