Shillong, Sep 1: Director General of Assam Rifles, Lt. General PC Nair, said during a press conference that the situation in the northeastern state is unprecedented and nothing of this sort has been seen in the past. This press conference comes a day after a huge cache of arms, ammunition, and war-like stores was found during a search operation.

While speaking on the prevailing situation in war-torn Manipur, he said, “The situation that we are facing in Manipur is unprecedented. We have never faced anything of this kind. Something similar happened in the early 90s when the Nagas and Kukis fought, and then within the Kuki groups also there was a fight in the late 90s. Today, the biggest challenge is the large number of weapons that are out within both communities. Related to this, is the minds of both communities. Today, there’s so much against each other, it’s so corrupted. This needs to be stalled. There is a need for realisation to come for the people that the only way forward is peace…”

“…The changes in the last decade have been phenomenal in terms of infrastructure, educational institutions, job opportunities, airports and highways…Who, 10 years ago would have ever imagined that a Femina Miss India or a Durand Cup or a G20 meet would ever happen? If somebody asked this question, you would say “Are mad to ask such a question” but all this has happened and this is what I want to remind the citizens of Manipur. Let’s get back there because as you move forward that is the only way to ensure your socioeconomic progress…,” he added.

#WATCH | Shillong, Meghalaya | Lt. General PC Nair, Director General of Assam Rifles says "The situation that we are facing in Manipur is unprecedented. We have never faced anything of this kind. Something similar happened in the early 90s when the Nagas and Kukis fought and then… pic.twitter.com/zNBHUeYBVT

— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2023

The search operation was carried out by the joint team of the Assam Rifles and the Manipur Police, which recovered a 9mm pistol, eight grenades, one radio set, several live rounds of ammunition, and other war-like stores.

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It must be noted that the ethnic clashes in Manipur started on May 3 and have claimed the lives of at least 167 people since violence erupted.

Also, thousands of displaced people belonging to both communities were forced to take shelter in relief camps.

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