Imphal, July 26 -- Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday stated that peace and normalcy are gradually returning to the state, owing to coordinated efforts by the government, security forces, and civil society organisations.

Speaking at an event in Imphal marking the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Governor Bhalla acknowledged the impact of the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state.

"Many lives have been lost, and thousands have been displaced due to the violence. However, the government has taken several steps to address the crisis and restore public confidence," he said.

The Governor highlighted that joint operations conducted by state police and central armed forces have led to the recovery of a significant cache of f...