After ambushes, CRPF tells forces in Manipur to use armoured vehicles, avoid sudden deployment
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Why in news
The Ministry of Home Affairs directed CRPF units in Manipur to utilize armored vehicles following ambushes on Assam Rifles personnel during ongoing ethnic conflicts.
Background
Two CoBRA battalions were deployed for anti-Maoist operations and crowd management training in Manipur. The ethnic conflicts involving Kuki, Meitei, and Naga communities have resulted in over 300 deaths since May 2023.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCRPF: Central Reserve Police Force is a federal paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs
- BodyCoBRA: Commando Battalion for Resolute Action is a specialized wing of the CRPF for jungle warfare
- BodyAssam Rifles: The oldest paramilitary force of India, primarily responsible for guarding the North-Eastern borders
- FactThe ethnic conflict in Manipur has resulted in over 300 deaths since May 2023
For Mains
Q. Analyze the security challenges posed by ethnic conflicts in Northeast India and evaluate the role of paramilitary forces in maintaining internal stability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Operational complexity: Balancing counter-insurgency mandates with crowd management during active ethnic violence
- Intelligence gap: Difficulty in identifying non-state actors amidst large-scale communal and ethnic displacements
- Institutional strain: Overburdening of paramilitary units with dual roles of border security and internal ethnic policing
Keywords: Internal Security · Paramilitary Operations · Ethnic Conflict · Counter-Insurgency · Public Order
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