THE HINDU EDITORIAL : 9 JUNE 2025
Ending Impunity in Manipur
Challenges of Ethnic Conflict
Ethnic conflicts are hard to resolve due to deep-rooted grievances and persecution complexes.
Extremist groups exploit fear and promote vengeance, making peace and reconciliation difficult.
Silent majority may support peace, but are often overshadowed by violent, chauvinist factions.
Government Action and Its Challenges
Recent Measures
Union government (BJP-led) has finally acted against violent groups like Arambai Tenggol.
Arrests of its leaders sparked protests in Imphal valley, showing how hard law enforcement is in such situations.
Arambai Tenggol's Role
Engaged in lawlessness, threatened dissenters, and coerced MLAs to support its militant agenda.
Earlier, the BJP-led State government failed to act due to Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s partisanship.
Public protection made it difficult for security forces to act.
Group became a major threat and returned looted weapons only after President’s Rule was imposed.
Widening the Crackdown
Action in the Hills
Similar arrests made against militant volunteers in the hills involved in violence against law enforcement.
Current government under President’s Rule must ensure fair legal action and justice.
Moving Forward: A Balanced Approach
Maintaining Rule of Law
Government must resist threats from communal forces.
Must explain arrests as lawful actions targeting criminals, not communities.
Building Peace Alongside Law Enforcement
Need to engage all stakeholders across ethnic lines.
Must promote peace-building and rehabilitation.
Use tools like:
All-party meetings
Involvement of civil society
Government must not reverse legal steps under any pressure.
Conclusion
Strong but unpopular legal actions are essential to break the cycle of impunity in Manipur.
These steps must be accompanied by inclusive dialogue and peace initiatives to rebuild trust.
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