CM appeals
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, September 21 2019:
Chief Minister N Biren has appealed to the villagers of Makhan Khuman area of Senapati district to maintain calm and refrain from violence.
At a press conference held at the Chief Minister's Secretariat today, Biren appealed both sides to resolve the dispute through dialogue.
The Chief Minister maintained that the Government has already held talks with one group and will hold a meeting with the other side soon to resolve the situation.
He said that a ministerial team would be sent to the affected area, if required.
He maintained that prohibitory order under section 144 of CrPC has been imposed to control the situation and maintain peace in the area.
Mentioned may be made that some people torched several houses at Makhan Khuman village in Senapati district over a land dispute last Tuesday.
The press conference was attended by Principal Secretary to CM Rakesh Ranjan, OSD to CM Sumant Singh and other officials.