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Manipur Tightens Security for Sept. 13 Modi Visit Reported by State as Clashes Erupt in Churachandpur

Air-gun bans plus drone restrictions, with an Army review of force readiness across sensitive districts.

Overview

  • The Manipur government says Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit on September 13, while officials note the PMO has not issued a final confirmation.
  • Churachandpur’s district magistrate banned the use, carrying and brandishing of air guns with immediate effect under Section 163 of the BNSS.
  • The district was declared a No Drone Zone, prohibiting drones, UAVs, balloons and other aerial devices during preparations for the VVIP movement.
  • Spear Corps commander Lt Gen Abhijit S. Pendharkar reviewed security in Churachandpur, Imphal and forward areas along the Indo‑Myanmar border with Army, Assam Rifles, BSF, CRPF and Manipur Police.
  • Police clashed with unidentified miscreants in Peasonmun Village during decoration work for the programme, with property damage reported and reinforcements deployed as injury details were still awaited.