More central forces arrive in violence-hit Manipur
The Hindu
Eight companies of CAPF deployed in Manipur amid escalating violence, with focus on sensitive and fringe areas.
Amid an escalation in violence in Manipur, eight companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have reached the state capital Imphal, and these forces will be deployed in sensitive and fringe areas, an official said.
These forces arrived in Imphal on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) a day after another batch of 11 companies of CAPF reached the state.
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"Four companies each of CRPF and BSF will be deployed in sensitive and fringe areas of the state," the official said.
Of the CRPF companies, one belongs to the Mahila Battalion.
The Centre recently announced that 50 fresh companies of CAPF would be deployed in Manipur.
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