TEAM BLITZ INDIA
MANIPUR: The Indian Army and Assam Rifles, which had been called to quell the ethnic violence in Manipur, have rescued more than 23,000 civilians and moved them to the operating bases and military Garrisons, the Army said in a statement on May 6.
No incidents of violence Was reported on May 6 as the curfew was been relaxed from 7am to 10am.
“Ray of hope due to efforts of 120- 125 Army and Assam Rifles columns who are working tirelessly for past 96 hours to rescue civilians across all communities, curb violence and restore normalcy has emerged with no major violence being reported and curfew, therefore being relaxed from 7-10 am today in Churachandpur followed by flag march by Security Forces immediately thereafter,” the Army statement said.
In the past 24 hours, Manipur witnessed the Army significantly increasing surveillance efforts by using aerial means. There has also been an increase in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as well as Army helicopters in the Imphal valley.
