India's CRPF plans to replace Assam Rifles in Manipur's hill districts amid ethnic violence, facing opposition from local Kuki-Zo tribes.

India's Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) plans to replace two Assam Rifles battalions in Manipur's hill districts amid ongoing ethnic violence, but the move faces opposition from local Kuki-Zo tribal groups who view the Assam Rifles as a neutral force that has won the trust and support of the hill people. The CRPF will take over the Assam Rifles' law and order duties in Manipur, raising concerns among the Kuki-Zo community about the local knowledge and expertise of the CRPF and potential disruption of peace in the state. The security forces will need to overcome trust deficits and maintain peace as they make changes in the role of central forces in Manipur.

August 01, 2024
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