The central government and Manipur state government jointly declared compensation packages for the individuals who lost their lives in the ethnic conflict within the state. As part of the announcement, it was disclosed that a compensation amount of Rs 10 lakh has been designated for the affected individuals.In addition, the authorities stated that one member from the family of the deceased will be offered a job. The compensation amount will be shared equally between the central government and the state government, according to officials.According to the PTI news agency, the decision to announce compensation was made during a meeting held on Monday evening between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh.Officials have further informed that measures will be taken to establish dedicated telephone lines aimed at countering the spread of rumours, which has significantly disrupted the efforts to restore calm and bring peace to the troubled state.During the meeting, it was decided that steps would be taken to ensure an ample supply of essential items, including petrol, LPG gas, rice, and other food products, in order to stabilise prices. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who arrived in Imphal on Monday night, is accompanied by Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Director of the Intelligence Bureau Tapan Kumar Deka.Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan remarked on Tuesday that though challenges persist in Manipur, he remains optimistic that the situation will eventually stabilise. He emphasised that the current state of affairs in the region is not linked to insurgency. Meanwhile, the death toll in the ethnic clashes that began on May 3 in Manipur has risen to 80, as reported by officials. General Chauhan was in Pune on Tuesday to oversee the passing out parade of the 144th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA).Following the Tribal Solidarity March held in the hill districts of Manipur on May 3, ethnic tensions escalated, leading to a series of clashes. The march was organised in opposition to the Meitei communitys call for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. The state has witnessed recurring episodes of unrest, with the most recent bout of clashes resulting in a death toll of at least five individuals on Sunday.
