Imphal, Feb 3 Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today reviewed the security situation in Manipur, which has witnessed repeated violence by several militant groups in the recent past.
Chidambaram, who is also scheduled to visit another troubled northeastern state of Nagaland, held meetings with Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, his ministers, top police and security officials to take the first hand account of the situation, official sources said.
The home minister was briefed on the situation by security officials including Director General of Police Y Joy Kumar, the sources said.
The meeting also discussed the attempt of a Naga militant outfit, NSCN-IM, to set up a designated camp at Siroy area in Ukhrul district of the state, they said.
The militants' attempt had, however, been foiled by Assam Rifles personnel.
The NSCN-IM has entered a ceasefire agreement with the Centre in 1997 and it was in force in Nagaland only and not in Manipur.
Chidambaram also met Governor Gurbachan Jagat before leaving for Nagaland.
He will hold meetings with the Nagaland chief minister and his cabinet colleagues at Chumukedima police complex, on the outskirts of the commercial town of Dimapur.
Chidambaram's visit to Nagaland assumes significance in view of his recent assertion that Naga peace talks would continue but cease-fire ground rules be enforced strictly to maintain congenial atmosphere in the state.
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