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Responding to a question on the lack of coordination among the forces deployed in Manipur, Dwivedi said it was thanks to the central forces that there was some coordination on the ground. There is no lack of coordination between the forces. But we have to understand which side is where. When this problem arose in May 2023, it was very difficult for police from different communities to go to different community areas. So after this the DGP had issued an order that no matter which community you belong to, go to your nearest police station.
Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi suggested that there is coordination between security forces in Manipur, but they are dealing with strong tribal affiliations in the region and a fragmented local police force. Addressing the Army’s annual press conference, the Army Chief said that the overall perspective on Manipur as on date is that tribal affiliations have taken a strong line. But we have to work with a whole-of-nation approach to ensure that reconciliation happens. And I have great hope from the new Governor (former Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla) who has gone there that steps will be taken in this direction.
Responding to a question on the lack of coordination among the forces deployed in Manipur, Dwivedi said it was thanks to the central forces that there was some coordination on the ground. There is no lack of coordination between the forces. But we have to understand which side is where. When this problem arose in May 2023, it was very difficult for police from different communities to go to different community areas. So after this the DGP had issued an order that no matter which community you belong to, go to your nearest police station.
The state of Manipur has been ravaged by ethnic violence since May 2023, in which more than 200 people have died. The conflict between the Meitei and Kuki populations in the state has resulted in their geographical separation, with the Meiteis moving into the valley and the Kukis into the hills.
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