Home Ministry’s clear ultimatum on peace in Manipur
In Manipur there have been riots for the last few months. Incidents of violence and terrorism by militants are taking place in different districts. The Union Home Ministry on Saturday said that all security forces deployed in Manipur have been instructed to take necessary steps to restore peace in the state. The security scenario has remained “fragile” for a few days.
Militants attacked the police station
Another round of violence broke out in Manipur on Monday when 11 suspected militants attacked a police station and a nearby CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) camp in Manipur’s Jiribam district with sophisticated weapons. However, they died in the encounter. A day later, armed militants abducted six civilians, including women and children, from the same district.
The situation remains delicate
The Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement on Saturday: “The security scenario in Manipur has remained sensitive for the last few days. During the conflict, armed miscreants from both the communities have resorted to violence, resulting in loss of lives and disruption of public order.
Investigation handed over to NIA
According to the statement, “strict measures will be initiated against anyone who attempts to engage in violent and disruptive activities.” Important cases have been handed over to the NIA for effective investigation.
Instructions to security forces to take necessary measures
It was further said that the security forces were instructed to take necessary measures to restore peace. The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked people to maintain peace, not believe in rumors and cooperate with security forces to maintain law and order in the state.
AFSPA reimplemented
In view of the critical situation, the Center on Thursday reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in six police station areas of the state, including violence-affected Jiribam. This new order was issued after the Manipur government implemented AFSPA across the state except 19 police station areas, including these six police stations, on October 1.
AFSPA implemented in these police station areas
The police station areas where AFSPA has been reimposed are Sekmai and Lamsang in Imphal West district, Lamlai in Imphal East district, Jiribam in Jiribam district, Leemakhong in Kangpokpi and Moirang in Bishnupur.
Police stations left out of the Manipur government’s October 1 order imposing AFSPA include Imphal, Lamphal, City, Singjamei, Sekmai, Lamsang, Patsoi, Wangoi, Porompat, Heingang, Lamlai, Irilbung, Leemakhong, Thoubal , Bishnupur, Nambol, Moirang, Kakching and Jiribam were included.
More than 200 dead so far
Since May last year, more than 200 people have been killed and thousands left homeless in ethnic violence between the Meiteis in the Imphal Valley and Kuki-Jo groups based in the adjacent hills.
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