Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh held a high-level review on Thursday to assess the prevailing security climate across the state and evaluate ongoing construction work on the India-Myanmar border fence. Senior commanders from the paramilitary force visited the Secretariat in Mantripukhri to deliver detailed updates regarding ground conditions.
Top Military Officers Convene at Mantripukhri
Major General Gaurav Sharma, SC, SM, Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South), along with Brigadier Pranav Prasoon, Deputy Inspector General of 28 Sector Assam Rifles, called on the Chief Minister during the formal session. Following the deliberations, the Chief Minister shared details of the discussion on social media, where he wrote on X that both military leaders met him at the Secretariat to address general security concerns alongside the operational status of the frontier barrier.
Heightened Vigilance Across Sensitive Frontier Districts
The dialogue took place against a backdrop of persistent security concerns across districts sharing boundaries with Myanmar, most notably Kamjong, Chandel, and Tengnoupal. In response to regional vulnerabilities, security formations have maintained active surveillance protocols along the frontier, expanding their operational footprint through newly established forward operating bases to deter illicit cross-border activity.
Curbing Cross-Border Infiltration and Smuggling
Border authorities in these sectors continue to tackle multifaceted challenges involving unregulated civilian movement across the international boundary, alongside the trafficking of illicit arms and narcotics. Erecting physical barriers remains a top priority to mitigate these threats. Last month, Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam updated the Legislative Assembly, revealing that approximately 55 km of border fencing out of the total 398 km stretch had been completed.
State Targets Full Border Barrier Coverage by 2028
The state administration aims to seal the entire 398 km international boundary line by 2028. Reinforcing the government's stance, the minister highlighted that comprehensive border demarcation and fencing have become indispensable for preserving national and state security, with civil and security agencies actively expediting work across remaining unsealed stretches.
