The situation in Manipur is now becoming normal and as before, people have a routine, which is a good news. The government is satisfied by seeing the situation but also cautious. That is why Chief Minister N Biren Singh has claimed that a lot of politics has confused people on caste issues in the state and has created internal conflict. Along with this, he claimed that a section of political leaders has joined hands with those who want to break the state. The Chief Minister while addressing a program in Khagabok in Thobal district said that many people are still unable to understand the current issues of the state, due to which the Meeti and Cookie community is in the grip of violence and since May 2023, more than 250 people have They have been killed and thousands of people are homeless. He said that the opposition of the state government is against new migrants in Manipur, who are involved in drug related activities, not against those who have already settled here.
He said, “Our duty is to understand and feel who is the real opponent and who has attacked us. We have to defend ourselves from them. However, a lot of politics has confused people and has created internal conflict. Even some leaders have joined those who want to break Manipur. ”The Chief Minister, however, did not name any leader or political party. He said, “Those who want to break Manipur have used agents to provoke us. Such agents are in the Imphal Valley and are supporting those who break Manipur. We have to be careful with them. ”The Chief Minister also said that Manipur will be rescued and will not be allowed to break.
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As far as other steps being taken by the state government and security forces towards peace, let us tell you that illegal opium cultivation spread in 4.8 hectares of land in Manipur has been destroyed. Giving information about this, the Chief Minister himself said, “As an important success in our fight against drug, the commander police, forest department and district administration launched a joint campaign and illegal opium spread in 4.8 hectares of terrain in the commander’s Kangjang Hills. Has destroyed cultivation. ” He said, “I appreciate the dedication and efforts of the teams. The fight against drug is not just an attempt to enforce the law, but a collective responsibility. I urge all citizens to urge all the citizens that they drug -free, healthy and more prosperous Stand with us in the construction of Manipur. “
In addition, security forces seized six rockets during a search operation in Churachandpur district of the state. According to the police, security forces from Loilakot and Nalon region seized six rockets, a launcher, a native mortar (pompomi), one 7.62mm sniper round and sniper magazine and other items on Tuesday under the jurisdiction of Henglep police station. In addition, police said that two activists of the banned Congress Communist Party (KCP) -PWG were arrested on Tuesday from Morok Inkhol village in Imphal Eastern district. Police said they were allegedly involved in extortion from general public, government officials and shops in various areas of Imphal. A nine mm pistol, seven cartridges of nine mm have been seized from his possession.
In addition, security forces have also arrested seven other people associated with banned organizations from various places in Manipur. Police said in a statement that three members of the banned Kanglei Yavol Kanna Loop (KYKL) and an active member of ‘United National Liberation Front-Coireng’ (UNLF-K) were arrested on Tuesday from the Indo-Mayanma border area in Tengagal district Went. Police on Wednesday arrested two members of the banned ‘People’s Liberation Army’. He was arrested for being involved in forcible recovery activities in Paona Bazar area of Imphal. According to the police, weapons and ammunition have been recovered from them.
In addition, the Manipur government has formed a forced anti -recovery cell under the Home Department. The statement issued by Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh said that the purpose of this initiative is to create a skilled and strong response mechanism to deal with forcible recovery activities and ensure safety of the public. This cell will include state police, central armed police force, Assam Rifles and Army representatives. The statement said, “The news has revealed that various persons, including government officials, have been threatened by illegal organizations through calls, messages or letters that if the demand for forced recovery is not met, they will have to face serious consequences. . The government has urged the people to cooperate in dealing with these illegal activities and inform the new cell through toll-free number 1800 202 3326 to cooperate with these illegal activities.
However, apart from government efforts, the people of Manipur have to understand that the “defense and security” of the state is the duty of everyone. It is also a fact that even though the state has been watching the struggle since May 2023, development work is going on continuously with the help of elected MLAs and officials.
