Stop Blocking Roads, Don't Violate Curfew: Manipur Chief MinisterManipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today appealed for peace as ethnic violence rages for nearly a month in the northeastern state. Calling on the people of his state, he urged them not to block roads or violate curfews.
"In order to save lives and property of innocent civilians, and to assuage the hardship faced in relief camps, I appeal to the people of Manipur not to cause roadblocks and hindrances on free movement of security personnel and relief material," he said.
He also requested them to surrender their arms that they had snatched from security personnel.
The Chief Minister's appeal comes amid central and state efforts to quell the violence.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the violence-hit districts yesterday and met security officials and the leaders of the civil society organisations.
"In order to save lives and property of innocent civilians, and to assuage the hardship faced in relief camps, I appeal to the people of Manipur not to cause roadblocks and hindrances on free movement of security personnel and relief material," he said.
He also requested them to surrender their arms that they had snatched from security personnel.
The Chief Minister's appeal comes amid central and state efforts to quell the violence.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the violence-hit districts yesterday and met security officials and the leaders of the civil society organisations.