Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the security situation in violence-ridden Manipur and directed senior security officials to take effective steps to prevent violence and maintain peace in the northeastern state. Shah cut short his campaign in poll-bound Maharashtra and rushed to the national capital on Sunday to hold a meeting with top Home Ministry and security officials.

The Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the security scenario in Manipur has remained fragile for the past few days, with armed miscreants from both communities in conflict indulging in violence, leading to loss of lives and disruption in public order. To address this, Shah instructed officials to undertake all possible steps to maintain peace and normalcy.

Shah is likely to hold another meeting with senior officers on Monday and may take new steps to address the situation. Chief Security Advisor to the Manipur government Kuldiep Singh, Manipur Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi, and Director General of Police Rajiv Singh are expected to attend the meeting virtually from Imphal.