Meitei and Hmar Communities Pledge for Peace in Jiribam District

Representatives from Meitei and Hmar communities have vowed to restore peace in Jiribam district, Manipur, following ethnic violence. Organized at a CRPF facility in Assam, the meeting saw commitments to prevent further incidents and cooperation with security forces. Future discussions are scheduled for August 15.

In a significant development, representatives of the Meitei and Hmar communities have pledged to make concerted efforts to restore normalcy in the violence-hit Jiribam district of Manipur. The agreement was forged during a meeting held at a CRPF facility in Assam's Cachar on Thursday, attended by district administration, Assam Rifles, and CRPF officials.

The meeting also saw participation from Thadou, Paite, and Mizo community representatives of Jiribam district. It was unanimously resolved that both sides would work tirelessly to prevent further incidents of arson and firing and cooperate fully with the security forces operating in the area.

Ethnic violence in Jiribam erupted after the discovery of a mutilated farmer's body in June, displacing thousands and resulting in multiple fatalities, including a CRPF jawan in July. The next meeting aimed at sustaining the peace efforts is scheduled for August 15.