Imphal, Sept 20 (NNN): Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla reviewed the prevailing security situation in a meeting held at Raj Bhavan on Saturday evening, a day after an attack on the Assam Rifles.
The Chief Secretary, the Security Advisor, and high-ranking officers of the army and police attended the meeting that discussed the “unfortunate incident” in which two soldiers of the 33 Assam Rifles made the “supreme sacrifice” and five others sustained bullet injuries.
The discussion stressed the need for coordinated action among all security agencies to ensure swift identification of the perpetrators. It was also resolved that security arrangements must be further strengthened in vulnerable and sensitive areas, including highways, transit routes, and border zones.
Enhanced patrolling, intensified intelligence gathering, and stronger inter-agency coordination were emphasised to prevent such incidents in the future. The Governor underscored that law and order must be maintained with firmness and vigilance across both the valley and hill districts to ensure peace and public safety.
Later, the Governor visited the IG AR (S) headquarters at Mantripukhri, where he paid respect to the mortal remains of the two soldiers, Nb. Sub. Shyam Gurung and Rfn. Ranjit Singh Kashyap.
