Imphal, Mar 16: Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh on Friday held a meeting with a top Assam Rifles official and discussed issues related to the security situations of the state border with Myanmar.
N. Biren Singh asked Major General Ravroop Singh to ensure the total prevention of cross-border movements by inimical elements and smuggling of drugs and other contraband.
The Manipur government has recently deployed a large contingent of state commando forces and asked the Assam Rifles, deployed on the border, and other central armed police forces to tighten security.
Taking to X, N. Biren Singh said, “Maj Gen Ravroop, IGAR (South) called on me at my secretariat office today. Had a productive discussion on the security measures being undertaken at border areas and vulnerable spots, while focusing on combating illicit trafficking of contraband items, anti-national elements, and the enforcement of law and order in the region.”
