Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi emphasises trust, peace, and tranquillity in Manipur

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi said that the main aim is to ensure that there is trust, peace and tranquillity in Manipur.

Dwivedi who is on a two-day visit to Manipur met chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday.

He told ANI, “My main aim to come here was to review the security situation as of today in Manipur and I was happy to see the great coordination between the security agencies. I had a detailed frank discussion and many kinds of lines of effort have come on how we should take this journey ahead and the main aim is to ensure that there is trust, peace and tranquillity in this state. I was lucky to meet the chief minister since he was in the station and it was a very great meeting, very encouraging meeting where we could discuss a lot of issues and we were looking for the way forward where we are able to bring peace in the state and also how to get all the communities together so that there is an enhanced harmonious relationship amongst them.”

On arrival the COAS was briefed on the operational preparedness by commanders on ground. Dwivedi also held a discussion with heads of various security agencies in the state wherein, he expressed his appreciation for the insights shared by them.

In a significant meeting with the Chief Minister of Manipur. The COAS discussed the internal security situation and role of Indian Army and Assam Rifles in early return of peace and stability in Manipur. The COAS reaffirmed Indian Army’s commitment to ensuring a secure environment for the people of Manipur.

During his visit Dwivedi also interacted with troops and complimented the soldiers for their professionalism, operational readiness, and dedication to duty.Biren said that various issues were deliberated including restoration of Peace and Border security. The main purpose of his visit was to restore peace in Manipur at the earliest. He also discussed the border areas and the crisis taking place in the neighbouring country.Biren added the Chief of Army Staff instructed his senior officers to consult the state government before carrying out any actions.

At least 226 people have been killed, 1,500 injured and 60,000 displaced since violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities on May 3 last year.

The riots began after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status.

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