Supreme Court urges Kuki, Meitei groups to remove blockades on Manipur highways
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Why in news
The Supreme Court intervened in the Manipur ethnic conflict, urging Kuki and Meitei groups to remove highway blockades to restore essential services.
Background
The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, heard a petition by the Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights regarding blockades on National Highway 2. The ethnic violence in Manipur has disrupted essential services since May 2023.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceManipur: A North-Eastern state of India currently facing ethnic conflict between Kuki and Meitei groups.
- FactNational Highway 2: A key arterial route in Manipur currently facing blockades.
- PostChief Justice of India (CJI): The highest judicial authority in India, currently held by Surya Kant (as per the article).
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in maintaining internal security and ensuring the flow of essential services in regions plagued by ethnic violence, with reference to the Manipur crisis.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- impact on infrastructure
- human rights concerns
- role of judiciary in internal security
- way forward: community policing
Keywords: internal security · ethnic conflict · essential services · judicial intervention · human rights
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