Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh chaired an emergency security review meeting at the Babupara Secretariat Cabinet Hall on Saturday to assess the deteriorating law and order situation following two separate attacks that left five civilians dead.
Officials confirmed that four Naga individuals and one Kuki civilian were killed in separate armed attacks at Taphou Kuki village in Kangpokpi district and New Heaven in Ukhrul district on Friday.
During the meeting, authorities decided to continue ongoing combing operations to track down those responsible for the recent attacks. The Chief Minister also directed security personnel deployed across the state to strengthen surveillance and reinforce security posts within their respective jurisdictions, with particular attention to vulnerable areas.
The high-level meeting was attended by Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur, Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh, Director General of Police Mukesh Singh and the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order).
Senior officers from the Assam Rifles, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), central intelligence agencies and the state Home Department also participated in the deliberations.
CM Reviews Security Coordination with Central Forces
Saturday’s emergency meeting followed a series of security-related discussions at the Babupara Secretariat during the week.
On Thursday, Singh met Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Inspector General Senthil Krishna Raj to review security arrangements for vital state infrastructure. The meeting came amid a major arms recovery in Bishnupur district and a wider police crackdown on militant activities in the region.
According to official statements shared on social media, the Chief Minister appreciated the CISF’s professionalism and assured the visiting officer of the state government’s full support.
Earlier, on Wednesday, the Chief Minister met newly appointed CRPF Range Imphal Deputy Inspector General B. Gangadhar, an IPS officer from Andhra Pradesh. Their discussions focused on the ongoing deployment of paramilitary forces across the state.
The latest security review comes amid heightened concern over civilian safety following the two deadly attacks and continuing security operations across Manipur.