Manipur: Meitei–Kuki couples put 'love on hold' amid struggles as killing shatters calm

A Meitei man's murder in Churachandpur has deeply impacted Meitei-Kuki couples in Manipur. Separated since mid-2023, these couples now face renewed fear and uncertainty. Reunions planned for late 2025 are shelved. Buffer zones have become strict borders. Love persists, but safe passage is gone, replaced by caution and risk awareness.