मणिपुर हिंसा का 54वां दिन: हिंसा का हथियार बन रही चीन की बाइक, 25 हजार रुपए कीमत, नंबर प्लेट भी नहीं

Bike parts from China’s Yunnan province via Thailand reach specialized dealers in Myanmar and Manipur and are assembled here.

Clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities have been going on in Manipur since May 3. In the ongoing violence for the last 54 days, apart from dangerous weapons, banned Chinese cannon bikes were also being used extensively in India.

This low maintenance bike is easily available for Rs 25,000. This price is almost a quarter of other Indian bikes. Even if the police seize these numberless bikes, there is not much loss.

Even among the two wheelers seized in the Manipur violence, more than 50 per cent are Kenbo bikes. Cannon bikes are being used indiscriminately in the violence-hit hill districts of Ukhrul and Kamjong. These 125 cc bikes are in abundance here in the hilly areas.

In fact, the police in the districts of Ukhrul, Kamjong and Tengnoupal and Churachandpur, close to the Indo-Myanmar border, have never before launched a major operation to seize this bike. While in Manipur in the past also these bikes have been used in opium trade.

Sharing the picture, the army said, some women are blocking their way. However, the Army has appealed to all to cooperate and maintain peace.

Parts from Myanmar, Assembled in Manipur
Bike parts from China’s Yunnan province via Thailand reach specialized dealers in Myanmar and Manipur and are assembled here. Ukhrul and Kamjong have two out of every three cannon bikes. There is no outlet for other Indian bikes here.

Army destroyed 12 bunkers in 24 hours
Meanwhile, security forces and police conducted a search operation in 7 districts of the state on Sunday. According to news agency ANI, Manipur police and security forces have destroyed 12 bunkers of people who spread violence in these districts in the last 24 hours.

Security forces carried out joint operations in Tamenglong, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Kakching districts and destroyed these bunkers in both hill and valley. On the other hand, the army says that some women are blocking their way. However, the Army has appealed to all to cooperate and maintain peace.

Home Minister Amit Shah met PM Modi
Home Minister Amit Shah met PM Narendra Modi on Monday regarding the situation in Manipur. He also informed the PM about the discussions held in the all-party meeting on 24th June.

So far 131 people have died in the violence
In view of the violence, the internet ban has been extended till June 30 in the state on late Sunday night. In the all-party meeting, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed about the death of 131 people in the violence so far. At the same time 419 people have been injured.

There have been more than 5 thousand incidents of arson. About 6,000 cases have been registered and 144 people have been arrested. 36 thousand security personnel and 40 IPS have been deployed in the state.

In East Imphal, the army on Saturday caught 12 cadres of the banned organization KYKL by running an operation. The jawans had to release them after protests by a crowd of 1500 women.

Know in 4 points what is the reason for Manipur violence…

The population of Manipur is about 38 lakhs. There are three major communities here – Meitei, Naga and Kuki. Meitais are mostly Hindus. The Nga-Kuki follow Christianity. Belongs to ST category. Their population is about 50%. The Meitei community is dominant in the Imphal Valley, which covers about 10% of the state’s area. The population of Naga-Kuki is about 34 percent. These people live in about 90% of the state’s area.

How the controversy started: The Meitei community is demanding that they too be given tribe status. The community petitioned the Manipur High Court for this. The community argued that Manipur had merged with India in 1949. Before that they had got the status of tribe only. After this, the High Court recommended to the state government that Meitei be included in the Scheduled Tribes (ST).

What is Meitei’s argument: The Meitei tribe believe that years ago their kings called Kukis from Myanmar to fight a war. After that they became permanent residents. These people cut the forest for employment and started cultivating opium. This has made Manipur a triangle of drug smuggling. All this is happening openly. He formed an arms group to fight the Naga people.

Why the Naga-Kukis are in opposition: The remaining two tribes are against giving reservation to the Meitei community. They say that 40 of the state’s 60 assembly seats are already in the Meitei-dominated Imphal Valley. In such a situation, by getting reservation for Meitei in the ST category, their rights will be divided.

What are political equations: Out of 60 MLAs of Manipur, 40 MLAs are Meitei and 20 MLAs are from Naga-Kuki tribe. So far only two out of 12 CMs have been from the tribe.