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Politics
Manipur MLA urges deployment of three security firms in Kamjong after fresh clashes
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 03:02 AM
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Following a fresh outbreak of violence in Kamjong, a Manipur legislator has called for three private security firms to be deployed to restore order.
A member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly has formally requested the state government to bring in three private security companies to operate in the Kamjong district. The plea comes after a recent surge in violent incidents that have unsettled local residents and disrupted daily life.
The MLA, whose name was not disclosed in the source, said the existing police presence is insufficient to curb the escalating tensions between rival groups in the area. He emphasized that the deployment of professional security firms would provide an immediate deterrent and help protect civilians while law enforcement regroups.
State officials have not yet confirmed whether the request will be approved, but they acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and indicated that a review of security arrangements is underway. The move reflects growing concerns among lawmakers about the capacity of traditional policing to manage sporadic outbreaks of violence in remote parts of Manipur.
The MLA, whose name was not disclosed in the source, said the existing police presence is insufficient to curb the escalating tensions between rival groups in the area. He emphasized that the deployment of professional security firms would provide an immediate deterrent and help protect civilians while law enforcement regroups.
State officials have not yet confirmed whether the request will be approved, but they acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and indicated that a review of security arrangements is underway. The move reflects growing concerns among lawmakers about the capacity of traditional policing to manage sporadic outbreaks of violence in remote parts of Manipur.