Reviewing the tense situation the Manipur government on May 3 imposed Section 144 CrPc in eight districts of the state, Chief Minister N Biren Singh today appealed to all sections of people in Manipur to maintain peace, amity and communal harmony in the State at all costs.
He stated that the in the last 24 hours some incidents of vandalism and arson have been reported in Imphal, Bhishnupur, and Moreh among others.
"Precious lives have been lost along with the damage of residential property which is very unfortunate and has occurred only because of a misunderstanding between two sections of the society," the chief minister added.
Further, the chief minister added that in order to control the law and order situation additional paramilitary forces have been brought in to control the tense situation.
Army along with the state police of Manipur intervened to control the tense situation in the state following communal tension erupting on May 3 after clashes in Churachandpur district.
Army is holding flag march in violence-hit areas amid tribal groups’ protest over court order on Scheduled Tribe status.
As per reports, more than 4000 villagers were given shelter in Army COBs and state government premises at various places. The flag marches are being conducted to keep the situation under control.
Meanwhile, the shifting of villagers to safer areas away from the violence-hit locations is in progress.
The situation in Manipur remains volatile after communal tension erupted in various places of the valley district on May 3 after clashes in the Churachandpur district.