Amid fresh violence in Manipur, the Central Government has deployed 90 additional companies of security forces to restore law and order. This move comes as authorities work to prevent further escalation and ensure civilian safety, with a focus on stabilising the region.
Amid escalating tensions, Kuki organizations in Manipur held a large rally in Churachandpur on November 19, carrying mock coffins to honour community members who lost their lives in the ongoing violence.
Iron Sharmila's statement came after massive violence gripped Manipur since November 16. The fresh violence started after six bodies of individuals missing from camps were found. The deceased also included women and children.
Manipur Violence: In a major political move, the National People’s Party (NPP), led by Conrad Sangma, has announced its withdrawal of support from the BJP-led government in Manipur due to the deteriorating law and order situation.
Manipur Violence: Locals including students held a hunger strike following the killings of six people in Manipur’s Imphal on November 18. They were seen holding placards. Meanwhile, police imposed a curfew in both districts of Imphal following violent clashes.
According to the information released, Shah, with the senior officials for the second consecutive day, deliberated over the volatile situation in the state.
The RSS has called on the BJP-led government to urgently address the ongoing violence in Manipur, condemning recent brutal killings that have deeply impacted the region.
The government of Manipur has ordered a closure of all educational institutions including schools, colleges, and state universities in view of the curfew in Imphal. Check details here.
The NPP's withdrawal of support for Manipur's BJP government highlights growing dissatisfaction with the handling of ethnic violence, though the BJP retains a majority and remains in power, facing increasing pressure to find a political solution to the crisis.
Manipur Clashes: Manipur witnessed protests and conflicts for the third straight days over killing of six villagers by militants. Taking the situation in account, HM Amit Shah convened a high-level meeting with senior officials to assess the security situation.
Manipur violence: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will today hold a key meeting to review the security situation in Manipur and is expected to chalk out a strategy to handle the volatile situation in the northeastern state.
Earlier in the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah cancelled his poll rallies in Maharashtra and returned to New Delhi to hold a meeting on the Manipur issue. The fresh violence started on Saturday after three bodies of missing women and children were found.
The fresh incidents of violent protests took place on Saturday night even as an indefinite curfew was clamped after people, agitated by the killing of three women and three children by militants in Jiribam district, attacked the residences of three state ministers and six MLAs earlier on Saturday.
Shocking visuals emerged from Imphal, where enraged protesters vandalised and set ablaze MLAs' houses and their vehicles. Watch to know more!
The Manipur government has requested the Centre to withdraw the reimposition of AFSPA from six police stations, citing public interest and a push for peace and normalization in the state.
Apart from Biren Singh, the residence of three ministers and six MLAs were also attacked by the protesting mob. The protestors torched the properties of three legislators.
Manipur faces escalating violence after six bodies were discovered in Jiribam, prompting curfews, internet suspensions, and state security measures. Protests over the kidnapping and killing of six individuals have led to property destruction, MLA house raids, and increased tensions.
On November 12 six civilians were reported missing since the encounter that broke out between security forces and insurgents in the state's Jiribam district.
The Union Government has declared areas in Manipur as “Disturbed Areas” under AFSPA amid ongoing unrest. Find out which police station jurisdictions are affected and what the AFSPA designation entails for local security measures.
The security forces during cordon and search operations in Champanagar, Narayanpur and Thangboipunjre areas of Jiribam district recovered arms and ammunition.
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