Amidst the recent violence in Manipur’s Jiribam district, approximately 600 individuals have sought refuge in Assam, prompting heightened security measures along the Assam-Manipur border. Assam Police have deployed commandos along the border to ensure vigilance, particularly in the Cachar district of Assam’s Barak valley.
Patrols along National Highway No. 37 have been intensified to closely monitor movements. Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatta of Cachar visited villages in the Jirighat area, urging locals to maintain peace and refrain from spreading rumors. Assuring the public, Mahatta emphasized that despite unrest in neighboring regions, Cachar district remains peaceful. The region has been marked by ethnic tensions since the death of a 59-year-old farmer on June 6th.
#WATCH | Around 600 people from Manipur’s Jiribam area are now taking shelter in Assam’s Cachar district following fresh violence reported in Manipur’s Jiribam area. The Cachar district police have heightened security along the bordering areas.
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“We have beefed up security along the bordering areas of our side following the fresh violence erupted in Jiribam area in Manipur. We have deployed security personnel, special commando forces and they are patrolling in all bordering areas,” Numal Mahatta said.
“The locals who are peace-loving people are also cooperating with us. Nearly 600 people from Jiribam area have fled towards Assam and they are taking shelter in some of their relative’s places. We are monitoring the situation,” Numal Mahatta added.
#WATCH | SP Cachar district, Numal Mahatta says “We have heightened security along the bordering areas following the violence that erupted in Manipur’s Jiribam area 4 days ago. We have deployed security personnel and special commando forces and they are patrolling all the… pic.twitter.com/NhZKAYv2ka
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The senior police officer further said that there is a peaceful environment on Assam’s side.
“Everything is peaceful now and there is no report of any incident happened in Assam side. The local MLA has also called a meeting of peace committee at Lakhipur area. Our men are in their duties. We will take strong lawful action against those who will try to make disturbance in our side,” Numal Mahatta said.
Security Measures Tightened
An official order issued on June 6 announced the imposition of prohibitory orders under Section 144 in Manipur’s Jiribam district. The decision was made in response to the perceived threat to human lives and properties posed by the unlawful activities of certain anti-social elements.
#WATCH | Manipur: Visuals from a hospital in Imphal where the injured police officials of the advance security team of Manipur Police have been admitted after they were attacked by unidentified armed miscreants
The security team of Manipur Police had gone to Jiribam ahead of… pic.twitter.com/BfULlfRKDz
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The District Magistrate directed all District Level Officers (DLOs) to remain vigilant and protect government offices and properties to prevent any damage or loss of important government assets and documents. Additionally, it was clarified that the enforcement of Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 was initiated through this office order dated June 6, 2024.
