Manipur violence: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (June 1) said that a high-level Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will probe the six incidents of violence in Manipur that hint at a conspiracy. The Home Minister also appealed to those who looted weapons from security personnel and warned them of stern actions if the weapons are not surrendered before the authorities.
“Several agencies are working in Manipur to investigate violent incidents. High-level CBI probe in 6 incidents of violence that hint at a conspiracy. We will make sure that the investigation is fair,” he said. Shah further said that the Joint Secretary and Joint Director level officers of Home Ministery and other ministries will be present in Manipur to help people and take stock of the situation in the state.
Committee headed by retired HC judge formed to probe incidents
While addressing a press conference, Amit Shah said that the Centre has constituted a committee to probe into these incidents headed by a retired judge of the High Court. "Central Government has constituted a committee to probe into these incidents headed by a retired judge of the High Court. The Governor of Manipur will head a peace committee with members of Civil society," said Shah.
Shah assured the people of the state an impartial probe into the violence will be conducted and the wrongdoers will be punished. "I assure the people of Manipur that an impartial probe into the violence will be conducted and the wrongdoers will be punished," said Shah at a press conference in Imphal.
Shah expresses condolences to families
During the press briefing in Imphal, Shah said expressed condolences to all families who have lost their loved ones in the violence. “In the last one month, there have been some violent incidents reported in Manipur. I express my condolences to all families who have lost their loved ones in the violence. I have visited several places in Manipur in the last 3 days including Imphal, Moreh, and Churachandpur and held meetings with officials to establish peace in the state. I have met CSOs of Meitei and Kuki communities,” he said.
The Manipur government and the Central government will provide Rs 5 lakh compensation each to the families of the dead, Shah said. "The compensation will be provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)," he said. The Home Minister further said that the Central government has provided eight teams of medical experts including 20 doctors to Manipur to provide aid to victims of violence in the state. “5 teams have already reached here and 3 others are on the way,” he added.
"Education officials will reach the state and we will have discussions to provide uninterrupted education facilities to the students. Online education and examination will be held as per plan:," said Shah.
Shah's waring to rioters
"I urge citizens of Manipur to not pay heed to fake news. Strict actions will be taken against anyone violating the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. Those carrying weapons must surrender before the police. Combing operations will start from tomorrow and if weapons are found with anyone, strict actions will be taken," he said.
