A huge fire broke out in the capital Imphal, burning several houses

National desk:

Communal violence in Manipur over reservation issue is not abating.  Amid tension in the state, a huge fire broke out in the capital Imphal.  The cause of the fire has not yet been revealed but locals have blamed the Kuki community.
 Many houses have been affected by the devastating fire in Imphal.  The area where the fire broke out is predominantly inhabited by the Maitei community.  The CM's residence and the headquarters of Manipur's DGP are located a few kilometers from the scene of the blaze.
 After the fire, a woman says ,her husband is missing.  People also heard several cylinders bursting after the fire.

 150 people have died in the state so far:
 The violence in Manipur has killed 150 people so far.  59 people were killed between May 3 and 5, 28 between May 27 and 29 and nine on June 13,No casualties have been reported in Manipur violence since July16 .