Imphal : Former Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on Wednesday raised serious concerns over the prolonged unrest in the state, questioning whether Manipur is receiving adequate attention from the Union government amid continuing violence.

Speaking to reporters after submitting a memorandum to the Governor, Singh condemned the persistence of conflict and called for urgent intervention to restore peace and normalcy. He noted that the crisis has dragged on for nearly three years, with repeated incidents undermining official claims of improvement.

Highlighting recent developments, Singh referred to a bomb attack in Tronglaobi in Bishnupur district, describing it as evidence of the fragile security situation. He also pointed to emerging tensions in Ukhrul district, where reported clashes between Kuki and Naga groups have added a new layer of complexity to the ongoing crisis.

The Congress leader observed that while tensions between Meitei and Kuki communities remain unresolved, fresh inter-community conflicts indicate a further deterioration in law and order. He questioned whether a similar situation elsewhere in the country would have elicited a stronger response from the Centre.

Singh also criticised the handling of protests following the Tronglaobi incident, particularly the deaths of three protesters during an agitation near a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Gelmol. He said the bomb attack reportedly occurred around 1 a.m. on April 7, while the protest near the security installation took place nearly 10 hours later.

Alleging lapses in crowd management, Singh said timely intervention by state police could have prevented escalation. He questioned why non-lethal crowd-control measures such as water cannons, tear gas, or baton charges were not effectively deployed.

He further raised concerns over reports of firing by the CRPF during the protest, stating that if force was deemed necessary, standard operating procedures should have been followed, including the use of non-lethal targeting methods.

Singh was accompanied by Lok Sabha MP Bimol Akoijam and several Congress MLAs during the meeting.

The Manipur government has not issued an official response to the remarks so far, even as concerns mount over the evolving security situation in the state.