After a brief period of relative calm, Manipur was once again thrust into violence last week, marking a devastating escalation in the ongoing conflict. Tensions, which have simmered for months, flared up with brutal killings and alarming abductions. The violence erupted amid ongoing ethnic clashes, particularly between the Meitei and Kuki communities, with both sides accusing each other of instigating attacks. Armed groups engaged in indiscriminate violence, targeting civilians and security forces alike. In addition to the bloodshed, widespread fear and instability gripped the region, exacerbating the suffering of thousands. This recent wave of violence has left the people of Manipur in distress, as the fragile peace previously achieved seems to be slipping away once again.