5 More Died In Manipur Violence

Hours Ahead of Amit Shah’s Visit…

On Sunday, five people, including a policeman, were killed.

12 were injured after fresh violence erupted in Manipur.

Ethnic clashes have claimed at least 80 lives so far.

Fresh violence was reported in several parts of the state after alleged terrorists, carrying weapons, set fire to many houses in Serou and Sugunu area.

This comes just ahead of Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to the state.

On Sunday, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that "40 terrorists" have been shot dead over the last few days.

"The terrorists have been using M-16 and AK-47 assault rifles and sniper guns against civilians.

They came to burn down several villages. We have started taking strict action against them with the help of the army and other security forces.

We have got reports that some 40 terrorists have been shot dead," Mr. Singh told reporters.

The Chief Minister said the spurt in violent attacks on civilians on the outskirts of Imphal Valley in the past two days seemed well-planned and is strongly condemnable.

Amit Shah has appealed to both the Meiteis and the Kukis to maintain calm and peace and work for bringing normalcy.

Shah earlier held a series of meetings with the representatives of the Meitei and Kuki communities and other stakeholders to review the measures being taken for restoring peace in the state.