Manipur Violence: Curfew was relaxed for a few hours on Sunday in violence-affected parts of Manipur. After which normal life appeared to be back on track. At the same time, army drones and helicopters are constantly monitoring the area by patrolling in the air. Army personnel have so far taken close to violence affected areas Thousands of people have been evacuated and shifted to secure military cantonments. Know that in violence more than People have died.

Home Minister Amit Shah is constantly reviewing the situation

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said, Manipur The violence in is extremely unfortunate. Violence is happening between two castes. We are talking to them. Curfew has been lifted by the state government today for three hours, the situation is under control and we wish peace in the area. He said, Home Minister Amit Shah is constantly reviewing the situation. Nothing can be achieved by violence. I urge people to come forward and resolve the issues peacefully. Union Minister RK Singh said, the situation in Manipur is under control and there is no need for the PM to be personally present there to handle that situation.

Curfew relaxed for two hours in the morning

Officials told that violence in the affected Churachandpur area from seven in the morning 07 The curfew was relaxed in the middle of the night and during this time people came out in large numbers to buy food items, medicines and other essential items. According to officials, in the morning Army and Assam Rifles personnel conducted a flag march in the city after the end of curfew relaxation. From 697 Army in the violence affected State 120 The ‘column’ has been deployed. Close to paramilitary forces and central police forces in Manipur Jawans have also been deployed.

Why violence broke out in Manipur

It may be noted that the majority Meitei community in Manipur has declared it a Scheduled Tribe (ST). Violence broke out in Torbung area of ​​Churachandpur district during the ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ organized by ‘All Tribal Student Union Manipur’ (ATSUM) in protest against the demand for grant of tribal status. The march was organized on behalf of other tribal communities, including Naga and Kuki, after the Manipur High Court last month directed the state government to send a recommendation to the Center within four weeks on the Meitei community’s demand for ST status. According to the police, members of the Meitei community were allegedly attacked by a mob of armed men during the march in Torbang. Members of the Meitei community also retaliated, leading to violence across the state.

Meitei community in the total population of Manipur 40 Percentage share of Meitei community in total population of Manipur 36 percent stake is estimated. The people of this community mainly live in the Imphal Valley. Whereas, the population of other tribal communities including Naga and Kuki 80 percent and they live mainly in the hilly districts located around the Imphal valley.

Manipur violencePublished Date

Sun, May 7, 2023, 5: 34 PM IST