There is heavy security as it is the last Meitei village under the control of the majority community.
Jyoti picks up empty shells from automatic rifles and points to bullet holes in the adjoining building.The conflict between the majority Meitei community that live in the valley and the tribal Kuki population that inhabit the hills has claimed more than 140 lives and left 60,000 homeless.Homes have been razed the ground in both communities
The military are there to stop the violence, but are often accused of siding with the other community. As we head towards the main town of Chaurachandpur, there are checkpoints with dozens of women examining vehicles and identities of people.At a sit-in protest in the town, thousands of women have gathered in song and prayer for those who have died.