Manipur Violence HIGHLIGHTS: Army To Bring In More Troops From Assam, Nagaland To Restore Peace
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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.
Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey has urged people to maintain peace and order according to their tradition.
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.
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.
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".
The N Biren Singh government in Manipur has issued a shoot-at-sight order for 'extreme cases'.
We acted on a tip-off. Anil Dujana fired 15-20 rounds at the STF and we opened retaliatory shots. We recovered .32 pistol, .30 pistol, and ammunition from him: Prashant Kumar, ADG Law and Order, UP
Six dead after state bus en route to Puducherry collides with an autorickshaw on East Coast Road near Mamallapuram in Manamai village in Kanchipuram District: Police
Dreaded gangster from western UP, Anil Dujana, has been killed in an encounter with the Meerut unit of the UP Special Task Force. "He had several cases against him. He was a contract killer and had 18 murder cases against him. Further details are awaited," says Amitabh Yash, Additional DGP, STF. The Incident comes just a few weeks after Atiq Ahmed's son Asad was killed in an encounter.
Army and Assam Rifles conduct flag march and aerial reconnaissance in areas of Khuga, Tampa, Khomaujanbba areas of Churachandpur, Mantripukhri, Lamphel, Koeirangi in Imphal and Sugnu in Kakching districts. Total of 55 columns of Army & Assam Rifles have been deployed for maintaining law and order situation. An additional 14 columns have been kept on standby for deployment on short notice.
"Deeply concerned about Manipur’s rapidly deteriorating law and order situation. The Prime Minister must focus on restoring peace and normalcy. I urge the people of Manipur to stay calm," Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
All possible assistance being rendered by Army & Assam Rifles to provide succor to the population rescued throughout the night. Approximate numbers of people being rendered assistance in various ad-hoc lodging places in Manipur are - Churachandpur- 5000, Imphal- 2000 and Moreh-2000: Indian Army stated, as per ANI.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and took stock of the situation in the state where violence broke out during a tribal agitation, news agency PTI reported citing officials.
The Centre, which is monitoring the situation in Manipur, has also dispatched teams of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) for deployment in violence-hit areas of the Northeastern state. The RAF is a specialised force to handle riot-like situations.
As per PTI, officials said that Shah was briefed about the ground situation and the steps taken to restore peace. Apart from Army and Assam Rifles, sufficient number of paramilitary forces were also available in Manipur for deployment in violence-hit areas.
"I am not feeling good about the situation In Manipur. Since last night the situation has deteriorated. I appeal State & Central Government to take steps for the situation & maintain peace & security in the state. It is unfortunate that some people lost their family members in this violence. This situation must get normal at the earliest: Boxer & former Rajya Sabha MP MC Mary Kom on Manipur violence, as per ANI.
Since 24 hours, some incidents of clashes & vandalism have been reported in some places. These incidents are a result of a prevailing misunderstanding between two sections of our society. The state govt is taking all steps to control the situation: Manipur CM N Biren Singh said in a video address.
National Investigating Agency today carried out searches at 16 locations in Jammu and Kashmir-- 11 in Baramulla and five in Kishtwar--in Jamaat-e-Islami terror funding case being probed by the agency since 2021: NIA
Indian Army & Assam Rifles undertook major rescue operations to evacuate more than 7,500 civilians of all communities relentlessly throughout the night to restore law & order in Manipur.
India reports 3,962 new cases and 7,873 recoveries in the last 24 hours; the active caseload stands at 36,244.
Responding to the request of Civil Administration in Manipur, Army/Assam Rifles immediately deployed an adequate number of Columns for Area Domination in all affected areas on the evening of 3 May. Actions to evacuate maximum people to safer areas & restore law & order are underway: Indian Army
A Pakistani drone was sighted twice late at night on BSF's Bhariyal post, on which BSF jawans fired around 30 rounds, after which this drone went back towards Pakistan. Search underway by BSF and Police: BSF informed, as per ANI.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaches Goa to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) foreign ministers' meeting, ANI reported. He is scheduled to hold a bilateral with EAM Dr S Jaishankar today.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief of Air Staff. He will be in-charge for the modernisation of the force.
Chhattisgarh: 11 persons killed in SUV-truck collision, PTI reported
Two terrorists neutralised in Baramulla encounter. Identification being ascertained. Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including 01 AK 47 rifle and one pistol recovered: Kashmir Zone Police
Background
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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.
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