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Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Manipur Guv, Union Home Secy review India-Myanmar border fencing; law & order situation
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and visiting Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan held a high-level meeting and discussed ongoing fencing work along the India-Myanmar border and the overall law and order situation in the state, officials said on Tuesday. A Raj Bhavan official said that the Governor and the Union Home Secretary held high-level review meetings late on Monday night and the discussion focussed on key issues concerning the state, including ongoing fencing work along the 398 km India-Myanmar border with Manipur and overall law and order situation in the state. 'The review meeting deliberated the progress of the border fencing along the International Border and the law and order situation in the state. Maintenance of public order and developmental efforts were the highlights of these meetings,' the official said. Another official said that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) stepped up India-Myanmar border fencing work near Moreh town in Manipur's Tengnoupal district last year. The fencing work would be done phase-wise, he said. The border fencing work was undertaken by 'Project Sewak' of the Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) which is also looking after road construction in Nagaland and Manipur. The BRTF is a unit under the BRO. Monday night's meeting also discussed relief and rehabilitation efforts for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), who are now sheltered in various relief camps since the ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state on May 3, 2023. The official said that during the meeting, the ongoing relief measures for IDPs in both the hills and the valley region were reviewed. A detailed assessment was made of the current facilities being provided to IDPs, the status of rehabilitation efforts, and the long-term plan for their permanent resettlement. The state government has established over 300 relief camps in Imphal valley and hilly regions to provide shelter to 59,415 men, women and children, who were displaced after the ethnic violence broke out in the state two years ago. Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka, Joint Secretary (North East), Ministry of Home Affairs, Manipur Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh, Security Advisor K Singh, Commissioner (Home) N. Ashok Kumar, Secretary to the Governor, Deputy Commissioners of various districts, and other senior administrative and security officials attended the vital meeting. Home Secretary Govind Mohan accompanied by Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka arrived in Manipur on Monday and visited two relief camps in Churachandpur district and supervised the well-being of the violence-hit displaced people. The Home Secretary also inaugurated two creche-cum-children's libraries for children and a women's tailoring program, both aimed at supporting and empowering women and children residing in the relief camps.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Manipur: Union Home Secretary, IB Chief visit relief centres in Churachandpur; tailoring centres, creche facilities inaugurated
Churachandpur (Manipur) [India], June 2 (ANI): Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Tapan Kumar Deka visited two relief centres for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur's Churachandpur on Monday. They were accompanied by Manipur Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh, Director General of Police Rajeev Singh, and other senior officials from both the Centre and the state government. The visit began with an inspection of the relief centre at Dorcas Locality Community Hall, where the Home Secretary inaugurated a Women's Tailoring Centre under the Rural Self-Employment Training Institutes (RSETI), a creche facility and the Wall of Hope. During the visit, traditional shawls and gifts were presented to the dignitaries in a special programme. The officials also felicitated displaced students, from Class I to matriculation, who had excelled in academics, awarding them certificates and other forms of recognition. The delegation then moved to the Sadbhavna Mandap Relief Centre, where the Home Secretary inaugurated additional tailoring centres, a creche facility, the Wall of Hope and handicraft stalls. Govind Mohan also distributed gifts among the relief centre inmates and reviewed the living conditions and welfare arrangements for those displaced by recent unrest. President's Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, days after BJP leader N. Biren Singh resigned as Chief Minister. The state has witnessed ethnic conflict which began on May 3, 2023. The Parliament approved the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur in April. In his remarks during the debate in Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said that ethnic violence between two communities in Manipur had started due to a decision by the Manipur High Court regarding a reservation-related dispute. He mentioned that these are neither riots nor terrorism, but ethnic violence between two communities as a result of the interpretation of the High Court's decision. He mentioned that on the day the High Court's order was issued, security forces' companies were dispatched to the region via Air Force planes. He emphasised that the government is making every possible effort to restore peace in Manipur. The minister also mentioned that after the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur, discussions were held with both communities, and separate meetings with all organizations from both communities have taken place. (ANI)
India.com
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
India makes big move after Pakistan appoints Asim Munir as Field Marshal... Islamabad will now suffer due to...
India makes big move after Pakistan appoints Asim Munir as Field Marshal... Islamabad will now suffer due to... In the world, the general of the army that wins the war is given the gift of promotion. Pakistan which has tried to fool its own people by promoting even the general who was badly beaten in the war. In the Baisaran valley of Pahalgam, on the instigation of Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir, terrorists massacred tourists after asking their religion. After that, India launched Operation Sindoor and punished the terrorists and the Pakistani army for their deeds. In the first phase of Operation Sindoor, India destroyed 9 camps of terrorists through aerial strike. In this, many members of the family of the notorious terrorist Maulana Masood Azhar were also killed. After that, Pakistan attacked India with drones and missiles, which were neutralized by the Indian Air Defense System. After this, India carried out rapid attacks and caused extensive damage to 11 military bases of Pakistan. In this way, Pakistan's General Asim Munir's army was badly defeated. Now the same General Munir has been promoted by Shahbaz Sharif and given the rank of Field Marshal. Meanwhile, India has taken a step that will increase Islamabad's headache. After the success of Operation Sindoor, the Modi government has taken another big step. The Centre has given service extension to IB Chief Tapan Kumar Deka for the second time in a row. This decision of the government is being considered very important amid the success of Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Actually, Tapan Kumar Deka is considered an expert on Pakistan matters. Especially, he has no equal in handling operational matters related to Pakistan. In such a situation, looking at the current situation, the Indian government has decided to extend Deka's tenure for one more year. In this way, the tension of Pakistan, the master of terrorists, is sure to increase. Let us tell you that Deka has been given service extension for the second time in a row. Now the question arises that why is Tapan Kumar Deka so important? Actually, Deka is considered a specialist of Pakistan affairs. He has proved his role many times, especially in operational matters. After the Pahalgam attack, tension between India and Pakistan has increased a lot. By launching Operation Sindoor, India has told Pakistan as well as the whole world that now terrorist attacks will not be allowed to go on like this. Terrorists and their masters will have to pay their full price. Along with this, India has also made it clear that now any kind of terrorist attack will be considered an act of war. Looking at the current situation, it is necessary to have such a person on the top post of IB who knows every nook and corner of Pakistan. Tapan Kumar Deka has no influence in this matter at present.
United News of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Tapan Deka gets 1-year extension as Intelligence Bureau chief
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) The Union Government has extended the tenure of Tapan Kumar Deka, IPS (HP:1988), as Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) by one year beyond June 30, 2025, or until further orders. A formal notification issued by the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday confirmed the extension. The decision to continue his service beyond the superannuation age comes under the relaxation of Fundamental Rule 56(d) and Rule 16(1A) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958. Deka, who hails from the Himachal Pradesh cadre, is known for his extensive counter-terrorism experience and has served in several high-profile internal security assignments over the years. He was appointed as Director, IB, in June 2022 and is now poised to complete four years at the helm. This is the second consecutive year the government has granted an extension to Deka, reaffirming its trust in his leadership during a sensitive time for national security. With this, Deka joins a rare league of senior intelligence officials to have received such an extension, a distinction earlier granted to the current CBI Director Praveen Sood, also from the Himachal cadre. Deka becomes the second top officer from Himachal Pradesh to hold a pivotal post in India's internal security framework at this level. The notification, issued by Manisha Saxena, Secretary, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, has been circulated to all top constitutional offices and ministries, including the Cabinet Secretariat, Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Home Affairs. The extension is being seen as a move to ensure continuity in intelligence leadership amid dynamic security challenges both domestically and internationally. UNI ML SS
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
IB chief Tapan Deka gets one-year service extension
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): The Central government has extended the tenure of Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Tapan Kumar Deka by another year, affirming his continued leadership at the helm of India's premier intelligence agency. The extension was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to an official order issued on Tuesday, Deka's service will be extended for a period of one year beyond June 30, 2025, or until further orders, whichever comes earlier. The extension was granted by relaxing the provisions under Fundamental Rule (FR) 56(d) and Rule 16(1A) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958 -- a measure rarely used and indicative of the government's strong trust in Deka's leadership. Deka, a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, was appointed as IB chief in July 2022 for a two-year term. He was previously granted an extension in 2023, which was to conclude in June 2025. Known for his operational expertise, Deka has had a long and distinguished career in the intelligence community. He is considered a key figure behind India's counterterrorism strategy and has played a pivotal role in several high-profile operations, including those targeting terrorist networks and insurgent groups. During his tenure, the IB has reportedly enhanced its coordination with other intelligence and enforcement agencies, strengthened surveillance on internal threats, and expanded its role in handling cyber threats and counter-radicalisation efforts. This extension comes at a time of heightened security concerns following the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 tourists were gunned down by terrorists. Deka's extension is significant as India prepares for potential challenges in its internal security environment. His continued presence at the helm is expected to provide strategic continuity and operational stability to the intelligence framework. (ANI)
