Navi Mumbai: The situation in Manipur appears to be under control, as confirmed by the Assam Rifles, a paramilitary force responsible for maintaining security along the India-Myanmar border and addressing security concerns in the North East region of India. The Assam Rifles also mentioned that many false videos were circulated regarding the incident in Manipur, leading to misunderstandings, but the situation is now improving.
Day curfew relaxed in most areas
Lieutenant General Pradeep Chandran Nair, the Director General of Assam Rifles, provided reassurance to the media delegation from Maharashtra that the situation in Manipur is gradually improving. He mentioned that the day curfew has been relaxed in many parts of Manipur, and in some areas, there is no curfew in place. However, he did not provide information regarding the restoration of internet services in the state.
The gradual relaxation of curfews indicates that authorities are working to restore normalcy in Manipur, which is a positive development. The absence of information on internet service restoration might be due to security concerns or the need for a phased approach to ensure stability in the region. It's essential for such measures to be carefully implemented to maintain peace and order in the area.
Riflewomen of Assam Rifles were instrumental in normalising the situation in Manipur. “At many places, where male forces cannot intervene, Riflewomen succeeded in convincing women protestors and bringing the situation into normal,” said Lieutenant Nair.
Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Manipur is returning to normalcy. However, the process is slow. “The present solution of Manipur will come within the community. External forces will only deteriorate the situation,” said Sarma, adding that the political interference is not suitable at the juncture.
The Assam Rifles plays a crucial role in safeguarding the 1,643 km-long borders between India and Myanmar, which involves preventing infiltration and addressing security challenges in the North East states of India. One of the challenges the Assam Rifles faces is curbing trafficking across the India-Myanmar border. This border is relatively open, and the presence of tribal communities on both sides facilitates trade but also smuggling, including synthetic drugs. The Assam Rifles is working on addressing this issue and has been in discussions with the Myanmar government, although the expected response from Myanmar has not yet been received.
