Manipur Violence: As Jiribam Flares Up, Survivors Share Horror Stories of Escape

Jiribam district had remained peaceful despite the ongoing violence in other parts of Manipur. But not anymore.

A Kuki woman belonging to Jiribam, who fled to a relief camp in Cachar, Assam.

(Photo: Paplu Das/The Quint)

The alleged killing of a farmer in Jiribam in June 2024 — once a quiet district in Manipur that had remained more or less peaceful despite the ongoing violence in other parts of the state — led to retaliatory attacks and the consequent displacement of about 2,000 people, many of whom fled to the relief camps in Assam's Cachar district.

The Quint speaks to survivors about how they escaped to the neighbouring state, the difficulties of living in relief camps, and their future. Watch the ground report to know more.

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