Stressful situation again in Manipur, Maetai leaders created ruckus, internet closed in 5 districts

Things are getting stressful once again in Manipur. In such a situation, the administration has stopped internet service in five districts. At the same time, full curfew has been imposed in Bishnupur. Four or more persons have been prohibited from collecting four or more persons in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thobal and Kakching districts. The administration on Sunday ordered the closure of internet and mobile data services including Visat and VPN in five districts of the valley for five days. The order will be effective from 11:45 pm on Saturday night in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thobal, Bishnupur and Kakching.

Some reports claimed that Meeti leaders had been arrested. So far these reports have not been confirmed, but due to this, the situation in Manipur became tense again. On Saturday, there were widespread protests in parts of Imphal. The reports claimed that five volunteers of the Maetai organization Arambai Teengol were arrested.

Arson on the streets

The protesters set fire to tires and old furniture in the middle of the road in Quakethel and Uripok to demand the release of Tengol. Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Griha) N Ashok Kumar said, “Looking at the current law and order situation in the districts especially Imphal East, Imphal, Thobbal, Kakching and Bishnupur, it is feared that some anti-social elements may use images, vulnerable language and hate video messages, which can be used to use social media and system of social media for the transmission of public sentiments, which can use images, vulnerable language and hatred video messages, which can be used for social media. The situation can have a serious effect. “

Police fired the crowd by shooting

It further states, “In view of the emergency, this order is being unilaterally passed. Legal action will be taken against anyone found guilty of violating the order.” After the protests started in the districts of Manipur, an official said, “Additional security forces have been deployed in these areas to bring the situation under control.” However, there is no official confirmation of the allegations of the arrested leader or the allegations against him. Two journalists and a citizen were also injured in the violence erupted after a fierce mob attack at the Quakethel police post in West Imphal, after which the security forces had to fire several rounds to disperse the crowd.

News of arrest by NIA

Rajya Sabha MP Leisamba Sanazoba was also seen at the scene, where he was trying to talk to senior security personnel regarding the situation. In an alleged video aired on social media, Lesamba can be heard saying, “We tried hard to bring peace. If you do such things, how will peace come? Arrest me with the MLA.” The arrest of Maetai leaders was made by a team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at around 2:30 pm. However, these reports have not yet been confirmed.