Manipur Chief Minister Y Kemchand Singh on Monday said his government was committed to strengthening the police force to maintain peace in the state that has witnessed ethnic violence for about three years, and urged people to refrain from violence.
Speaking at an event marking the handover of 477 new vehicles to the state police, he asserted that it would be difficult to bring peace in Manipur without a strong police force.
“Manipur Police personnel bore a huge responsibility in controlling and preventing violence in the state and even laid down their lives. The Army, Assam Forces, CRPF, Border Security Forces and all other security agencies also bore equal responsibility in maintaining law and order in the wake of the unfortunate violence in the state,” Singh said.
More than 260 people have been killed and thousands displaced in ethnic violence between Métis and Kuki Zu groups since May 2023.
The Prime Minister said the government was committed to providing “maximum support to strengthen the police force.”
“During the unrest following the killing of two children in a bomb attack in Trunglubi in Bishnupur district, there were instances where some youth targeted security forces, instead of following peaceful marches and participating in talks. I appeal to everyone not to engage in violent activities,” the Prime Minister said.
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He said that the vehicles purchased for the Manipur Police are part of a scheme to modernize the police.
“Today is a historic moment for the state,” he said. “This significant increase in police mobility and operational capacity will strengthen law enforcement and enhance the delivery of public services throughout the state.”
“The Manipur government remains firmly committed to providing the police force with modern resources and infrastructure to ensure effective police and public safety and maintain law and order,” he added.
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