People had formed a human chain, holding up placards with messages such as “We want separate administration”, “No separate administration, no rest”, and “Separation from Manipur our only hope for survival

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New Delhi, May 31

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a closed-door meeting with leaders of Zo-Kuki civil society organisations, tribe leaders and intellectuals from Churachandpur district in Manipur.

HM Shah arrived at the 36 Assam Rifles helipad and then headed to the 27 Sector, Assam Rifles at Tuibong.

As Shah's convoy moved on the road, several people had formed a human chain, holding up placards with messages such as “We want separate administration”, “No separate administration, no rest”, and “Separation from Manipur our only hope for survival.”

The officials stated that he held the first round of talks with civil society organisation leaders, student bodies, women groups and tribe leaders.  He asked tribal leaders not to use arms and asked them to maintain peace for 15 days. 

According to the officials, the promises made by Shah include constitution of a judicial injury commission headed by a retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; selected cases to be taken up by the CBI with no involvement of state officers; rehabilitation for loss of life and property to be transferred via direct benefit; relief materials being sent to the state; andhelpline numbers in Imphal and Churachandpur to control rumours. 

Amit Shah was accompanied by Union MoS for Home Satyanand Rai; BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra; Union Home Secretary AK Bhalla; DG of Assam Rifles Lt Gen Pradeep Chandran Nair; Director of IB Tapan Kumar Deka; DGP Manipur P Doungel and other central government officials.