Amid fresh unrest and killings in Manipur, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Monday (April 27, 2026) reviewed the security situation in the northeastern State that has been affected by ethnic violence since May 2023.
The security vacuum created due to the withdrawal of around 8,500 Central armed police forces (CAPFs) for deployment during the West Bengal elections, frequent disruptions and blockade by women groups and new areas of conflict between Kuki and Naga communities were among the issues flagged at the meeting, a senior government official told The Hindu. Around 36,000 security forces, including Assam Rifles, are deployed in Manipur since 2023.
Shutdowns by ethnic groups disrupt normal life in most parts of Manipur
The official said over 3,300 social media posts that incited violence had been taken down so far.
The meeting was held through video conference and was attended by Director, Intelligence Bureau, Tapan Deka; Manipur Security Adviser Kuldiep Singh; Manipur Director General of Police Rajiv Singh; Director General, Assam Rifles, Lt. Gen. Vikas Lakhera; Director General, Military Operations, Lt. Gen. Abhijit S Pendharkar and other senior State and Central government officials.
