Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation in Manipur and directed CRPF DG Anish Dayal Singh, who belongs to the Manipur cadre of the IPS, to Imphal for ground assessment and to coordinate with the forces there.
Various civil society organisations of Manipur on Monday began closing down central government institutions in protest against the ongoing crisis that has plagued the state for over 18 months.
Indian Army, and Assam Rifles units of Spear Corps undertook flagmarches in Imphal at Sanjenthong, Khurai Lamlong Bridge, Thongju Bridge, Koirengei, Kangla Western Gate, Keishampat, Chungtham, Salam Mayai Leikai, Konthujam, Mayang Imphal and other areas.
Union Home secretary Govind Mohan landed in Imphal on Monday to take stock of the situation in the state.
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Lt Gen A S Pendharkar, GOC, 3rd Corps, Rangapahar interacted with senior leaders and troops of CRPF, Manipur Police, Army, Assam Rifles and other security forces deployed in security duties at various locations in Churachandpur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangvai, Torbung Bangla, Tuibong, Mata, Khuga and Molnom.
The Corps Commander also interacted with Ex Servicemen in various districts, thanked them for their contribution in Nation Building and highlighted the need for early return of peace and normalcy in Manipur, Spear Corps said on X.
The Centre has ordered an additional 70 companies of paramilitary forces to Manipur in the wake of a new wave of killings.
In a communication to the Manipur Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and DGP, the MHA said, “It has been decided to provide additional 70 companies of CAPFs – 50 from CRFP and 20 from BSF – to the government of Manipur with immediate effect…
The state government is requested to work out the detailed deployment plan in consultation with the respective CAPFs.”
On Monday, the state’s ruling alliance MLAs, at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister N Biren Singh, passed a resolution Monday, urging the Govt of India to “review the imposition of AFSPA” in six police stations areas of the valley.
The MLAs demanded “mass operations against Kuki militants responsible for” the November 11 abduction and killing of six Meitei women and children from Jiribam. The ruling legislators also want that such Kuki militants be declared as an “unlawful organisation” within seven days.
The resolution stated that if these were “not implemented within the specified period, the NDA legislators will decide the future course of action in consultation with the people of the state”.
It also stated that legal action would be taken against people who had vandalised the homes of legislators during the protests.
The Disturbed Areas Act is considered a notorious piece of legislation in north east. The law was relaxed and even withdrawn in substantial parts of the region including Manipur after years of sustained campaign.
But the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) was reimposed in the jurisdiction of six police stations in the valley areas, including Jiribam, on November 14 after violence.
The notification was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs after a review panel cited the “volatile” situation in Manipur and instances of “active participation of insurgent groups in heinous acts of violence”.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed that paramilitary forces focus on restoring peace and order in Manipur.
“He is learnt to have directed that security personnel take stringent action against attackers…," sources said.
With the deployment of 70 additional companies, a total of 288 companies – 165 CRPF, 104 BSF, 8 RAF, 6 SSB and 5 ITBP – will be available with the state government up to November 30.
In Jiribam on Sunday night, a 22-year-old Kh Athouba was shot dead during a confrontation between security forces and a large group of protesters.
The Home Department formed a two-member committee to investigate the incident. The committee, comprising IGP Intelligence Kabip K and DIG (Range-III) Ningshem Worngam, has been asked to inquire into the cause of the incident and circumstances, the “contributing factors” ......
and “to find out any foul play on the part of any person including public authority leading to or contributing to the occurrence of the incident.”
Five bodies have since been recovered from a river, triggering violent protests.
A sixth body, found Monday but still to be identified, is believed to be that of the last member of the missing family.
Army conducted a flag march in Imphal after the visit of 3 Corps commander Lt General GOC 3 Corps Lt Gen A S Pendharkar in the state on Sunday.
Taking to X Spear Corps said, Army undertook flag marches in Imphal at Sanjenthong, Khurai Lamlong Bridge, Thongju Bridge, Koirengei, Kangla Western Gate, Keishampat, Chungtham, Salam Mayai Leikai, Konthujam, Mayang Imphal, Hiyangthang, Nambol, Mantripukhri, Babupara, Wangjing, Thoubal and Lilong of Imphal East, Imphal West and Thoubal districts, in coordination with security forces.
Security forces are undertaking all necessary steps for early restoration of peace and normalcy.
Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) spokesperson K Athouba said that since the reports came in about the killing of minor children and women, the people of Manipur now feel that the government has failed to protect our lives and properties.
As people are discontent with the government, they are coming out in the streets even using violent means. So, COCOMI decided to take up the act of closing down government institutions to put pressure on them, Athouba said.
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