Additional security forces to arrive in Manipur after West Bengal elections: Minister

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Sunday (April 19, 2025) said additional security forces would arrive in the State after the West Bengal elections.

Addressing a press conference, Mr. Konthoujam said, "272 companies of CAPF were deployed in the State, including at different routes. However, 88 companies have been withdrawn due to elections in other States. We have been told that another 15 companies will be withdrawn, but after the chief minister highlighted the concern to central authorities, the Union Home Ministry said no further companies will be withdrawn. So, 184 companies of CAPF are currently being retained."