With reference to the border fencing in Manipur, consider the following statements: 1. An additional 80 km of fencing is currently underway in the region. 2. The Ministry of Home Affairs has completed 50 km of fencing in the Manipur region. 3. The Assam Rifles is a paramilitary force under the Ministry of Defence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Assam Rifles DG reviews security as MHA completes 50 km of Manipur fencing

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Border management· Prelims· 29 October 2026

Border infrastructure and paramilitary coordination: a GS3 Internal Security and Geography case study.

Why in news

The Assam Rifles Director General reviewed security and fencing progress in Manipur's Tengnoupal district as the Ministry of Home Affairs completed 50 km of the border fence.

Background

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has completed 50 km of fencing in the Manipur region, with an additional 80 km currently underway. The review took place in Moreh and Chongjang in the Tengnoupal district.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceTengnoupal district is located in the state of Manipur
BodyAssam Rifles is a paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs
Fact50 km of fencing completed and 80 km underway by the Ministry of Home Affairs

Prelims practice question

With reference to the border fencing in Manipur, consider the following statements:

An additional 80 km of fencing is currently underway in the region.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has completed 50 km of fencing in the Manipur region.
The Assam Rifles is a paramilitary force under the Ministry of Defence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Assam Rifles is a paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of physical border infrastructure in managing cross-border security challenges and internal stability in Northeast India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Logistical bottleneck: Difficulty of terrain in Tengnoupal district affecting fencing speed
Security synergy: Coordination between Assam Rifles and CRPF in high-intensity zones
Sovereignty assertion: Physical barriers as a deterrent against illegal migration and smuggling

Keywords: Border Management · Internal Security · Paramilitary Coordination · Infrastructure Development · Geopolitical Stability

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