International Desk: At least 1,700 houses have been burned in Manipur, India. About 30 thousand people have become homeless. At least 60 people were killed. According to a report by Deutsche Welle,
According to the report, the Chief Minister of the state, Biren Singh, finally opened up after the conflict last week. Besides giving an account of the casualties, he urged the people of the state to maintain peace.
The Chief Minister said that those involved in the violence would not be exempt. Strict action will be taken against all. Besides, the Chief Minister also said that the homeless would be brought back quickly. Besides, Chief Minister Biren thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
He said that the central government has helped stop the violence. Meanwhile, many people are still living in refugee camps in the neighboring state of Manipur. Meanwhile, many people are still living in refugee camps in the neighboring state of Manipur. The Assam government has said that they will be given protection.
Last Wednesday (May 3), intense conflict started in Manipur. On that day, Manipur’s student organization, All Tribal Students Union, took out a procession in Churachandpur, the state capital. The state’s majority Meitei community has long been agitating for their inclusion in the Scheduled Tribes.
The student body protested against him. And intense conflict started around that procession. Murders and arson occur. A curfew has been imposed in several parts of the state to bring the situation under control. In extreme situations, orders to fire on sight are given.
The situation is now normal. But Section 144 is still in force. The chief minister said that the homeless would be brought back to the state in a few days. They will be given space. Many houses were completely burned. They took refuge in neighboring states, taking their lives in their hands.
Clashes between tribal and non-tribal groups have occurred in Manipur before. The Meiteira have long been agitating for their inclusion in the Scheduled Tribes. However, Chief Minister Biren Singh did not comment on this political question.
