GUWAHATI: The Union Home Ministry has directed all security forces to take necessary steps to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur after nearly 18 months. This was announced by the Ministry in a press release on Saturday, November 16.
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"The security scenario in Manipur has remained fragile for the past few days. Armed miscreants from both communities in conflict have been indulging in violence leading to unfortunate loss of lives and disruption in public order. All the security forces have been directed to take necessary steps to restore order and peace," the press release stated.
The Home Ministry further requested the public to cooperate with the security forces and said, "Strict action would be initiated against anyone trying to indulge in violent and disruptive activities."
All the important cases have been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for effective investigation, while the public have been further requested to maintain peace, not believe in rumours and cooperate with the security forces to maintain law and order in the state.
Manipur has been grappling with ethnic violence since May 3, 2023, which has displaced over 60,000 people and led to countless deaths and injuries. Earlier this month, a total of 10 Manipur MLAs had issued a joint statement accusing CM N Biren Singh of being the "mastermind behind the violence."
