Imphal: Widespread conflict in Manipur after the news of the killing of missing Meiti students. Yesterday Chief Minister N. A mob marched to Biren Singh’s house and unleashed violence. The police fired tear gas at those who tried to enter the Chief Minister’s house.
Headed by Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar to investigate the incident
A 10-member CBI team reached Manipur yesterday.
Meanwhile, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSP) has been extended for another six months from October 1. 19 police stations do not fall under this limit.
Thousands of students and people took to the streets yesterday. More than 45 people, including girls, were injured in the police lathicharge and more troops were deployed in the area due to the possibility of violence. Mobile and internet services were suspended for five days. Schools won’t open until tomorrow. Meanwhile, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum organized a protest against the delay in the investigation into the incidents of rape and murder of Kuki members.
While the situation in Manipur continues to be serious, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has come out against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. Kharge demanded the sacking of the incompetent chief minister. The people of Manipur have been suffering for 147 days. However, the Prime Minister does not have time to visit the state, Kharge said. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi also responded that crimes are increasing and should be ashamed of the government’s inaction. Chief Minister Biren Singh claimed that the central and state governments were working together to nab the juveniles.
2023-09-27 18:30:00
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