Assam CM Calls for Peace Amid Manipur Violence Spillover

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged Cachar district officials to maintain peace amid ethnic strife in neighboring Manipur. Following recent violence in Manipur's Jiribam, displaced residents have sought refuge in Cachar. The CM's office is ensuring humanitarian aid and vigil to prevent violence spillover into Assam.

In a bid to maintain peace amid escalating ethnic violence in neighboring Manipur, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed the Cachar district administration to ensure peace and prevent any spillover into Assam.

During a video conference with Cachar's district commissioner and police superintendent, Sarma addressed the recent outbreaks of violence in Manipur's Jiribam. The incidents, occurring in the first week of June, have prompted many Manipur residents to seek refuge in Cachar district in southern Assam.

'Dr @himantabiswa held a video conference with @dccachar and SP @cacharpolice on the recent incidents in Jiribam, Manipur, and instructed them to ensure peace and tranquility are maintained in Cachar,' stated the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on X.

The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of providing humanitarian aid to those displaced by the violence. The conference was attended by the state's chief secretary, director general of police, and other key officials.

A senior police officer also noted that increased patrolling and area domination are being conducted in border areas to prevent violent spillovers. Jiribam, known for its diverse ethnic composition including Meiteis, Muslims, Nagas, Kukis, and non-Manipuris, had so far been spared from the ethnic strife that has been affecting Manipur since May of last year.

The ongoing conflict between the Meiteis of Imphal Valley and the hill-based Kukis has resulted in over 200 deaths and thousands left homeless.

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