UKHRUL: Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has directed security agencies to identify armed groups allegedly involved in recent violence in the State, warning that groups found responsible for attacks on civilians could face action under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
CM Khemchand issued the directive while chairing a security coordination meeting at the Cabinet Hall of the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Mantripukhri on Monday to review the prevailing law and order situation and discuss measures to strengthen security arrangements.
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According to a press release issued by the CM’s Secretariat, the chief minister directed security officers to identify active armed groups, excluding those engaged in peace talks, suspected to be involved in the recent violence and submit a detailed report at the earliest.
He said the State Cabinet would consider declaring such groups unlawful if their involvement in violence against innocent civilians was established.
Khemchand further stated that necessary action would be initiated against groups continuing to perpetrate violence against civilians and that they would be dealt with under the provisions of the UAPA.
The meeting was attended by home minister Govindas Konthoujam, chief secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur, security advisor Kuldiep Singh, DGP Mukesh Singh and senior officers of the Army and central security agencies.
GOC 3 Corps Lt. General Girish Kalia attended the meeting through video conferencing. Representatives of Assam Rifles, CRPF, BSF, SSB and ITBP, along with senior officials of the Intelligence Bureau and the State Home Department, also attended.
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