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pur), July 2 (ANIPeople in Manipur have condemned the recent factional clashes in Moreh, a small town in the States hill district of Chandel.
By L C K Singh
Moreh (Manipur), July 2 : People in Manipur have condemned the recent factional clashes in Moreh, a small town in the State's hill district of Chandel.
Manipuris have appealed to the factional groups to desist from creating communal tension in the border area.
During the clashes women and children had to spend nights in makeshift buildings. People are questioning the rationale behind the communal clashes.
A resident of Moreh said: "I want peace. We live in a state of fear. We want harmonious relationship between different communities."
"We don't want this type of killing and fighting. We want these groups to stay close and have good relationship," said another resident of Moreh.
Earlier this month, clashes between United Liberation Front of Manipur and Kuki tribals claimed the lives of at least 11 people.
Moreh is an important point in Manipur that links the State with Mayanmar and other ASEAN nations.
"Moreh holds an important position in the growth of Manipur's economy. This border town connects the State with the neighbouring countries. The town is cosmopolitan in character and people from all communities come here for trade. Militant groups want to disturb this harmonious existence in the name of tribal identity," said another resident of Moreh.
Moreh has been the centre of border trade since 1995. Situated on the border between Manipur (India) and Myanmar, and 110 kms away from Imphal, development of Moreh's border trade is expected to contribute to the growth of Manipur's economy.
Experts say that Moreh may well become the nodal point of international trade with East and South-East Asian countries. Manipur's handloom, bamboo products, ginger, fruits, vegetables and limestone hold immense export potential.
Competition over acquiring control over border trade has been a major cause of clashes between the ethnic groups namely Kuki, Naga, Meitei and Tamils.
ANI
