Manipur Violence HIGHLIGHTS: Army To Bring In More Troops From Assam, Nagaland To Restore Peace
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Trouble started brewing in the state on April 27, 2023, after incidents of violence, including vandalising of government properties, arson and subsequently setting the venue, where Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh was scheduled to inaugurate a facility, was reported after agitated crowds, led by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum, who objected to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government's survey of reserved and protected forest areas besides the wetlands in the state, went on a rampage.
On Wednesday, the Manipur government ordered the suspension of mobile internet services for five more days in the wake of fresh violence in the Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts. Violence broke out and tension escalated during a rally organised by the All Tribal Students Union, Manipur (ATSUM). The silent rally by ATSUM, protesting against the inclusion of the Meitei/Meetei community in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, all of a sudden turned ugly with protestors being severely injured.
According to a statement issued by P Doungel, the Director General of Police (DGP), Manipur, "The situation is still tense and volatile in the hill districts of Bishnupur and Churachandpur. Some anti-social elements are using social media extensively for circulating images, hate speech and hate video messages inciting the passions of the public. Social media has become a handy tool for rumour-mongers and is being used to incite the general public which might have serious repercussions for the law and order situation in the state.
On the other hand, in view of the prevailing law and order situation in the Bishnupur district, the Deputy Commissioner of the violence-torn district has passed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), to prevent any breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquility and danger to human life and property,
The prohibitory order signed by Bishnupur Deputy Commissioner Lourembam Bikram read, “With this, the Bishnupur district administration has termed assembly of five or more persons unlawful in the area. Moreover, carrying sticks, stones, firearms and weapons of any description or objects which can be used as offensive weapons have been prohibited as a preventive measure that is likely to prevent a breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquility and grave danger to human lives and properties.”
Meanwhile, the Manipur police have claimed that the Myanmarese nationals, who have illegally entered the state, were also involved in the arson. Moreover, the forum has accused the state government of having demolished a few churches in the state.
Manipur Violence LIVE: Army To Bring In More Troops From Assam, Nagaland
The situation in Moreh and Kangpokpi has been brought under control and the areas are now stable, says the Indin Army. "All efforts underway to restore normalcy in Imphal and Churachandpur. Precautionary build-up of additional troops in Manipur to continue. Additional columns also re-deployed from Nagaland. Indian Air Force will be undertaking flying operations to induct additional Indian Army columns commencing tonight from Guwahati and Tezpur," an Indian Army statement stated.
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Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey has urged people to maintain peace and order according to their tradition.
#WATCH | #ManipurViolence | "I am deeply saddened by the incidents of violence yesterday & today. I urge all the people of Manipur to maintain peace, love & harmony as per their tradition and not participate in any kind of violence or arson. I urge them to not pay heed to… pic.twitter.com/fBrtBbZNO7
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2023
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The Manipur government has ordered Reliance Jio Fiber, Airtel Xtreme, BSNL and other internet service providers to bar broadband and data services in the state. In the wake of widespread violence, the state government on Wednesday issued orders pertaining to the suspension of data services in the state for 5 days.
Manipur Violence LIVE: Bengal CM Urges PM Modi, Amit Shah To Restore Peace In Manipur
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has urged PM Modi and Amit Shah to restore peace in Manipur. "I am deeply concerned about the situation in Manipur. It is not the time for politics. Politics & elections can wait but our beautiful state Manipur has to be protected first. I urge the Prime Minister & Home Minister to first take care of Manipur, restore peace there," Mamata Banerjee said in a tweet.
I am deeply concerned about the situation in Manipur. It is not the time for politics. Politics & elections can wait but our beautiful state Manipur has to be protected first. Thus I urge the Prime Minister & Home Minister to first take care of Manipur, restore peace there. I…
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 4, 2023
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A delegation of Manipur Congress, led by party's State chief Keisham Meghachandra and CLP Okram Ibobi Singh, called on Governor Anusuiya Uikey "for immediate intervention of Government of India to bring normalcy in Manipur".
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