In July in a span of 10 days, two women were tragically shot and killed in the capital city of Imphal in Manipur. Hangzo Donggaihching was a member of the Kuki-Zo community and lived alone in a small makeshift hut in the Lamphel area of Imphal. She was shot dead in broad daylight on July 6th in Kwakeithel, Imphal West. Hangzo Donggaihching had an intellectual disability and had no surviving family. Lucy Marim, belonging to the Maring Naga tribe, was abducted from Sawombung area and later found shot dead on July 15th in Lamlai, Imphal East district. The United Naga Council, representing Nagas in Manipur has issued a statement strongly condemning her killing. However this has not garnered much outrage from groups outside Manipur.

In this episode, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar interviews Dr. Aiswarya Rao, a disability rights activist from Tamil Nadu, who discusses the specific killings and the broader issue of ethnic violence. Greeshma also speaks with Professor Sonajharia Minz, the Vice-Chancellor of Sido Kanhu Murmu University in Jharkhand, about the urgent need for collective action to address the ongoing violence in Manipur and put an end to it before more lives are lost.

In July in a span of 10 days, two women were tragically shot and killed in the capital city of Imphal in Manipur. Hangzo Donggaihching was a member of the Kuki-Zo community and lived alone in a small makeshift hut in the Lamphel area of Imphal. She was shot dead in broad daylight on July 6th in Kwakeithel, Imphal West. Hangzo Donggaihching had an intellectual disability and had no surviving family. Lucy Marim, belonging to the Maring Naga tribe, was abducted from Sawombung area and later found shot dead on July 15th in Lamlai, Imphal East district. The United Naga Council, representing Nagas in Manipur has issued a statement strongly condemning her killing. However this has not garnered much outrage from groups outside Manipur.
In this episode, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar interviews Dr. Aiswarya Rao, a disability rights activist from Tamil Nadu, who discusses the specific killings and the broader issue of ethnic violence. Greeshma also speaks with Professor Sonajharia Minz, the Vice-Chancellor of Sido Kanhu Murmu University in Jharkhand, about the urgent need for collective action to address the ongoing violence in Manipur and put an end to it before more lives are lost.

Dispatches from Manipur," is an exclusive podcast brought to you by Suno India. Join us as independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar reports on the ongoing ethnic violence that has gripped the northeastern state of Manipur since May 2023.

In this podcast series, we delve into the violent clashes between the majority Meitei people residing in Imphal Valley and the tribal community from the surrounding hill districts, including the Kuki and Zo people. With nearly 100 lives lost and over 30,000 individuals displaced, the repercussions of these clashes have created a dire humanitarian crisis.



Despite the gravity of the situation, the region remains cut off from the world, with internet services suspended for over a month. Through first-hand interviews, on-the-ground reporting, and insightful analysis, Greeshma Kuthar brings you the untold stories and human experiences that often go unheard.

Dispatches from Manipur," is an exclusive podcast brought to you by Suno India. Join us as independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar reports on the ongoing ethnic violence that has gripped the northeastern state of Manipur since May 2023.
In this podcast series, we delve into the violent clashes between the majority Meitei people residing in Imphal Valley and the tribal community from the surrounding hill districts, including the Kuki and Zo people. With nearly 100 lives lost and over 30,000 individuals displaced, the repercussions of these clashes have created a dire humanitarian crisis. 
Despite the gravity of the situation, the region remains cut off from the world, with internet services suspended for over a month. Through first-hand interviews, on-the-ground reporting, and insightful analysis, Greeshma Kuthar brings you the untold stories and human experiences that often go unheard.

Dispatches from Manipur

”Dispatches from Manipur," is an exclusive podcast brought to you by Suno India. Join us as independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar reports on the ongoing ethnic violence that has gripped the northeastern state of Manipur since May 2023.

In this podcast series, we delve into the violent clashes between the majority Meitei people residing in Imphal Valley and the tribal community from the surrounding hill districts, including the Kuki and Zo people. With nearly 100 lives lost and over 30,000 individuals displaced, the repercussions of these clashes have created a dire humanitarian crisis.

Despite the gravity of the situation, the region remains cut off from the world, with internet services suspended for over a month. Through first-hand interviews, on-the-ground reporting, and insightful analysis, Greeshma Kuthar brings you the untold stories and human experiences that often go unheard.

”Dispatches from Manipur," is an exclusive podcast brought to you by Suno India. Join us as independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar reports on the ongoing ethnic violence that has gripped the northeastern state of Manipur since May 2023.
In this podcast series, we delve into the violent clashes between the majority Meitei people residing in Imphal Valley and the tribal community from the surrounding hill districts, including the Kuki and Zo people. With nearly 100 lives lost and over 30,000 individuals displaced, the repercussions of these clashes have created a dire humanitarian crisis.
Despite the gravity of the situation, the region remains cut off from the world, with internet services suspended for over a month. Through first-hand interviews, on-the-ground reporting, and insightful analysis, Greeshma Kuthar brings you the untold stories and human experiences that often go unheard.

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