Manipur Chief Minister held an all-party meeting on Saturday, which was attended by Congress, NPF, NPP, CPI(M), Aam Aadmi Party and Shiv Sena in the wake of violent incidents in the eastern Indian state. Manipur Region It has seen decades of unrest between ethnic and separatist groups.
“Thank you All Manipur Christian Organization (AMCO) for reaching out to me at this critical juncture and assuring them of their full support in bringing peace to Manipur. I appeal to all in Manipur to refrain from any kind of violence. After the meeting, the Chief Minister tweeted, the state police and paramilitary forces have been given strict instructions to take action against those who disturb the law and order of the state.
Manipur violence: what we know so far
1) the Government of Manipur Curfew has been partially relaxed on Sunday from 7 am to 10 pm to allow people to buy essentials.
2) The State Governor Ms. Anusuiya Uikey on Saturday appealed to the people of the State to maintain brotherhood and shun the feeling of fear and insecurity, said an official release from the Governor’s office.
3) BJP MLA from Manipur has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the order of the Manipur High Court Scheduled Tribe Status For the Meitei community as a tribe of Manipur.
4) Neighboring states including Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and others are making arrangements to bring back students stranded in violence-hit Manipur.
5) The Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday opened a helpline and a control room at AP Bhavan in Delhi to coordinate the evacuation of students from the state stranded in violence-hit Manipur. The helpline numbers are 011-23384016 and 011-23387089.
6) Assam Rifles safely rescued a group of daily wage workers and residents of Assam who were trying to escape from Assam violence-hit Manipur In view of the current tense security situation in the northeastern state, read a statement by the Assam Rifles.
7) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday again reviewed the situation in Manipur through a video conference meeting with state Chief Minister N Biren Singh and top officials of the state as well as the Centre.
8) Residents of violence-hit Manipur’s Churachandpur who were taking shelter at a relief camp in Moirang said they are worried about their families and their future. “I am worried about my house. I’m worried they’ll burn our house down. My father and brother are still there,” said a resident.
9) The death toll in caste violence that broke out in Manipur rose to 54, officials said, with unofficial sources putting the toll at several killed and over 150 injured. However, life returned in a careful General situation in Imphal Valley As soon as shops and markets reopened on Saturday, cars started plying on the roads.
10) Violent clashes broke out between tribals and people from the majority Meitei community in Manipur on Wednesday, leaving thousands displaced and over 50 dead.
(with inputs from agencies)
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