Alarming 3,399% Increase: Manipur Leads India's Surge in Crimes Against Tribal Communities

Oct 01, 2025 03:57 pm CST

India witnessed a dramatic 28.7% rise in crimes against Scheduled Tribes in 2023, with Manipur accounting for 26.2% of all cases nationwide. The ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities following a High Court ruling has resulted in widespread violence, displacement, and human rights violations, highlighting critical gaps between protective legislation and ground implementation.