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Manipur Requests 30 More CAPF Units to Boost Anti‑Militancy Operations
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🗓 08 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM
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The Manipur state government has asked the central government for 30 additional Central Armed Police Force companies to strengthen its anti‑militancy campaign.
Manipur’s administration has formally appealed to the Union government for the deployment of thirty extra Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies, aiming to intensify its ongoing anti‑militancy operations across the state. The request comes amid a resurgence of insurgent activity that has strained existing security resources.
CAPF units, which include forces such as the CRPF, BSF and ITBP, are routinely tasked with counter‑insurgency duties in the North‑East. State officials argue that the current strength is insufficient to cover the rugged terrain and multiple hotspots simultaneously, and that additional companies would enable faster reaction times and broader area coverage.
The central government has not yet disclosed a timeline for approval, but sources indicate that the proposal will be reviewed in the upcoming inter‑ministerial security meeting. If sanctioned, the reinforcement could alter the operational dynamics, potentially reducing civilian casualties and curbing militant recruitment.
Manipur has faced periodic flare‑ups of violence for decades, and the addition of new CAPF formations reflects a broader strategy to restore stability and encourage economic development in the region.
CAPF units, which include forces such as the CRPF, BSF and ITBP, are routinely tasked with counter‑insurgency duties in the North‑East. State officials argue that the current strength is insufficient to cover the rugged terrain and multiple hotspots simultaneously, and that additional companies would enable faster reaction times and broader area coverage.
The central government has not yet disclosed a timeline for approval, but sources indicate that the proposal will be reviewed in the upcoming inter‑ministerial security meeting. If sanctioned, the reinforcement could alter the operational dynamics, potentially reducing civilian casualties and curbing militant recruitment.
Manipur has faced periodic flare‑ups of violence for decades, and the addition of new CAPF formations reflects a broader strategy to restore stability and encourage economic development in the region.