On his third day of his visit to Manipur, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah visited Moreh and Kangpokpi and had wide ranging discussions with civil society organisations. He met delegation of Hill tribal council, Kuki Students Organisation, Kuki Chiefs Association, Tamil Sangam, Gorkha Samaj and Manipuri Muslim council in Moreh. The delegates expressed strong support for the government's initiatives to restore normalcy in the state. Union Home Minister also took briefing on security situation from senior officials.

In Kangpokpi, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah met delegations of civil society organisations such as Committee on Tribal Unity, Kuki Inpi Manipur, Kuki Student organisation, Thadou Inpi and Prominent personalities and intellectuals. Shri Amit Shah assured that supply of essential items in hill areas and helicopter services for emergency needs in Churachandpur, Moreh and Kangpokpi will be ensured.

Home Minister also visited a relief camp in Kangpokpi and met the Kuki community members. Shri Amit Shah said we are committed to restoring peace in Manipur as early as possible and ensuring their return to their homes.

Later Shri Amit Shah visited a relief camp in Imphal where the members of the Meitei community are residing. He said that our resolve remains focused on leading Manipur back to the track of peace and harmony once again and their return to their homes at the earliest.

Union Home Minister also held security review meeting with top officials in Imphal. He directed them to take stern and prompt actions to prevent violence, against armed miscreants and recover looted weapons to bring back normalcy at the earliest.

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