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Yesterday, Shah reviewed the security situation in Manipur and directed the MHA officials to take all possible steps to ensure peace.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah | File Photo/ANI
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who cancelled his election rallies in Maharashtra to review the Manipur security situation yesterday, is expected to hold another round of detailed meetings with top MHA officials on Monday.
Large-scale violence erupted in parts of the Imphal Valley districts on Saturday as mobs attacked the residences of several MLAs and destroyed property over the recovery of bodies of women and children.
Yesterday, Shah reviewed the security situation in Manipur and directed the MHA officials to take all possible steps to ensure peace in the Northeastern state.
The Home Ministry said that the security forces have been directed to take necessary steps to restore order and peace in Manipur as the security situation in the state has remained fragile for the past few days.
It further stated that armed miscreants from both communities in conflict have been indulging in violence, leading to loss of life and disruption of public order.
“Strict action will be taken against anyone attempting to indulge in violent or disruptive activities,” the ministry said in a statement.
BJP MLAs To Hold Meeting
The BJP MLAs are expected to hold a review meeting on the Manipur situation with Chief Minister N Biren Singh today at 6 pm at the latter’s residence, officials aware of the matter claimed.
It comes a day after the Conrad Sangma-led National People’s Party (NPP) withdrew its support to the BJP-led Manipur government led by N Biren Singh.
The Meghalaya chief minister blamed his Manipur counterpart for failing to quell the unrest in his state where violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups has led to months of unrest and has adversely impacted normal life in the state.
Curfew In Imphal, Internet Suspended
In view of the violent protests, a total curfew was imposed in the towns of Imphal West and Imphal East and internet services were suspended in parts of the state.
The state officials informed that in fresh orders, they have imposed internet restrictions in the Jiribam and Pherazwal districts of Manipur for the next two days.
“Total curfew has been immediately clamped in the town until further orders. Internet and mobile data services have been suspended for 02 days immediately. SsP/ COs have been deployed on the ground to manage the law-and-order situation,” the Manipur Police said.
Since May last year, at least 250 people have lost their lives, and 60,000 have been displaced in Manipur due to inter-communal clashes over government grants and quotas in jobs and education.
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