Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to review the security situation in Manipur on Saturday, marking the first such assessment since the imposition of President’s Rule in the violence-hit state.
The meeting, scheduled to be attended by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, senior officials from the state administration, the Army, and paramilitary forces, is expected to focus on the ongoing ethnic unrest that has gripped the region since May 2023.
Manipur has witnessed prolonged violence over ethnic tensions, with at least 250 people losing their lives since the conflict erupted.
The security review comes amid growing concerns about law and order in the state, which remains on edge despite efforts to restore normalcy.
Governor extends arms surrender deadline
Meanwhile, Governor Bhalla has extended the deadline for surrendering looted and illegal weapons until 4 pm on March 6, citing appeals from both hill and valley residents.
Also read: Manipur Guv extends deadline till Mar 6 to surrender arms
This decision follows the expiration of an initial seven-day deadline set on February 20.
An official statement issued on Friday confirmed the extension, stressing that this would be the final opportunity for individuals to voluntarily surrender arms without facing punitive action.
“Upon the expiry of the seven-day deadline for the voluntary surrender of arms, there have been requests from both the valley and hill areas to extend the period. I have considered these requests and decided to extend the deadline until 4 pm on March 6,” the statement read.
The state administration has been grappling with the challenge of retrieving looted arms, which continue to pose a significant threat to security forces and civilians alike.
Authorities had earlier warned that those failing to comply with the surrender directive would face strict legal consequences.
Also read: After Governor’s call, illegal arms surrendered in Manipur
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