Imphal/New Delhi, April 13: Amid escalating tensions in Manipur following a recent blast in Bishnupur district, state minister Govindas Konthoujam met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss the deteriorating law and order situation.
The meeting comes in the wake of the Bishnupur explosion, which has heightened concerns over security in the region. Sources indicate that Konthoujam briefed Shah on the ground situation, including the impact of the blast on civilian safety and the growing anxiety among local residents.
During the discussion, the minister is understood to have urged the Centre to enhance security measures and ensure stricter monitoring in vulnerable areas. The need for coordinated action between state and central forces to prevent further incidents was also reportedly emphasized.
The Bishnupur blast has once again underscored the fragile security environment in parts of Manipur, where sporadic violence and tensions between communities continue to pose challenges to peace and stability.
Officials at the Centre have assured that the situation is being closely monitored, and necessary steps will be taken to maintain law and order.
Further developments are awaited as security agencies intensify vigilance in sensitive districts.
