It will be for the first time ever since the ethnic violence broke out seven months ago on May 3 that a valley-based outfit entered into peace parleys with the government. Top official sources told IANS that the state government has been holding talks with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and an accord is expected to be signed with a faction of the outfit. Manipur Government Holding Peace Talks With Valley-Based Insurgent Group, Says CM N Biren Singh.
The indefinite shutdown, which began on Monday morning in Manipur’s Churachandpur district to protest against the arrest of four Kuki-Zo people by the CBI in connection with the killing of two young students, ended on Tuesday evening. 📰 Manipur Bandh Update: Indefinite Shutdown in Manipur’s Churachandpur District Against Arrest of Four Kuki-Zo People Ends.
During the operation leading to their arrest, personnel of the Army, paramilitary forces such as BSF, CRPF and the state police played a major role, said Manipur CM.