Government schools in Manipur reopened on Monday for classes 1-8, after being closed for over two months due to violent ethnic clashes. The schools reopened amidst tight security, with police and paramilitary forces deployed in sensitive areas.
The clashes, which broke out in February, were between the Kuki and Naga communities. The violence left at least 20 people dead and hundreds injured. The schools were closed as a precautionary measure to prevent further violence.
The reopening of the schools is a welcome step for the people of Manipur. It will allow students to resume their education and help to restore normalcy to the state.
Here are some additional details from the article:
- The clashes were between the Kuki and Naga communities, two of the major ethnic groups in Manipur.
- The violence was sparked by a land dispute between the two communities.
- The schools were closed as a precautionary measure to prevent further violence.
- The reopening of the schools is a welcome step for the people of Manipur.
- It will allow students to resume their education and help to restore normalcy to the state.
- However, the situation remains tense, and there is a risk of further violence.
- The government has urged the people of Manipur to remain calm and to cooperate with the security forces.
- The hope is that the reopening of the schools will help to bring the communities together and to defuse the tensions.
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