What Transpired At The Closed Door Meetings Held By Amit Shah In Manipur

Five decisions have come out of the meeting by Union Home Minister Amit Shah with the Cabinet ministers of Manipur. The meetings comes in the wake of large-spread ethnic violence that has engulfed the state in the past couple of days.

At the meeting, it was decided that steps would be taken to restore normalcy. Shah also spoke about a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation during a meeting with the Kuki tribal leaders.

At the meeting it was also decided to take steps to improve the law and order situation, expedite relief measures and provide compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the people who died in the clashes. Further, it was assured that a job to one family member and the re-opening of BSNL telephone lines to dispel rumours was also assured, a source tells OneIndia.

The Home Minister also directed officials to deal strictly with activities that are disturbing peace.

Shah has held nearly 9 meetings since he landed in Imphal. Shah would be present in Manipur on Wednesday too, before he flies to Delhi on Thursday. Besides Chief Minister, N Biren Singh, Shah also met with the Governor of the State.

On Tuesday, he chaired an all-party meeting and appealed to the political leaders to help bring back normalcy in the state. He also said that the Centre was doing all it could to bring back peace.

"Reviewed the security situation in Manipur in a meeting with senior officials of the Manipur Police, CAPFs and the Indian Army in Imphal. Peace and prosperity of Manipur is our top priority, and instructed them to strictly deal with any activities disturbing the peace," the Home Minister said in a Tweet.

While referring to the demand of 10 tribal MLAs, for a separate state for tribals, Shah said that the territorial integrity of Manipur will not be affected at any cost. He appealed to the civil society leaders to take an active role in bringing peace in the state.