Imphal, June 8 -- A delegation of 25 MLAs and one MP from Manipur met with Governor Ajay Bhalla on Sunday to address recent reports of violence that erupted earlier across five districts of the state following the arrest of Meiti outfit Arambai Tenggol member Kanan Singh by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

The meeting underscores the political urgency to quell the unrest as the state grapples with the aftermath of overnight violence, reflecting the fragile law and order situation, which is still recovering from the communal clashes that have plagued the state since 2023.

During the meeting, the leaders urged the Governor to release the Arambai Tenggol member, noting that it had created panic among the public with internet shut...