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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2023, 23:25:05 IST
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Manipur Violence News Live Updates: CM N Biren Singh urges political parties to support peace in the region
The death toll in the ethnic violence which has engulfed Manipur increased to 54, officials said, as life returned to a wary normalcy in Imphal Valley on Saturday with shops and markets reopening and cars plying on the roads.
However, unofficially sources placed the death toll at over a hundred and the number of injured at nearly 200.
Central minister Kiren Rijuju added his voice to the appeals for calm in the northeastern state as well as a dialogue between ethnic communities.
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However, unofficially sources placed the death toll at over a hundred and the number of injured at nearly 200.
Central minister Kiren Rijuju added his voice to the appeals for calm in the northeastern state as well as a dialogue between ethnic communities.
Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:
23:25 (IST) May 06
Mizoram minister likely to visit violence-hit Manipur
Mizoram Law Minister TJ Lalnuntluanga is likely to visit violence-hit Manipur where hundreds of people from his state were stranded, officials said on Saturday. The ruling MNF's youth wing president L Thangmawia, an MLA, and a leader of the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) are expected to accompany him, they said.Meanwhile, the CYMA organised a meeting on the situation in Manipur, and it was attended by representatives of all NGOs, political parties and churches. (PTI)
22:45 (IST) May 06
Sangma reviews rescue of Meghalaya students stranded in Manipur
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday reviewed the rescue of students of his state from violence-hit Manipur. So far, 83 students of Meghalaya were rescued from Manipur by air, a senior state Home Department official told PTI. At the review meeting, Sangma was told that 66 students reached the Guwahati airport by an Alliance Air flight on Friday. On arrival, they were provided with food, and transportation was arranged for their return by buses to Meghalaya, officials said. (PTI)
19:28 (IST) May 06
Today Manipur government called for an all-political party meeting to discuss the current situation in the state and to find ways to bring peace and stability to the region. The meeting was attended by representatives from various political parties including Congress, CPI, JD(U), NPF, Shiv Sena, TMC, BSP, AAP, MPP, AIFB, MNDF, ABHKP and key stakeholders including former CM O Ibobi Singh: State govt
18:40 (IST) May 06
I had a telephonic discussion with CM N Biren Singh. He assured us that he will protect our Naga students & people in Manipur. I requested him to allow them passage to reach Imphal. I appeal to the Manipur govt to settle this issue once & for all.
Nagaland deputy chief minister Y Patton says
18:33 (IST) May 06
In light of the prevailing situation in Manipur, held a meeting with the representatives of ‘Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI)’ to highlight the crucial role of civil society organisations in bringing peace in the state at this hour, tweets Manipur CM N Biren Singh.
18:30 (IST) May 06
54 dead in Manipur violence, Imphal Valley returning to normalcy
The death toll in the ethnic violence which has engulfed Manipur increased to 54, officials said, as life returned to a wary normalcy in Imphal Valley on Saturday with shops and markets reopening and cars plying on the roads.
However, unofficially sources placed the death toll at over a hundred and the number of injured at nearly 200.
Central minister Kiren Rijuju added his voice to the appeals for calm in the northeastern state as well as a dialogue between ethnic communities"Many lives have been lost and there is damage to property.
Whether Meiteis or Kukis both belong to the same state and need to live together.. ... Society can progress only when there is peace," Union minister Kiren Rijiju said and called for a dialogue, on the sidelines of an event in Delhi. (PTI)
However, unofficially sources placed the death toll at over a hundred and the number of injured at nearly 200.
Central minister Kiren Rijuju added his voice to the appeals for calm in the northeastern state as well as a dialogue between ethnic communities"Many lives have been lost and there is damage to property.
Whether Meiteis or Kukis both belong to the same state and need to live together.. ... Society can progress only when there is peace," Union minister Kiren Rijiju said and called for a dialogue, on the sidelines of an event in Delhi. (PTI)
18:27 (IST) May 06
Nagaland deputy CM Y Patton visited a private hospital in Kohima to meet the injured people brought from Manipur. He said that the state government was taking special care of the Nagas at Imphal and trying to bring them.
17:41 (IST) May 06
CM urges political parties to support peace in the region
In the all-party meeting, CM N Biren Singh asked for the support of all political parties and asked them to appeal for peace in the region, reported news agency ANI quoting sources.
17:22 (IST) May 06
Yesterday there was skirmish. Army column had to open fire. Today morning, it was found that three bodies have been found there.
Kuldeep Singh, security advisor, Manipur
17:11 (IST) May 06
Verification process ongoing for 28-30 reported deaths
16:23 (IST) May 06
Tripura CM holds conference with parents/guardians of students stranded in Manipur
Tripura CM Manik Saha held a conference with all the parents/guardians of the students who are still in Manipur. The chief minister interacted with the guardians and made them interact with Manipur CM N Biren Singh over the phone.
16:07 (IST) May 06
Aerial surveillance and enhanced vigilance along India-Myanmar border to counter insurgency
15:52 (IST) May 06
All-party meeting under way in Manipur
An all-party meeting is under way in the state. The meeting, being chaired by chief minister N Biren Singh, is being attended by political parties including Congress, NPF, NPP, CPM, Aam Aadmi Party, Shiv Sena.
15:51 (IST) May 06
Now the situation is improving. It's improving when the central paramilitary force and others to assist in resting the violence have already arrived in Manipur. They have started to control, all the unwanted mob situation is already under control.
MoS Education & BJP MP from Manipur, Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh
15:49 (IST) May 06
NEET (UG)-2023 exam postponed in Manipur due to current situation
MoS Education & BJP MP from Manipur, Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh says, "I had requested them to postpone the exam, in the current situation. The new date of the exam will be fixed. 5,751 candidates were scheduled to appear at the two centers in Manipur".
13:51 (IST) May 06
In Manipur, whatever violence erupted is very unfortunate and the Govt of India is taking necessary actions and possible steps.
Union law minister Kiren Rijiju
13:00 (IST) May 06
Nitish Kumar seeks security for Bihar people living in violence-hit Manipur
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has asked the chief secretary to talk to his counterpart in violence-hit Manipur to provide adequate security to people from the state living there. He also asked the chief secretary to make arrangements for the safe return of those who are willing to come back to their native places in the eastern state.
11:37 (IST) May 06
Patrolling by security forces under way in Manipur's Imphal. (ANI)
11:27 (IST) May 06
54 dead in Manipur violence, Imphal Valley peaceful, most shops & markets open
The death toll in the Manipur carnage increased to 54, officials said even as unofficial sources put the figure at several scores. Life returned to a wary normalcy in Imphal Valley on Saturday as shops and markets reopened and cars started plying on the roads. Security presence which has been bolstered by flying in more army troops and rapid action force and central police forces was clearly visible at all major areas and roads.
11:18 (IST) May 06
In view of the prevailing situation in Manipur, IndiGo will operate two special additional flights from Imphal to Kolkata on May 6, adding more capacity for travellers flying out from the state: IndiGo
10:29 (IST) May 06
More than 1,100 people from Manipur's Jiribam district and surrounding areas have crossed the inter-state border to enter Assam's Cachar district, following violence in the neighbouring state: Officials
09:27 (IST) May 06
CRPF asks Manipur-origin personnel on leave in state to report to nearest base
The CRPF has directed its personnel hailing from Manipur and on leave in their home state to "immediately" report to their nearest security base with family members in the wake of a CoBRA commando being killed in the ongoing violence in the state. The commando of the Central Reserve Police Force's CoBRA, who was on leave, was shot dead by armed assailants in his village in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Friday noon, officials said.
08:55 (IST) May 06
Tripura government has opened a helpline for students studying in various educational institutions, including the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) and Central Agriculture University, Imphal, and professionals stranded in Manipur due to the sudden outbreak of violence and communal tension.
READ MORE08:17 (IST) May 06
Manipur violence: Trying to protect our people, says Mizoram CM Zoramthanga
Like the other NE states, the Mizoram government too has been making all out efforts to evacuate Mizo students and others from strife-torn Imphal and the surrounding areas.
READ MORE07:47 (IST) May 06
Various civil organisations in Nagaland, including church bodies, on Friday called for restoration of peace in Manipur.
READ MORE07:41 (IST) May 06
Arunachal Pradesh govt trying to evacuate its citizens from violence-hit Manipur: Minister Bamang Felix
Arunachal Pradesh home minister Bamang Felix on Friday said the government is making all efforts to ensure the safe return of students of the state stranded in violence-hit Manipur.
READ MORE07:26 (IST) May 06
Trains to Manipur cancelled due to prevailing situation: NF Railway
Trains to Manipur have been cancelled with immediate effect due to the prevailing law and order situation in the state, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said here on Friday. “The only two trains that connect Manipur have been cancelled for two days from Friday,” NFR CPRO Sabyasachi De said. The decision on resuming the service will be taken after evaluating the situation, he said.
07:25 (IST) May 06
Over 1,000 people have fled violence-hit Manipur to take shelter in the bordering Cachar district of Assam on Friday. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has asked the district administration to take care of them.
READ MORE07:11 (IST) May 06
Restive Manipur got a respite from clashes, arson and looting Friday as a 7,000-strong deployment of security forces spread out across Imphal and other districts, marching through streets in a bid to restore a semblance of normalcy after bouts of ethnic feuding triggered by the hill tribes' opposition to the majority Meitei community's demand for ST status.
READ MORE07:10 (IST) May 06
Because of the security forces, the situation has improved and we have received strict orders that must not spare those who contribute to violence and strict action must be taken against them.
P Doungel, DGP, Manipur
23:09 (IST) May 05
A team of Imphal district police recovered arms & ammunition that were snatched from security forces from different areas of Manipur. Anybody who has knowledge or possession of arms & ammunition must contact the nearest police station and deposit it. Everybody should follow the law given by the district administration from time to time: M Amit Singh, additional SP, Imphal (ANI)
22:45 (IST) May 05
A CRPF CoBRA commando on leave was allegedly shot dead at his village in Churachandpur district of Manipur, reports PTI quoting officials.
21:13 (IST) May 05
BJP MLA attacked by protesters, admitted to hospital
BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte was attacked by protesters, and was taken to hospital. He was later airlifted out of the state. His condition is stable. We have received strict orders that if someone does any mistake they will not be spared. Army has received flag march orders: P Doungel, DGP
20:52 (IST) May 05
Security forces carry out march in violence hit areas
20:28 (IST) May 05
Concerned about the safety of Bihar natives in violence-hit Manipur, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Friday asked chief secretary Amir Subhani to speak to his counterpart in the northeast state and ensure adequate security to the people of Bihar living in Manipur.
19:38 (IST) May 05
Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the situation in Manipur in a video conference meeting with chief minister N Biren Singh and top officials in the state as well as the Centre. 10 more companies of Central Armed Police Forces sent to Manipur today, reports ANI quoting sources.
19:19 (IST) May 05
Fleeing from attack, Manipur hill people take refuge in makeshift jungle camps
Annu Doungel, 67, and five of her family members hurriedly packed up bags taking some rice and a few utensils and fled to the jungle on foot, trekking around two hours in the dark leaving Bethel, a tribal village 30 kms to the northwest of Imphal, which till the other day was an abode of peace. Doungel and her husband, both retired government employees, are now staying in makeshift camps made of tarpaulin and bamboo, along with their grandchildren and sons. Other family members were not at home when they had to leave hastily.
18:39 (IST) May 05
Around 10,000 soldiers deployed in Manipur
Nearly 10,000 soldiers from the Army and the Assam Rifles have been deployed in the state which was rocked by clashes since Wednesday between the Meitei community, which mainly live in Imphal Valley, and Naga and Kuki tribals who are inhabitants of the hill districts. (PTI)
18:30 (IST) May 05
Imphal Valley peaceful but tense; more forces deployed in state
The Imphal Valley in Manipur remained peaceful but tense on Friday, as more forces were brought in from neighbouring states by road and air to bolster efforts to keep the peace in the state which had witnessed bloody rioting over the last 48 hours. Intermittent gunfights between militant groups and security forces were also reported in the morning hours from various hill districts surrounding the valley, but a wary peace seems to be reigning there since. (PTI)
17:51 (IST) May 05
Army has been called in. Govt has given order by which a curfew has been promulgated and a shoot at sight order has been given. But that is the last resort, says Manipur DGP Doungel
17:36 (IST) May 05
Manipuris in Guwahati hold protest, demand action against those involved in violence
Manipuri people, residing in Assam's Guwahati, staged a demonstration here on Friday, demanding action against those involved in violence in their state. Hundreds of people, mainly belonging to Meitei community, participated in the protest in Manipur Basti area. The protesters under the banner of Manipur Co-ordination Committee, Guwahati, displayed placards with messages such as 'peace in Manipur should not be at the cost of our survival', 'no ST no rest' and 'no compromise on ST status for Meities, it is for our survival' written on these. (PTI)
17:22 (IST) May 05
More than 1,000 people from Manipur have entered Cachar district of Assam due to the ongoing violence. They have taken shelter in various parts of the district. Cachar District Administration has made all arrangements for them and is providing them food and drinking water facilities. (ANI)
17:22 (IST) May 05
People from Manipur protest at Jantar Mantar in #Delhi against the ongoing unrest in the northeastern state.
15:43 (IST) May 05
Mizoram govt taking steps to evacuate state's people stranded in Manipur: CM
Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga Friday said that his government is taking steps to evacuate people from the state stranded in violence-hit Manipur. Zoramthanga also assured the safety of the people of Manipur living in Mizoram. He urged the central and Manipur governments to make more efforts to end the mob violence in the northeastern state. (PTI)
15:34 (IST) May 05
I have tried to talk to Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh but could not because he is busy with official engagements. I have spoken to our chief secretary and DGP and instructed them to talk to officials of Manipur about the safety and evacuation of the stranded students.
Tripura chief minister Manik Saha
15:30 (IST) May 05
All Tripura students in Manipur safe: CM Manik Saha
Tripura chief minister Manik Saha on Friday claimed that all the students of the state stranded in violence-hit Manipur are safe. More than 150 students from Tripura are stranded in Manipur.
15:07 (IST) May 05
Indian army on evacuation
When the violence erupted in Manipur from 3rd May onwards, Army and Assam Rifles immediately responded to distress calls and evacuated over 11,000 civilians into their garrisons. All basic amenities including food, shelter and medical assistance are being provided: Indian Army
14:54 (IST) May 05
We are bringing back our stranded citizens through regular flights and chartered flights with special permission, who wish to return to Meghalaya. The Lajong football team has already been escorted to the airport, and we are making every effort to ensure the safe and timely return of all our citizens
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma said in a statement.
14:53 (IST) May 05
Meghalaya assisting evacuation of its citizens from Manipur
The Meghalaya government said it is taking all possible measures in evacuating its citizens, including students. With the use of special flights, Meghalaya is bringing its stranded people from Manipur, including 60 students, and 25 members of the Lajong football team, among others.
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