62 company of security forces to deploy in Imphal West

Imphal: For smooth conduct of Manipur Assembly election 62 company of security forces comprises of CISF, CRPF and CAPF will be deployed in Imphal West district of Manipur and coordinate the state police.

District magistrate, Imphal West, Th. Kirankumar said this while interacting with reporters here on Friday.

Kirankumar said Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will be supporting to conducting smooth election and CRPF will be enforced.

Commanding officer, 86 battalion CRPF, Md Yusuf said at present there is no issue regarding the security lapses till date however there are some issues but will be solved by coordinating with superintendent of police, Imphal West.

Superintendent of police, Imphal West, Ksh. Shivakanta said the 62 company which will be deployed in the Imphal West district will be assisted by around 3,800 district police including women police.

He said in order to conduct the election smoothly the district police has been continuing collecting of license arms and till Friday 76.95 per cent which is 2,926 license arms have been deposited.

He said there is no deadline for deposition of license arms however, efforts have been continuing to collect the license arms which will be continuing.

He appealed the people to contact Imphal West district police for anything related with crime or others at +916009030422 or 03852450214.