Centre Dispatches 50 More CAPF Units to Restore Order in Manipur

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:16pm on 18 Nov 2024,Monday India

The Indian government has deployed 50 additional Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies, comprising over 5,000 personnel, to Manipur to address the escalating violence. Union Home Minister Amit Shah held extensive meetings with security officials, directing coordinated efforts to restore peace. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has also taken over three cases, including a murder and attacks on security posts in Jiribam. Recent violence has resulted in deaths and property damage, with armed groups from conflicting communities being implicated. Shah urged strict actions against instigators, emphasizing the need for quick restoration of order.

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