Manipur Violence: Situation Improves In Imphal As 14 Paramilitary Companies Deployed Across State

Violence broke out in Manipur on May 3 after Naga and Kuki tribals organised a 'Tribal Solidarity March' to protest moves to give scheduled tribe status to the majority Metei community. Internet services, including mobile internet, were suspended across the state and Section 144 was imposed in several violence-hit areas of the state. Army and paramilitary troops were rushed to Manipur and as many as 9,000 people have been rescued with the situation now under control. The Indian Air Force (IAF) used C17 Globemaster and AN 32 aircraft for sorties to violence-hit Manipur from Assam airfields. Urging people to maintain peace, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said, "Precious lives have been lost, besides damage to properties, which is very unfortunate", without giving any details of the number of dead or injured. Multiple sources said the fighting between communities had left more than a score of people dead and several scores more injured. However, the police were unwilling to confirm this. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his Karnataka tour in the backdrop of the violence to review the security arrangements in Manipur. #manipurnews #bjp #congress #newstoday #rajdeepsardesai Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter:   / indiatoday   Facebook:   / indiatoday