Manipur violence: Hundreds stage protest at Jantar Mantar to end violence in Northeastern state

Members of the Kuki community gathered at Jantar Mantar to protest against the ethnic-clashes in Manipur on Wednesday. (Express Photo by Mannat Chhabra)

Violence first broke out on May 3 in Manipur between Kuki-Zomi and Meitei communities.(Express Photo by Mannat Chhabra)

According to sources, violence in the state again escalated on the night of May 27-28. Civilians have been trying to seize arms from security establishments in Imphal. (Express Photo by Mannat Chhabra)

Hundreds of Manipur students living in Delhi as well as those who have escaped from the violence-hit state in the last few weeks reached Jantar Mantar to protest on Wednesday. (Express Photo by Mannat Chhabra)

Many students from Manipur University talked about attacks they’ve faced in their universities and have now been forced to seek refugee at army camps. (Express Photo by Mannat Chhabra)

“I was in my final year of PhD, about to complete my research. I cannot quit nor can I go back to the university,” said a PhD graduate who has moved to a relative’s house in the capital. (Express Photo by Mannat Chhabra)

The Manipur Tribals Forum Wednesday said they were looking forward to a solution to the turmoil the north-eastern state has been facing for almost a month now. (Express Photo by Mannat Chhabra)

“We now look forward to the wisdom of the Union Home Minister Amit Shah who has assured us that he will give us a solution in 15 days,” said the forum. (Express Photo by Mannat Chhabra)

On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that a panel headed by a retired high court judge will probe into the violence. (Express Photo by Mannat Chhabra)