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Imphal, Feb 3 : Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday morning reviewed the overall law and order situation in Manipur.

Chidambaram was accompanied by State Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and security officials.

He held a security review meeting at the State secretariat with Ibobi Singh and other senior officials in view of the intensified counter insurgency operation in the state.

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New Delhi, Dec. 31 : Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said that several decisions have been taken and measures incorporated to counter the challenge of terrorism.

Addressing his first press conference here after taking over as Union Home Minister, Chidambaram said three Bills -- The National Investigation Agency Bill, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill and the Criminal Procedure Code Amendment Bill had been passed in Parliament during its winter session, which concluded recently, as the issue of terrorism was one occupying the minds of all citizens.

On Friday, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, confessed that there were 'lapses' in the security mechanism. However, a promise was made by him that the Central and State agencies would make an earnest effort to eliminate terrorism.

At a press conference, he told the reporters, "I am deeply sorry for what has happened [the terror attacks in Mumbai]. Undoubtedly, there have been some lapses. These are being looked into. I will do my utmost best and strain every nerve to overcome lapses and improve the effectiveness of the security system in the country."