Manipur Violence: Amit Shah Reviews Security, Meets Kuki, Meitei Communities; CM Appeals for Surrender of Looted Arms
News 18Union Home Minister Amit Shah In Violence Hit Manipur: Government is committed to restoring peace in Manipur and ensuring the return of displaced people to their homes as early as possible, stated Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to the camps of Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur on Wednesday. Shah also held a meeting with civil society organizations in Kangpokpi, Manipur, and stated, “They are keen to actively participate with the government in reviving harmony among communities in Manipur.” During a review meeting in Moreh border town, Shah took stock of the security situation in Manipur, which has experienced sporadic violence for nearly a month. ▶Thirteen sports personalities and medal winners in international meets on Tuesday urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to restore peace and harmony in Manipur at the earliest and to take stern action against Kuki militants, warning they will otherwise return their medals and awards. ▶With reference to the demand of 10 tribal MLAs and other tribal leaders for a separate state for the tribals, Shah assured the all-party meeting that the territorial integrity of Manipur will not be affected at any cost, and appealed to the civil society leaders to take an active role in restoring peace in the state ▶The chief minister, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and Director of Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka attended all the meetings with Shah.