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The army has been called in after violence broke out in Manipur’s capital Imphal on Monday.
Curfew was imposed in Manipur’s capital Imphal on Monday after violence broke out once again. Miscreants set ablaze some vacant houses in New Lambulen area of Imphal. It is reported that there was a dispute over a place in a local market in the New Chacon area. This dispute took place between the Meitai and Kuki communities. There was a fight between them. The matter escalated gradually, after which reports of arson have come to the fore. Para Military Force and Army have been called here to control the situation.
At present, curfew has been imposed in the area. Earlier, the curfew was relaxed till 4 pm.
Let us tell you that on May 3, violence broke out in Torbang area of Churachandpur district of Manipur. After which the situation got out of control here on 4th May. To bring the situation under control, the state government had ordered to shoot the miscreants. Along with this, the army was also deployed for security.
First let’s know what happened in Manipur
A total of 71 people died in the violence between the Kuki-Naga and Meitei communities that began on May 3. More than 230 people were injured and 1700 houses were burnt. The internet has been closed here since the violence. Curfew is being relaxed from time to time.
Several vehicles were set ablaze following the violence in Churachandpur on 3 May.
People went missing to collect goods from burnt houses
About 10 days ago, 11 people had gone to Torbang village on the border of Bishnupur and Churachandpur to collect things from their burnt houses. Meanwhile, he was attacked by the militants. Eight ran away and reached the BSF camp, while three are still untraceable.
Assam Rifles, BSF and CRPF launched a search operation for them, but have not been able to find them yet.
relaxation in curfew
Internet has been suspended in Manipur since the violence. On Sunday, the government has issued a notification to shut down the internet on May 26. The government says that the miscreants should not make fake news and photos viral on social media, so the internet has been shut down.
Curfew was implemented. The curfew is being relaxed from time to time so that people can buy essential goods.
Curfew was imposed on May 3 after violence broke out in the state. Along with this, strictness has been imposed on the use of internet and mobile phones to spread rumors and curb fake news.
Now know what was the reason for the violence…
The Meitei community forms more than half of Manipur’s population of about 3.8 million. The Imphal Valley, which covers about 10% of Manipur’s area, is dominated by the Meitei community. The Manipur High Court has directed the state government to consider the demand of the Meitei community and send recommendations to the Center within 4 months.
Following this order, All Tribal Students Union (ATSU) Manipur took out a rally on 3rd May demanding Scheduled Tribe status for Meiteis in Manipur. Which later turned violent.
why meitei is asking for reservation
People of the Meitei community argue that before the merger with the Indian Union in 1949, they had the status of a tribe in the princely state. The Meitei population has decreased from 62% to around 50% in the last 70 years. The Meitei community is demanding reservation for its cultural identity.
who are against
The Naga and Kuki tribes of Manipur are opposed to giving reservation to the Meitei community. The Nagas occupy 90% of the state’s area and the Kukis form 34% of the state’s population. They say that 40 of the state’s 60 assembly seats are already in the Meitei-dominated Imphal Valley.
Politically, the Meitei community is already dominant in Manipur. The Naga and Kuki tribes fear that reservation for Meitei in the ST category will lead to division of their rights. As per the existing law, the Meitei community is not allowed to settle in the hilly areas of the state.
another reason for resentment
The recent violence in Manipur can be attributed to the Meitei reservation, but in August last year, Chief Minister Biren Singh’s government ordered the eviction of the Naga and Kuki tribes living in the forest area of Churachandpur, terming them as intruders. Naga-Kuki were getting angry with this. The Meiteis are Hindus, while most of the Nagas and Kukis of the ST category follow Christianity.
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