CM appeals
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IMPHAL, May 31 : Chief Minister N Biren Singh has appealed to the people of Manipur not to cause roadblocks and hindrances on free movement of security personnel and relief material in order to save lives and property of innocent civilians and to assuage the hardships faced in the relief camps.
In his note of appeal, the Chief Minister said with public violating curfew restricts in various locations and setting of roadblocks, free movement of relief material for inmates of relief camps and movement of security personnel who are out to deal security threats from illegal armed groups in foothills and interior locations of the State, are greatly hindered.
Such roadblocks are increasing the hardship of the already traumatized people in relief camps, including pregnant women and young children by halting movement of health personnel, medicine, food, milk and water meant for them, he said.
The roadblocks also make it extremely difficult for security and police personnel to respond to attacks by armed groups on time, he added.
The Chief Minister also went on to appeal to all persons concerned to return and surrender the arms and ammunition which have been snatched from police stations and battalions in both the valley and hill districts to the nearby police station, MR or IRB at the earliest.
Legal action as per the Arms Act of 1959 and Rules will be taken in case any person is found to be in unauthorized and illegal possession of arms and ammunition during combing operations by security personnel or otherwise, he warned.
In his note of appeal, the Chief Minister said with public violating curfew restricts in various locations and setting of roadblocks, free movement of relief material for inmates of relief camps and movement of security personnel who are out to deal security threats from illegal armed groups in foothills and interior locations of the State, are greatly hindered.
Such roadblocks are increasing the hardship of the already traumatized people in relief camps, including pregnant women and young children by halting movement of health personnel, medicine, food, milk and water meant for them, he said.
The roadblocks also make it extremely difficult for security and police personnel to respond to attacks by armed groups on time, he added.
The Chief Minister also went on to appeal to all persons concerned to return and surrender the arms and ammunition which have been snatched from police stations and battalions in both the valley and hill districts to the nearby police station, MR or IRB at the earliest.
Legal action as per the Arms Act of 1959 and Rules will be taken in case any person is found to be in unauthorized and illegal possession of arms and ammunition during combing operations by security personnel or otherwise, he warned.