Manipur violence

“Last night at around 1.30 am, we arrested the main culprit,” the Manipur chief minister told ANI. A video of the two-month-old incident had gone viral evoking sharp reactions from various political parties and triggering outrage.

"My heart is full of pain and anger while I stand here addressing you near this temple of democracy. The incident that has happened in Manipur is shameful for any civil society", PM Modi said.

Regarding the viral video, the police on July 19 acknowledged the FIR being registered, but clarified that it is under investigation and no culprits have been nabbed so far. On July 20, CM Biren Singh has informed that the first arrest has been made.

The leader of the Meiteri FAMBEI body, Ningthouja Lancha criticised the Central government's failure to recognise Manipur's political issues and framing them as mere law and order problems.

MEA Dr S Jaishankar cautioned Myanmar over terrorists infiltration and cross border drug trafficking in Manipur.

MEA statement said "Such interference in India's internal affairs is unacceptable and reflects a colonial mindset."

Colonel (retd.) Hunny Bakshi noted that the security forces now do not have 'legal protection' to operate in the interests of the nation.

Myanman nationals entered India without valid documents. Police are investigation reasons behind their bullet and explosive injuries

The Court also asked the petitioner not to make allegations against any ethnic group. It also stressed that the court proceedings should not be used as a platform to escalate the violence in Manipur.

While Eric Garcetti pontificates on Manipur violence, his own country has seen over 21,000 deaths in gun related incidents in just 6 months of 2023.