India opposition presses Modi on persistent Manipur violence

Central troops struggle to prevent escalation amid outrage over sexual assault video

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Kuki-Zo residents of Churachandpur, in the Indian state of Manipur, stage a protest calling for a separate administration on July 25. (Photo by Greeshma Kuthar)

GREESHMA KUTHAR, Contributing writer

KANGPOKPI, India -- Violence in the remote Indian state of Manipur continues even as citizens across the country protest a shocking video of sexual assault there, and as opposition politicians in New Delhi press Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do more.

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