HM Amit Shah monitors situation in Manipur; holds video-conference meetings with top functionaries of State, Centre

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is closely the monitoring situation in Manipur and is in constant touch with top functionaries of State and Centre.

Sources said the Home Minister held two video-conference meetings with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, State Chief Secretary, DGP, Union Home Secretary and other top officials.

Mr. Shah also spoke to Chief Ministers of neighbouring States. Sources said, retired IPS officer Kuldiep Singh, a former CRPF Chief, has been appointed security advisor by the Manipur government.

Paramilitary forces have been deployed in the State and if required, more will be sent today.