The Centre will also file an affidavit in the Supreme Court requesting the trial of viral video case to take place outside Manipur.
The mobile phone from which the viral video was shot has been recovered and the person who shot the video has been arrested, reported news agency ANI quoting top government sources.
“The Centre held several rounds of talks with members of Kuki and Meitei communities, six rounds of talks with each community were held,” sources said.
The sources further said that the law and order situation in the state is “relatively better” and security has been beefed up to avoid any flare-ups.
“The law and order situation is relatively better in Manipur, however, not normal. Nearly 35,000 security personnel are on the ground; no shortage of medicine and daily supplies; prices of food and essential supplies are under control. A large number of government staff are returning to work and schools also resuming,” it said.
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Why NCW is under fire for its response on Manipur viral video
Altogether, seven accused persons including one juvenile have been arrested/ apprehended in connection with the viral video that surfaced on July 19 showing two women being paraded naked by a mob in the strife-torn northeast state.
In the ethnic clashes that erupted in Manipur on May 3 this year, hundreds of people have died while thousands have been forced to take refuge in the relief camps.
The opposition parties have been demanding for imposition of the President’s Rule and also immediate removal of chief minister N Biren Singh in the state for failing miserably to control the situation.
Meanwhile, the Parliament’s Monsoon Session has witnessed uproar over the situation in Manipur as the opposition parties have been demanding for a detailed statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also a discussion on Manipur issue in both the Houses.
(With agency inputs)