Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane is scheduled to visit Manipur on Saturday to assess the security situation in the wake of the recent violence in the state.
The Army Chief will meet with senior military and civil officials to discuss the situation and review the security measures in place. He will also visit the areas affected by the violence and interact with the people.
The violence in Manipur erupted on May 21, when a group of armed militants attacked a convoy of Assam Rifles personnel in Churachandpur district. The attack killed 18 soldiers and injured several others.
The violence has since spread to other parts of the state, with militants attacking security forces and civilians. The government has imposed a curfew in several areas and deployed additional security forces to contain the violence.
The Army Chief's visit comes at a time when the security situation in Manipur is tense. The violence has caused widespread fear and insecurity among the people. The Army Chief's visit is expected to help restore normalcy in the state and boost the morale of the security forces.
The Army Chief is also expected to meet with the leaders of the various militant groups operating in Manipur. He is expected to urge them to lay down their arms and join the mainstream.
The violence in Manipur is a reminder of the challenges that India faces in its fight against insurgency. The government needs to adopt a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of insurgency, such as poverty, unemployment, and discrimination. It also needs to improve the coordination between the security forces and the civil administration. Only then can India hope to bring lasting peace to the Northeast.
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