Manipur Violence Highlights: 98 Killed, Govt Moves To Rehabilitate Over 30,000 In Camps
Manipur Violence Live Updates: Follow this space for the latest updates related to violence in the northeastern state of Manipur.
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was killed and two Assam Rifles personnel injured in an encounter with suspected Kuki insurgents in Manipur's Serou area early Tuesday, officials said, according to PTI.
"One BSF Jawan sustained fatal injuries while two Assam Rifles personnel sustained gunshot wounds (GSW) in general area Serou," the Spear Corps of the Indian Army said in a statement.
At least 98 people lost their lives and 310 others were injured in the ethnic violence in Manipur that broke out a month ago. A total of 37,450 people are currently sheltered in 272 relief camps.
Clashes first broke out on May 3 after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
Around 10,000 Army and Assam Rifles personnel have been deployed in the state to bring back peace.
Considering the prevalent situation in Manipur, UPSC offers alternate Centres to the candidates of the Imphal (Manipur) Centre of the Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Examination, 2023, which is to be held on 02nd July.
The alternate centres will be at seven places in Aizawl (Mizoram), Kohima (Nagaland), Shillong (Meghalaya), Dispur (Assam), Jorhat (Assam), Kolkata (West Bengal) and Delhi.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has appealed to people to surrender weapons looted from security forces and warned of legal action against anyone found to be in unauthorised and illegal possession of arms and ammunition. In a signed statement, the chief minister also appealed to all concerned in Manipur not to block roads and hinder the free movement of security personnel and relief material. Such roadblocks were making it extremely difficult for security and police personnel to respond to attacks by armed groups on time, Singh said.
Amid unrest in Manipur, Rajiv Singh has been appointed as the new DGP a day after his transfer from Tripura. Singh replaces P Doungel, who will be Officer on Special Duty (Home), a new post created by the Manipur government. Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department Special Secretary N Geoffrey said in an order that Rajiv Singh will be the new DGP of Manipur and Head of the Police Force immediately upon joining the state government.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced that the Union Government will constitute a Judicial Commission to probe into the incidents of violence in Manipur. The committee will be headed by a retired judge of the High Court. The Governor of Manipur will also head a peace committee with members of Civil society, he said. Meanwhile, the CBI will investigate five particular cases of violence along with one overall case to look into the conspiracy angle.
The Union Health Ministry has deputed a team of doctors to support Manipur’s public health welfare efforts.
Amit Shah has met delegations of various communities in Manipur.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited a relief camp in Kangpokpi and met members of the Kuki community there.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh warns of legal action against anyone found to be in illegal possession of arms and/or ammunition.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh has appealed to the people of his state not to put up roadblocks and ensure free movement of security personnel and relief material.
Thirteen sports personalities and medal winners from international meets urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday to restore peace and harmony in Manipur as soon as possible and to take stern action against Kuki militants, threatening to return their medals and awards if not. (IANS Input)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in the state during a meeting with senior officials of the Manipur Police, CAPFs and the Indian Army, in Imphal. Amit Shah said peace and prosperity of the state is top priority, and instructed the officials to strictly deal with any activities disturbing the peace. (ANI Input)
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is not speaking to people of violence-hit Manipur.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on ethnic conflict in the Northeastern state: "BJP's divisive politics burned Manipur in 2001 and is burning the state again in 2023."
Home Minister Amit Shah meets a group of women leaders in Manipur, says 'together we are committed to ensuring peace and prosperity in state.
Congress demands a high-level inquiry commission headed by a serving or retired Supreme Court judge on Manipur violence.
The government has announced a compensation package of Rs 10 lakh for those killed in Manipur ethnic clashes, reported PTI.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets with the delegations of the different Civil Society Organisations in Imphal.
People come out of their houses to buy essentials in Imphal, during curfew relaxation hours.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge leaves Rashtrapati Bhavan after submitting a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu regarding the situation in Manipur.
Congress President Kharge is going to meet President Droupadi Murmu on the issue of deteriorating situation in Manipur.
On Manipur violence, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan said, "The situation in Manipur is nothing to do with counter-insurgency and is primarily a clash between two ethnicities. It's a law and order kind of situation and we are helping the state government. We've done an excellent job and saved a large number of lives. The challenges in Manipur have not disappeared and it will take some time but hopefully, they should settle down."
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review security situations in Manipur today.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing a meeting with CM and ministers of Manipur, senior leaders, and officials in Imphal, ANI reported.
Security forces deployed, markets closed as curfew is imposed in Manipur's Imphal following incidents of violence
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to arrive in Imphal later today on a four-day visit to the state. He will hold several rounds of security meetings to assess the situation and steps to ensure normalcy, ANI reported.
"No person will be immune to prosecution under the laws of the country if he/she is found to be generating or spreading fake news, lies, rumours or misinformation. Every person, acting individually or on behalf of any group of persons, based within the State of Manipur or outside, shall verify any information before sharing or publishing on any social media platform or through any medium," said Chief Secretary, Manipur, ANI reported.
Posters hailing Home Minister Amit Shah's 'Peace Mission' are seen in Manipur ahead of his visit today.
"22 miscreants caught in the act of burning houses in Sanasabi, Gwaltabi & Shabunkhol Khunao villages in the hilly region of YKPI in Imphal, have been apprehended. Five 12 bore double-barrel & three single-barrel rifles, local weapons & war like stores recovered," said Spear Corps, Indian Army, ANI reported.
Indian Army said that three miscreants along with an INSAS rifle with magazine, sixty rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition, a Chinese hand grenade and a detonator were apprehended in the New Checkon area of Imphal East district yesterday.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to arrive in Manipur on a three-day visit to review the security situation amid raging violence.
Tyres were burnt and construction materials were piled up in the middle of the road by protestors during a protest in Imphal on Monday.
Earlier, armed Kuki militants launched co-ordinated attacks in all directions on Sunday in which two persons were killed and 12 injured in different incidents, police said.
Background
Manipur Violence Live Updates: Welcome to the Manipur Violence Updates live blog of ABP Live. Follow this space for the latest updates related to violence in the northeastern state of Manipur.
The violence in Manipur is not slowing down as clashes continue to take place here even days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh said everything is under control in the State. The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande on Saturday arrived on a two-day visit to the crisis-hit northeastern state of Manipur to review the situation in the wake of fresh violence. During his two-day stay in the state, the Chief of Army Staff visited several places where he interacted with the local formation commanders and obtained a first-hand account of the ground situation.
On Sunday, the Army Chief met Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, Chief Minister N Biren Singh, and Chief Security Advisor of Manipur Kuldiep Singh and discussed the current situation and future trajectory, in order to restore normalcy at the earliest.
Owing to the internal security situation in Manipur, the state administration had requisitioned the Indian Army and Assam Rifles on May 3, 2023. As an immediate response, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles deployed 135 columns to diffuse the situation by carrying out active domination of sensitive and fringe areas.
Approximately 35,000 civilians were evacuated to safe zones and immediate relief and humanitarian aid were provisioned to the displaced civilians by the troops of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles.
Due to the persistent efforts of the troopers of Assam Rifles, five hardcore cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), People's War Group (PWG), on Saturday surrendered before the Manipur Police at Somsai in Manipur’s Ukhrul district.
Meanwhile, at least 33 militants, belonging to different underground groups, have been so far gunned down by security forces in Manipur, during the ongoing combing operations to control the large-scale and sporadic incidents of violence in the northeastern state.
Addressing the media in the capital Imphal, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said: “At least 33 militants have been killed so far by the security forces during their operations to check violent incidents and attacks on civilians.”
The CM issued the statement even as the Indian Army is engaged in a combing operation in the state to control the incidents of violence.
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