Manipur Violence Live: States Rush To Evacuate People, Supreme Court To Hear Slew Of Pleas Today
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People come out of their houses to buy essentials in Imphal's Thangal Bazar area, during curfew relaxation hours.
According to Manipur Security Advisor Kuldeep Singh, 37 people have lost their lives in the violence.
The Supreme Court will hear a slew of Manipur-related petitions on Monday (May 8), including one from a ruling BJP MLA challenging the high court's order granting Scheduled Tribe status to the Meitei community and another from a tribal outfit seeking an SIT probe into the violence that rocked the northeastern state last week.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sagma tweeted: "Students from Tura, Shillong and other locations studying in Manipur landed safely & are being sent back home. 70 more students will be brought back home tonight".
"As the Manipur violence persists, all right-thinking Indians must ask themselves what happened to the much-vaunted good governance we had been promised. The voters of Manipur are feeling grossly betrayed just a year after putting the BJP in power in their state. It's time for President's Rule; the state government is just not up to the job they were elected to do," tweets Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gahlot expresses concern for students from his state stuck in Manipur. Gehlot on Saturday said that top officials of his government are in touch with officials in the northeastern state.
"The news of some students of Rajasthan being trapped in Manipur violence is worrying," he said in a tweet in Hindi.
"The chief secretary and the director general of police of Rajasthan are in touch with senior officials there and soon efforts will be made to bring them home safely," the chief minister added.
A total of 23,000 civilians have been rescued from the violence-hit Manipur and moved to operating bases/military Garrisons, with the help of Army and Assam Rifles, reports ANI.
The Army has also enhanced surveillance efforts through aerial surveillance, movement of UAVs and redeployment of Army Helicopters within Imphal Valley.
The curfew in Churachandpur was relaxed for three hours today, from 7 am to 10 am allowing people to buy essentials such as medicines and food, according to a notification, reports PTI.
The government of Manipur announced on Saturday that, with the law and order situation in Churachandpur district improving and after talks between the state government and various stakeholders, the curfew will be partially relaxed from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on May 7.
"In Manipur, whatever violence erupted is very unfortunate and the Govt of India is taking necessary actions and possible steps," says Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, as reported by the news agency ANI.
The death toll in the Manipur carnage increased to 54, officials said even as unofficial sources put the figure at several scores, as reported by the news agency PTI. Life returned to a wary normalcy in Imphal Valley on Saturday as shops and markets reopened and cars started plying on the roads. Security presence which has been bolstered by flying in more army troops and rapid action force and central police forces was clearly visible at all major areas and roads. Most shops and markets in Imphal town and other places opened in the morning with people buying vegetables and other essential commodities even as security forces were deployed in large numbers.
Of the 54 dead, 16 bodies were kept in the morgue of the Churachandpur district hospital while 15 bodies were in Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal East district, officials said, as reported by PTI. The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences at Lamphel in Imphal West district reported 23 dead, the official said.
In view of the prevailing situation in Manipur, IndiGo will operate two special additional flights from Imphal to Kolkata on May 6, 2023, adding more capacity for travellers flying out from the state, says IndiGo, as reported by the news agency ANI.
Manipur violence aftermath: Long queues in front of petrol pump in Imphal
"Because of the security forces, the situation has improved and we have received strict orders that must not spare those who contribute to violence and strict action must be taken against them," P Doungel, DGP, Manipur said as quoted by the news agency ANI.
Janta Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Friday wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu to express deep concerns about the recent spate of violence in Manipur, which has been alarmingly widespread and has resulted in the loss of life and property and urged her to consider imposing President's rule in Manipur. Manoj Kumar Jha in a letter to President said, "I am writing to express my deep concern about the recent spate of violence in Manipur, which has been alarmingly widespread and has resulted in loss of life and property."
"As you know, Manipur has a complex ethnic and political landscape, with several communities living in the region. Ethnic conflicts with their roots in the colonial era have been a significant challenge for the state. The demand for Scheduled Tribe status for the Meitei community has been a contentious issue, with other communities in Manipur opposing it" he added
Upper House MP from Bihar Manoj Kumar Jha further said in a letter that this issue has led to violence and protests in the past, and the recent escalation of violence is a matter of grave concern, he stated. The situation has only worsened recently due to the partisan attitude of the state government and its complete failure to maintain law and order, he further stated.
"You might be aware that the violence has affected innocent civilians, disrupted normal life, and created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity. Majoritarian violence in one state of the country conveys impunity for similar violence in the rest of the country and provides encouragement to destabilizing forces, I, therefore, urge you to consider imposing the President's Rule in Manipur," he added.
"Information is being obtained for making arrangements for the evacuation of people of Mizoram now stranded in Imphal and other parts of Manipur requiring evacuation by flight from Imphal airport to Lengpui airport," said Government of Mizoram.
When the violence erupted in Manipur from 3rd May onwards, Army and Assam Rifles immediately responded to distress calls and evacuated over 11,000 civilians into their garrisons. All basic amenities including food, shelter and medical assistance are being provided: Indian Army
"Around 150 students of Tripura are there. We are contacting them. I've called a meeting today. We are also in touch with the guardians. We've also started helpline numbers. I can say that the students are safe," Tripura CM Manik Saha on the situation in Manipur told ANI.
"Dear fellow citizens, It is with a heavy heart that I address the current unrest in Manipur. We must come together and restore peace and harmony in the region. Let us not allow violence and chaos to dictate our actions. To our Nagaland brothers and sisters currently in Manipur and Imphal City, I urge you to reach out to the Nagaland State Government's activated helpline numbers if you require any assistance. We stand in solidarity with you and are here to support you in any way we can. Let us work towards a peaceful resolution and strive for unity and understanding among all communities," Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along said.
Deeply pained over the violence in Manipur, which has displaced several families. In this hour of crisis, we are with the people of Manipur and HCM Shri @NBirenSingh
ji and extend support to every step aimed restoring peace and bonhomie in the state. Dialogue is the best way to resolve all differences and grievances in a democratic set up. My special thanks and gratitude to HCM Assam Shri @himantabiswa ji for his kind interventions in ensuring the affected families are taken care of if they take shelter in the state. I am hopeful the peace will soon return to Manipur, a great land of diversity, fraternity and compassion: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu wrote in a tweet.
"Government of Tripura has opened the following helpline numbers for providing support on a 24x7 basis to the residents of Tripura with respect to disturbance in Manipur," Tripura CM Manik Saha tweeted.
"Govt of Arunachal Pradesh is in touch with Govt of Manipur and our students to ensure their well-being. A coordination committee under the supervision of Commissioner CMO is also constituted for the safe evacuation of our students from Manipur," tweets Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu.
4 trains have been cancelled. Initially, this decision has been taken only for May 5 and 6: Indian Railways
The situation has been brought under control through coordinated actions by all stakeholders. IAF undertook continuous sorties from two airfields in Assam employing C17 Globemaster & AN 32 aircrafts. Induction commenced on the night of 4th May & additional columns commenced domination with effect from wee hours of 5th May. Domination & evacuation of civilians of all communities from affected areas continued throughout the night. Flag march in Churachandpur and other sensitive areas underway: Indian Army
Following the law & order situation in Manipur, Northeast Frontier Railway has stopped all Manipur-bound trains.
"No trains are entering Manipur till the situation is improved. The decision has been taken after the Manipur government advised to stop train movement," Sabyasachi De, CPRO of NF Railway told ANI.
"Several families affected by the recent incidents in Manipur have sought refuge in Assam. I have requested the District Administration of Cachar to take care of these families. I am also in constant communication with the HCM N Biren Singh and have pledged the full support of the Assam Government during this hour of crisis," Assam CM Himanta Sarma tweeted.
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Indian Army on Thursday informed that the situation in Moreh and Kangpokpi was brought under control and is stable. All efforts are underway to restore normalcy in Imphal and Churachandpur, the Spear Corps informed in a tweet. A precautionary build-up of additional troops in Manipur will continue. Additional columns were also redeployed from Nagaland. In addition, Indian Air Force will be undertaking flying operations to induct additional Indian Army columns commencing from Guwahati and Tezpur.
It also warned against fake videos being circulated on the security situation in Manipur including a video of an attack on Assam Rifles by inimical elements for vested interests. Indian Army requested all to rely on content through official and verified sources only.
The Manipur government on Thursday issued 'shoot at sight' orders to contain spiralling violence in the state between tribals and the majority Meitei community which has displaced over 9,000 people from their villages.
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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