Manipur Violence: Centre Grants Rs 101 Crore Relief Package For Displaced, Situation Peaceful

According to state security advisor, Manipur is currently in a state of peace and order with no reports of any acts of violence within the state for the past 48 hours.

All areas that are susceptible to threats have been secured with stringent security measures.

As per the orders of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the security advisor for the Manipur government, Kuldiep Singh, on Thursday announced that a relief package of Rs 101. 75 crore has been sanctioned by the Centre for the individuals who have been displaced due to the violence in Manipur, news agency PTI reported.

According to him, Manipur is currently in a state of peace and order with no reports of any acts of violence within the state for the past 48 hours.

"To provide relief to the displaced people in Manipur, the Ministry of Home Affairs has approved Rs 101.75 crore relief package. During his recent Manipur visit, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had directed the state government to send a request to MHA for a relief package for displaced people," Singh was quoted by PTI in its report.

Within the past 24 hours, the Porompat police station area in Manipur's Imphal East district retrieved 27 firearms, 245 rounds of ammunition, and 41 explosives. In addition, one firearm and two bombs were confiscated in the Bishnupur district. The security advisor reported that they have retrieved 896 weapons, 11,763 rounds of ammunition, and 200 various types of explosive devices thus far.

A relaxation in curfew has been declared for a period of 12 hours in five districts within the valley, while neighbouring hill districts are granted a period of relaxation ranging from 10-8 hours. Six hill districts do not have a curfew.

Singh affirmed that the transportation of crucial goods on National Highway-37 has been ensured, with 294 empty vehicles departing Imphal for Jiribam on Thursday. Noney has witnessed the departure of 220 vehicles carrying loads, while Jiribam has seen off 198 trucks and tankers loaded with goods.

Senior officers have made visits to areas identified as vulnerable and have established a camp in the vicinity. All areas that are susceptible to threats have been secured with stringent security measures.

According to Singh, the security forces are conducting meetings with civil society groups and village leaders, urging for calmness and stability. In addition, they are also fulfilling their responsibilities of patrolling and dominating their designated areas.

Following a "Tribal Solidarity March" that occurred on May 3 in the hill districts of the northeastern state, violence erupted in response to a protest against the Meitei community's plea for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. Over the course of the past month, more than 100 individuals have lost their lives and over 300 have suffered injuries as a result of the ongoing outbreak of ethnic conflict.