India, April 5 -- The Central government held a meeting on Saturday with representatives from Manipur's Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in the national capital with an aim to rebuild understanding and restore peace in Manipur.

The five-hour long meeting that started at 11am was reportedly held at a secured location in New Delhi was attended by central government interlocutor AK Mishra and two senior officials, said people familiar with the matter. The state of Manipur was represented by the chief secretary and additional director general of police (ADGP) in the meeting.

A six-member Meitei delegation, including representatives from the All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation and the Federation of Civil Society Organisations, attended the ...