CRPF Updates SOP for 22,000 Troops Amid Manipur Clashes

CRPF has updated its standard operating procedure (SOP) for 22,000 troops stationed in Manipur amid escalating violence. The revised guidelines focus on enhancing coordination and reducing response times during incidents. Officials highlighted that the new SOP includes updated rules for crowd control, communication protocols, and engagement with local authorities. The change follows a series of clashes between security forces and local groups in several districts. A CRPF spokesperson confirmed that the new directives will be implemented immediately across all units in the state.