मणिपुर में अरामबाई तेंगगोल के दो सदस्य गिरफ्तार: हथियार जब्त; 5 उग्रवादियों की रिहाई की मांग को लेकर भारत-म्यांमार बॉर्डर पर कुकी-जो समुदाय का प्रदर्शन

Photo of the two arrested members of Arambai Tenggol.

Two members of the armed group Arambai Tenggol have been arrested in Manipur’s Imphal West district. Weapons have been seized from them. Police said in a statement on Wednesday that the two persons were identified as Kangabam Lenin Singh (43) and Toijam Shantikishore (50).

Both were arrested from Nambul Mapal area late Wednesday night. An INSAS rifle and a magazine, 16 cartridges, a 38 caliber pistol and a magazine and three cartridges were seized from their possession. A case has been registered for further investigation and legal action.

One rifle and one magazine, 16 cartridges, one 38 calibre pistol and one magazine and three cartridges were seized from the arrested accused.

On the other hand, the tribal community is angry with the arrest of 5 Kuki-Ji militants in Manipur in the last 2 days. A big demonstration was held in Moreh town situated on the India-Myanmar border demanding their release.

The protesters raised slogans demanding a separate administration, release of Kuki-Ji militants and complete separation from Manipur. Those arrested by the security forces were wanted in several cases. Kuki-Impi organizations had called for a one-day bandh on Wednesday.

Know in 4 points what is the reason behind Manipur violence…
Manipur has a population of about 38 lakhs. There are three major communities here – Meitei, Naga and Kuki. Meitei are mostly Hindus. Naga-Kuki follow Christianity. They come under the ST category. Their population is about 50%. Imphal valley, spread over about 10% of the state’s area, is dominated by the Meitei community. The Naga-Kuki population is about 34 percent. These people live in about 90% of the state’s area.

How the dispute started: The Meitei community demands that they should also be given the status of a tribe. The community filed a petition in the Manipur High Court for this. The community argued that Manipur was merged with India in 1949. Before that they had the status of a tribe. After this, the High Court recommended to the state government that the Meitei should be included in the Scheduled Tribe (ST).

What Meitei argues is: The Meitei tribe believes that years ago their kings had called the Kukis from Myanmar to fight the war. After that they became permanent residents. These people cut down the forests for employment and started cultivating opium. Due to this, Manipur has become a triangle of drug smuggling. All this is happening openly. They formed an arms group to fight the Naga people.

Why the Naga-Kukis are protesting: The other two tribes are against giving reservation to the Meitei community. They say that 40 out of 60 assembly seats in the state are already in the Meitei-dominated Imphal valley. In such a situation, if Meitei gets reservation in the ST category, their rights will be divided.

What are the political equations: Out of 60 MLAs of Manipur, 40 MLAs are from Meitei and 20 MLAs are from Naga-Kuki tribe. So far, only two out of 12 CMs have been from tribes.

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