Assam: Security beefed up in Lakhipur following violence in Manipur’s Jiribam

SILCHAR: In response to violence in Jiribam district of Manipur, which shares a border with Lakhipur in Cachar district of Assam, security measures have been heightened in the area.

Approximately 600 individuals from Manipur sought refuge in the homes of their relatives at Lakhipur in Cachar district of Assam following the outbreak of violence on June 6.

SP of Cachar district in Assam Numal Mahatta stated that adequate security measures have been put in place, with special commando forces deployed along the border with Manipur for regular patrolling.

“We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring a peaceful environment in Lakhipur,” stated SP of Cachar district in Manipur Numal Mahatta.

“A peace committee has been convened, and security personnel are on standby 24/7,” he said.

He further warned against any attempts to disrupt the tranquil atmosphere.

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“If anyone tries to destabilize the peaceful atmosphere, we will take legal action against them,” the SP asserted.

He also mentioned the instructions from the Assam chief minister to provide shelter to those fleeing violence in Manipur while ensuring proper documentation.

Meanwhile, Lakhipur MLA Kaushik Rai assured the public that no incidents have been reported in the Cachar district of Assam.

“Security has been intensified in the wake of the violence in Manipur,” Rai stated.

He announced plans for a peace meeting with various communities to reassure them of their safety and prevent any violence in Lakhipur.

The volatile situation in Jiribam has prompted many residents, particularly women and children, to seek refuge elsewhere.

The ongoing violence, sparked by the killing of a 59-year-old man by militants, has led to the imposition of an indefinite curfew in Jiribam district of Manipur since June 6.