IMPHAL: Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat said on Wednesday that activities of several militant groups in the valley areas of the state have been checked to a great extent by intensified counter-insurgency operations.
Similarly in the hill districts, the area domination by security forces and police compelled the 'underground elements', specially the 'valley outfits', to seek refuge in neighbouring countries like Myanmar and Bangladesh, apart from taking shelter in other states of the country, the Governor added.
Addressing a gathering at Manipur police's 119th raising day celebrations in Imphal on Wednesday, the Governor said there has been qualitative improvement in the security environment of the state, especially in the valley areas, due to the well-directed counter-insurgency measures, which ensure effective tackling of various threats.
"However, the overall security scenario, though improving, is still a matter of concern as the general population continues to remain under constant threat from various militant groups," he said.
"We have to focus on these evil activities and ensure that the underground and active militant outfits, responsible for these threats, are exposed and broken down," he added.
Commenting on the strength of Manipur police, Jagat said the strength has increased from 15,414 in January 2008 to 24,618 by January 2011.
On law and order front, sporadic incidents of bandh, blockades, general strikes, dharnas and rallies being called by the various organizations of students, political parties and others, affect traffic and day-to-day lives of the citizens of the state.
"I would like to appeal to all organizations not to block the national highways, the lifelines of people of Manipur," he said.
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