The Thadou–Paite ethnic clash of 1997–1998 was a deadly conflict between the two communities in Churachandpur district in Manipur, India, The causes of the conflict were ethnic tensions and armed terrorism . It started in June 1997 when insurgents executed nine Paite villagers. Over 352 people died, thousands of homes were destroyed and over 13,000 people were displaced. The Government of India sent in the Indian Army to attempt to stop the violence. The conflict ended in September 1998 with a peace agreement between the two communities.