Manipur Violence
Amid the ongoing tension in Manipur, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has asked the chief secretary to talk to his counterpart in the violence-hit state to provide adequate security to people from the state living there.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asks to provide security to the Bihar people
He also asked the chief secretary to make arrangements for the safe return of those who are willing to come back to their native places in the eastern state.
According to an official statement issued by Bihar’s CMO (Chief Minister’s Office), it said, “The chief minister has asked chief secretary Amir Subhani to speak to his counterpart in Manipur so that adequate security can be provided to the people from Bihar living there, following the violence in the north-eastern state.”
The chief minister, Kumar is concerned over the safety and security of Bihar natives living in Manipur, it said.
“He has also asked the chief secretary to make arrangements for the safe return of those (from Bihar) who want to come back to their native places,” the statement said.
Manipur violence
Taking notes from the tension, violent clashes broke out between tribals and members of the majority Meitei community in Manipur on Wednesday, displacing thousands of people.
The clashes were reported after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the ten hill districts of Manipur to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of the state population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribals — Nagas and Kukis — constitute another 40 per cent of the population and reside mostly in the hill districts.
13,000 People rescued from Manipur
Moreover, the Indian Army said that said approx 13,000 people had been rescued from violence-hit areas of Manipur and provided shelter in defence set-ups.
The army said over 100 columns were “working tirelessly towards restoring law and order in Manipur at the earliest.” It said the rescued civilians were staying at ad hoc boarding facilities specifically set up for them within company operating bases and military garrisons.
Army to restore law & order
“The Indian Army remains committed to restoring law and order and appeals for peace and urges all communities to shun the path of violence,” the army said in a statement.
“Prompt response by the security forces led to the rescuing of civilians of all communities from various minority pockets of areas affected by violence. As a result of the proactive and timely response, Churachandpur, KPI, Moreh and Kakching are now under firm control with no major violence reported since yesterday night,” the statement added.
