What Happened At Amit Shah's Closed-Door Meeting In Manipur

Union minister Amit Shah has directed officials to deal strictly with activities disturbing peace in the state, which has been witnessing violence for more than a month, sources said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's meeting with the Manipur cabinet late last evening has led to five key decisions, which will be implemented across the state immediately as part of the peace process, sources said. The decisions are expected help restore normalcy in the state, where curfews have been in place since May 3 and internet has been suspended. The minister has also spoken of a probe into the violence by the Central Bureau of Investigation at a meeting with Kuki tribal leaders, sources said. Reviewed the security situation in Manipur in a meeting with senior officials of the Manipur Police, CAPFs and the Indian Army in Imphal. Peace and prosperity of Manipur is our top priority, instructed them to strictly deal with any activities disturbing the peace. pic.twitter.com/RtSvGFeman

At the cabinet meeting, it was decided to take necessary action to improve law and order, expedite relief measures, provide compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of people who died in the ethnic clashes and a job to one family member and re-opening of BSNL telephone lines to dispel rumours, sources said.

Mr Shah has directed officials to deal strictly with activities disturbing peace in the state, sources said.

After landing in Imphal late last evening, Mr Shah had held a series of meetings. Besides Chief Minister N Biren Singh's cabinet, he also met the Governor, security forces and administration officials.