Manipur Leaders Urge Peace Amid Ethnic Violence

Manipur Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has called for peace and cooperation amid escalating unrest in the valley districts, emphasizing that violence is not the solution to the state's turmoil. He has been actively engaging with community leaders and students to foster dialogue and collective efforts towards stability. The Governor's appeal comes as the state government imposed an internet ban to curb misinformation, amid ongoing violent incidents, including drone bombings and gun battles that have claimed multiple lives. Chief Minister N Biren Singh has met with the Governor twice in a short span, demanding the abrogation of the Suspension of Operations agreement with Kuki insurgent groups and requesting greater powers to the state government for effective law enforcement. The Chief Minister has also condemned the recent violence and reiterated the need for a unified command to address security challenges. As tensions rise, security forces are deploying anti-drone systems to combat the threat of aerial attacks.