Manipur CM stresses peace, normalcy for development on Independence Day
With the deployment of new police vehicles, security forces can now reach far-flung places in Manipur to monitor the law and order
Manipur's Chief Minister Yummam Khemchand Singh emphasized the importance of restoring peace and normalcy in the state during his Independence Day speech, stating that these elements are crucial for the region's development. The CM also highlighted the government's efforts to improve security by adding 477 police vehicles, which will enable security forces to reach remote areas for law enforcement.
Singh condemned the killing of two civilians and the injury of two others in an alleged ambush on Friday in Kangpokpi district, promising to hold the culprits accountable. The Manipur government has faced ongoing ethnic unrest since May 3, 2023, resulting in the displacement of over 60,000 people and the loss of more than 260 lives.
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