Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged Manipur residents on Thursday not to believe fake news and said strict action would be taken against anyone who violated the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement.
He stated that Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey will lead a peace committee comprised of civil society members. Amit Shah, speaking at a press conference here, announced relief measures for the people of the state in the aftermath of ethnic violence and said that those carrying weapons must surrender to police, warning that failure to do so will result in strict action during combing operations beginning tomorrow.
“Central Government has constituted a committee to probe these incidents headed by a retired judge of the High Court. The Governor of Manipur will head a peace committee with members of civil society,” he said.
“I urge the citizens of Manipur to not pay heed to fake news. Strict actions will be taken against anyone violating the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. Those carrying weapons must surrender before the police. Combing operations will start from tomorrow and if weapons are found with anyone, strict actions will be taken,” he added.
The union minister assured the people of Manipur that the investigations will be carried out without any bias and discrimination and the guilty will be punished.
“Several agencies are working in Manipur to investigate violent incidents. High-level CBI probe in six incidents of violence that hint at a conspiracy. We will make sure that the investigation is fair,” he said.
According to Amit Shah, the next of kin of those killed in the violence will receive Rs 5 lakh in compensation from the central government and Rs 5 lakh from the Manipur government.
The funds will be transferred to the victims via DBT. He stated that special medical officers will ensure medical facilities in areas affected by violence.
Joint Secretary and Joint Director level officers from the Home Ministry and other ministries will be in Manipur to assist people and assess the state’s situation.
According to the Home Minister, online education and examinations will take place as planned.
“Education officials will reach the state and we will have discussions to provide uninterrupted education facilities to the students. Online education and examination will be held as per plan,” he said
Amit Shah said the central government has provided eight teams of medical experts including 20 doctors to Manipur to provide aid to victims of violence in the state. Five teams have already reached here and three others are on the way.
The Home Minister expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the recent violence in the state.
“On behalf of the Government of India, on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and on my own behalf, I express my deepest condolences to all those who have died in the recent violence. It is natural for all of us to feel sad when a citizen of the country dies,” Amit Shah said.
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