Manipur Violence: 1992-Batch IAS Officer Vineet Joshi Replaces Rajesh Kumar as State Chief Secy
Imphal: Army and Assam Rifles personnel conduct a flag march in violence-hit areas amid tribal groups’ protest over court order on Scheduled Tribe status, Manipur , Friday, May 5, 2023. (PTI Photo)
Manipur Violence: Deadly clashes broke out following a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ that was organised in the ten hill districts of Manipur to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status
Vineet Joshi, a 1992 Manipur cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the new chief secretary of Manipur, replacing Dr Rajesh Kumar, who was given a six-month extension in December.
Earlier this week, the Manipur government appointed Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Ashutosh Sinha as the overall operational commander, to control the situation and bring normalcy in the state after deadly clashes broke out following a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ that was organised in the ten hill districts of the state to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
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Meanwhile, an uneasy calm prevailed in the state on Sunday under the watchful eyes of army drones and helicopters deployed for aerial reconnaissance as curfew was relaxed in some parts to enable people to buy essentials.
People were seen coming out in large numbers to buy food, medicines and other essential commodities during the curfew relaxation period from 7 am to 10 am in riot-affected Churachandpur town.
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Army and Assam Rifles columns conducted a flag march through the town as soon as the curfew relaxation ended at 10 am. In all some 120-125 Army columns have been deployed in the entire riot-hit state.
Sources said some 10,000 soldiers, para-military and central police forces have been deployed in Manipur.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh said peace committees will be formed in every assembly constituency to ensure that peace initiatives are implemented at the grassroots level.
A defence statement said that 23,000 civilians from all communities have been rescued so far and were moved to military garrisons.
Kuldiep Singh, the security advisor sent to Manipur by Centre, said the situation in the state is tensed but under control, adding that there are 28-30 confirmed casualties in the clashes.
In an exclusive interview with News18, Kuldiep Singh spoke about the ground situation in Manipur, and also elaborated on the government plan, casualties in Police firing in the state and more. READ HERE
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