New Delhi. The central government is seen taking steps to restore peace in Manipur. Amit Shah has an important meeting today at the Home Ministry regarding the violence in Manipur. At the same time, soldiers of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles have taken out a flag march in Imphal. Efforts are being made to create peace through this march. In view of the tense situation, curfew has been imposed in Imphal West and Imphal East. Less movement of vehicles on the roads and heavy deployment of security personnel have been observed. At the same time, security has been beefed up outside the Chief Minister’s residence and Raj Bhavan.
Indian Army’s Assam Rifles units and Spear Corps along with security forces laid siege to Imphal’s Sanjenthong, Khurai Lamlong Bridge, Thongju Bridge, Koirengei, Kangla Western Gate, Keshampat, Chungtham, Salam Mayai Leekai, Konthujam, Mayang Imphal, Hiangthang, Nambol. , Mantripukhari, Babupara Flag marches have been held in Imphal East, Imphal West and Thoubal districts of Wangjing, Thoubal and Lilong.
At the same time, the main agenda of the meeting convened today with Home Minister Amit Shah on Manipur is to review whether the instructions given by the Home Minister during the emergency meeting called by the Central Forces have been implemented on the land or not. This meeting will be attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Union Home Minister, IB Director, RAW Chief and CRPF officials. The meeting will also prepare a plan for simultaneous talks with the people of the Meitei and Kuki communities.
The meeting of the Minister of the Interior is being held for the second consecutive day. Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation in Manipur and ordered all possible measures to be taken to ensure peace in the state. Yesterday, Home Minister Amit Shah canceled his tour of Maharashtra midway due to violence in Manipur. Amid the violence, the National People’s Party, which supported the government, announced that it would withdraw its support for the government. The NPP alleges that Biren Singh’s government has failed to resolve the crisis or restore normality.
Once again, there was tension and violence in Manipur for the second day on Sunday. An angry mob vandalized BJP MLA Kongkham Robindro’s ancestral house in Imphal. Also a day earlier on Saturday, the angry mob resorted to violence and vandalized the houses of several MLAs and ministers. Many vehicles were also set on fire. The Internet is already banned in 6 districts of the state.
