Operations against militants will extend to entire Manipur: CM Singh

Imphal, Nov 26 Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday night said that operations against armed militants by the combined security forces have started in the Jiribam district which would be extended to the entire state.

The Chief Minister said that the operation of security against the militants started first in the Jiribam district in view of the recent militancy-related incidents.

“The state government sought additional central forces from the Centre as the people were not feeling safe,” Singh told the media on Tuesday night and added that those who are genuine citizens and not involved in any illegal activities have nothing to worry about.

The unified command, comprising the Army and various other Central forces and state police, had recently reviewed the prevailing situation in the state and the meeting finalised a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for security forces, he said.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in view of the escalating violence recently provided additional 90 companies of additional central forces to Manipur.

Singh, who also holds the home portfolio, said that to coordinate among various central and state security security forces joint control rooms and cells would be set up soon at the state and district level.

“The top priority is to protect the lives and properties of the citizens and to restore peace and normalcy.”

The Chief Minister said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has started an investigation of all the cases handed over to them.