Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Assam Rifles DG Discusses Manipur Security with Governor
The head of the Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, met with the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, to talk about the security situation in the state.
They discussed how to keep peace and stability, especially after recent gunshots were heard in areas like Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai.
These areas were where fighting first started between two groups, the Meitei and Kuki communities, last year.
More security forces have been sent to the Bishnupur district to help keep people safe.
Over 260 people have been killed, and many have had to leave their homes because of the fighting.
The meeting showed that the government and security forces are working together to make Manipur a safer place.
Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera met with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to discuss Manipur's security situation.
They talked about the role of Assam Rifles in maintaining peace and stability.
Recent gunshots were reported in Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai, areas where ethnic violence began in May 2023.
Additional security forces have been deployed in Bishnupur district following the incidents.
Over 260 people have been killed and thousands displaced in ethnic clashes between Kuki and Meitei communities since May 2023.
- Who
- Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera (Assam Rifles DG) and Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla
- What
- Discussion on security situation in Manipur
- When
- December 18, 2024
- Where
- Lok Bhawan, Imphal
- Why
- To address prevailing security issues and maintain peace
- Meeting Participants
- Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla
- Location
- Lok Bhawan, Imphal
- Date
- December 18, 2024
- Key Areas Discussed
- Security situation, role of Assam Rifles
- Recent Incidents
- Gunshots in Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai
- Ethnic Violence
- Over 260 killed since May 2023
- Additional Security
- Deployed in Bishnupur district