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Amid fresh unrest, Home Secretary reviews Manipur security situation
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed Manipur's security situation on April 27, 2026, amid ongoing unrest and killings. The meeting cited a security vacuum from CAPF withdrawals for West Bengal elections, disruptions by women groups, and new inter-community clashes, alongside a large security deployment since 2023.
Why It Matters
This review signals continued central government focus on Manipur's security as violence persists, with implications for inter-community relations and regional stability.
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Home Secretary reviews Manipur security situation
April 27, 2026
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed the security situation in Manipur. The meeting flagged issues including the security vacuum from the withdrawal of about 8,500 CAPFs for the West Bengal elections, disruptions and blockades by women groups, and new areas of conflict between Kuki and Naga communities; the combined deployment of around 36,000 security forces, including Assam Rifles, was noted.
Manipur unrest begins
May 2023
Ethnic violence and killings in Manipur began in May 2023 and have persisted since.
Security forces deployed since 2023
2023
Around 36,000 security forces, including Assam Rifles, have been deployed in Manipur since 2023, with a security vacuum cited as arising from the withdrawal of about 8,500 Central armed police forces for the West Bengal elections.