Kuki group ‘enters' Meitei farmland, sparks tension
Sources said the group from Champai village near Singjapokpi entered the farmland around 10.30am without notifying or obtaining permission from the landowners. "The Kukis were unarmed, but they intended to cultivate our land. So, we alerted the nearby CRPF," a local resident told TOI over the phone.
Security personnel intervened and, along with villagers, escorted the trespassers out. There were no reports of violence or further escalation at the time of this report.
Manipur has experienced ongoing tensions over access to agricultural land in sensitive areas between hill and valley regions, where residents remain vigilant.
Previously, a Meitei farmer from the same area was detained and handed over to Sekmai Police Station by central security forces for photographing Kuki individuals reportedly ploughing fields with a tractor.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding Wednesday's incident. However, security measures have been increased in the affected areas to prevent further disturbances during the critical paddy cultivation period.
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