Manipur Violence: Internet ban to extend for another five days

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Manipur has extended the ban on the internet for another five days’ till July 20. Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey said hatred among the two communities has to be removed and the two communities should stop violence which is the prerequisite for initiating a meaningful dialogue. Only then peace and normalcy will be restored.

The governor visited a relief camp at Naorem Birahari College at Khundrakpam in Imphal East district on Thursday. The Raj Bhawan in a statement stated the governor said that the state government, with the help of Centre, is making all efforts to bring normalcy in the state where all the communities including the Meiteis and Kukis can live together as usual. Stating that more than 60,000 security personnel have been deployed in the state, the Governor said, search operations to nab miscreants have been continuing and a large number of arms have been recovered.

Bunkers have also been removed in many places, she added. She said that adequate compensation will also be given to the people for their burnt houses and properties, she added. The Governor said, violence will bring no solution and all have to shun violence.

She said, only a meaningful dialogue will bring an amicable solution and therefore all stakeholders will come forward for talks. She appealed to all communities/stakeholders to come forward for talks and to cooperate with the Government in bringing normalcy and peace in Manipur. When asked about her initiatives for restoring peace, she said, an all communities meet will be held at Raj Bhavan to discuss the issue soon.