Former Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh stated, “It is the prerogative of the state and central government to ensure the safety and security of the citizens.” The legislators voiced deep concern about the recent surge in violence affecting the state.
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Congress legislators in Manipur have appealed for the release of six missing individuals, suspected to have been held captive since Monday (November 11). The individuals disappeared amid escalating violence in Jiribam district, where Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly shot down ten militants attempting to attack a police station.
Led by former Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, five Congress legislators addressed the media at his residence in Babupara on Wednesday, making a heartfelt appeal for the release of the missing civilians on humanitarian grounds.
O Ibobi Singh stated, “It is the prerogative of the state and central government to ensure the safety and security of the citizens.” The legislators voiced deep concern about the recent surge in violence affecting the state.
Singh noted that a memorandum has already been submitted to the Governor, though he is reportedly out of the state. The Congress legislators criticized this absence, calling it a sign of the central government’s “lackluster” efforts to restore peace in the region.
Among the missing are three minor children and three women. Singh expressed grave concern, saying, “If any untoward incident happens to them, the government should take moral responsibility.” He implied that the captives were held by members of another community and emphasized that releasing them “will be the wisest decision.”
The Congress leader reiterated the party’s stance that peace and normalcy must be urgently restored in Manipur. “The worsening situation makes things unpredictable; it seems like anything can happen,” he said, holding both state and central governments accountable for failing to resolve the crisis.
Singh concluded by stressing that protecting lives and property is the government’s primary duty. He questioned the central government’s commitment to peace, asserting, “At least one regular Governor should be appointed for the state in such a crucial time.”