Manipur Violence: Amit Shah dials N Biren Singh; CM says “state govt taking all steps to control the situation”

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah took stock of the situation in Manipur by dialling to CM N Biren Singh. He has spoke to CM N Biren Singh after law and order was disrupted after tribal groups took out rallies in several districts.

Sources said a few companies of RAF have been dispatched to the state, however, adequate number of Army and paramilitary forces are already deployed there to control the situation.

In a video message, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that the state governmrnt is taking all steps to control the situation.

He also said that the incident erupted due to prevailing misunderstanding between two sections of society in the state.

#WATCH | Since 24 hours, some incidents of clashes & vandalism have been reported in some places. These incidents are a result of a prevailing misunderstanding b/w two sections of our society. The state govt is taking all steps to control the situation: Manipur CM N Biren Singh pic.twitter.com/YEwiN2ynJm

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2023

Earlier, Boxing champion Mary Kom also appealed and urged the Centre to help her state which she said is “burning”.

In a video message, she also said that she was not feeling good about the situation in her state. She said the situation in her state has deterioted.

She also said that it is unfortnate that some people lost their family members in this violence

#WATCH | Delhi: I am not feeling good about the situation In Manipur. Since last night the situation has deteriorated. I appeal State & Central Government to take steps for the situation & maintain peace & security in the state. It is unfortunate that some people lost their… pic.twitter.com/y1ht24WiSc

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2023