Dynamite News Manipur Violence: CoBRA commando killed; CRPF asks jawans on leave to reach nearest camp with family
After the killing of a CoBRA commando in Manipur, the CRPF has asked all its personnel hailing from the state and on leave in their home state to “immediately” report to their nearest CRPF security camp with family members. Read further on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: After the killing of a CoBRA commando in violence-hit Manipur, the CRPF has asked all its personnel hailing from the state and on leave in their home state to “immediately” report to their nearest CRPF or BSF security camp with family members. Forces have also been asked to ensure all possible assistance to such personnel on priority.
In an official communication, the CRPF has asked all units, wings and sectors to contact jawans who hail from Manipur to check if they are safe and direct them to reach the nearest force location.
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