Central Police Force Rushed To Manipur Amid Jiribam Violence, Deaths

The centre on Thursday reimposed AFSPA, or Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, in Manipur's six police station areas, including violence-hit Jiribam.

The Union Home Ministry will deploy 50 companies of the Central Armed Police Force to violence-hit Manipur to handle the present "volatile" situation, source said Monday.

A ministry team will visit violence-affected areas shortly, sources added. The meeting was chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah, who sought extra information on deployment of the CAPF.

Mr Shah held a meeting on Sunday too.