1. MHA declares nine Meitei extremist organizations as “unlawful associations” under the UAPA.
2. This has been announced to the concerns of these organizations engaging in attacks on security forces, police, and civilians in Manipur.
3. MHA notification underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring law and order and protecting residents’ security in Manipur.
Imphal, Nov 13: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has taken decisive action to curb secessionist and violent activities in Manipur by declaring nine Meitei extremist organizations as “unlawful associations” under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
This move, announced on Monday, is aimed at addressing the concerns of these organizations engaging in attacks on security forces, police, and civilians in Manipur.
The designated Meitei extremist organizations include the Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) and its political counterpart, the Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF), the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and its armed wing, the Manipur Peoples’ Army (MPA), the Peoples’ Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and its armed wing known as the ‘Red Army,’ the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and its armed wing, also referred to as the ‘Red Army,’ the Kanglei Yaol Kanba Lup (KYKL), the Coordination Committee (CorCom), and the Alliance for Socialist Unity Kangleipak (ASUK), along with all their factions, wings, and front organizations.
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The decision to label these organizations as unlawful associations is rooted in the government’s assessment of their involvement in secessionist, subversive, terrorist, and violent activities. By invoking the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, the government aims to proactively address the threat posed by these groups and prevent further incidents of violence in the region.
The notification issued by the MHA emphasizes the government’s commitment to maintaining law and order in Manipur and safeguarding the security of its residents.
The designation of these Meitei extremist organizations as unlawful associations underscores the gravity of the situation and the need for decisive measures to ensure the peace and stability of the region.
