Manipur: Curfew in Indian state after protests turn violent

Manipur, a say in northeastern India, is tightly defended following violent ethnic agitation.

Ethnic organizations were objecting to the Meitei community of the state’s call for affirmative action.

The incidents were attributed to” prevailing misunderstandings” between communities, according to Manipur’s chief minister, who also stated that his government was taking steps to control the situation.

In the areas of the state that were the target of violence on Wednesday, punishment has been imposed.

Additionally, mobile internet services have been down for five days in most areas of the state. The Indian Army carried out a flag protest in the violent places on Thursday.

For years, Meitei community members — who make up at least 50 % of the state’s population — have pushed for inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe category.

To right historic injustices that have denied them equivalent opportunities, India reserves public jobs, college admissions, and elected seats for communities under this category, from town councils to the legislature.

The Manipur High Court requested that the state government take into account requests for the Meitei community’s demand and make a decision” immediately” last month.

If the Meiteis are given Scheduled Tribe situation, many tribal communities in the state worry that they will have to fight for resources and projects.

The All Tribal Students Union of Manipur organized a march on Tuesday to protest the demand, and tens of cultural residents of the state’s hill towns took part.

The Churachandpur city march became harsh on Wednesday lunchtime after protesters clashed with a group of people, according to the Indian Express.

According to the state government, the opposition sparked violence in the nearby Bishnupur district and Churachandpur.

According to Chief Minister N Biren Singh,” some incidents of conflicts and theft have been reported in some places since 24 hrs.” The state government is making every effort to manage the environment.

Mary Kom, a wrestler and bronze medalist from the Olympics, appealed to the state and the federal government to support the preservation of peace and stability in the nation.

” It is regrettable that some men lost loved ones in this crime. She advised the news organization ANI that this situation may return to normal as soon as possible.

Officials have not verified reports of casualties.

In order to restore law and order, the Indian Army claimed that its units carried out evacuation operations through Wednesday night to remove more than 7,500 civilians from all communities.

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