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Economic Times | 01 Jun, 2023 | 11:43AM IST
Manipur Violence News Live: Panel led by retired judge to probe Manipur violence, says Amit Shah
Manipur Violence News Live: Central Government has constituted a committee to probe into these incidents headed by a retired judge of the High Court. The Governor of Manipur will head a peace committee with members of Civil society, said Union HM Amit Shah.
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Panel led by retired judge to probe Manipur violence, says Amit Shah
Amit Shah on Manipur violence
In the last 1 month, there have been some violent incidents reported in Manipur. I express my condolences to all families who have lost their loved ones in the violence. I have visited several places in Manipur in the last 3 days including Imphal, Moreh, and Churachandpur and held meetings with officials to establish peace in the state. I have met CSOs of Meitei and Kuki communities: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
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