From Our Bureau
NEW DELHI: Asking the warring Meitei and Kuki groups to maintain equilibrium, not to make hate speeches and precipitate situation, the Supreme court on Tuesday declined a plea for the deployment of army and paramilitary forces in certain areas stating that the law and order fell in the domain of the executive (government).
Refusing to accede to a plea by Manipur Tribal Forum seeking the deployment of Indian Army and the paramilitary forces for providing security and prevent further attacks in the Kuki inhabited areas and villages, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud heading a bench also comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra urged the warring parties to maintain a sense of equilibrium and not participate by making hate speech.
However, the bench ordered the Manipur government to ensure protection of lives of the people. It further asked the Manipur government to consider inclusion of a Kuki MLA in the committee to oversee the relief camps and ensure proper facilities.
