IT News
Imphal, June 12:
The Meitei community residing in Tripura has appealed for peace in Manipur that has been ravaged by ethnic clashes and widespread violence over the past one month.
While appealing for peace, the Meitei community of Tripura also raised objections to bifurcation of Manipur as demanded by the tribal communities of the state.
A candlelight march was organised by the Meitei community of Tripura in Agartala under the banner of Puthiba Welfare and Cultural Society and All Tripura Meitei Community.
The Meitei organisations from Tripura also sought immediate intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the restoration of peace and normalcy in the state of Manipur.
It may be mentioned here that Manipur has been on the boil since May 3 after clashes broke out between two communities of the state – majority Meitei and minority Kuki-Chin – followed by large-scale violence.
Nearly 100 people lost their lives and over 300 people sustained serious injuries in the violence that wrecked mayhem in Manipur for over a month since May 3.
Tribal organisations in Manipur have been accusing the Manipur Chief Minister, state’s police, and a couple of Meitei groups of spearheading the violence in the state.
