Manipur home minister holds security review meeting with CRPF chief

Imphal, Jul 10 (PTI) Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Friday said he held a "productive discussion" on the prevailing security situation in the state with a team of senior CRPF officers led by Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh. The meeting was held on Thursday evening, days after two Assam Rifles personnel were killed in an attack by suspected militants in Ukhrul district. In a post on X, Konthoujam said, "It was a pleasure to meet Gyanendra Pratap Singh, DG CRPF, along with Vitul Kumar, SDG (Ops), Raja Shrivastava, SDG (NEZ), R.N. Das, IGP (Manipur & Nagaland Sector), and S.K. Singh, DIG, SSO to DG, CRPF." The minister said they "held a productive discussion on the prevailing security situation in Manipur" and reaffirmed their "shared commitment to strengthening coordination, enhancing operational preparedness, and ensuring lasting peace and security in the state." He also appreciated the dedication and invaluable service of the CRPF in safeguarding the nation and protecting the people of Manipur. "Together, we remain committed to a secure, stable, and peaceful Manipur," he added. PTI COR MNB