evidence: The unrest in Manipur state erupted on Wednesday after a protest march organised by the Kuki tribal group sparked clashes with the Meitei non-tribal group, resulting in widespread damage to vehicles and properties. [...] Violence erupted in the Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district of the state, where members of the Kuki tribe were protesting against the Meitei community’s demands to be designated as a "Scheduled Tribe". [...] "There has been violence in Manipur since its incorporation into the Indian state. It is a complicated, complex region shaped by several factors," Saikia said.