Manipur Records Highest Violent Crime Rates in Northeast India: NCRB 2023 Data Reveals Impact of Ethnic Conflict

Oct 01, 2025 12:55 am CST

According to the 2023 NCRB report, Manipur experienced an unprecedented surge in violent crimes, recording 14,427 incidents amid ongoing ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kukis. The state led the Northeast in rioting and arson cases, while also recording the highest number of crimes against Scheduled Tribes in India, reflecting the devastating impact of violence that has claimed over 260 lives since May 2023.