Kuki women protest outside Amit Shah’s residence, detained

New Delhi (IANS) | A group of women from the Kuki tribal community of Manipur protested outside the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Wednesday against caste violence in the northeastern state. More than 100 people have lost their lives in this violence.

The Union Minister recently visited Manipur from 29 May to 1 June. According to information, women gathered outside Amit Shah’s residence at around 9 am.

However, all the protesters were directed to leave by the Delhi Police, as no protests of any kind are allowed in the area. A Delhi Police official said that on receiving information about the protest, they sent a team to pacify the protesters.

Police had initially told the protesters that it was illegal to assemble outside Amit Shah’s residence. All the protesters were detained and brought to Jantar Mantar, police said. We informed them that if they want, they can protest there.

Caste violence broke out in Manipur after the All Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur organized a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ in 11 hill districts to protest their demand for Scheduled Tribe status for the Meitei community. So far more than 320 people have been injured in the violence.

–IANS