Deployment of Central Forces in Manipur: Addressing Internal Security Challenges

In this direction, the Union Home Ministry has recently geared up to send an extra 50 companies of the CAPFs, containing nearly 5,000 personnel, to Manipur. This decision was made at a time when violence and unrest is on the rise and there has been reports of confrontation between the security forces and groups in the state. The situation is still tense, a 20 year old male dies in police firing occurred in Jiribam district exposes the situation.

In response to the unrest, the government has now extended curfews in Imphal East, Imphal West and Bishnupur districts while internet and mobile data services have been suspended in seven districts for two more days. These aims are intended to halt the programmes that contain false information and steps that lead to increased violence. Nonetheless, it haves also some negative effect on people’s life and the accessibility of services of local population.

For transparency and clear managerial responsibilities, a two member committee has been formed to investigate the recent occurrence of death at Jiribam. This step comes after local office bearers resigned from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), indicating political consequences of the protest. Also, the violence that was characterized by mob attacking BJP and congress offices in the region has also been met with Police shootings which the media has highlighted and some mentions shooting to disperse crowds.

The mobilization of CAPFs gives a sure sign of the governments’ determination to preserve peace in the affected state. It also brings into the fore some issues of dealing with core issues of contention among local stakeholders. Trust through good communication, providing independent investigations, and how to deal with social-economic factors are pillars for long term solutions.

This issue will prove extremely beneficial to students preparing for competitive exams like SSC and UPSC its has information about internal security threats, control system, crisis management and relations between central and state governments. To analyze governance and public administration in India one must comprehend what role CAPFs play, what effect curfews can have, and the problems associated with conflict resolution.