Curfew has been imposed in parts of Manipur ‘s Churachandpur district as tensions escalated between two tribal communities over hoisting of community flags.
Security has been tightened in parts of Manipur as tensions flared up over the Waqf (Amendment) Act as protests turned violent, culminating in the torching of a BJP leader’s residence in Thoubal district on Sunday night.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Manipur has constituted a 13-member committee to address concerns surrounding the upcoming delimitation exercise in the state.
In a major reshuffle, the Manipur government has transferred 14 police officers, including the superintendents of police (SPs) of two districts amid growing security challenges to the state.
The demand comes amid heightened ethnic tensions in the state, where the ongoing violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities has claimed over 250 lives and displaced thousands since May 2023.
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, along with other key officials of the state, also attended the meeting.
This mass surrender follows a seven-day deadline set by the Governor of Manipur, urging individuals in possession of looted or illegal weapons to hand them over to authorities.
The Congress has been attacking the Prime Minister for not visiting the strife-torn state.
Nudged by the resignation of N Biren Singh as the Chief Minister, Home Minister Amit Shah finally made up his mind on the 13th of February and declared the imposition of President’s Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution.
The imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur has reignited fierce debates about the state’s future, exposing deep ethnic and political fault lines.
