Manipur peace pact

A peace agreement signed between the Meitei and Hmar communities in Jiribam, Manipur, has been declared 'null and void' by the Hmar Inpui, the apex organization of the Hmar tribals. This declaration follows fresh violence in Jiribam, including gunfire and the arson of an abandoned house in a Meitei settlement. The Hmar Inpui stated that the agreement was reached without the consent of its general headquarters and subsequently dissolved its Jiribam unit. They condemned the actions of individuals who participated in the agreement and warned against representing the Hmar community without proper authorization. The agreement aimed to restore normalcy amid ongoing ethnic tensions, which have now reignited violence in the region. Officials from the Jiribam district administration, CRPF, and Assam Rifles had moderated the initial meeting that led to the agreement.