Vungzagin Valte: A mob attacked BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte on Thursday in Imphal as he was leaving the state secretariat following a meeting with the chief minister N Biren Singh. This occurs when Manipur’s law and order situation worsens following widespread violence between tribal people and the Meitei community, who makes up the bulk of the state’s population. The attack happened while Valte, a three-time MLA from Thanlon in the Pherzawl district, was on route to his official residence in Imphal.
Some key Points Related To Manipur Violence
- The All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM) held a “Tribal Solidarity March” on Wednesday throughout the ten hill districts of the state to oppose the non-tribal Meiteis’ demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) classification; they make up 53% of the state’s population.
- An armed mob is accused of attacking members of the Meitei community during the march in the Churachandpur district’s Torbung area. This allegedly sparked reprisal assaults in the valley districts and increased the level of violence across the state.
- In an arson spree that lasted more than three hours in Torbung, numerous stores and homes were destroyed.
- Chief Minister N Biren Singh urged people to uphold peace, saying that “precious lives have been lost, in addition to property damage, which is very unfortunate.” The CM claimed that societal “misunderstanding” was to blame for the violence.
- On Thursday, the governor of Manipur approved the use of the “shoot at sight” order in “extreme cases” to stop the state’s growing violence.
- In an effort to stop the violence and the dissemination of rumours, broadband connections have now been suspended in Manipur after mobile internet services.
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Valte is in Critical Condition
The angry mob attacked the MLA and his driver, but his PSO was able to protect him. The lawmaker is receiving treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal and is presently in critical condition. Valte is a member of the Kuki tribe. In the previous BJP administration, he served as Manipur’s minister for tribal affairs and the hills.
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