What is the conflict between Manipur Police and Assam Rifles?
As the violence in Manipur continues, a recent conflict between the Manipur Police and the Assam Rifles has further complicated the situation in the state.
Manipur Police has registered an FIR accusing the Assam Rifles of blocking their vehicle after an altercation between the two groups last week.
The state unit of the BJP has also requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace Assam Rifles "by any other paramilitary force permanently" from the state.
This confrontation between the two forces followed the killing of three Meitei men by suspected Kuki militants, prompting accusations and demands for change.
On August 5, 2023, there was a standoff between the Manipur Police and the Assam Rifles in the Bishnupur district of Manipur. The standoff was sparked by the killing of three Meitei men by suspected Kuki militants.
The Manipur Police alleged that the Assam Rifles obstructed them from conducting a search operation in an attempt to locate the suspected militants. The Assam Rifles denied the allegations, saying that they were simply following orders.
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https://twitter.com/i/status/1687792978822098945Why the conflict?
The roots of the confrontation are complex and multifaceted. Long-standing ethnic rivalries between the Meitei and Kuki communities have led to violence in Manipur. Manipur Police accuses Assam Rifles of bias towards the Kuki community, a claim the latter denies.
Another reason for the standoff is the lack of trust between the Manipur Police and the Assam Rifles. The Assam Rifles is a central paramilitary force that has been deployed in Manipur for many years.
Assam Rifles replaced by CRPF, police at key checkpoint
The Assam Rifles personnel deployed at the Moirang Lamkhai checkpoint in Manipur's Bishnupur have been replaced by police and CRPF personnel following an order by the Manipur government.
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