IMPHAL: Conflict repeats in Manipur after a break. Five houses were burnt down by unidentified assailants. Another group attacked the police and stole weapons. The assailants set fire to vacant houses in the New Lambulane area of ​​the capital's East Imphal district. The incident happened yesterday afternoon. Police and firemen came and extinguished the fire. Security has been beefed up in the area. After this, the crowd gathered in the area and protested against the security personnel demanding to be given access to the incident site. Soldiers fired tear gas to disperse the crowd and fired on those who did not disperse. The crowd's argument is that because of the strong presence of the soldiers, the attackers will not come from outside.

A group of assailants attacked the police in West Imphal district yesterday morning and stole three guns including two AK-47s. The policemen were guarding the house of former state health secretary K Rajo. Police said that the search for the attackers is continuing.

Separate administration for Kuki region: Demand rejected

Meanwhile, the state government rejected the demand for separate administration for the Kuki regions in Manipur. The government is of the view that there will be no move to compromise the integrity of Manipur. At the same time, the central government was informed that more autonomy could be given to the hill area councils. It was also clarified that the demand for a separate administration cannot be accepted. Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that the government are ready to address the concerns of the hill people and that they have directed the Center to extend the autonomy of the councils in the region. The government announced its position while discussions were going on for days to resolve the issue. At the same time, the Kuki organizations have stated that they will not compromise their demand for a separate administration.