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Manipur unrest: Centre sending over 10,000 additional CAPF troops, violence has claimed 258 lives since May 2023

IndiaTimes Friday, 22 November 2024
In response to the ongoing violence in Manipur that has claimed 258 lives since May, the Indian government is deploying over 10,000 additional soldiers. This decision follows a recent surge in violence, including the discovery of six bodies allegedly abducted and killed by Kuki militants, sparking protests and attacks on government officials' residences.
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News video: Manipur Crisis: 90 CRPF Companies Arrive Amid Tensions, Centre Plans 10,000+ Troops as Violence

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The Central government is deploying 90 additional Central Force companies to Manipur to address renewed violence in the state. CRPF Director-General Kuldeep Singh, who also serves as the Security Advisor in Manipur, announced the deployment. This decision reflects the escalating tensions in the...

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