Manipur violence: 9,000 people shifted to safer places

The Army and Assam Rifles were deployed to control the situation in Manipur where violence broke out during a tribal agitation. Reportedly 9000 people were rescued by the forces from the violence-hit areas, and given shelter.

The Army and Assam Rifles were deployed to control the situation in Manipur where violence broke out during a tribal agitation. Credit: Twitter/@MangteC

The army rescued around 9000 people from the violence-hit areas, and they were given shelter. Credit: PTI Photo

The Army and Assam Rifles were requisitioned last night, and along with the state police, the forces mostly contained the violence by morning. Credit: PTI Photo

Violence broke out on May 3 during the 'Tribal Solidarity March' in Churachandpur district to protest the demand of non-tribal Meiteis, who dominate the Imphal Valley, for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. In this photo, Indian Army and Assam Rifles personnel rescue civilians from violence-hit areas, in Manipur. Credit: PTI Photo

Indian Army and Assam Rifles personnel rescue civilians from violence-hit areas, in Manipur. Credit: Twitter/@prodefkohima