Manipur: Guv reviews prevailing security situation, pays salutes to martyrs
Imphal: Following the heinous attack on Assam Rifles on Friday, Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, reviewed the prevailing security situation in a meeting held at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, on Saturday evening. Chief Secretary, Security Advisor, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command; GOC 3 Corps, Commissioner (Home), ADGPs, IGAR (S), IGAR (E), GOC 57 Mtn. Div., IG CRPF, DIG (BSF), Secretary to the Governor, Jt. Director SIB Manipur, along with other police and military officers, attended the meeting.
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.
Later, the Governor visited the IG AR (S) Headquarters at Mantripukhri, Imphal, where he paid respect to the mortal remains of the two brave soldiers – Nb. Sub. Shyam Gurung and Rfn. Ranjit Singh Kashyap by laying a wreath. A general salute was also accorded as a mark of honour to the departed soldiers.