Also read | Manipur needs a platform for ‘samvad’The nearest Assam Rifles camp is located around 10 kilometres away. Under what circumstances the 13 men were killed is also being investigated,” the source said. The development is likely to give a momentum to efforts of Government of India to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur,” it said. “Its senior leaders operated from bases in a neighbouring country and were involved in violence and extortion in various parts of the Manipur Valley. The development is likely to encourage other Meitei underground outfits to join the peace process and pursue their demands in a democratic manner,” the Ministry said.

Source: The Hindu December 05, 2023 12:52 UTC