Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on12,23Clashes in Manipur: violence is not the solution With reference to Taniya Dutta’s article Thousands flee villages in India's Manipur after deadly ethnic violence flares (May 9): the ongoing crisis in India's North-Eastern state of Manipur was sad and painful to read. Despite local administration and the centre taking steps to control the violence, at least 60 people were reported to have been killed and more than 230 injured and 1700 houses were burnt. This is a deep wound for the state. It should be condemned by all. Violence is never an acceptable solution. Communal clashes can happen anywhere but mobs must be controlled before the situation gets heated. Community leaders should work towards promoting harmony and not allow hatred to breed. This clash between tribals and non-tribals shows deep animosity, which all parties must help heal. I hope normality soon returns to the state of Manipur and with time communities work to rebuild trust. K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India