KANGPOKPI, Mar 1: In a joint operation, combined troops of Kangpokpi district police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted a significant drive at the Mark Hill range in Kangpokpi district, dismantling bunkers constructed by Kuki village volunteers. This operation marks the second such action in recent days aimed at clearing illegal fortifications in the region.
Earlier, on the morning of February 27, security forces had executed a similar operation along National Highway (NH) 102, situated between Kanglatombi and Kangpokpi. During this drive, six Kuki village volunteers were arrested for attempting to obstruct the security personnel in their efforts to remove the bunkers.
The crackdown is a direct response to the Manipur Chief Secretary’s assurance to reopen the state’s highways by deploying adequate security forces. NH 102, a crucial lifeline for the state, has been largely occupied by Kuki armed groups, severely restricting the movement of the Meitei community. In addition to this, there have been numerous reports of illegal taxation imposed on vehicles plying the route, further worsening the hardships faced by commuters.
