Morning brief: Gunfights and arson amid unrest in Manipur; Madras HC raps police for statue removal, and more

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Published on: Nov 14, 2024, 09:01:42 IST

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Manipur was rocked by gunfights, arson, and a statewide shutdown on Wednesday as the state continued to experience heightened unrest. The Union government responded by increasing the deployment of central forces. In Bishnupur district, dominated by the Meitei community, suspected militants opened fire on farmers in Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou Maning village, leading to a gunfight with the 9th Indian Reserved Battalion (IRB). Farmer Nongmaithem Romeo, who was working in the field, described hearing gunshots and seeing fellow farmers flee, while some remained trapped. They were later rescued after IRB personnel returned fire, ensuring their safety. Dig Deeper

Manipur police commandos stand guard along the Imphal-Moirang road amid militant activity (AFP)

The Madras High Court on Wednesday criticized Tamil Nadu police for their "high-handedness" in removing a "Bharat Mata" statue from a Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) office. Justice Anand Venkatesh, of the Madurai bench, ordered the state to return the statue, emphasizing that the state has no authority to control matters within private spaces. He condemned the police action, stating, “This act is highly condemnable and should never be repeated.” Justice Venkatesh reaffirmed that such behavior is intolerable in a welfare state governed by the Rule of Law, with the Constitutional Court ensuring protection of private rights under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. Dig Deeper

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(That’s all we have at this hour in our Morning briefing. Catch you in the evening)

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