CRPF chief reviews Manipur situation with Guv, CM; Home Minister assesses law and order
Imphal, June 5
Central Reserve Police Force Director General, Gyanendra Pratap Singh, on Friday separately met the Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and apprised them of the prevailing security situation in the state as well as in the Northeastern region, Lok Bhavan officials said.
A Lok Bhavan official said that the CRPF Director General, accompanied by senior officers, called on the Governor at Lok Bhavan in Imphal.
During the meeting, the officers briefed Governor Bhalla on the prevailing security situation and the measures being implemented across the state to maintain peace and stability, the official added.
According to the official, discussions focused on strengthening security arrangements to safeguard the lives and property of citizens, ensuring peace and stability, and effectively addressing emerging security challenges.
The CRPF Director General also met Chief Minister Singh, and the two leaders discussed various aspects of the law and order situation in Manipur.
In a social media post, the Chief Minister said: "Called on by Gyanendra Pratap Singh, CRPF Director General, along with senior CRPF officers, at the Secretariat today during his official visit to Manipur."
Chief Minister Singh expressed appreciation for the role played by the CRPF in the state, saying: "Appreciated the invaluable contribution of the CRPF in maintaining peace and law and order in the state."
He also reiterated that the Manipur government remains committed to strengthening security, upholding public trust, and fostering harmony among all communities.
Meanwhile, Manipur Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials to assess the prevailing law and order situation in the state.
Following the meeting, the Home Minister in a Facebook post said: "Chaired the 2nd monthly review meeting today at the conference hall in New Secretariat, Mantripukhri."
He said that the meeting reviewed the progress of the India-Myanmar border fencing project and assessed implementation timelines to ensure its timely completion.
"Strengthening border infrastructure and accelerating execution remain key priorities of the government," the Home Minister added.
Manipur Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home) N. Ashok Kumar and State Director General of Police (DGP) Mukesh Singh and other senior officials were present in the review meeting.
The high-level security reviews came on a day when three people, including a woman, were killed by unidentified armed assailants at the tribal-inhabited Loibol Khullen village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district.
The deceased were identified as Letkhongam Haokip, his wife Tinmary Haokip, and Jangminlal Haokip.
According to official reports, seven houses were also set on fire during the attack, leaving several families devastated and homeless.
Various tribal organisations, including the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) and Kuki Inpi Manipur, strongly condemned the attack at Loibol Khullen village.
In a statement, the KZC alleged that militants belonging to the NSCN-IM and ZUF (Kamson) were involved in the incident.
The killings have heightened tensions in the hill district and prompted renewed concerns over security in the region, even as the state government and security agencies continue efforts to restore normalcy and strengthen law and order across Manipur.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Heartbreaking news about the Loibol Khullen killings 😢. Three innocent lives lost, homes burned - and we keep having meetings. The CRPF is doing its job, but this is a political and social failure. Manipur needs healing, not just security forces. My thoughts with the families.
The border fencing project is critical. India-Myanmar border has been porous for too long, and insurgent groups exploit it freely. Home Minister is right to prioritize timely completion. But we also need to address the root causes of Manipur's unrest - economic disparity, lack of development, and identity politics. Security alone won't solve it.
Another meeting, another statement. Meanwhile, people die and houses burn. The Kuki-Zo Council's allegations about NSCN-IM involvement are serious - if true, shows how deep the problem runs. For the love of God, can we have peace in the Northeast already? Enough bloodshed! 😔
I appreciate the CM acknowledging CRPF's role. These jawans work in tough conditions far from home. But here's the uncomfortable truth - political will is missing. We've seen Manipur cycles of violence for decades. Border fencing is fine, but what about inter-community dialogue? Whose responsibility is that? 🤔
The articles says three people killed and seven houses burned - that's a community made homeless in one night. The security reviews are necessary but feel like band-aids on a deep wound. As an Indian reading this from another state, I feel helpless. We need more than meetings; we need genuine reconciliation efforts. 🇮🇳