What Triggered Violence In Manipur? Exclusive From Intel Sources On Ground Situation
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Top intelligence sources said the arrest of a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol was the immediate trigger
A day after violent protests erupted in Manipur over the arrest of leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol Kanan Singh, the situation remains tense on Sunday.
As a preventive measure, prohibitory orders have been clamped in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching districts under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), while internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN facilities, have been suspended in these valley areas for five days.
THE TRIGGER
Top intelligence sources said the arrest of the leader was the immediate trigger. 'Singh was arrested in a National Investigation Agency (NIA) case as the charges against him are serious and the central agency wanted to proceed with the investigations. It was scheduled for long," said sources.
'There will be zero tolerance for attacks on police forces and weapon loot," they said.
This Meitei group is accused of looting state armories 6,000+ weapons stolen since 2023 and targeting Kuki-Zo communities.
Protesters torched tyres and old furniture on roads in Kwakeithel and Uripok, demanding the release of the Meitei leader.
They clashed with security forces at different places in the state capital on Saturday night.
A mob also set a bus on fire at Khurai Lamlong in Imphal East district.
Gunshots were reported near Kangla Gate close to the Raj Bhavan and a bus was torched in Imphal East.
Protesters surrounded Imphal International Airport to prevent the arrested leaders from being moved out of the state.
Members of Arambai Tenggol poured petrol over themselves in symbolic protests against the arrest.
ACTION TAKEN
Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were imposed.
Five districts have a ban on assembly of more than five people and carrying weapons.
Additional central forces have been deployed, and tear gas was used to disperse crowds. At least three people, including journalists, were injured.
An order, issued by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home) N Ashok Kumar, said, '…in view of prevailing law and order situation especially in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts, there is apprehension that some anti-social elements might use social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video messages inciting the passion of the public which might have serious repercussions of law and order situation in the state."
The order was passed ex parte in view of the emergent situation, and 'any person found guilty for violation of the aforesaid order will be liable for legal actions", it said.
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