This follows recent events, including a torchlight rally on Wednesday night by thousands of women in Imphal West demanding the termination of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement between the central government and Kuki militant groups.On February 27, around 200 armed men vandalised and fired upon the residence of additional ASP M Amit Singh in Wangkhei, Imphal East district, leading to Singh’s abduction and subsequent rescue by security forces.In response to the escalating situation, other districts such as Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, and Tengnoupal have also requisitioned the deployment of Assam Rifles to maintain peace and security, officials said.
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