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Murmu Begins Two-Day Manipur Visit Under Tight Security as Bandh Shuts Parts of Imphal

The trip is her first to the state since the 2023 ethnic violence.

Overview

  • The President arrived in Imphal by Indian Air Force flight, was received by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla with a guard of honour, and attended a polo event followed by a civic reception.
  • A shutdown called by the CorCom militant umbrella group from December 11 until her departure curtailed traffic and closed markets in the valley, with the Nupi Lal observance on December 12 specifically exempted; the Kuki-Zo Council publicly welcomed the visit and urged attention to tribal hardships.
  • Authorities deployed a multi-layered security grid that included area domination patrols, anti-sabotage checks, route sanitisation, frisking, and drone and CCTV surveillance.
  • On Friday she is scheduled to pay tribute at the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex, then travel to Senapati to address a public function, inaugurate projects, interact with internally displaced families, and meet members of the Maram Naga PVTG community.
  • At the Imphal reception she laid foundation stones for 14 projects worth Rs 1,180 crore and inaugurated 12 projects worth Rs 207 crore, and she assured residents that the Centre is prioritising harmony, security, and support for affected families.