The now-deleted direction had led to an outbreak of violence in Manipur last year, prompting the top court to eventually take suo motu cognisance of the issue.
The Supreme Court in May this year had pulled up the High Court for its March 27 decision, since it is considered to be a trigger for the large-scale violence in the state.
A speech by Lien Gangte, Canada Chief of North American Tribal Association (NAMTA) on the ethnic violence in the state has sparked allegations over Khalistani links. Indian Intelligence officers are now keeping a close watch on NAMTA s activities.. - Manipur Tribal Association Speech Raises Khalistani Links Allegations, India s Intelligence Agencies Keeping An Eye
The Assam Rifles has been targeted by the Manipur state police and the Meitei community for protecting the Kukis, while the state police is itself seen to be working in cahoots with the majority Meitei community.