Guwahati, April 30 -- Reported by Bit Irom

Imphal: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Vijaya Bharathi Sayani on Wednesday met Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and reviewed the human rights situation in Manipur amid the ongoing unrest.

The visit comes in the backdrop of reports of violence, including allegations of sexual assault, on which the Commission has taken cognisance and issued notices earlier.

During the meeting at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister reiterated the state government's commitment to protecting the rights of all citizens, particularly women, youth and children.

In a social media post, Singh said the discussion focused on the prevailing human rights situation and steps being taken to address it. H...