Peace and normalcy restored to a certain extent, Manipur Governor tells Amit shah

Mr. Shah visited the violence-hit State from May 29 to June 1. At least 131 people have been killed in the ethnic violence that broke out between the tribal Kuki community and the majority Meitei community on May 3.

Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on June 27, and informed him that after his visit to the State, “peace and normalcy has been restored to a certain extent”.

Ms. Uikey apprised the Home Minister of the present security situation in the State, the Raj Bhavan said in a tweet.

Mr. Shah visited the violence-hit State from May 29 to June 1. At least 131 people have been killed in the ethnic violence that broke out between the tribal Kuki community and the majority Meitei community on May 3.

Meanwhile, Kuki groups said they would not accept any outreach by Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh as they accuse him of perpetrating the violence against them.

Earlier, they had rejected a peace committee chaired by the Governor as it included Mr. Singh.

On June 25, Mr. Singh met the Home Minister in Delhi. He was advised to reach out to all stakeholders afresh.

Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Singh said the Kuki community was among his own and a fresh round of dialogue would be initiated with all stakeholders.