Northeast Desk, July 28, 2024 — During the 86th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla underscored the force’s vital role in maintaining law and order in Manipur, a state beset by ethnic violence for over a year. Bhalla praised the CRPF for its significant contributions to curbing violence and securing shelter homes for displaced individuals.
“CRPF’s involvement in Manipur is expanding. They have significantly contributed to stopping violence in the state and ensuring the safety of shelter homes for the displaced,” Bhalla stated.
Manipur has experienced ethnic clashes between the tribal Kuki-Zo and the Meitei communities since May 3, 2023, resulting in at least 221 deaths and displacing over 60,000 people. To address the unrest, approximately 36,000 personnel from the Indian Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed in the region.
Bhalla also addressed the emerging challenges and the future integration of “experienced and disciplined” Agniveers into the CAPFs, noting that each force is reserving 10 percent of its vacancies for these recruits.
“Only a few districts remain affected by Naxalism. With continued support, we are confident that Naxalism will be eradicated from India,” Bhalla added.
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