Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 22:
To prevent any form of violence or unwanted incidents in the run up to the upcoming by polls of the Konthoujam AC which has been scheduled on October 13, the State Govt has today begun providing security cover to all the candidates as well as deployment of troops in areas falling under Konthoujam AC.
According to reports received from the Police Dept, a combined force of the Manipur Rifles and IRB personnel led by three CO's have been deployed in the area from today to check subversive activities.
Another five company of the BSF have also been deployed in the area, added the report.
Police also said that counter insurgency operations would also be launched in the area prior to the upcoming polls to clear the area of all underground elements.
Meanwhile, Opposition Political Parties Forum convenor Dr L Chandramani today informed that a high level meeting of the Forum will be held tomorrow to discuss on the situation that have risen following the assault of some workers of the Forum's common candidate K Ranbir last night.