Manipur violence: 98 persons killed; 310 hurt in ethnic violence in state, says govt

PTC Web Desk: The violence in Manipur has left behind a trail of destruction. As per a statement issued by the government on Friday, at least 98 persons have died and 310 others have been left injured in the ethnic violence that broke about a month ago.

The statement by the government further added that a total of 37,450 persons were in 272 relief camps at present. The statement has been issued the the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

As per the CMO, in all, 4,014 cases of arson have been reported since the violence broke out in Manipur on May 3.

The Manipur police have registered 3,734 cases and arrested 65 persons for their alleged involvement in the violence, the statement added.

To prevent the situation from worsening, the Army, Assam Rifles, CAPFs and the local police have been deployed at vulnerable places.

The statement further added that more companies were being deployed and flag march and area domination exercises were being carried out. 

Earlier, the government appealed to the people to surrender the snatched arms and ammunition and strict legal action would be taken against any person caught with snatched arms and ammunition.

As per the statement, curfew has been relaxed for 12 hours in Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur and Pherzawl, for 11 hours in Kangpokpi, for 10 hours in Churachandpur and Chandel, for eight hours in Jiribam and Tenugopal, and for seven hours in Thoubal and Kakching districts. There is no curfew in Tamenglong, Noney, Senapati, Ukhrul and Kamjong.

- With inputs from agencies

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