Akoijam also called for the inquiry committee, established in June 2023 and headed by former Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court Ajai Lamba to complete its work and release its findings without further delay.He urged Shah to take concrete steps to address the suffering of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and ensure their resettlement in their original homes with dignity and well-being.He called for restoring the free movement of goods and people on the highways with full security by implementing measures, including the deployment of adequate armed forces.”Additionally, as the economy of Manipur has been devastated by this violence, urgently address the issue of fiscal relief, including tax exemptions, with the relevant ministry,” he said.Akoijam also called for thoroughly investigating the allegations of involvement by illegal immigrants, foreign elements and illicit drug mafia in the present crisis. If found to be true, take necessary steps to check and repel such involvement, he added.The Congress MP said necessary institutional and judicious measures are needed to delineate citizens from non-citizens in the state.Akoijam also called for a review of existing policies and measures with armed groups, particularly the controversial Suspension of Operations (SoO) with the “Kuki” armed groups in the state, to ensure that such measures do not become a breeding ground for violence and illegal activities.He also batted for initiating dialogue among the people and healing processes to address the trauma caused by this unprecedented tragedy in the state.Akoijam’s remarks come amid an escalation of violence in Manipur.The state government on Tuesday suspended internet services in five valley districts amid intensified agitation by students.The decision was taken to curb the use of social media for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video, the state home department said in a notification.Also, prohibitory orders were imposed in three districts of Manipur.An indefinite curfew, preventing people from coming outside their houses, was clamped in Imphal East and West districts, while prohibitory orders under Section 163 (2) of BNSS were imposed in Thoubal.Clashes between Meitei and Kukis have left over 200 people dead and thousands homeless since May last year.
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