Ethnic violence in Manipur continues unabated, with fake news and rumors exacerbating the unrest, according to security agencies. The clashes between Kukis and Meiteis since May 3 have resulted in over 160 deaths. Nationwide outrage ensued after reports and videos of women being tortured, gang-raped, and paraded naked surfaced, drawing condemnation from the Supreme Court and PM Modi. False rumors have been attributed to sparking most of these violent incidents. The shocking May 4 incident in Kangpokpi district, where two women were assaulted after a misleading photo circulated, exposed the devastating consequences of misinformation.