Manipur Governor meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Jun 16, 2024
New Delhi [India], June 16 : Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Home Affairs, comes as fresh violence were reported in the northeastern state.
Meanwhile, in a separate meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday directed agencies to "replicate the successes achieved in Kashmir Valley through area domination and zero terror plan in Jammu division" while chairing a high-level review meeting on the security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir here in the national capital.
In the five-hour-long meeting, which was separated into two rounds, including a short break, Shah also emphasised that the Modi administration is dedicated to setting a precedent by tackling terrorists with innovative strategies.
The first round of the meeting focused on review of security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, while the second round was dedicated to the preparedness for the Amarnath Yatra, which shall commence on June 29 and conclude on August 19.
The meeting started at 11 am in the presence of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka.
According to Manipur Police, several houses belonging to both Meitei and Kuki communities were burnt by unknown miscreants in Kotlen following the murder of a person.
Around 600 people from Manipur's Jiribam area are now taking shelter in Assam's Cachar district following fresh violence reported in Manipur's Jiribam area. The Cachar district police have heightened security along the bordering areas.
The northeastern state has been witnessing ethnic violence since May 3 last year following clashes during a rally organised by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) to protest against the demand for the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe category.
