Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday directed strict action against the perpetrators of violence in Manipur and assured the state complete support of the Centre in ensuring lasting peace.The directives came after Shah held a series of meetings with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, representatives of Meitei and Kuki communities and other stakeholders to review the measures taken in the last two days for restoring peace in the state, according to an official statement.
He also appealed for discussions with all factions and spreading the message of peace. Shah assured justice would be done, according to the statement. He directed strict action against the perpetrators of violence and assured complete support and help of the central government for ensuring lasting peace. The home minister assured that the government would take all measures to protect various communities in the state.
He stressed on expediting the process of relief and rehabilitation so as to minimise the suffering of the people, the statement said. During the meetings, the home minister reviewed the measures taken for restoring peace in Manipur that has witnessed violent clashes between two ethnic communities. Besides the chief minister, those who attended the meeting include four cabinet ministers of Manipur and a Rajya Sabha MP from the state.
