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Defence
Manipur CM Discusses Security and Counter‑Insurgency with Assam Rifles Chiefs
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 08:48 PM
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Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh met senior Assam Rifles officers to review the state’s security posture and ongoing counter‑insurgency operations.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh held a meeting with the top brass of the Assam Rifles in Imphal, focusing on the current security climate in the state. The discussion covered recent insurgent activity, the deployment of troops, and coordination mechanisms between the state police and the paramilitary force.
Both sides examined the effectiveness of ongoing counter‑insurgency operations and identified areas where intelligence sharing could be strengthened. The Assam Rifles leadership briefed the CM on troop movements, logistical support, and any emerging threats along the border districts.
The chief minister reiterated the government's commitment to restoring peace and normalcy, urging the forces to maintain vigilance while respecting civilian rights. The meeting concluded with an agreement to hold regular reviews to ensure a synchronized response to any security challenges.
No new operational details were disclosed, but the dialogue underscored the importance of a collaborative approach between Manipur’s civil administration and the Assam Rifles in tackling insurgency.
Both sides examined the effectiveness of ongoing counter‑insurgency operations and identified areas where intelligence sharing could be strengthened. The Assam Rifles leadership briefed the CM on troop movements, logistical support, and any emerging threats along the border districts.
The chief minister reiterated the government's commitment to restoring peace and normalcy, urging the forces to maintain vigilance while respecting civilian rights. The meeting concluded with an agreement to hold regular reviews to ensure a synchronized response to any security challenges.
No new operational details were disclosed, but the dialogue underscored the importance of a collaborative approach between Manipur’s civil administration and the Assam Rifles in tackling insurgency.