IMPHAL: The official residence of a minister was set on fire by a group of assailants in Manipur, which has been witnessing violence since last month. The assailants burnt the official residence of Manipur's Industry Minister Nemcha Kipgen in the Lamphel area in Imphal West district late on Wednesday evening. Security forces have reached the spot and are searching for the assailants. Nemcha Kipgen is one of the ten MLAs belonging to the Kuki category.

Meanwhile, 11 people, including a woman, were killed in the violence in the state within 24 hours. Ten people were injured. Union Home Minister visited Manipur for four days from May 29 and announced a series of measures to restore peace in the state. He held meetings with Chief Minister N Biren Singh, leaders of various political parties, civil society, women and tribal groups and senior officials. Shah had announced that a peace committee would be formed in the state.