Imphal, September 20: Following the “heinous attack” on Assam Rifles on Friday evening, Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, reviewed the prevailing security situation in a meeting held at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, this evening. The Chief Secretary, the Security Advisor, the GOC-in-C of Eastern Command, the GOC of 3 Corps, the Commissioner (Home), the ADGPs, IGAR (S), IGAR (E), the GOC 57 Mountain Division, the IG CRPF, DIG (BSF), the Secretary to the Governor, the Joint Director SIB Manipur, along with other police and military officers attended the meeting.
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During the meeting, a detailed discussion was held on the “unfortunate incident” in which two soldiers of the 33 Assam Rifles made the “supreme sacrifice” and five others sustained bullet injuries.
The discussion stressed the need for coordinated action among all security agencies to ensure swift identification of the perpetrators. It was also resolved that security arrangements must be further strengthened in vulnerable and sensitive areas, including highways, transit routes, and border zones.
Enhanced patrolling, intensified intelligence gathering, and stronger inter-agency coordination were emphasised to prevent such incidents in the future. The Governor underscored that law and order must be maintained with firmness and vigilance across both the valley and hill districts to ensure peace and public safety.
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Later, the Governor visited the IG AR (S) headquarters at Mantripukhri where he paid respect to the mortal remains of the two “brave soldiers” – Nb. Sub. Shyam Gurung and Rfn. Ranjit Singh Kashyap by laying wreath. General salute was also accorded as a mark of honour to the departed soldiers.
(Newmai News Network)