Security has been tightened in Imphal and Churachandpur in Manipur ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the violence-ravaged state on Saturday.
Modi will address public gatherings in Churachandpur and Kangla and will interact with internally displaced people.
The state government has issued an advisory, asking people who attend the prime minister’s event not to bring "key, pen, water bottle, bag, handkerchief, umbrella, lighter, match box, piece of cloth, any sharp objects or arms and ammunition".
The authorities have already banned air guns in Churachandpur district in view of Modi’s visit.
#WATCH | Manipur: Police personnel, led by DGP Rajiv Singh, inspect security arrangements in Imphal ahead of the likely visit of PM Narendra Modi to the state. pic.twitter.com/TMoOMs3ZvQ
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A separate advisory has requested that people avoid bringing children under 12 years old and individuals with illnesses to the venue.
A large posse of central and state forces personnel is present in and around the Peace Ground in Churachandpur and Kangla Fort in Imphal where Modi will address the gatherings.
Forces are conducting round-the-clock inspection of the Kangla Fort. Boats of the Manipur disaster management force have been engaged for patrolling the moats that surround the fort, reported PTI news agency.
Police and paramilitary forces have been maintaining a strict vigil along the route to the programme venues.
#WATCH | Imphal, Manipur: On PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the state, Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel says, "... PM will be arriving in Manipur on 13th September 2025 from Aizwal. On his arrival at Churachandpur around 12.15 pm, he will first interact with some… pic.twitter.com/5MdM9vHL3j
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At least 360 people lost their lives, and thousands were left homeless since the clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities broke out in May 2023.
Nearly 57000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are staying in around 250 relief centres in the state, according to officials.
The state has been under the President's Rule since the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in February.
