Violence is not stopping in Manipur. The furious mob burnt the houses of four MLAs the next day. Among them are three MLAs including a BJP minister. The protesters asked Chief Minister N. They also tried to attack Biren Singh’s ancestral house, but the security forces foiled their attempt.
On Sunday morning, the situation remained tense in all the five districts of Imphal Valley. Curfew continues in these districts and internet services remained closed in seven districts. Police have arrested 23 people involved in vandalism and arson. One .32 pistol and eight mobile phones have been recovered from their possession.
Know why violence has erupted again in Manipur and what happened…
Violence broke out in Manipur after bodies of missing women and children were found from a relief camp. Apart from vandalizing and arsoning the houses of three ministers and six MLAs, including Chief Minister Biren Singh’s son-in-law, the mob also torched two churches and three houses.
It is said that women and children have been murdered by the militants. On Monday, 10 Kuki militants were killed in an encounter with the CRPF. The elderly woman, her two daughters and three minor grandchildren were not traceable after the attack by militants.
Officials said, an angry mob on Sunday attacked Public Works Minister Govinddas Konthoujam at Ningthoukhong and BJP MLA Y. at Langmeidong market. Radheshyam, BJP MLA Ponam Brojen in Thoubal district and Congress MLA T. Lokeshwar in Imphal East district were set on fire. During this the mob also caused vandalism. The MLA and his family members were not at home at the time of the attack.
Earlier on Saturday night, the protesters also moved towards Biren Singh’s ancestral house in Imphal East, but security forces stopped them 100-200 meters in advance. Security forces fired several rounds of tear gas shells and rubber bullets to disperse the protesters.
Amit Shah returned to Delhi after canceling election rallies
In view of violence and tension in Manipur, Home Minister Amit Shah canceled election rallies in Maharashtra and returned to Delhi.
Shah reviewed the situation in Manipur in a meeting with senior officials of the Home Ministry and security agencies and directed to take necessary steps to stop the latest violence and de-escalate the situation.
Along with imposing AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Power Act) in various areas of Manipur, the Home Ministry has issued instructions to the security forces to take appropriate steps to stop the violence.
Shah will also hold a meeting with officials regarding Manipur on Monday.
The increasing incidents of violence in Manipur have increased the concern of the Central Government.
Seeing the seriousness of the situation, Amit Shah decided to cancel the election rallies and hold a meeting with senior officials.
It is noteworthy that the Manipur government has requested the Central Government to withdraw AFSPA from the areas under the jurisdiction of six police stations of the state.