A chronological report on Manipur violence 2023 from May 3 : Part II (June)
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Takhellambam Geetchandra Meitei
Contd from previous issue
Two army soldiers sustained minor injuries and one INSAS light machine gun was recovered from the site of firing by the security personnel. A combined team of 46 Assam Rifles, CRPF and ITBP conducted Combing operation at Mata Village in Churachandpur District and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition. A live mortar shell was found at a paddy field near Kangvai under Phoubakchao Police station in Bishnupur District, later a team of AR retrieved safely.
23rd June 2023 Heavy exchange of firing took place between security forces and armed Kuki militants at Yaingangpokpi Area, Urangpat and Gwaltabi Village, Imphal East District, which two people including a woman were injured. Investigation into the car bomb blast in the middle of a bridge culvert near Kwakta Village along the Imphal-Tiddim Road on June 21 has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the interest of national security.
24th June 2023 “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been constantly monitoring the Manipur situation since day one and guiding us with full sensitivity to find solution to the problem” said the Union Home Minister Amit Shah at an all political party meeting at New Delhi. Mr. Shah further state that “1800 looted weapons were surrendered so far, no death since 13 June, Manipur is slowly returning to normal”. Eighteen political parties, 4 MPs from North East and 2 Chief Ministers from the region attended the meeting. BJP President JP Nadda expressed “all possible steps are been taken up by the centre to find a solution, Manipur issue is rooted in many historical factors which have also led to the current flare up”.
25th June 2023 “Amid Shah deeply concerned with the violence in valley districts” said the Chief Minister N. Biren Singh at Press Conference held at Imphal International Airport at returning from Delhi after meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Biren further stated “Amit Shah reportedly assured he would take care of the attacks carried out by militants at peripheral (nearby hill) areas”. A man sustained bullet injury when Kuki militants opened fire towards Tangjeng Khunjao area of Kakching District. Security forces recovered three 51 mortar shells, three 84mm mortar shells and several explosive materials during search operations at Zou Veng and Nazareth areas of Sugnu.
26th June 2023 Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a stocktaking meeting on Manipur violence with Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri as well as high ranking officials in New Delhi. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge told media “Home minister Amit Shah had finally spoken to Modi about the situation of NE state and for the last 55 days, Modiji did not say a word on Manipur, every Indian is waiting for him to speak”. Unknown miscreants set on fire a car parked near the entrance of NCRT Office at Naoremthong, Imphal West District. State Police recovered Arms & ammunition from 4 persons residing at Kairang Muslim Awang Leikai, Khomidok Sorok Mapal, Heikrumakhong Kewa Makhong, Imphal East District. A combined team of Manipur Police Commandos and 16 Jat Regiment conducted search operation at Kairang Awang Leikai, Khomidok and Heikrumakhong and arrested 4 other persons suspected to be involved in illegal arms trade. Angry local of Kairang Muslim Awang Leikai, Imphal East District dismantled and burnt down of two persons who have been accused of selling guns to Kukis. Kuki militants fired 6/7 rounds towards Phoubakchao Ikhai Awang Maning Leikai, Bishnupur District but the security forces did not fire back.
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Contd from previous issue
Two army soldiers sustained minor injuries and one INSAS light machine gun was recovered from the site of firing by the security personnel. A combined team of 46 Assam Rifles, CRPF and ITBP conducted Combing operation at Mata Village in Churachandpur District and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition. A live mortar shell was found at a paddy field near Kangvai under Phoubakchao Police station in Bishnupur District, later a team of AR retrieved safely.
23rd June 2023 Heavy exchange of firing took place between security forces and armed Kuki militants at Yaingangpokpi Area, Urangpat and Gwaltabi Village, Imphal East District, which two people including a woman were injured. Investigation into the car bomb blast in the middle of a bridge culvert near Kwakta Village along the Imphal-Tiddim Road on June 21 has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the interest of national security.
24th June 2023 “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been constantly monitoring the Manipur situation since day one and guiding us with full sensitivity to find solution to the problem” said the Union Home Minister Amit Shah at an all political party meeting at New Delhi. Mr. Shah further state that “1800 looted weapons were surrendered so far, no death since 13 June, Manipur is slowly returning to normal”. Eighteen political parties, 4 MPs from North East and 2 Chief Ministers from the region attended the meeting. BJP President JP Nadda expressed “all possible steps are been taken up by the centre to find a solution, Manipur issue is rooted in many historical factors which have also led to the current flare up”.
25th June 2023 “Amid Shah deeply concerned with the violence in valley districts” said the Chief Minister N. Biren Singh at Press Conference held at Imphal International Airport at returning from Delhi after meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Biren further stated “Amit Shah reportedly assured he would take care of the attacks carried out by militants at peripheral (nearby hill) areas”. A man sustained bullet injury when Kuki militants opened fire towards Tangjeng Khunjao area of Kakching District. Security forces recovered three 51 mortar shells, three 84mm mortar shells and several explosive materials during search operations at Zou Veng and Nazareth areas of Sugnu.
26th June 2023 Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a stocktaking meeting on Manipur violence with Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri as well as high ranking officials in New Delhi. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge told media “Home minister Amit Shah had finally spoken to Modi about the situation of NE state and for the last 55 days, Modiji did not say a word on Manipur, every Indian is waiting for him to speak”. Unknown miscreants set on fire a car parked near the entrance of NCRT Office at Naoremthong, Imphal West District. State Police recovered Arms & ammunition from 4 persons residing at Kairang Muslim Awang Leikai, Khomidok Sorok Mapal, Heikrumakhong Kewa Makhong, Imphal East District. A combined team of Manipur Police Commandos and 16 Jat Regiment conducted search operation at Kairang Awang Leikai, Khomidok and Heikrumakhong and arrested 4 other persons suspected to be involved in illegal arms trade. Angry local of Kairang Muslim Awang Leikai, Imphal East District dismantled and burnt down of two persons who have been accused of selling guns to Kukis. Kuki militants fired 6/7 rounds towards Phoubakchao Ikhai Awang Maning Leikai, Bishnupur District but the security forces did not fire back.
(To be contd)