Torbung Attack: Residents Question What The Night Will Bring

Torbung Attack: Residents Question What the Night Will Bring

In Torbung, fear intensifies as night falls. Residents say their biggest worry is what may happen after dark—whether there will be firing or bomb attacks like the one reported last evening around 8 PM, allegedly carried out by Kuki militants.

While daytime offers limited relief, nights remain tense and sleepless. Farmers continue cultivation work during the day, not because the fear has eased, but because they have no choice. “We are afraid of arms and bombs,” residents said, “but we must earn a living to survive.”

More than two and a half years after violence broke out in Manipur in May 2023, peace remains out of reach. The repeated incidents reflect the government’s failure to restore normalcy and protect lives and property.

Since May 3, 2023, the Manipur crisis has claimed over 260 lives and displaced over 60,000 people. Although Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 13, fear continues to define daily life. While resettlement of displaced families has begun in Bishnupur district, residents of Torbung say safety—especially at night—remains their most urgent concern.

#Torbung #ManipurCrisis #ManipurViolence #NightUnderFear #GroundReality #VoicesFromManipur #PeaceForManipur #HumanRights