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Security Beefed Up in Manipur Ahead of PM Modi and Japanese Counterpart Abe's Visit on December 17

  • The Manipur police has tightened security across the state for the scheduled visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan's Shinzo Abe on December 17, a senior officer said on Wednesday.
  • During their visit, the two leaders will pay tribute to the Japanese soldiers killed in Manipur during World War II.
  • After attending a two-day summit at Guwahati, two Prime Ministers will visit the India Peace Memorial at Maibam Lotpa Ching in Bishnupur district.
  • "The security has already been tightened. Maximum number of security personnel will be deployed in Bishnupur," a senior police officer said.
  • He said the state police will make "elaborate security measures" to prevent any untoward incident. Chief Minister N Biren Singh along with his cabinet members and senior police officers had visited the site to assess the security arrangements.

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