Manipur Govt issued "shoot-at-sight orders" after violent clashes broke out at various places in the state

Violent clashes broke out at various places in Manipur during the course of a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ called May 3 by the All Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur (ATSUM). Thousands of tribals turned up for the march to oppose the demand for the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe category. However, as a last resort to control the situation amid spiralling violence, the Manipur government has issued "shoot-at-sight orders".  The march was organised by tribals who account for about 40 per cent of the state’s population after the Manipur High Court asked the state government last month to send a recommendation to the Centre within four weeks on the demand for ST status by the Metei community. 

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Indian Army said that the situation in Moreh and Kangpokpi was brought under control and it is stable. "All efforts are underway to restore normalcy in Imphal & Churachandpur. The precautionary build-up of additional troops in Manipur continued. Additional columns were also re-deployed from Nagaland. In addition, Indian Air Force will be undertaking flying operations to induct additional Indian Army columns commencing tonight from Guwahati and Tezpur," said Army.

Indian Army also said that fake videos on the security situation in Manipur including a video of the attack on the Assam Rifles post are being circulated by inimical elements for vested interests. The Army also requested all to rely on content through official and verified sources only.