Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a crucial high-level meeting on Monday to assess the security situation in Manipur, marking the first such gathering since the re-election of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this month.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi’s North Block, saw the participation of key officials including Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Intelligence Bureau Chief Tapan Deka, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, and other senior leaders and advisors.
The urgency of the meeting was underscored by recent incidents of violence in Manipur. Over the past year, clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities have resulted in significant casualties, claiming the lives of at least 225 people and displacing around 50,000 residents, many of whom are still housed in relief centers.
Recent weeks have seen a disturbing escalation in violence, including the arson of a school building near Moreh and the discovery of a decapitated body of a missing person. Additionally, an armed militant ambush on Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s security convoy left a civilian driver and a security officer injured in Kangpokpi district.
The situation has garnered national attention, with even Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat emphasizing the urgent need for peace in Manipur, urging authorities to move beyond electoral debates and prioritize resolving the state’s deep-rooted issues.
The meeting chaired by Amit Shah signals the government’s commitment to addressing the ongoing crisis in Manipur, aiming to stabilize the region and restore peace amid escalating tensions.
