Manipur has been witnessing ongoing unrest over the past few months. Violent terrorist incidents by militants continue to occur in different regions. The Union Home Ministry said on Saturday that all security forces deployed in Manipur have been directed to take necessary steps to restore peace in the state. The security situation has remained “fragile” over the past few days.
Militants attack police station
Another round of violence broke out in Manipur on Monday when 11 suspected militants used advanced weapons to attack a police station and a nearby CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) camp in Manipur’s Jiribam district. However, they were killed in the battle. A day later, militants abducted six civilians, including women and children, from the same area.
The situation remains delicate
The Home Ministry said in a statement on Saturday, “The security situation in Manipur has remained fragile over the past few days. During the clashes, armed goons from both communities condoned violence, resulting in casualties and public disorder.
Investigation handed over to NIA
“Strict action will be taken against anyone who attempts to engage in violent and disruptive activities,” the statement said. Important cases have been handed over to the NIA for effective investigation.
Instruct security forces to take necessary measures
Meanwhile, security forces are said to have been instructed to take necessary steps to restore peace. The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the people to maintain peace, disbelieve rumours, and cooperate with the security forces to maintain law and order in the state.
AFSPA Reimplementation
In view of the critical situation, the Center on Thursday re-implemented the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in six police station areas of the state, including Jiribam, which was hit by violence. The new order was issued after the Manipur government implemented AFSPA in the entire state on October 1 in 19 police station areas, except these six police stations.
AFSPA is implemented in these police station areas
The police station areas where AFSPA has been re-implemented include Sekmai and Lamsang in Imphal West district, Lamlai in Imphal East district, Giribam in Giribam district, Lima Kang in Kangbobi and Moirang in Bishnupur.
The police stations that are still not included in the Manipur government’s order to implement AFSPA on October 1 include Imphal, Lamphal, City, Singjamei, Sekmai Sekmai), Lamsang, Patsoi, Wangoi, Porompat, Heingang, Lamlai, Iril Irilbung, Leemakhong, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Nambol, Moirang, Kakching and Jiribam are also included.
More than 200 people have died so far
Ethnic violence between the Meiteis in the Imphal Valley and the Kuki-Jo in the neighboring mountains has left more than 200 people dead and thousands homeless since May last year.
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