Imphal: In the last 48 hours, Manipur Police have nabbed at least 15 accused of various insurgent groups in multiple raids across the state.
Manipur police said in an official statement, "During the last 24 hours, the situation in the state was tense but under control. Search operations and area domination were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley Districts."
Strict Security Measures
Strict security measures are taken up in all vulnerable locations and security convoy is provided in sensitive stretches in order to ensure free and safe movement of the vehicles, Manipur Police said.
"A total of 109 checkpoints were installed in different Districts of Manipur, both in the hill and the valley and no one was detained by Police in connection with violations in different Districts of the State," Manipur Police said.
Meanwhile, the police has appealed to the public not to believe in rumours and to be aware of false videos and social media posts. They have also requested people to immediately return looted weapons, ammunition and explosives to the police or the nearest security forces.
Police Appeal
"Appeal is made to general public not to believe in rumour and be aware of false videos. Any circulations of unfounded videos etc. may be confirmed from the rumour free number 9233522822 of Central Control room. Also, there are many fake posts being circulated in social media. It is hereby cautioned that uploading of such fake post in social media will face legal action. Further, appeal is made to public to return the looted arms, ammunition and explosives to the police or nearest security forces immediately," Manipur Police said.
On February 13, the President's rule was imposed in Manipur.
Violence erupted in the northeastern state on May 3 last year following clashes during a rally organised by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) to protest against the demand for the inclusion of the Meitei community in the ST category.
