Violence erupted again in Manipur’s Imphal, army took charge

Manipur Violence Update: The Indian Army has been called after violence broke out again on Monday (May 22) in Imphal, Manipur. In Imphal’s New Lembulen area, miscreants set fire to empty houses. Security personnel are present on the spot. The Army said that in response to inputs of a possible clash on the outskirts of Imphal this morning, a contingent of Army and Assam Rifles was dispatched. On behalf of the army, it was said that 3 suspects were arrested and 2 weapons were recovered. The situation is peaceful.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that an unfortunate incident took place in Imphal last night, in which two people were injured. Police has arrested the criminal and recovered single barrel guns. I appeal to the people of the state to have faith in the government. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also monitoring the situation. Along with the army, state security forces and paramedical forces have been deployed.

More than 70 people died, thousands left their homes

Significantly, on May 3, violence broke out during the Tribal Unity March in Manipur in protest against the demand of the Meitei community for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. More than 70 people have lost their lives in clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities since the violence began.

Internet services were also suspended in the state. During the violence, property worth crores was set on fire and thousands of people were forced to leave their homes. Those who are now living in relief camps set up by the government. The Kuki community alleges that the state government led by Chief Minister N Biren Singh is targeting them with the aim of driving them from their homes in the forests and hills.

Deployed army and paramilitary forces

Union Home Minister Amit Shah had assured action against those involved in the violence and met representatives of both the communities. The population of Meitei community in Manipur is about 53 percent and they mostly live in Imphal Valley. Tribal communities – including the Nagas and Kukis – constitute about 40 per cent of the population and live in the hill districts. Around 10,000 personnel of the army and paramilitary forces had to be deployed to control the situation in the northeastern state.

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