The Centre will send 90 more companies of central forces to Manipur
Imphal/New Delhi:
The Centre will send over 10,000 more soldiers to ethnic violence-hit Manipur, taking the total number of companies of the central forces to 288 in the state neighbouring Myanmar, the state’s Chief Security Adviser told reporters today.
With the addition of 90 companies, or approximately 10,800 personnel of the central forces, the total number of companies deployed in Manipur has reached 288, Manipur Security Adviser Kuldiep Singh told reporters in the state capital Imphal.
“We are getting 90 companies of forces. A sizable portion has already reached Imphal. We have been distributing the forces to protect lives and properties of civilians and monitor vulnerable areas and points,” Mr Kuldiep said.
“All areas will be covered in a few days. We have made foolproof arrangements. New coordination cells and joint control rooms will be set up in every district. We have reviewed those that are already functioning,” he said.
