Imphal: The city of Manipur is currently experiencing severe unrest, resulting in injuries to 40 students during clashes with security forces. The state has been placed under an indefinite curfew, and internet services have been suspended for the past five days in a government attempt to control the situation.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the recent surge in violence is attributed to the forceful actions of security personnel during protests. The ongoing conflicts, which have already claimed nine lives and injured an additional 15, have intensified with the use of drones and rockets by warring tribal groups. The government’s stringent measures, including the suspension of mobile internet, broadband, and VPN services, have further fueled the unrest among the residents.
Local rights activists have criticized the government’s tactics as a means to suppress dissent and prevent information from reaching the wider public. In response to the growing turmoil, additional battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been deployed, indicating a possible preparation for a prolonged conflict rather than a resolution.
Speculation is also growing around the potential imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, suggesting the current administration may have lost its grip on controlling the escalating situation. This speculation comes amid the government’s apparent focus on maintaining power rather than addressing the underlying causes of the conflict, which continue to incite widespread anger and frustration among the populace.