IMPHAL : Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh on Friday reviewed the security situation in Manipur with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, outlining a comprehensive strategy aimed at curbing insurgency and restoring long-term peace in the violence-hit state.

The high-level meeting at Raj Bhavan came amid renewed security concerns following a deadly attack in Kangpokpi district that left three people dead, including a woman, and resulted in several houses being set ablaze.

Singh, who is on a three-day visit to Manipur, held detailed discussions with the Governor on the prevailing law-and-order situation and ongoing measures to strengthen security across the state.

According to a statement issued by the CRPF, the deliberations focused on enhancing operational preparedness, strengthening strategic planning and implementing the force’s roadmap to tackle insurgent activities and restore normalcy.

“Discussions focused on enhancing operational preparedness, strategic planning and the CRPF’s comprehensive roadmap to eliminate insurgency and restore lasting peace in Manipur,” the force said in a social media post.

Senior CRPF officials also briefed the Governor on current security challenges, deployment patterns and ongoing operations being carried out in sensitive areas. The meeting underscored the need for robust security arrangements to protect civilian lives and property while ensuring swift responses to emerging threats in vulnerable regions.

The review assumes significance as it took place just hours after an armed attack in Loibol Khullen village under the Saitu-Gamphazol subdivision of Kangpokpi district. The assault claimed three lives and left at least seven houses gutted by fire.

Security forces have since intensified search and combing operations in the area to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.

The Centre has also moved to reinforce the security apparatus in the state by deploying two additional battalions of the elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a specialised wing of the CRPF trained in counter-insurgency, jungle warfare and guerrilla operations.

Officials said the CoBRA units will support ongoing counter-insurgency operations, area domination exercises and targeted missions against armed groups involved in violence, particularly in difficult and remote terrain.

“The two CoBRA battalions will undertake specific operations against armed groups responsible for violence in Manipur,” a senior security official had said earlier. The deployment adds to the substantial presence of central security forces already stationed in the state as authorities continue efforts to stabilise the situation and prevent further outbreaks of violence.

Despite a series of security measures and peace-building initiatives, Manipur has continued to witness sporadic incidents of unrest, prompting the Centre and state authorities to maintain a heightened security posture.

Officials said the latest review reflects the government’s continued focus on strengthening coordination among security agencies, improving operational effectiveness and creating conditions conducive to lasting peace in the conflict-affected state.