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Imphal : After violence broke out between tribals and the majority Meitei community in Manipur, the state government has ordered shoot-at-sight to control the situation. Meanwhile, in a statement issued by the Indian Army, it has been said that the situation is currently under control and efforts are being made to restore normalcy. It has been said by the army that all efforts are being made to restore normalcy in Imphal and Churachandpur area.
Additional troops deployed in Manipur
According to a report by news agency ANI, Indian Army officials said that the situation in Moreh and Kangpokpi is under control and is currently stable. Along with this, he also said that all efforts are being made to restore normalcy in Imphal and Churachandpur. Additional troops have been deployed in Manipur as a precautionary measure. He said that additional jawans have also been called from Nagaland and deployed in Manipur.
Air Force will fly from Guwahati and Tezpur
Indian Army officials further said that apart from this, the Indian Air Force will fly in today from Guwahati and Tezpur carrying additional Indian Army troops. He said that army and paramilitary forces have been deployed in Manipur.
Meghalaya CM holds meeting with students
Let us inform that on May 3, violence broke out during a rally by the All Tribal Students Union (ATSU) in Manipur. After this, a flag march is being done by the Indian Army and paramilitary forces to control the situation. Earlier, on Thursday, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma called a meeting to ensure the safety of students from the state amid reports of violence in Manipur. Senior government officials were also included in the meeting.
Over 200 students from Meghalaya in Manipur
During the meeting, Chief Minister Sangma said that the safety of the students of Meghalaya should be ensured. He instructed the officials to prepare a plan to evacuate the students from Manipur if an acute situation arises. He said that more than 200 students of Meghalaya study while staying in Manipur.
Misleading video viral on social media
On the other hand, the Indian Army said through a tweet that misleading and fake videos are being made viral on social media by anti-social elements on the security situation in Manipur, including the video of the attack on the Assam Rifles post. Indian Army requests all to trust the materials released through official and verified sources only.
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