Manipur Violence: Himanta Biswa Sarma Assures Full Support To Families Seeking Refuge In Assam | India News

Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 5 (ANI): Following clashes in components of Manipur, a number of households affected by the latest incidents have sought refuge in Assam, Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma mentioned on Friday. “Several families affected by the recent incidents in Manipur have sought refuge in Assam. I have requested the District Administration of Cachar to take care of these families. I am also in constant communication with the HCM @NBirenSingh and have pledged the full support of the Assam Government during this hour of crisis,” Assam CM tweeted. 

Violence broke out on May 3 in the course of the `Tribal Solidarity March` known as by the All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM) within the Torbung space of Churachandpur district to protest the demand by Meiteis, who dominate the Imphal Valley, for Scheduled Tribe (ST) standing.

Earlier, the Northeast Frontier Railways cancelled all Manipur-bound trains. “No trains are entering Manipur till the situation is improved. The decision has been taken after the Manipur government advised to stop train movement,” Sabyasachi De, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northeast Frontier Railway advised ANI.

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Meanwhile, the Indian Railways have additionally cancelled the operations of 4 trains for May 5 and May 6 following violence within the State.”Manipur state authorities have advised to stop train operations in Manipur due to the prevailing Law and Order situation there. Four trains have been cancelled. The decision was taken initially only for May 5 and 6,” the railways mentioned.

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Moreover, Army and paramilitary forces have been deployed in Manipur and flag marches are being held to manage the state of affairs after violence erupted broke out on May 3 throughout a rally organised by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) Manipur to protest the demand for inclusion of Meitei/Meetei within the Scheduled Tribe class. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday held two conferences over video-conferencing and spoke with the Chief ministers of Manipur and neighbouring states over the state of affairs within the northeastern state.