Imphal, March 7 -- Central and state forces have significantly increased security ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement, ensuring free movement on National Highways in Manipur starting March 8.

In response, officials have reported the deployment of a heavy security presence around Kangpokpi district, located on NH-102.

This highway connects the Moreh-Manipur-Myanmar border to Dimapur in Nagaland via Imphal.

The district, primarily inhabited by the Kuki-Zo people, has faced strong opposition from certain groups to the free movement of non-tribals, especially the Meiteis, following the ethnic violence on May 3, 2023.

Meanwhile, central paramilitary forces, including Assam Rifles, BSF, and CRPF, alongside state police, ar...