Manipur violence: CBI probe reveals strip-parade victims did not get help from police
GUWAHATI: Manipurs two Kuki-Zo tribal women, who were paraded naked and groped by a mob in broad daylight, did not get any help from the police when they were in trouble. According to the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the two women and two male victims were able to get into a police gypsy. One of the men had requested the driver to start the vehicle but the latter said there was no key. The chargesheet further said two policemen, besides the driver, were also in the vehicle. Three to four other cops were outside it. The chargesheet said the police personnel left the spot as the mob was going about with its job pulling out the victims. The incident had occurred in Meitei-majority Thoubal district on May 3, the day the ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kukis broke out after a tribal solidary march against the alleged move to grant Scheduled Tribes status to the majority Meiteis. The chargesheet was filed before a special court in Guwahati in October against six adults and a minor. The investigation by the CBI revealed that eight persons, including the complainant, had fled to a forest when the violence broke out but only to be caught by the mob which threatened them and brought them to the main road. Subsequently, four were taken to one direction and the rest to another direction. When one group reached the gypsy, one of the male victims requested the police to start the vehicle but he expressed helplessness citing that the key was not there. Soon after however, the driver drove the gypsy but stopped it near the mob. At one point, the police said a male victim, father of the other male victim, had stopped breathing apparently beaten to death. Later, the CBI investigation further revealed, the mob pulled out the two women and the man from the vehicle. At this, the cops left the spot. The mob beat up the man and tore off the womens clothes. In July, a video of the strip-parade incident went viral on social media, triggering a nationwide outrage. Later, the case was handed over to the CBI along with some other cases. According to the last official count, the ethnic violence left 219 people dead and over 60,000 others displaced. Violence again in Manipur: Two CRPF personnel killed in militant attack, one dead in gunfight
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Bihar Resident Shot Dead by Terrorists in J&K's Anantnag
The situation in minority-dominated Lilong Chingjao area in Manipur's Thoubal district, where four villagers were gunned down by unidentified assailants, remained calm but tense on Tuesday as additional security forces were deployed in the area. Representational Image/PTI The situation in minority-dominated Lilong Chingjao area in Manipur's Thoubal district, where four villagers were gunned down by unidentified assailants, remained calm but tense on Tuesday as additional security forces were deployed in the area. Representational Image/PTI Srinagar: A worker of Bihar identified as Raja Shah was shot dead by suspected militants in Jammu and Kashmir's southern Anantnag district Wednesday night. The police said that the victim was targetted by the gunmen in the Bilal Colony of the Jablipora area of Anantnag's Bijbehara tehsil where he lived in a rented accommodation. He had received bullet injuries in his neck and abdomen, leaving him in a pool of blood, the police and hospital sources here. He was declared brought dead on arrival at Bijbehara's sub-district hospital, the sources added. A police source said that Raja Shah son of Shankar Shah was working in the area as a seasonal labourer. The police said they have registered a case of murder and taken up investigations. Meanwhile, police and CRPF parties have been fanned out in the area to capture the assailants dead or alive, the sources said.
April 19 polling round the corner, two tribals shot in Manipur violence
Gunmen killed tribal volunteers in Manipur before elections. A civilian was shot in Thoubal district. Intruders triggered a clash with village volunteers, leading to casualties and arrests, raising security concerns before polls.
Violence resurfaces in Manipur: Three injured in clashes, security forces deployed
Violence erupted once again in Manipur after a brief lull, with three people injured in clashes in Heirok of Thoubal District, Tengnoupal district, and Pallel of Kakching District. The firing between two groups from Heirok and Tengnoupal has been ongoing since the previous evening. Following the incident, irate Village Volunteers and the public of Heirok retaliated against the armed miscreants.
1 injured in fresh gunfight in Manipur
IMPHAL, April 12: One person was injured after a fresh gunfight broke out between armed village volunteers and unidentified gunmen near Heirok village in Manipurs Thoubal district on Friday, police said. Unidentified gunmen fired towards Heirok village in the early hours of Friday prompting the village volunteers to retaliate, they said. The exchange of fire []
Banned UNLF(P) delaying surrender of cadre, weapons despite ceasefire agreement, say officials
Banned UNLF(P) delaying surrender of cadre, weapons despite ceasefire agreement, say officials The United National Liberation Front (P), a banned terror group, has failed to surrender weapons or provide a list of its members despite signing a ceasefire agreement with the Centre four months ago, officials said on Sunday, amid concerns by security agencies that its cadre were still carrying out violence in Manipur. Even after three rounds of talks with state authorities, the UNLF, the first Meitei terror outfit to agree to a ceasefire, has not complied with the agreed terms since the agreement was inked on November 29 last. Concerns have been raised by security agencies over the ongoing violence in Manipur attributed to UNLF (P) members despite the ceasefire. Led by Kh Pambei, the UNLF (P) made history by becoming the first Meitei armed group in the Imphal Valley to engage in a ceasefire agreement with the government, pledging to renounce violence. The UNLF(P)'s demand for camp establishment near Kuki-populated areas was resisted by security agencies, fearing a potential escalation in ethnic conflicts that have already resulted in over 200 casualties in the state. Temporary camp arrangements have been approved in Ingourok in Thoubal district and agriculture town, Kakching Khunou, in Kakching district, the officials said. Security agencies rejected the UNLF's objection to the presence of central paramilitary forces at the camps as also setting up camps on the foothills. Officials urged the UNLF to surrender weapons and provide a list of members for relocation. Recent reports indicate that UNLF members are establishing camps near Kuki settlements to target tribal populations, fostering tensions. Despite the ceasefire agreement's intent to halt hostilities, recent incidents show UNLF (P) members are carrying out violent activities with impunity, even looting arms from security forces, the officials said. According to reports, the cadre of the banned terror group were allegedly involved in looting arms and ammunition from the 5th India Reserve Battalion (IRB) at Chingarel in Manipur East on February 13 and opening fire at Moirangpurel on vehicles heading towards Churachandpur last month. The unrest escalated when reports claimed that a shooting incident in Maphou village, predominantly inhabited by the people of the Kuki ethnicity, was carried out by individuals allegedly associated with the Arambai Tenggol and UNLF (P) cadre. These cadre of UNLF (P) were reportedly providing live updates on social media while claiming to target the Kuki community. The ceasefire deal was envisioned to end decades-long conflicts between UNLF(P) and security forces, paving the way for community concerns to be addressed. Formed in 1964, the UNLF (P) has operated within and outside Indian borders. The Centre has signed agreements with Northeastern armed groups since 2014 to quell unrest and foster growth. Furthermore, a Suspension of Operations (SoO) with 21 Kuki-dominated groups has been in place since 2008 to maintain peace in Manipur's hilly regions. The unilateral withdrawal by the Manipur government from the SoO due to allegations of land encroachment by two Kuki insurgent groups in March has not received central government endorsement.
Samosa, biryani, tea: District poll panels fix varied menu, ceiling for LS polls expenditure
Samosa, biryani, tea: District poll panels fix varied menu, ceiling for LS polls expenditure Candidates in Punjab's Jalandhar can spend Rs 15 for a cup of tea and the same price for a samosa they offer to people during public meetings and campaign trails in the Lok Sabha elections. However, those in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla can spend Rs 7 for a cup of tea and another Rs 7.50 for a piece of samosa, considered a staple snack in many parts of the country. With polls to elect the 18th Lok Sabha approaching, district poll panels are fixing the rates for expenses as part of the election expenditure monitoring process. The candidates will have to manage their expenditure within the prescribed limit. These rate cards often become a subject of ''meme-fest'' on social media about the prices not being in sync with the current inflation level. In most states, including Andhra Pradesh, the expenditure ceiling for a Lok Sabha candidate is set at Rs 95 lakh. However, in Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Sikkim, the limit is slightly lower at Rs 75 lakh per candidate. Similarly, for Union territories, the expenditure ceiling ranges from Rs 75 lakh to Rs 95 lakh per candidate, depending on the region. In Jalandhar, chole bhature has been capped at Rs 40 while mutton and chicken have been priced at Rs 250 and 500 per kg respectively. Desserts like dhodha (Rs 450 per kg) and ghee pinni (Rs 300 per kg) are also on the menu besides lassi and nimbu pani priced at Rs 20 and 15 per glass respectively. The cost of tea is low at Rs 5 in the rate card of Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh but the samosa is priced higher at Rs 10. The Balaghat rate card also has idli, sambhar vada and poha-jalebi priced at Rs 20 while the cost for dosa and upma has been fixed at Rs 30. In Thoubal district of violence-hit Manipur, tea, samosa, kachori, khajur (dates) and gaja (dessert) have been priced at Rs 10 each. Candidates in the northeastern state's Tengnoupal district, will have to stick to Rs 5 for black tea and Rs 10 for milk tea. The list has a wider spread of non-vegetarian items with duck and pork priced at Rs 300 and Rs 400 per kg respectively. Chicken (broiler) and fish like rohu, mrigal and sareng, are also on the list. In Chennai, the price of tea has been raised from Rs 10 to Rs 15 and coffee from Rs 15 to Rs 20, while the rate of chicken biryani has been reduced from Rs 180 to Rs 150 per packet compared to 2019. In the expenditure card for Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida/Greater Noida), vegetarian thali comes for Rs 100, a samosa or a cup of tea for Rs 10, kachori for Rs 15, a sandwich for Rs 25, and a kilogram of jalebi for Rs 90 per kg. North Goa candidates can have batata vada on menu at a cost of Rs 15, same as that for a samosa. The tea has been capped at Rs 15 while coffee can cost Rs 20. The rate card for Haryana's Jind offers the candidates to hire a tandoor for Rs 300 and features delicacies like dal makhni and mix veg for Rs 130 while matar paneer has been priced at 160. Breads like butter nan, missi roti and plain roti are also on the platter besides desserts including kaju katli and gulab jamun. While parties and candidates often offer workers and voters liquor, none of the rate cards mention alcohol. Other heads which find mention in the rate cards range from expensive infrastructure, such as helipads, luxury vehicles, and farmhouses, to miscellaneous items like flowers, cooler, tower ACs and sofa. The rate cards have also prescribed the ceiling on rates for hiring of different vehicles for campaigning right from a Tata Safari or Scorpio to a Honda City or Ciaz or a bus to ferry to public to rally grounds. Rates have also been set for rose garlands, marigold garlands and bouquet by some poll panels while some have included heads like party merchandise including caps and flags. The rate cards also have an list of permissible rates for hiring venues and accommodation. The expenditure includes the spend for public meetings, rallies, advertisements, hoardings, pamphlets, flexis, campaign material and all other election-related work. At present, there is a ceiling on campaigning funds for individual candidates in the electoral fray but no cap on the money political parties can spend for electioneering. According to the revised guidelines issued by the ECI, the maximum permissible expenditure for campaigning in a Lok Sabha constituency varies across different states and Union territories. Section 77 (1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 says candidates are expected to keep an account of expenditure incurred on the elections from the ''date on which he has been nominated'' till the ''date of declaration of the result''. Polling for the 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases, starting with 102 in the first phase on April 19. The votes will be counted on June 4.
Rahuls BJNY will have zero impact on BJPs electoral prospects: Rijiju
Itanagar: Union minister Kiren Rijiju has asserted that Congress leader Rahul Gandhis Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will have no impact on the BJPs electoral prospects, and the NDA will win the Lok Sabha polls with a thumping majority. The yatra which started on January 14 from Thoubal in Manipur, concluded in Mumbai on March 16, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Rahuls Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Will Have Zero Impact On BJPs Electoral Prospects: Rijiju
ITANAGAR, Mar 21: Union minister Kiren Rijiju has asserted that Congress leader Rahul Gandhis Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will have no impact on the BJPs electoral prospects, and the NDA will win the Lok Sabha polls with a thumping majority. The yatra which started on January 14 from Thoubal in Manipur, concluded in Mumbai on March 16, covering a distance of almost 6,700 km. Wherever Rahul Gandhi went during his yatra, the Congress will lose all the seats there as [] The post Rahuls Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Will Have Zero Impact On BJPs Electoral Prospects: Rijiju appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tribal forum office in Churachandpur attacked
Miscreants attacked ITLF office in Churachandpur, destroying items. Police investigating. Prohibitory orders in Thoubal under Section 144. ECI instructs on arms impounding. Anusuiya Uikey mentions violence in Manipur. Tribal Solidarity March opposes Meitei community inclusion.
'Increasingly disturbed' situation in different parts of Northeast: Congress
'Increasingly disturbed' situation in different parts of Northeast: Congress As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam's Kaziranga National Park, the Congress on Saturday attacked the Centre over the ''increasingly disturbed'' situation in different parts of the Northeast, and asked why the PM had not found time to visit the violence-hit Manipur yet. Prime Minister Modi took the elephant and jeep safari inside Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Saturday morning In a swipe at Modi, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, ''We're glad that the Prime Minister has found time amidst his various travels to spend today morning in Kaziranga, an iconic national park which owes much to the great interest shown both by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.'' However, beyond Kaziranga, there are four questions for him on the ''increasingly disturbed'' situation in different parts of the Northeast of India, he said. ''On June 19th, 2020, at the all-party meet on China, the Prime Minister declared that not a single Chinese soldier had crossed over into Indian territory. By giving a public clean chit to China, the Prime Minister has tied his own hands, and failed to take action to restore the status quo after Chinese aggression,'' Ramesh alleged. ''Chinese troops continue to deny Indian citizens access to grazing lands and Indian patrols access to strategic spots along the LAC -- where they previously had unimpeded access,'' he said. Ramesh claimed that there have been multiple instances of PLA troops kidnapping Indian citizens on Indian soil. In 2022, a BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh himself alleged that the PLA had abducted and tortured 19-year-old Miram Taron for ten days, he said. ''During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Itanagar, Rahul Gandhi also met the family of Tapor Pullom, who has been missing since he was allegedly abducted by the PLA in 2015. Modiji, bhul gaye kya? Were you lying to the people back then?'' the Congress leader said. He also said that Manipur has been in a ''state of virtual civil war'' for nearly a year now. ''Hundreds of people have died in widespread violence, lakhs have been displaced, communities are at war with each other, and the administration has collapsed,'' he said. Ramesh claimed that the violence still continues with two youths in Moreh beaten up on March 7, and Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Konsam Kheda Singh of the Indian Army ''kidnapped'' from his own house in Thoubal district by militants on March 8. ''Why has the Prime Minister, ordinarily misusing taxpayer's money to campaign around the country, not found the time to visit Manipur yet, or even take a call with the Chief Minister and the political parties of the state?'' Ramesh said. Is he waiting for the people of India to buy him a ticket to Imphal, the Congress leader asked. Ramesh said the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organization (ENPO) has declared a ''public emergency'' in Eastern Nagaland threatening to disallow any political party from campaigning or contesting elections in the region to protest the delay in the creation of a 'Frontier Nagaland Territory.' ''The Konyak Union (KU) and Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) have echoed the ENPO's declaration of a public emergency. On the 8th of March, there was a large-scale bandh in most of Eastern Nagaland,'' he said. Even as the situation becomes increasingly more tense and threatens to disrupt the rule of law and democracy in Nagaland, the Union government appears to be missing in action, Ramesh alleged. ''This is not a new development: we have seen the Modi Sarkar previously obscure the political situation of Nagaland with the 2015 Naga Accord, which has not even been released to the public, much less implemented. What steps is the Modi Sarkar taking to defuse the situation brewing in eastern Nagaland today?'' he said. Ramesh also raised the issue of three labourers, who worked in a stone quarry in Cachar, Assam and were abducted by the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in December 2023. In mid-February 2024, 10 labourers working at Finboro Coalmine in Changlang district on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border were abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) and the United Liberation Front of Assam Independent (ULFA-I), he said. ''There has been a disturbing re-emergence of separatist groups emboldened to disrupt the lives of common people and enact their reign of terror. When faced with this renewed violence, why is the Modi Sarkar sitting on its hands?'' Ramesh said.
What's stopping PM from visiting 'disturbed' parts of northeast, strife-torn Manipur, asks Cong
What's stopping PM from visiting 'disturbed' parts of northeast, strife-torn Manipur, asks Cong As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam's Kaziranga National Park, the Congress on Saturday attacked the Centre over the ''increasingly disturbed'' situation in different parts of the Northeast, and asked why the PM had not found time to visit the violence-hit Manipur yet. Prime Minister Modi took the elephant and jeep safari inside Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Saturday morning In a swipe at Modi, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, ''We're glad that the Prime Minister has found time amidst his various travels to spend today morning in Kaziranga, an iconic national park which owes much to the great interest shown both by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.'' However, beyond Kaziranga, there are four questions for him on the ''increasingly disturbed'' situation in different parts of the Northeast of India, he said. ''On June 19th, 2020, at the all-party meet on China, the Prime Minister declared that not a single Chinese soldier had crossed over into Indian territory. By giving a public clean chit to China, the Prime Minister has tied his own hands, and failed to take action to restore the status quo after Chinese aggression,'' Ramesh alleged. ''Chinese troops continue to deny Indian citizens access to grazing lands and Indian patrols access to strategic spots along the LAC -- where they previously had unimpeded access,'' he said. Ramesh claimed that there have been multiple instances of PLA troops kidnapping Indian citizens on Indian soil. In 2022, a BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh himself alleged that the PLA had abducted and tortured 19-year-old Miram Taron for ten days, he said. ''During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Itanagar, Rahul Gandhi also met the family of Tapor Pullom, who has been missing since he was allegedly abducted by the PLA in 2015. Modiji, bhul gaye kya? Were you lying to the people back then?'' the Congress leader said. He also said that Manipur has been in a ''state of virtual civil war'' for nearly a year now. ''Hundreds of people have died in widespread violence, lakhs have been displaced, communities are at war with each other, and the administration has collapsed,'' he said. Ramesh claimed that the violence still continues with two youths in Moreh beaten up on March 7, and Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Konsam Kheda Singh of the Indian Army ''kidnapped'' from his own house in Thoubal district by militants on March 8. ''Why has the Prime Minister, ordinarily misusing taxpayer's money to campaign around the country, not found the time to visit Manipur yet, or even take a call with the Chief Minister and the political parties of the state?'' Ramesh said. Is he waiting for the people of India to buy him a ticket to Imphal, the Congress leader asked. Ramesh said the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organization (ENPO) has declared a ''public emergency'' in Eastern Nagaland threatening to disallow any political party from campaigning or contesting elections in the region to protest the delay in the creation of a 'Frontier Nagaland Territory.' ''The Konyak Union (KU) and Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) have echoed the ENPO's declaration of a public emergency. On the 8th of March, there was a large-scale bandh in most of Eastern Nagaland,'' he said. Even as the situation becomes increasingly more tense and threatens to disrupt the rule of law and democracy in Nagaland, the Union government appears to be missing in action, Ramesh alleged. ''This is not a new development: we have seen the Modi Sarkar previously obscure the political situation of Nagaland with the 2015 Naga Accord, which has not even been released to the public, much less implemented. What steps is the Modi Sarkar taking to defuse the situation brewing in eastern Nagaland today?'' he said. Ramesh also raised the issue of three labourers, who worked in a stone quarry in Cachar, Assam and were abducted by the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in December 2023. In mid-February 2024, 10 labourers working at Finboro Coalmine in Changlang district on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border were abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) and the United Liberation Front of Assam Independent (ULFA-I), he said. ''There has been a disturbing re-emergence of separatist groups emboldened to disrupt the lives of common people and enact their reign of terror. When faced with this renewed violence, why is the Modi Sarkar sitting on its hands?'' Ramesh said.
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Manipur: Abducted Army JCO rescued within hours
Defence sources said army columns launched a coordinated joint search operation for JCO Konsam Kheda Singh. The synergised efforts of the security forces resulted in the JCO being safely rescued at 6:30 pm. The JCO is currently at Waikhong Police Station (near Kakching) in Thoubal district. Manipur Police is investigating the incident, they said.
Abducted Army JCO rescued in Manipur
Imphal, Mar 8 (UNI) A serving Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army, abducted from his residence in Manipurs Thoubal district while on leave on Friday, was rescued within hours by the security agencies.Forty-year-old Naib Subedar Konsam Kheda Singh, a resident of Charangpat Mamang Leikai, Thoubal, was abducted from his residence and taken away... The post Abducted Army JCO rescued in Manipur first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Abducted Indian Army JCO rescued in Manipur (Lead)
Imphal, March 8 (IANS) A serving Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army was rescued by the security forces, hours after he was kidnapped from his home by unidentified elements in Manipurs Thoubal district on Friday, officials said. A defence spokesman said that Naib Subedar Konsam Kheda Singh, a resident of Charangpat Mamang Leikai []
Army JCO abducted from home in Manipur's Thoubal district
A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army was abducted in Manipur's Thoubal district. Miscreants entered his home in Charangpat Mamang Leikai village and he was forced to get inside a vehicle. His family has received extortion threats. Deportation of Myanmar nationals has begun.
Abducted JCO of Indian Army rescued by security forces in Manipur's Thoubal district
IMPHAL: A serving Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army, who was abducted from his home in Manipur's Thoubal district by anti-social elements on Friday morning, was rescued by security forces in the evening, sources said. The JCO, identified as Konsam Kheda Singh, a resident of Charangpat Mamang Leikai, is currently at Waikhong police station (near Kakching) in Thoubal district. Police are investigating the incident, they added. According to sources, a coordinated search operation was launched by all security agencies to rescue the JCO which ultimately led to his safe release at 6.30 pm. Singh, who was currently on leave, was abducted around 9am after some people barged into his home and bundled him in a vehicle and fled. Though the cause of the abduction is not known, reports suggest that it was an extortion case as his family had received such threats in the past, officials said. This was the fourth incident since the commencement of the conflict in Manipur wherein soldiers while on leave, on duty or their relatives have been targeted for nefarious interests by inimical elements. In September 2023, a former Assam Regiment soldier Serto Thangthang Kom was kidnapped and killed by an unidentified armed group from the valley. He was posted in Manipur's Leimakhong with the Defence Service Corps (DSC). Two months later, an unidentified armed group kidnapped four people while they were travelling in an SUV from the hill district Churachandpur to Leimakhong, and killed them. The four were family members of an Indian Army soldier serving in Jammu and Kashmir. A fifth passenger, the father of the soldier, who was injured, managed to escape and was later airlifted by the army to Dimapur for treatment. He was eventually shifted to the base hospital in Guwahati, Assam. An Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) from Manipur Police was attacked in his house in Imphal city on February 27. The attackers in this case were identified as Arambai Tenggol (AT), a radical Meitei group. Following the incident, police commandos of Manipur laid down their arms in Imphal and other areas. The open defiance of discipline in the police ranks on the morning of the commencement of the state assembly (February 28, 2024) prompted Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to visit the police officer in the hospital and also hold discussions with the senior police officials to address their grievances. Manipur Police also published a statement blaming the notorious group AT for the attack and warned all miscreants to refrain from such acts and indicating that prevalence of such conditions will result in reimposition of AFSPA in the valley. The security forces toiling day and night for early restoration of peace and normalcy are being targeted for performing their duty, the officials said, adding the attacks by the inimical elements on security forces and their families need to be strongly condemned and perpetrators caught and punished as per the law. At least 219 people have been killed in the ethnic strife in the state that started on May 3 last year after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur's population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley, while tribals, which include Nagas and Kukis, constitute 40 per cent and reside mainly in the hill districts.
Indian Army JCO abducted from home in Manipurs Thoubal district
Imphal, March 8 (IANS) A serving Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army was reportedly kidnapped from his home by unidentified elements in Manipurs Thoubal district on Friday, officials said. According to the officials, JCO Konsam Kheda Singh, a resident of Charangpat Mamang Leikai in Thoubal district, was on leave when the unidentified elements []
Army JCO Abducted In Manipur, Search Operation Launched
Army JCO Visiting His Home On Leave Abducted By Unknown Miscreants In Manipur's Thoubal
Army officer abducted from his home in Manipur's Thoubal
Army officer abducted from his home in Manipurs Thoubal
