Manipur crisis: Breathe Kanan's CBI-Arresting Sparks Availion declares Meitei Group 10-day closing, Internet suspended | Today news
Following the arrest of a member of the Meitei group Arambai Tenggol breath Kanan-by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of Guwahati’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the tensions on Sunday recorded on the Valley of Manipur, Hindustan Times reported. CBI said in a press release, as HT quoted, “Kanan was arrested at Imhal Airport on Sunday for his involvement in various criminal activities related to the violence of Manipur in 2023. His family was notified of the arrest.” The leading investigative agency added that they are investigating matters related to the Manipur violence according to the Supreme Court’s commission. “As a result of the prevailing law and order situation, the trial of these cases was moved from Manipur to Guwahati,” it states. The CBI added more that Kanan was transported to Guwahati and will be produced before a competent court for the police custody. Although police officers said Kanan was arrested with four other members of Arambai Tenggol on Saturday, CBI only confirmed the arrest of Kanan. Violent protests: Shortly after the arrest of Kannan by the CBI, violent protests broke out in Imhal City, while protesters blocked big roads with burning tires, wooden planks and other debris. To spread the crowds, the security forces in Manipur fired tear gas peel, ridiculous bombs and direct rounds. In the action, a 13-year-old boy sustained serious injuries to his leg and vacated to a nearby hospital. According to the details, at least 11 people were injured in connection with the turmoil between Saturday night until 17:30 Sunday. The condition is still backwards in the evening. Referring to the situation, security forces were deployed at key locations across Imhal, including palace connection in Imhal -East, and Keishampat Bridge, Moirangkhom and Tiddim Road that extend to the Imhal Airport in Imphal West. The Arambai Tenggol Group, who claimed the unconditional release of the arrested volunteers, arrested a 10-day closing of the arrest on Saturday. The Women’s Group of Khurai in Imhal East also issued a strict warning and demanded that “all MAs currently returning outside the state to Imhal and form a new popular government on June 10.” The women’s group also said that if any MLA does not return with the deadline, will not be allowed to re -enter the state. Meeting with Governor: As the situation in the state became tense, a meerparty delegation of more than 25 lawmakers and Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanaoba met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday. They sought the urgent intervention of the governor. The delegation – which included legislators of the BJP, NPP and the congress – also requested the governor to abandon the unconditional release of the arrested Arambai Tenggol members. In a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan in Imhal, a group of MLAs called on the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, to Raj Bhavan, during which the MAs reported the governor of the current legislation and ordinary situation and requested his intervention to find an amedic solution. “The governor ensured the delegation that” all necessary steps are taken to address the concerns and to restore normality, “he added. BJP’s reaction: While BJP MLA and spokesman L. Ibomcha said that Aramai Tenggol Army, identified as breath Kanan, was arrested by CBI in connection with a personal matter. He added that other four members were detained by state police as they were present during Kanan’s arrest and would be released soon. “The governor assured the delegation that he was not against Arambai Tenggol and acknowledged the group’s role in supporting the administration during the recent flood crisis,” Ibomcha said. The reaction of the congress: Congress Mla Okram Surjakumar, who was also part of the delegation, said: “The arrest of five members of the Tenggol members of Arambai threw the state in chaos. Curfews were imposed, Internet services were suspended and blockages arose in various places.” However, he emphasized the need for transparency. “If the government is planning to arrest someone, there must be a public explanation. We must remain united and focus on restoring peace in the state,” he said. He also added that only one of the five detainees is currently linked to a CBI investigation and that the remaining four undergo provisional background investigations by the local police. Governor Chairman Meeting: Governor Bhalla Sunday was also chairman of a high-level of security assessment meeting at Raj Bhavan. An official statement released via the Raj Bhavan’s X (formerly Twitter) said: ‘Hon’ Governor Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla was chairman of a high-level security assessment meeting at Raj Bhavan. Senior officials, including the security adviser, DGP, ADGP (Law & Order), IGAR (South), IG CRPF, and others, discussed various aspects of current legislation. Coordinated measures are taken to ensure peace and stability in the state. ”With agency input.