Day after mob attack on SP office, Manipur Governor reviews security

A statement from the Raj Bhavan said, “Taking stock of the prevailing law and order situation, the Governor reviewed the security apparatus and its arrangements throughout the state, with a particular focus on border areas.”

During the meeting, the Governor directed DGP Rajiv Singh to prioritise the safety of the people and urged Army and paramilitary forces to aid the administration in maintaining law and order. Manipur Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi and Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh were also at the meeting, besides senior police officers and representatives of the CRPF, BSF and Assam Rifles.

Friday’s mob attack took place during a 24-hour shutdown in the Kuki-Zo majority district called by the Committee on Tribal Unity, which represents the interests of Kuki-Zo groups. This was in response to a confrontation between security forces and Kuki-Zo women in the district on Tuesday.

According to locals, protesters gathered at the SP office demanding that joint security forces stationed at Saibol village in the district be removed.