Manipur violence: Indian Army, Assam Rifles beef up security

The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have intensified domination across Manipur amid the reports of fresh violence in the stateBoth the security teams in Imphal East and Churchandpur prevented the firing incidents between the two communities where some armed miscreants opened fire and ran towards higher reaches the Army saidHowever there were no reports of casualties and further operations were underwayManipur has seen ethnic violence with Chief Minister N Biren Singh stating earlier this month that around 60 people have lost their lives Houses have also been burnt during the violence with new incidents also reported from some parts of the StateEarlier on Friday Chief Minister Biren Singh informed that additional security forces had been brought into the state and security personnel consisting of Central Armed Police Forces CAPF Manipur Police Manipur Rifles India Reserve Battalion IRB and Village Defence Force VDF had been deployed at 38 vulnerable areasThe 38 locations where security personnel were deployed include Napat Haotak Salton Heiyaikon Saiton Leitanpokpi Nganukon Salal Konjin Phougakchao Ikhai Mamang Torbung Govindpur Torbung Bunglow Phougakchao Ikhai Maning Phougakchao Ikhai Awang Kwakta Maning Terakhongshangbi Khudekpi Toronglaobi oksongbung Ngangkhalawai Thamnapokpi Naranseina Sunusiphai Phubala Thinungei Ningthoukhong KhaKhunou Ningthoukhong Macha Ebema Upokpi Potsangbam Nachou Chothe Ngariyan Oil pump Keinou Irengbam Foothills waroiching Leimaram Kamong Heikrujam Sagang Bazar and Chairel ManjilAppealing to the public not to have apprehension the Chief Minister informed that operations had been conducted against armed militants in various areas in the periphery of the State Efforts are being made to hold peace talks with all sections of people and the Government has been meeting various peace committees formed in the wake of the prevailing situation in Manipur he addedHe further appealed to the people to refrain from violent activities and not to believe or spread any unfounded information rumours which could create tension among different communities He sought the support of the public towards Government efforts to bring normalcyIn the wake of the situation Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also slated to visit the state for three daysAppealing to people to maintain peace Shah said on Thursday There were clashes in Manipur after the verdict of a court I would appeal to both groups they should maintain peace and justice will be done with everyone I will myself go to Manipur after few days and will stay there for three days and will talk to people of Manipur for establishing peaceThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever