Manipur violence: Amid the ongoing violence in Manipur, the state government announced that all schools in Manipur will remain closed on September 9 and 10 (Monday and Tuesday). The Directorate of Education has issued an order stating that all government, private, and central schools will remain closed on September 9 and 10. As per the official order, the decision has been taken citing the safety of the students and the teachers.
The northeastern has experienced a fresh wave of violence following a deadly rocket attack that killed one person on Friday, September 6. The incident adds to the ongoing unrest in the region, which has been marred by frequent clashes and security concerns.
“In continuation of this office order of even number dated the 6th September 2024, all schools of the state, Government, Government Aided, Private and Central Schools, will stay closed on the 9th of September and 10th of September, 2024," read the order issued by Directorate of Education. “All Zonal Education Officers under the Department of Education-Schools, Manipur are hereby directed to inform all concerned under your jurisdiction and take up necessary actions accordingly. This is issued with the approval of the Government,” the order added.
Manipur CM's appeal to Centre
Meanwhile, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday (September 8) appealed to the Centre to take steps to protect the territorial integrity of the state. also urged the central government not to give in to the demand for a separate administration raised by Kuki Zo groups. Security was heightened in Manipur on Sunday following the fresh bout of violence that left several people dead, officials said. The situation was tense but under control, they added.
Manipur violence
It should be mentioned here that the northeastern state has been rocked by ethnic violence since May last year when a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the majority Meitei community's demand for ST status. Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal valley, while tribals, including Nagas and Kukis, constitute 40 per cent and reside mostly in the hill districts. More than 200 people have been killed and several hundreds injured in it so far.
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