Amit Shah asks Manipur CM to accelerate peace process, approves formation of all-woman police battalion
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Why in news
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh to discuss accelerating the peace process and approved the formation of an all-woman police battalion to address ethnic violence.
Background
Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities erupted in May 2023, resulting in over 250 deaths. The burial of BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte remains pending due to demands for an NIA investigation and political solutions.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOver 250 lives were claimed in the ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities starting in May 2023
- BodyNIA (National Investigation Agency) has been requested to investigate the assault on MLA Vungzagin Valte
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in restoring communal harmony in conflict-ridden regions and the role of specialized policing in maintaining internal security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: Delay in forensic investigations and political mediation hindering community reconciliation
- Security strategy: Efficacy of gender-segregated policing in sensitive ethnic conflict zones
- Governance friction: Balancing state-level community demands with federal security oversight
Keywords: Internal Security · Communal Harmony · Ethnic Conflict · Peace Process · Specialized Policing
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