Manipur violence: Situation under control, normalcy to be restored soon, Army assures

Manipur violence: In view of violence in parts of Manipur, the Indian Army assured that the situation in Moreh and Kangpokpi areas is stable and that efforts are underway to bring back the normalcy in state.

The Army added that the situation was brought under control and the situation will be better soon in Imphal and Churachandpur areas.

“Situation in Moreh and Kangpokpi brought under control and it is stable. All efforts are underway to restore normalcy in Imphal and Churachandpur. The precautionary build-up of additional troops in Manipur continued,” said Army officials.

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Additional columns were also redeployed from Nagaland, they said.

“In addition, Indian Air Force will be undertaking flying operations to induct additional Indian Army columns commencing tonight from Guwahati and Tezpur,” said Indian Army.

Security has been beefed up and forces have been deployed in Manipur. Flag marches are being held to control the situation after violence erupted on May 3 during a rally organised by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) Manipur to protest the demand for inclusion of Meitei/Meetei in the Scheduled Tribe category.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday held a meeting to ensure the safety and security of students from Meghalaya following reports of violence in Manipur.