Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in violence-stricken Manipur on Monday and announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will soon engage in talks with both the Meitei and Kuki communities to address the ethnic divide.
Shah instructed officials to prevent any further incidents of violence and emphasized that strict legal action should be taken against those responsible for the unrest.
This high-level meeting follows recent reports of renewed violence in Imphal and Jiribam.
“The Ministry of Home Affairs will engage with both the Meitei and Kuki communities to address the ethnic divide as soon as possible. The Government of India has been actively supporting the Manipur Government in enhancing the security situation in the state,” Shah stated.
The minister also highlighted the importance of a coordinated approach to resolve the ongoing ethnic conflict.
Shah stressed the need for strategic deployment of central forces to restore peace and tranquility in Manipur, adding that the number of forces would be increased if necessary.
He reaffirmed the Government of India’s commitment, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens in Manipur.
Additionally, Shah reviewed the conditions in relief camps, emphasizing the need for adequate food, water, medicines, and other basic amenities. He directed the Manipur chief secretary to ensure proper health and education facilities for the displaced people and to work on their rehabilitation.
The high-level meeting included Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Union Home Secretary, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director, Chief of Army Staff (Designate) Lt. General Upendra Dwivedi, Security Advisor to the Government of Manipur, Director General of Assam Rifles, Manipur Chief Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP) of Manipur, and senior officials from the Army and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
