Security Operations In Manipur Intensified Amid Protests Over Recent Deaths
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Why in news
Security forces intensified cordon and search operations in Manipur's Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, and Thoubal districts following violent protests and conflicting reports on civilian casualties.
Background
The Director General of Police (DGP) Mukesh Singh is overseeing the security operations in Manipur. The Assam Rifles and local MLA have provided conflicting accounts regarding a security operation in Henglep Sub-Division on June 16.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyAssam Rifles: A Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) primarily responsible for internal security and counter-insurgency.
- PlaceKangpokpi, Churachandpur, and Thoubal: Districts in Manipur currently experiencing significant internal security challenges.
- PostDirector General of Police (DGP): The highest-ranking police officer of a state, responsible for maintaining law and order.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in managing internal security in Northeast India while ensuring the protection of civil liberties and human rights during counter-insurgency operations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Accountability gap: Lack of transparent, independent oversight mechanisms for civilian casualties during security operations.
- Trust deficit: Erosion of public confidence in security forces leading to heightened communal and ethnic tensions.
Keywords: Internal Security · Counter-insurgency · Civil Liberties · Rule of Law · Human Rights · Conflict Resolution
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