Manipur CM reviews security after civilian killings, orders tighter measures in vulnerable areas

New Delhi: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday directed officials to strengthen security in vulnerable areas after armed assailants killed civilians at Nongshum in Imphal East district.

Singh condemned the killings during a security meeting at the Cabinet Hall of the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in the evening, according to an official statement.

The meeting reviewed the state’s overall security situation. Officials also discussed Sunday’s incident in Thoubal district and Monday’s violence in Imphal East.

Senior officials attend

Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam attended the meeting along with the chief secretary, security advisor, director general of police and commissioner for home.

Senior officers from the Army, Assam Rifles, Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force and other security agencies also took part.

The chief minister instructed officials to step up security measures in areas vulnerable to violence.

CM meets injured

Earlier in the day, Singh visited Raj Medicity to meet civilians injured in the Nongshum incident and their family members.

He also met the hospital’s managing director and doctors to discuss treatment for the injured, the statement said.

Government to bear expenses

Singh directed the hospital to provide the best possible medical treatment to those injured. He assured the injured civilians and their families that the state government would bear all their medical expenses.