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Manipur Tightens Security on Imphal‑Jiribam Highway
✍️ News Arena India
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 03:03 PM
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Manipur authorities have intensified security along the Imphal‑Jiribam stretch, deploying additional police and surveillance units amid rising concerns over insurgent activity.
Manipur police have stepped up security measures along the Imphal‑Jiribam highway, a key corridor linking the state capital with the neighboring state of Assam. The enhanced patrols include additional roadblocks, increased foot and vehicle inspections, and the deployment of surveillance drones to monitor the stretch.
The move follows a series of incidents in the region that have heightened concerns about insurgent activity. Authorities have installed new CCTV cameras at critical points and increased night‑time patrols to deter potential threats.
Officials say the measures aim to ensure uninterrupted movement of goods and people, while also safeguarding the lives of commuters. The highway, which spans roughly 30 kilometres, is considered vital for economic and strategic connectivity between Imphal and Jiribam.
Local residents have welcomed the heightened security, noting that the presence of more police officers has already reduced incidents of road vandalism and petty theft.
The state government has pledged to maintain the security posture until the situation stabilises, with regular reviews of the operational plan.
The move follows a series of incidents in the region that have heightened concerns about insurgent activity. Authorities have installed new CCTV cameras at critical points and increased night‑time patrols to deter potential threats.
Officials say the measures aim to ensure uninterrupted movement of goods and people, while also safeguarding the lives of commuters. The highway, which spans roughly 30 kilometres, is considered vital for economic and strategic connectivity between Imphal and Jiribam.
Local residents have welcomed the heightened security, noting that the presence of more police officers has already reduced incidents of road vandalism and petty theft.
The state government has pledged to maintain the security posture until the situation stabilises, with regular reviews of the operational plan.