Former Indian Army officer dies after accidentally entering buffer zone

In another shocking incident in Manipur, a former Indian Army officer was killed after accidentally crossing the “buffer zone” between Meitei and Kuki areas.

In another shocking incident in Manipur, a former Indian Army officer was killed after accidentally crossing the “buffer zone” between Meitei and Kuki areas.

This incident took place late on Sunday evening. The next morning, Limkholal Mate, a former Havaldar of the Assam Regiment, was found dead in Sekmai district of Imphal West.

According to authorities, Mate accidentally drove into the Sekmai area and was subsequently beaten to death. Police have not yet made an official statement on the case.

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In particular, central paramilitary forces are also stationed along the buffer zones to prevent clashes between the Meitei living in the valley and the Kuki living in the mountain regions.

Despite continued efforts to bring the situation under control, violence in Manipur has intensified over the past week. The escalating violence has now also led to the use of drones and missiles in the conflict-ridden state.

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Earlier, civil society group Committee on Tribal Unity claimed that a woman was killed in a bomb blast on Sunday, but police have not yet confirmed the claim.