The law and order situation in strife-torn Manipur is gradually improving, said State Health Minister Sapam Ranjan on June 11. He added that Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, with the cooperation of all sections of people, is working round the clock to bring the situation under control.
Higher officials claimed that there has been no firing anywhere in the State in the last two days. However, the terrified people in the Sugnu areas in Kakching district continue to have sleepless nights as they say that police and security forces are not able to guarantee that the militants shall not strike at an unexpected moment.
The indefinite curfew has not yet been relaxed at Sugnu, Serou and Wapokpi in Kakching district. However curfew in Imphal East, Imphal Wast and Thoubal districts has been relaxed from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. People in these areas have complained about the non-availability of life-saving medicines and other basic necessities. Though the Union Government has released over ₹101 crore package for 50,000 displaced persons staying in about 350 relief camps, so far the amount is yet to reach them. Further, as there is no internet service, the displaced people have no means of knowing the whereabouts of other family members .Since May 28, there have been high casualties and thousands of houses torched in this area.
