Serious questions are once again being raised about the utility of the Suspension of Operations agreement in Manipur and whether it has ever contributed to lasting peace in the state. The concept of confining armed cadres to designated camps and taking their weapons under a formal agreement may appear pragmatic on paper. In practice, the recent verification at Sinai Camp in Kangpokpi district has exposed its complete failure. Against an expected strength of around 150 cadres, security forces found only one registered cadre present. Nearly 150 cadres remain unaccounted for, while 17 individuals were found impersonating registered SoO members. Large quantities of illegal arms, ammunition and combat equipment were also recovered. This single episode demonstrates that the agreement has collapsed beyond recovery. The fundamental premise of entering into any arrangement with illegal groups that continue to possess and deploy illegal arms is itself deeply questionable. An agreement that cannot ensure the physical presence of cadres, the safe custody of weapons, or adherence to ground rules ceases to serve any legitimate purpose. It must also be recalled that the previous government led by Shri @NBirenSingh had earlier withdrawn from the SoO arrangement, recognising these inherent flaws. The pact was subsequently extended under President’s Rule with certain revised conditions. Those conditions, too, have now been shown to be ineffective. The SoO agreement has outlived whatever limited utility it once claimed. Continued reliance on a framework that has repeatedly failed only perpetuates impunity. The time has come for a clear and decisive end to this arrangement so that the rule of law can be restored without selective exemptions. @PMOIndia @narendramodi @HMOIndia @AmitShah @DrSJaishankar @sambitswaraj @NBirenSingh