21/04/2026
๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ซ, ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฎ๐
New Delhi: The Vice President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), Prof. Salim Engineer has expressed deep concern over the renewed escalation of violence in Manipur, stating that the recent incidents reflect a serious humanitarian and civil liberties crisis that requires urgent and accountable intervention by the authorities.
In a statement to the media, Prof. Salim Engineer said, "The tragic killing of two young children in their home, along with the loss of civilian lives during protests and the killing of civilians and a security personnel in separate incidents, is deeply disturbing and reflects a grave failure to protect innocent lives. Such incidents must be unequivocally condemned, irrespective of who is responsible. The reported use of lethal force by security personnel against protesters raises serious questions about proportionality and adherence to established norms governing the use of force. It is essential that an independent, impartial, and time-bound investigation be conducted into all incidents, including the initial attack and subsequent firing, so that accountability is ensured and public trust is restored."
Prof. Salim Engineer stated, "The expansion of the conflict to involve Meitei, Kuki-Zo, and Naga communities marks a dangerous escalation and indicates a breakdown of dialogue and trust. The continuing imposition of curfews and suspension of internet services, while intended as security measures, have significant implications for civil liberties, including access to information and the ability to independently document developments on the ground. There is also concern that delayed investigations and the absence of visible progress in identifying those responsible may further deepen public anger and mistrust. The growing militarisation of civilian spaces, including the use of heavy weaponry and armed responses in populated areas, has made ordinary citizens increasingly vulnerable and insecure."
The Vice President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind averred, "The situation also reflects deeper structural issues that have remained unresolved since the outbreak of violence in 2023, which has already resulted in significant loss of life and displacement of thousands of people. The widening of the conflict, coupled with competing narratives and mutual accusations among communities, risks further polarisation and instability. It is important that no community is collectively blamed, as such tendencies only aggravate tensions. The government must take urgent steps to ensure the protection of all communities and uphold the rule of law in a fair and impartial manner."
He further said, "Addressing the situation in Manipur requires more than security measures. There is a pressing need for a comprehensive approach that includes credible investigations, accountability for all acts of violence, restoration of civil liberties, and meaningful engagement with civil society and community representatives. Dialogue, reconciliation, and confidence-building measures must be prioritised to prevent further escalation. Jamaat-e-Islami Hind urges the authorities to ensure transparency, uphold constitutional rights, and take concrete steps towards restoring peace and normalcy. Sustainable peace can only be achieved through justice, accountability, and respect for human dignity and civil liberties."
