The Centre has “taken over” control of security in violence-hit Manipur on Friday (5th May 2023) by deploying 12 companies, comprising around 1,000 personnel, of the Border Security Force (BSF) and airlifting anti-riot vehicles to the northeastern State, even as stray incidents of violence and looting were reported from parts of the State.
* Around 3,200 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, as well as Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) teams have been deployed since Thursday (4th May 2023).
* Article 355 of the Indian Constitution is a part of emergency provisions contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, from Article 352 to 360.
* It encourages the centre to take all necessary steps to protect the state against internal disturbances and external aggression.
* It empowers the Centre to take necessary steps to protect a state...
Source : The Hindu