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BSF ADG Mahesh Aggarwal visited Manipur to assess security and boost troop morale. He met Governor Ajay Bhalla to discuss peace initiatives amid ethnic clashes. Aggarwal also coordinated with state police and security advisors to strengthen law enforcement. Multiple forces, including the Army and CRPF, remain deployed in the region.

Key Points: BSF ADG Mahesh Aggarwal Reviews Manipur Security Amid Ethnic Tensions

  • BSF ADG Aggarwal reviews security in violence-hit Manipur districts
  • Meets Governor Bhalla to discuss peace efforts
  • Holds talks with state police and security advisors
  • Troops deployed alongside Army, CRPF, and Assam Rifles
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Top BSF officer calls for dedicated efforts to maintain law and order in Manipur

BSF ADG Mahesh Aggarwal directs troops to maintain law and order in Manipur, meets Governor and security officials amid ongoing ethnic violence.

"They also highlighted the ongoing coordination with state agencies and reiterated the BSF’s commitment to maintaining peace and security – BSF Official"

Imphal, Aug 3

BSF’s Additional Director General (ADG), Eastern Command, Kolkata, Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, who was on a three-day visit to Manipur, directed the troopers to perform their assigned tasks with utmost dedication and professionalism towards maintaining law and order situation in in the state, an official said on Sunday.

A BSF spokesman said that Aggarwal, an IPS officer, interacted with officers and troops, and directed them to perform their assigned tasks with utmost dedication and professionalism towards maintaining law and order situation in Manipur.

The BSF ADG during his visit to Manipur thoroughly reviewed the prevailing security situation in the state and studied the operational preparedness of the troops deployed in the violence-affected northeastern state.

Aggarwal accompanied by Inspector General of BSF, Mizoram and Cachar frontier, Ravi Kant and other senior BSF officers, visited Thoubal, Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts and interacted with commanders and troops deployed in these districts.

The ADG held a Sainik Sammelan in Churachandpur district and addressed the available officers and troops.

Aggarwal also held a meeting with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan on Friday and discussed the security situation in the state and the forces’ efforts to maintain peace and stability.

A Raj Bhavan official said that Aggarwal briefed the Governor on the overall security situation along the border, operational preparedness of the BSF in the region, and ongoing efforts to maintain peace and stability.

The BSF ADG was accompanied by Inspector General of BSF, Mizoram and Cachar frontier, Ravi Kant.

“They also highlighted the ongoing coordination with state agencies and reiterated the BSF’s commitment to maintaining peace and security,” the official said.

The BSF ADG also held separate meetings with Kuldiep Singh, Security Advisor to the Manipur government and Rajiv Singh, Director General of Police, Manipur.

Besides the BSF, a huge contingent of Army, Assam Rifles, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) along with Manipur Police have been deployed in Manipur to deal with the ethnic hostilities in the northeastern states since May 2023.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I appreciate the efforts, I wonder why it took so long for senior officials to visit? The violence has been going on since May. We need more proactive measures rather than reactive ones.
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Arjun K
The Northeast is as much India as Delhi or Mumbai. Glad to see the BSF taking charge. But we must also address the root causes - economic development and better integration with mainland India is needed.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in Manipur, I can say the situation is more complex than it appears. Security is important but so is dialogue between communities. Hope the forces maintain neutrality.
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Vikram M
Salute to our brave jawans! Manipur's peace is crucial for India's Act East policy. The BSF and other forces are doing yeoman's service in tough terrain and conditions. They deserve our full support.
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Kavya N
My cousin is posted in Manipur with Assam Rifles. The stories he shares are heartbreaking. Hope this high-level visit leads to better coordination between all forces deployed there. Safety first!
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Michael C
Interesting to see how India handles internal security challenges. The multi-force deployment shows the complexity. Hope the situation stabilizes soon - the people of Manipur deserve peace.

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