All Manipur-bound trains suspended as violence grips state

All Manipur-bound trains have been halted in view of the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.

The decision was taken after the Manipur government advised to stop train movement.

Photo Credit: Vehicles in flames after violence broke out during the 'Tribal Solidarity March' called by All Tribal Student Union Manipur. PTI Photo

"No trains are entering Manipur till the situation is improved. The decision has been taken after the Manipur government advised to stop train movement, Sabyasachi De, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway told ANI.

A total of four trains have been cancelled. Initially, this decision has been taken only for May 5 and 6, said the Indian Railways.

Meanwhile, the Indian Army on Friday said that the situation in Moreh and Kangpokpi areas was brought under control and further efforts are underway to restore normalcy in Imphal and Churachandpur area.

"The situation has been brought under control through coordinated actions by all stakeholders. IAF undertook continuous sorties from two airfields in Assam employing C17 Globemaster and AN 32 aircrafts. Induction commenced on the night of 4th May and additional columns commenced domination with effect from wee hours of 5th May," the Indian Army tweeted.

"Domination and evacuation of civilians of all communities from affected areas continued throughout the night. Flag march in Churachandpur and other sensitive areas underway," it added.

#Manipur Update | The situation has been brought under control through coordinated actions by all stakeholders. IAF undertook continuous sorties from two airfields in Assam employing C17 Globemaster & AN 32 aircrafts. Induction commenced on the night of 4th May & additional… pic.twitter.com/hIpjdfPyrg

— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2023

Tripura govt opens helpline numbers

Government of Tripura has opened the following helpline numbers for providing support on 24x7 basis to the residents of Tripura with respect to disturbance in Manipur:

ERSS: 112
State Emergency Operation Centre : 1070/ 0381-2416045/ 2416241
Whatsapp number: 8787676210

— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) May 4, 2023

"Government of Arunachal Pradesh is in touch with Manipur and our students to ensure their well-being. A coordination committee under the supervision of Commissioner CMO is also constituted for safe evacuation of our students from Manipur," tweeted Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu.

Govt of Arunachal Pradesh is in touch with Govt of Manipur and our students to ensure their well being.

A coordination committee under the supervision of Commissioner CMO is also constituted for safe evacuation of our students from Manipur.

For further details please…

— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) May 5, 2023

The Indian Army sounded alert about fake videos doing rounds amid the escalating violence between the tribals and the majority Meitei community in Manipur.

"Fake videos on the security situation in Manipur including a video of an attack on Assam Rifles post being circulated by inimical elements for vested interests. Indian Army requests all to rely on content through official and verified sources only," the Indian Army tweeted urging people to be careful.