23 Houses Torched in May 7 Attack on Manipur Border Villages, Says Minister

Minister Govindas Konthoujam informed the Manipur Legislative Assembly that an attack on villages along the state border on May 7 resulted in the burning of 23 houses. The incident, which has sparked concern among local residents, is being treated as a serious breach of law and order in the region. Police teams have been deployed to the affected villages to collect evidence, interview witnesses and identify the perpetrators. The minister urged the authorities to expedite the investigation and provide relief to families whose homes were destroyed. No casualties were reported, but the loss of property has heightened tensions in the border area.