Manipur to adopt new security approach for operations

Guwahati: Following an ambush on Assam Rifles convoy on Tuesday which led to death of two jawans, Manipur government is giving a relook to the security and will launch operation from a new perspective .

Home minister Govindas Konthoujam said, “We are giving a relook to the operation. We must protect the people and ensure that miscreants are curbed. I had a discussion with G P Singh, Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).”

He added, “CRPF’s jungle warfare unit CoBRA is deployed in Manipur. I discussed the units' staying arrangements.”


CRPF India stated in X, “Continuing his tour of Manipur, DG crpfindia G. P. Singh, presided over a crucial meeting with ground commanders at GC Imphal. ?He issued clear, firm directions to maintain law and order across the region and ensure firm & resolute action against armed miscreants.”

CRPF India further stated, “During his tour of Manipur, DG, Singh along with senior officers of Crpf called on Minister of Home Affairs, and Youth Affairs & Sports, Manipur Government, Konthoujam Govindas Singh. Crucial discussions were held regarding prevailing law & order and security-related issues.

Singh visited C/68 Bn at Luwangsangbam, Imphal. He reviewed the infrastructure and engaged with key stakeholders. He also held a 'Samvad' ( communication) with the troops, emphasizing the core pillars of duty, discipline, and health.

Two battalions of CoBRA battalion are deployed in Manipur.

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said, “Whether it is Kuki, Naga, Meitei, or any other community, we are all citizens of India. Secondly, we are all Manipuri. You are Manipuri Kuki, I am Manipuri Meitei, and you are Manipuri Naga.”

The Chief Minister made the statement at the residence of Village Chief of Taphou Kuki Village in Kangpokppi district upon his return from a day-long visit to Senapati district. Singh also interacted with the 14 Kuki youths who have been released safely after being held captive recently.

Speaking about the meeting with representatives of the United Naga Council (UNC) at Senapati earlier, the Chief Minister told the Kuki villagers that he thanked the UNC for safely releasing the 14 Kuki youths through peace initiatives. He added that the youths who were held hostage were saved unharmed by God, not by him.

As the Chief Minister of Manipur, he said, his duty is to find a way for all communities to live together in harmony. The Chief Minister further said that a way must be chalked out so that all communities can live in complete harmony in the State.

Singh stated that there can be no development where there is no peace.

The Chief Minister had a brief stopover at Kangpokpi HeadQuarters, where he was warmly received by the Churches leaders.

Interacting with the Church leaders Singh said that let us all forgive and forget the past and move forward to bringing peace in the State.

The Chief Minister shared with the Church leaders that, for the welfare of future generations, he, as a Meitei, has been making efforts to guide and restrain Meitei youths from violence. He expressed hope that the Church leaders would also make similar efforts within their respective communities.

Singh appealed to the Church leaders to carry forward the goodwill efforts aimed at restoring peace in the State. He further urged everyone to work collectively towards bringing lasting peace to the State.