Manipur violence: 50,000 people in relief camps; Internet ban extended

In the ongoing violence in Manipur around 50,000 people have been displaced in the 349 relief camps across the state, a minister said on Sunday. State Information and Public Relations Minister Dr R K Ranjan said combing operations had been launched in all districts, particularly in vulnerable areas. He said 53 arms and 39 bombs have been recovered during the process.

A price control mechanism has been put in place to check the price rise of essential commodities, he said, adding that various goods are being brought to the state through NH-37. The statement said that as much as 35,000 metric tonnes of construction materials, fuels and essential commodities have been taken to Manipur in 2,376 trucks since violence erupted in early May.

Similarly, the government has extended the ban on internet services in the crisis-hit state for another five days till June 15. Meanwhile, Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have appealed to people to surrender their weapons. Overall 990 arms and 13,526 ammunition have been surrendered to the government, the statement said.

 

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