Centre rushes 5k troops to ;volatile' Manipur
Business Standard|November 19, 2024
Internet suspension extended; Shah reviews situation; Oppn demands PM visit
ARCHIS MOHAN
Centre rushes 5k troops to ;volatile' Manipur

The Centre on Monday I said it was sending 5,000 paramilitary troops to Manipur to assist the state government in handling the "volatile', situation in the state.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the prevailing security situation and the deployment of troops in Manipur for a second consecutive day and directed top officials to focus on restoring peace and order as early as possible, sources said. The Manipur government on Monday also extended the suspension of internet services by two more days until Wednesday in seven districts.

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