Cash, jewellery worth Rs 1.5 cr looted during attack on Manipur MLA's residence: Police
Imphal: The mother of JD(U) MLA Kh Joykishan Singh in Manipur has lodged a complaint, alleging that Rs 18 lakh in cash and jewellery items worth Rs 1.5 crore were looted by a mob that vandalised the legislator's residence on November 16, police said on Thursday Several items kept at the MLA's residence in West Imphal's Thangmeiband area for internally displaced people were also destroyed during the attack, a senior officer said. The mother of Thangmeiband constituency legislator Kh Joykishan Singh filed a complaint with the Imphal Police Station that Rs 18 lakh in cash and several valuable items worth Rs 1.5 crore were looted and destroyed during a mob attack. An FIR has been registered, the police officer told PTI. The mob vandalised the residence of the legislator for about two hours on the November 16 evening, he said. Notably, the MLA was in Delhi due to medical treatment for one of his family members when the mob attacked his residence last week. An internally displaced person, staying in a relief camp set up at Tombisana Higher Secondary School in Thangmeiband, a few meters away from the residence of Joykishan, said, Vegetables like potatoes and onions, and other items such as winter clothes were kept for people like us. All these materials were looted. We urged the mob not to vandalise the residence of the MLA as several items meant for distribution among displaced people were kept there, Sanayai, a volunteer who manages the relief camp under the supervision of Joykishan, said. Lockers, electronics goods and furniture were vandalised, she claimed, adding that the mob attempted to take away three air conditioners but failed. Seven gas cylinders were also taken away by the mob, she claimed. Documents of internally displaced people were also destroyed during the attack, Sanayai said. The mob also pushed internally displaced people and one of the volunteers there was injured after being beaten up, she claimed. Houses of several legislators in Manipur were vandalised as violence escalated last week after three women and three children belonging to the Meitei community had gone missing from a relief camp in Jiribam district following a gunfight between security forces and suspected Kuki-Zo militants that resulted in the deaths of 10 insurgents on November 11. Bodies of those six were later found over the past few days. More than 220 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last year.
Cash, Jewellery Worth Rs 1.5 Cr Looted During Attack On Manipur MLAs Residence: Police
IMPHAL, Nov 21: The mother of JD(U) MLA Kh Joykishan Singh in Manipur has lodged a complaint, alleging that Rs 18 lakh in cash and jewellery items worth Rs 1.5 crore were looted by a mob that vandalised the legislators residence on November 16, police said on Thursday Several items kept at the MLAs residence in West Imphals Thangmeiband area for internally displaced people were also destroyed during the attack, a senior officer said. The mother of Thangmeiband constituency legislator [] The post Cash, Jewellery Worth Rs 1.5 Cr Looted During Attack On Manipur MLAs Residence: Police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Manipur:Amidescalating violence,additional forces reach state
Guwahati:In the wake of escalating violence in Manipur, eight companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) reportedly arrived in the strife-torn states capital Imphal on Wednesday. Another batch of 11 companies of CAPF reportedly arrived in the state a day before these forces reached Imphal. Four companies each from the Central Reserve Police Force [] The post Manipur:Amidescalating violence,additional forces reach state appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur killings: Protests continue in Imphal
On November 16, the administration imposed the suspension on both broadband and mobile internet services
All educational institutions in Manipurs Imphal Valley to remain closed till Nov 23
All educational institutions in Manipurs Imphal Valley to remain closed till Nov 23 Imphal: Schools, colleges, and universities in Manipurs Imphal Valley would remain closed till November 23 for the safety of the students, teachers, and staff, officials said. An order issued by Daryal Juli Anal, the Joint Secretary (Higher and Technical Education Department), said [] The post All educational institutions in Manipurs Imphal Valley to remain closed till Nov 23 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Eight more CAPF companies in state
Eight more companies of CAPF four each BSF and CRPF, and a Mahila battalion of CRPF sent by the Centre to contain violence in the state have reached the state as of Wednesday evening All the CAPF personnel airlifted in Indian Air Force aircrafts landed at Imphal international airport The Ministry of Home Affairs had decided to send 50 more companies of CAPF to Manipur in view of the escalation of violence in the state out of which six companies arrived here on Tuesday Source Chronicle News Service
Manipur Congress requests Kharge to take action against Chidambaram over X post
IMPHAL, Nov 20: Manipur Congress on Wednesday requested AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge to take action against senior party leader P Chidambaram for his controversial post on X. In the post that was later deleted, Chidambaram had advocated for regional autonomy. In a letter to Kharge, the Congress leaders said, We unanimously condemn the content of []
COCOMI suspends agitation for a week, sit-in protests continue in Imphal districts
IMPHAL, Nov 20:The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a civil society organisation representing the people of Imphal valley, on Wednesday suspended its agitation for a week after the states NDA legislators adopted a resolution calling for mass operations against suspected Kuki militants involved in civilian killings. Briefing reporters, COCOMI coordinator Somorendro Thokchom also called []
All Educational Institutions In Manipur's Imphal Valley Shut Till November 23
Schools, colleges and universities in Manipur's Imphal Valley would remain closed till November 23 for the safety of the students, teachers and staff, officials said on Wednesday.
All Educational Institutions In Manipurs Imphal Valley Shut Till November 23 NDTV
All Educational Institutions In Manipur's Imphal Valley Shut Till November 23NDTV
Manipur Congress leaders write to Kharge, urge him to take action against Chidambaram over X post
IMPHAL: As many as ten leaders from the Manipur Congress has written to party chief Mallikarjun Kharge urging him to take action against senior leader P Chidambaram over his controversial remarks on the ethnic violence in Manipur. In the now deleted post, Chidambaram had said that Centre's decision to deploy 5000 more CAPF personnel in the face of the escalating violence in the state is not the answer. It is more wisdom: acknowledging that Mr Biren Singh, the chief minister, is the cause of the crisis and removing him immediately. It is more understanding: that the Meitei, the Kuki-Zo and the Naga can live together in one State only if they have genuine regional autonomy. It is more statesmanship: for the Honble PM to give up his obstinacy, visit Manipur, and speak to the people of Manipur with humility and learn first-hand their grievances and aspirations, Chidambaram wrote. In the letter to Kharge, state Congress leaders including current MLAs, former ministers, and former Manipur Congress presidents unanimously condemned Chidambaram's post. The state Congress leaders also reiterated the party's commitment to the unity and integrity of Manipur, urging prompt action against the former Union finance minister. The language and sentiments expressed were highly inappropriate given the current climate of heightened tensions, public grief, and political sensitivity in the state, the letter said. Congress party always stands for the unity and territorial integrity of the state of Manipur. We request AICC for prompt appropriate action against Shri P Chidambaram for his post today and direct him to delete it immediately,the letter added. The letter was sent to Kharge after a meeting was convened by the state Congress on Tuesday. Responding to Chidambaram's remarks, Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who has come under fire for his government's failure to deal with the crisis had on Tuesday tried to shift the blame to the former union Minister accusing him of being the creator of the problem. He (Chidambaram) is the root cause of the Manipur crisis and the Congress is the creator of what we are seeing in the state today. When he was the Union home minister during the then Congress government and O Ibobi was the chief minister here, they brought a Myanmarese foreigner Thanglianpau Guite, who himself admitted in one of the interviews that he contested an MP election in Myanmar. That person is the chairman of Zomi Revolutionary Army which is banned in Myanmar, Singh had said. Manipur CM blames Congress for crisis after Chidambaram's controversial remarks A fresh series of violent incidents triggered by the murder of a Kuki tribal woman allegedly by members of a Meitei militant group earlier this month has pushed the ethnic-violence hit state into turmoil. According to an FIR filed by the woman's husband, she was brutally raped and burnt alive by Meiti militants along with the houses of other tribals in a village in the Jiribam district of Manipur. This was followed by CRPF and police personnel shooting dead 10 people belonging to the same tribe as the woman, claiming them to be militants. Kuki-Zo organisations claimed they were village volunteers and demanded a thorough investigation into the killings. A day after, six members of a Meitei family from the same villagethree women and three childrenwere reported missing, with officials saying that they were likely abducted by Kuki militants. Violent protests led by Meitei groups broke out after the reported recovery of six bodies, believed to be of those reported missing. Protesting mobs attacked, burnt and looted the homes and properties of over a dozen legislators, including a minister prompting the Centre to deploy more armed forces in the violence-hit areas. An indefinite curfew was also imposed in several districts of the Imphal valley. (With inputs from PTI, Express News Service) Manipur: Curfew relaxed in Imphal valley districts, residents rush to buy essentials
Manipur extends mobile internet ban for 3 days
The Manipur government extended the suspension of mobile internet services in seven districts for three more days, despite a relaxation of curfew in four Imphal Valley districts. This decision comes as schools and colleges remain closed following violence that erupted on November 16th. The internet suspension aims to maintain law and order.
Manipur Violence: Schools, Colleges In Imphal Valley To Remain Closed Till Nov 23
Schools and colleges in the five Valley districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching -- were shut on November 16 amid fresh tensions
Manipur: Mobile internet suspension extended for 3 days in 7 districts
Imphal: The Manipur government on Wednesday extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services for three more days in seven trouble-torn districts, while with some improvement in the law and order situation, like the previous day, curfew was relaxed in four Imphal Valley districts for five hours. Commissioner, Home, N. Ashok Kumar in his 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 .
Net suspended for 3 more days, protests continue in Imphal
Ignominious end of COCOMIs sit-in protest: Was its purpose to divert attention from incompetent MLAs?Imphal Times
Thoubal Forest Division conducts Wildlife Protection drive Imphal Times
Thoubal Forest Division conducts Wildlife Protection driveImphal Times
Manipur extendsmobile internet suspensionin 7 districts
Guwahati:The Manipur government on Wednesday extended the suspension of mobile internet services in seven districts of the violence-hit state for three more days. The suspension of services will continue in the districts ofImphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur and Kangpokpi. The state government after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation decided to [] The post Manipur extendsmobile internet suspensionin 7 districts appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur murders: COCOMI suspends agitation for week, sit-in protests continue in Imphal districts
COCOMI, a civil society organization in Imphal, has paused its protest for a week following state NDA legislators' resolution demanding action against suspected Kuki militants. The resolution urges a mass operation within seven days against those responsible for the deaths of three women and three children in Jiribam district.
Guwahati: Curfew was relaxed in three Imphal Valley districts and the suspension on broadband internet was lifted with conditions on Wednesday as the Manipur chief ministers secretariat served notices to 11 MLAs, including ministers, for not attending a meeting convened by the chief minister on Monday (November 18, 2024) to discuss the law-and-order situation in the state. Informing that dissension was prevailing in the ruling alliance, sources in Imphal said that the National Peoples Party, which has seven MLAs, also issued show-cause notices to three MLAs who participated in the chief ministers meeting on Monday despite the withdrawal of support to the BJP-led government in the state. It is significant that in a meeting of NDA MLAs, which was held on Monday at the chief ministers residence, a resolution was passed to act against the Kuki militants behind the abduction and killing of six Meitei women and children. Sources said that a number of legislators who have been advocating for peace in trouble-torn Manipur were of the view that divisive actions and resolution by community leaders against the other community were largely responsible for growing enmity between the two communities resulting in fresh round of ethnic unrest in the state. One of the BJP legislators who did not attend the chief ministers meeting said that it was high time now that steps should be taken to re-establish harmony between the communities but divisive resolutions would trigger the violence and unrest. Pleading anonymity he said that insurgents have no community so leaders should be careful in drafting such resolutions that may lead to unrest. Another BJP legislator who was in New Delhi told reporters, There has been an erosion in CM N Biren Singhs support base among his own MLAs in the last year. While the Kuki BJP MLAs demanded his resignation last year itself in the aftermath of violence, there have been a couple of instances in the last year, where several Meitei BJP MLAs have sought his removal. The curfew was relaxed following a partial improvement in the overall law and order situation. It had been imposed indefinitely on November 16 after widespread mob violence during which the homes and properties of over a dozen legislators, including a minister, were either burnt, vandalized, or looted. The attacks prompted some legislators to construct bunkers at their residences, while the government heightened security measures for them. The markets were bustling with residents buying essential items, while long queues formed at petrol pumps that reopened during the curfew relaxation. However, educational institutions remained closed. Mobile internet services continued to be suspended in nine districts, though the government conditionally lifted the suspension on broadband services. No incidents of violence were reported on Tuesday or during the morning hours of Wednesday. Security personnel, including the army, paramilitary forces, and police, have been deployed across vulnerable areas to maintain order. In the 60-member Manipur assembly, BJP has 37 MLAs, including five who shifted from Janata Dal (United). Besides these, Naga Peoples Front (NPF), a BJP ally, has five MLAs. Another former ally National Peoples Party (NPP), which had withdrawn its support last Sunday following the Jiribam violence, has seven. Former ally Kuki Peoples Alliance has two, Congress has five MLAs, JD(U) has one and there are three Independents.
Rush to buy essentials during 5-hour curfew relaxation in Manipurs Imphal Valley
City Mayor Mrigen Sarania said the water supply may be disrupted further due to maintenance work by the Japan International Cooperation Agency
Manipur: Curfew relaxed in Imphal valley districts, residents rush to buy essentials
Guwahati: A surge of activity was witnessed in the markets of Imphal East, Imphal West, and Kakching districts in Manipurs Imphal valley on Wednesday as the curfew was relaxed from 5 am to 10 am. The curfew was relaxed following a partial improvement in the overall law and order situation. It had been imposed indefinitely on November 16 in response to widespread mob violence during which the homes and properties of over a dozen legislators, including a minister, were either burnt, vandalized, or looted. The attacks prompted some legislators to construct bunkers at their residences, while the government heightened security measures for them. According to reports, markets were bustling with residents buying essential items, while long queues formed at petrol pumps that reopened during the curfew relaxation. However, educational institutions remained closed. Forces given free hand, asked to focus on intel-based operations in Manipur Mobile data services continued to be suspended in nine districts, though the government conditionally lifted the suspension on broadband service s. No incidents of violence were reported on Tuesday or during the morning hours of Wednesday. Security personnel, including the army, paramilitary forces, and police, have been deployed across vulnerable areas to maintain order. The recent spate of violence in the Imphal valley was triggered by the killing of six civilians three women and three children, including an eight-month-old infant in the Jiribam district . Chief Minister N. Biren Singh assured the public that the perpetrators of the heinous crimes would be brought to justice.
Manipur govt closes all schools in valley districts today
Manipur govt closes all schools in valley districts today Imphal: The Manipur government has closed all schools in six valley districts on Wednesday considering the safety of the students, officials said on Tuesday. Director of Education (School) L. Nandakumar Singh in an order said that all schools in the valley districts would [] The post Manipur govt closes all schools in valley districts today appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Manipur: Curfew relaxed in four districts, suspension on broadband internet lifted
Manipur: Curfew relaxed in four districts, suspension on broadband internet lifted Imphal: With no major incident reported from any of the districts in Manipur, curfew was relaxed in four Imphal Valley districts on Wednesday and the suspension on broadband internet was lifted, officials said on Tuesday. Officials said that in view of [] The post Manipur: Curfew relaxed in four districts, suspension on broadband internet lifted appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
LNC- Manipur appeals GPRN to withdraw order on Maremei village
IMPHAL, Nov 19: The Liangmai Naga Council (LNC-Manipur) has respectfully appealed to the GPRN to withdraw the order concerning Maremei village (GPRN order-Oking Oct. 15, 2024, Ref No. 23-31/24-25/DIRCT/MKA/GPRN). In a statement recently, the LNC-M, the apex body of the Liangmai tribe in Manipur state, issued a clarification regarding the recent GPRN order dated October []
Fuel and LPG disruption afflict strife torn Manipur
IMPHAL,Nov 19: The fuel and LPG markets have been seriously affectedin strife-torn Manipur after deterioration of law and order situation caused by escalation of violence. Transportation of fuel to the state has been disrupted following the situation unfolded over the killing of six hostagesthree children and three women allegedly by Kuki militants in Jiribam district []
Manipur situation: Curfew relaxed in 3 districts, broadband internet restored with conditions
IMPHAL, Nov 19 : Curfew was relaxed in three Imphal Valley districts on Tuesday and the suspension on broadband internet lifted with conditions, even as Chief Minister N Biren Singh blamed the Congress for the present crisis in Manipur and NDA MLAs called for a mass operation against militants responsible for the killing of six women and children. Peaceful rallies were also staged across the state, with hundreds taking to the streets with empty coffins in Churachandpur district, demanding justice [] The post Manipur situation: Curfew relaxed in 3 districts, broadband internet restored with conditions appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Curfew eased in 3 Manipur districts, Internet restored
Curfew was relaxed in three Imphal Valley districts on Tuesday and the suspension on broadband internet lifted with conditions, even as Chief Minister N Biren Singh blamed the Congress for the present crisis in Manipur and NDA MLAs called for a mass operation against militants responsible for the killing of six women and children. Peaceful rallies were also staged across the state, with hundreds taking to the streets with empty coffins in Churachandpur district, demanding justice for those killed in a gunfight with the security forces in Jiribam, and members of various civil society organisations bringing out a procession in Imphal West district to protest the reimposition of AFSPA in parts of the state.
KOLKATA: Rights activist Irom Sharmila believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's direct intervention is essential to resolving the crisis in violence-hit Manipur, warning that the reimposition of the draconian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in six police station areas in the northeastern state could escalate the unrest further. Sharmila appealed to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to take moral responsibility for the unrest and step down, while urging the Centre to hold a referendum to understand the people's aspirations and determine a path to resolve the crisis. In a telephonic interview with PTI, Sharmila, known as the 'Iron Lady of Manipur,' stressed the importance of the Centre respecting the diversity, values, and practices of the northeast's ethnic groups. She emphasised that sensitivity and understanding are vital for restoring peace in the region. The approach of the Centre is not right. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting every state, but he has not gone to Manipur. He is the democratically elected leader of the country. It has been nearly eighteen months since the violence started, yet he has not visited. Only direct intervention by Prime Minister Modi can help resolve the crisis, Sharmila claimed. Alleging that CM N. Biren Singh has failed to restore peace, Sharmila stressed that immediate and decisive action is needed to stop the ongoing ethnic violence, which has claimed over 200 lives and displaced thousands since May last year. The wrong policies of the state government have pushed Manipur into this unprecedented crisis. The chief minister must immediately step down for failing to restore peace since May last year. The BJP must ask him to resign. He has failed the people of Manipur, she said. The Centre first needs to understand the problem and what the people of Manipur want, she said. The Centre must conduct a referendum among the communities to determine how to resolve the crisis. The government needs to understand what the people of Manipur want before taking corrective steps, she said. Forces given free hand, asked to focus on intel-based operations in Manipur The Centre last week reimposed AFSPA in six police station areas of Manipur, including the violence-hit Jiribam, citing the continuous volatile situation due to ongoing ethnic violence. This came on the same day the Manipur Police announced the seizure of a cache of arms and ammunition from the Jiribam and Churachandpur districts. Criticising the Centre's decision to reimpose AFSPA in some areas following the recent spate of violence, the rights activist reiterated her long-standing opposition to the Act, describing it as a colonial-era law that cannot address Manipur's problems. AFSPA can never be a solution. It is a draconian law. It has been in Manipur for so long, yet it hasn't stopped the violence. The Centre must recognise that the northeast is part of India not just in words but in practice. The reimposition of AFSPA would further aggravate the situation, Sharmila, who conducted a 16-year-old fast demanding withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, said. Reflecting on her activism, she said, AFSPA has brought nothing but suffering to the people of Manipur. It's time we moved beyond such colonial laws to find real solutions. Sharmila questioned the double standards in addressing law and order issues in different parts of the country. Congress chief Kharge writes to President Murmu seeking intervention in Manipur situation Can you impose AFSPA or suspend internet services for months in cities like Mumbai or Delhi or any big states like Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh during a crisis? India is a democratic country, and such measures should not be carried forward from the colonial era. In the name of fighting insurgency, crores of rupees are wasted, which could have been used for the development of the northeast, she stated. The ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki groups in Manipur, which began in May last year, has resulted in the deaths of nearly 300 people and rendered around 1 lakh people homeless. The fresh incidents of violence were triggered by the brutal rape and murder of a Kuki tribal woman from Jiribam allegedly by Meiti extremists earlier this month. According to an FIR filed by the woman's husband, she was brutally raped and burnt alive by Meiti militants. This was followed by CRPF and police personnel shooting dead 10 people belonging to the same tribe as the woman, claiming them to be militants. Meanwhile, Kuki-Zo organisations claimed they were village volunteers and demanded a thorough investigation into the killings. A day after, six members of a Meitei family from the same villagethree women and three childrenwere reported missing, with officials saying that they were likely abducted by Kuki militants. Protests led by Meitei groups broke out after the reported recovery of six bodies, believed to be of those reported missing. Defying curfew orders, a Meitei group on Monday took to the streets and locked several government offices in Imphal's West district to protest the recent killings in Jiribam even as the Centre decided to rush about 5,000 paramilitary troops to tackle the volatile situation in restive Manipur after Union Home Minister Amit Shah's review meeting in New Delhi. Curfew was imposed for an indefinite period in Imphal East and West, Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kakching districts of Imphal Valley due to developing law and order situation. Sharmila called on both the state and central governments to address the apprehensions and fears of various ethnic groups with love and compassion. The values, principles, and practices of different ethnic groups must be respected. India is known for its diversity, and the Centre must recognise and embrace it in Manipur as well, she said. Sharmila began her hunger strike in 2000 after 10 civilians were allegedly killed by security forces at a bus stop in Malom near Imphal. Her 16-year-long peaceful resistance against AFSPA earned her widespread recognition but did not result in the repeal of the law. She ended her hunger strike in 2016, subsequently married in 2017 after miserably failing to make a mark in the assembly elections, and is now settled in south India with her family, including her twin daughters. 'Completely failed to resolve crisis': NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led government in Manipur
Manipur Jobs : CAU Imphal Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited for recruitment of 107 vacant teaching positions or jobs in CAU Imphal Manipur. Central Agricultural University (CAU) Imphal Manipur is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Professor and Associate Professor. The Central Agricultural University (CAU) was established under Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) [] The post Manipur Jobs : CAU Imphal Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur government lifts suspension on broadband services
IMPHAL: The Manipur government has conditionally lifted the suspension on broadband services three days after imposing it, considering the hardships faced by common people, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and other offices. Mobile internet services, however, remained suspended , according to an order issued by Home Commissioner N Ashok Kumar. Amid escalating violence, the administration clamped the restriction order in seven districts on November 16. Considering the sufferings of the common people as the internet ban had affected functioning of important offices, institutions, and people who work from home, the state government has made a considered decision to lift suspension in case of broadband services conditionally, the order said. A subscriber shall not accept any connection other than the one allowed, and no Wifi or hotspots shall be allowed, it said. The government, however, decided to keep the ban on mobile internet data, according to the order. Congress chief Kharge writes to President Murmu seeking intervention in Manipur situation The administration imposed the suspension on November 16 in seven districts - Imphal East and West, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi and Churachandpur for two days to prevent anti-social elements from spreading content that might create law and order problems. The suspension was extended for two more days on Monday.
Manipur Violence News | First Batch Of 50 CAPF Units Arrive In Imphal, Manipur | Manipur Unrest
The Union Home Ministry will deploy 50 additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), comprising around 5,000 personnel, in the next few days amid violence and killings in Manipur.
Manipur government relieves police officer of duties after probe into Jiribam firing incident
IMPHAL: The Manipur government has elieved senior SP (Combat) Nectar Sanjenbam of his duties after a probe was conducted into the Jiribam firing incident which left one person dead and another injured, according to a Home Department order. The government has constituted a two-member inquiry committee to investigate the causes which led to the firing on Sunday night. The order issued by the Home Department on Monday said that he service of Col (Retd) Nectar Sanjenbam as senior SP (Combat) shall be discontinued. 'Writing on wall, but is HM Shah reading it?': Congress' dig over MLAs 'skipping' NDA meet in Manipur A protester was killed and another was injured in the firing incident during a clash between security forces and a mob that was vandalising properties in Babupara areas of Jiribam on Sunday night. Police could not confirm who opened fire, while eyewitnesses claimed the firing came from the direction of the security forces. As per the order, the committee will be led by IGP (Intelligence) K Kabib as its chairman with Ningsen Worngam DIG (Range III) as the member. The panel will inquire into the cause and circumstances leading to the firing incident and find out if there was any foul play on the part of any person including public authority, it said. The committee was asked to submit its findings within 30 days. NDA MLAs call for 'mass operation' against militants behind civilian killings in Manipur's Jiribam
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at the BJP over some MLAs of the ruling NDA reportedly skipping a meeting called by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, saying the writing on the wall is clear and asked whether Home Minister Amit Shah is reading it. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also asked how long will the excruciating agony of the people of Manipur continue like this. Noting that the Manipur Assembly has 60 MLAs, Ramesh said that on Monday night, the CM of Manipur called a meeting in Imphal of all MLAs belonging to the NDA. Other than him, only 26 showed up. Of these 26, 4 belong to the NPP, whose National President has already written to the BJP National President withdrawing support to the present CM , he said. The writing on the wall is clear. But is the grand sutradhar of Manipurthe Union Home Minister, to whom the PM has abdicated and outsourced all responsibility for the statereading it? Ramesh said in his post on X. The Manipur Assembly has 60 MLAs. Last night, the CM of Manipur called a meeting in Imphal of all MLAs belonging to the NDA. Other than him, only 26 showed up. Of these 26, 4 belong to the NPP whose National President has already written to the BJP National President Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) November 19, 2024 Amid a spike in violence in Manipur , the Congress on Monday had asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the troubled state before the Parliament session this month and demanded Shah's resignation for the double engine government's complete failure there. Ramesh had said Modi must first meet an all-party delegation from Manipur and then also call an all-party meeting at the national level ahead of the Parliament session starting November 25. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here along with Manipur Congress chief K Meghachandra Singh and AICC in-charge of state Girish Chodankar, Ramesh had demanded that Shah and Chief Minister N Biren Singh must resign. From May 3, 2023, Manipur is burning and Prime Minister Modi visits various countries of the world, gives sermons, but could not find time to visit Manipur. So, our first demand is that the PM should take time out before the Parliament session to visit Manipur and meet political parties, politicians, civil society groups, and people in relief camps there, Ramesh had said. Violence has continued to rock the state as offices of the Congress and the BJP have been ransacked in the hill district of Jiribam, where an unidentified body was found earlier. The incidents occurred after irate mobs set fire to the residences of three BJP legislators, one of whom is a senior minister, and a Congress MLA in various districts of Imphal Valley where an indefinite curfew has been clamped. Security forces also foiled the attempt of the agitators to storm the ancestral residence of the Manipur chief minister on Saturday evening. The Congress has been attacking the prime minister for not visiting Manipur, besides slamming the Centre for its handling of the situation in the ethnic strife-torn northeastern state. More than 220 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last year. NDA MLAs call for 'mass operation' against militants behind civilian killings in Manipur's Jiribam
Manipur MLAs Demand Action Against Kuki Militants, Call for AFSPA Review
IMPHAL: Manipur's political scene heated up as several state MLAs recently passed a resolution demanding strong action and specific changes. Amid the ongoing tensions and the National People's Party (NPP) withdrawing its support from the current government led by Biren Singh, the resolution has sparked significant attention. The key demands include a review of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and swift action against Kuki militants, with a deadline of seven days. This follows recent tragic incidents, including the deaths of six individuals, among them women and children, in Jiribam. The MLAs have called for a mass operation targeting the militants allegedly responsible for these killings. The resolution also urges the transfer of three critical cases to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). These cases involve the burning death of a woman, the killing of six civilians, and the death of a woman farmer. Additionally, the MLAs want the Kuki militants declared an unlawful organization within the one-week timeframe. If these resolutions are not implemented within the specified period, all NDA legislators will consult with the state's residents to decide on future actions, stated a document released by the Chief Minister's Secretariat. It assured that both the central and state governments would take measures to restore peace and stability in Manipur. During the meeting, the MLAs strongly condemned recent violent acts against them, including assaults and property destruction. They emphasized that those involved in looting and damaging property would face legal action based on findings from a High-Powered Committee. Meanwhile, NPP National Vice President Yumnam Joykumar expressed deep concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation. He criticized the Manipur government for ignoring the NPPs recommendations, highlighting a failure to ensure public safety. Joykumar also stressed the need for confidence-building efforts and suggested providing permanent housing for displaced citizens. He called for a neutral administration to help restore peace in the region. In a related development, the Manipur government has extended the suspension of internet and mobile data services across several districts, including Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Thoubal, and Churachandpur. This extension will last until 5:15 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. RSS Condemns Brutal Killings in Manipur, Calls for Quick Government Action
NDA MLAs call for 'mass operation' against militants behind civilian killings in Manipur's Jiribam
IMPHAL: A meeting of MLAs of the ruling BJP-led NDA in Manipur adopted a resolution calling for a mass operation against the militants responsible for killing the six civilians in Jiribam district within seven days, a statement said. The meeting, held on Monday night, was attended by 27 MLAs. It also sought that the group responsible for the killing of the three women and three children be declared an unlawful organisation, the statement said. It resolved to immediately hand over the case to NIA. The Centre will review the imposition of AFSPA as per the order dated November 14 with immediate effect, the statement said. If the resolutions taken are not implemented within the specified period, all the NDA legislators will decide the further course of action in consultation with the people of Manipur, it said. The Centre and the state government will take all necessary steps at the earliest to ensure peace and normalcy in Manipur, it added. The MLAs also condemned the attack on the properties of ministers and MLAs. Legal actions will be initiated against the miscreants based on the findings of the High Powered Committee, the statement issued by the Chief Minister's Secretariat said. Seven MLAs were absent from the meeting with formal information on medical grounds, while notice was received from 11 MLAs for their absence without reasons, it said. Explainer | Why Manipur is back on the edge
Manipur: NDA MLAs call for mass operation against militants responsible for killing 6 civilians
Imphal: A meeting of MLAs of the ruling BJP-led NDA in Manipur adopted a resolution calling for a mass operation against the militants responsible for killing the six civilians in Jiribam district within seven days, a statement said. The meeting, held on Monday night, was attended by 27 MLAs. It also sought that the group responsible for the killing of the three women and three children be declared an unlawful organisation, the statement said. It resolved to immediately hand over the case to NIA. The Centre will review the imposition of AFSPA as per the order dated November 14 with immediate effect, the statement said. If the resolutions taken are not implemented within the specified period, all the NDA legislators will decide the further course of action in consultation with the people of Manipur, it said. The Centre and the state government will take all necessary steps at the earliest to ensure peace and normalcy in Manipur, it added. The MLAs also condemned the attack on the properties of ministers and MLAs. Legal actions will be initiated against the miscreants based on the findings of the High Powered Committee, the statement issued by the Chief Minister's Secretariat said. Seven MLAs were absent from the meeting with formal information on medical grounds, while notice was received from 11 MLAs for their absence without reasons, it said.
Manipur govt doing its best to control situation, says BJP ally NPF
Manipur govt doing its best to control situation, says BJP ally NPF Imphal: The Naga Peoples Front (NPF), an old ally of the BJP-led government in Manipur, on Monday praised the state government led by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and said that the government is doing its best to control the situation. [] The post Manipur govt doing its best to control situation, says BJP ally NPF appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Centre to rush 5,000 troops to Manipur amid violence
PTI Imphal/New Delhi Defying curfew orders, a Meitei group on Monday took to the streets and locked several government offices in Imphals west district to protest the recent killings in Jiribam even as the Centre decided to rush about 5,000 paramilitary troops to tackle the volatile situation in restive Manipur after Union Home Minister Amit [] The post Centre to rush 5,000 troops to Manipur amid violence appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Manipur Violence: Protestor shot as mobs lock offices
A protester was shot dead during a clash between security forces and a mob in Manipur's Jiribam district, prompting protests and resignations. Civil society organizations initiated a lockdown of Central government institutions in Imphal, while several BJP members resigned in protest. The Governor has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
India Shortlists 8 Key Projects Under PM Gati Shakti Plan
Delhi: In alignment with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP), the government on Monday said that it shortlisted eight key infrastructure projects across India seven from the ministry of railway and one from the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH), which are designed for efficient and reliable operations in the challenging terrain. In the last budget, the government had announced the total outlay worth over Rs 11.11 lakh crore for infrastructure development under the PM Gati Shakti initiative for 2024-25. The PM Gati Shakti initiative, however, aims to improve connectivity, support economic growth, and improve the quality of life for citizens. The robust framework of PMGS NMP is driving unprecedented growth in infrastructure investment as well. Upon completion, these projects are expected to significantly contribute to Indias infrastructure landscape, ensuring that the advantages of seamless connectivity extend to every region. By strengthening multi-modal transport systems and addressing critical infrastructure gaps, these initiatives align with the governments vision for integrated and sustainable development, the ministry of commerce & industry said in a statement after reviewing in its 83rd meeting of the network planning group (NPG), chaired by DPIITs additional secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur. The statements of the government come ahead of assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the adjoining state of Bihar. Most of the railway projects focus in the state of Maharashtra, a few in Bengal and Bihar. Wardha-Balharshah 4th Line, Itarsi-Nagpur Quadrupling, Gondia-Balharshah doubling in Maharashtra and Aluabari-New Jalpaiguri Quadrupling, which seeks to enhance rail connectivity in North Bengal and Bihar. As far as roads and highways projects are concerned, the MoRTH, however, focussed on only one project in the much-talked northeast state of Manipur. The Imphal-Kakching-Lamkhai Road on NH-137A the 44.517-km road improvement project aims to connect Imphal, the state capital, with Kakching, an emerging agricultural and trade hub, the ministry said. Recently, the US-based multinational investment bank and financial services company, Morgan Stanley anticipated that over the next five years, investments are projected to grow at an impressive 15.3 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), with cumulative spending expected to reach $1.45 trillion. This wave of infrastructure investments will fuel Indias growth trajectory, helping the nation maintain its position as an emerging global economic powerhouse, it said.
Manipur govt orders probe into death of youth
Manipur govt orders probe into death of youth Imphal: The Manipur government on Monday constituted a two-member committee to probe the firing incident in which a youth was shot dead during a clash between the security forces and a mob in Jiribam district. Manipur Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi while constituting the probe [] The post Manipur govt orders probe into death of youth appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Manipur unrest: Internet suspension extended for 2 days in troubled districts
Imphal: The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services in seven districts for an additional two days, citing ongoing unrest. The move follows widespread violence and protests that erupted after the discovery of six bodies in the Jiribam district. Home Commissioner N. Ashok Kumar announced the extension, which affects Imphal [] The post Manipur unrest: Internet suspension extended for 2 days in troubled districts appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur protesters defy curfew, lock government offices
Protests erupted in Imphal West district, Manipur, as members of COCOMI locked down government offices, demanding justice for the recent killing of six people, including three women and three children, in Jiribam. The protests follow the discovery of bodies believed to be among six people who went missing from a displacement camp in Jiribam on November 11th.
Meitei group protests killings, locks govt offices
Protests erupted in Imphal, Manipur, on Monday, as a group led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) locked government offices in protest of the recent killing of three women and three children in Jiribam. The Manipur government also extended the suspension of internet services for two more days, till Wednesday, in seven districts of the state. The protests come amidst a fresh wave of unrest following the disappearance of six people from a displaced persons camp in Jiribam and the subsequent discovery of multiple bodies.
Centre to deploy 5,000 personnel to Manipur as Amit Shah reviews situation; CM to meet MLAs
The Centre has decided to send an additional 50 CAPF companies comprising more than 5,000 personnel to Manipur in view of the challenging security and law and order situation in the northeastern state, official sources said on Monday. This comes after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) rushed 20 additional CAPF companies, 15 from the CRPF and five from the BSF, to the state following an order issued on November 12 after violence broke out in Jiribam district and spread to other places. An additional 50 companies have been ordered to be rushed to Manipur by this week. While 35 units will be drawn from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the rest will be from the Border Security Force (BSF), the sources told PTI. CRPF Director General (CRPF) A D Singh and senior officers from other Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) are also present in the state. The central government had reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in six police station areas of Manipur, including the violence-affected Jiribam, on Thursday. With last week's deployment, a total of 218 CAPF companies are now present in the state, which has been reeling from ethnic strife since May last year. A deployment plan is being drawn to base these new 50 units in Manipur as per the violence levels being reported and the dynamic law and order situation in consultation with the state government and the MHA, the sources said. Given the prevailing volatile situation, the state government ordered the closure of all educational institutions on Monday and Tuesday in Imphal East, Imphal West and Bishnupur districts where curfew has remained in force. Internet and mobile data services have also remained suspended in seven affected districts. Last week six individualsthree women and three childrenwere abducted and murdered by suspected Kuki insurgents in Jiribam district. The victims bodies were discovered five days later in neighbouring Assam, sparking protests and clashes between demonstrators and state forces. One protester, a 21-year-old, was fatally shot during these confrontations. Protesters allege that the police commandos fired the fatal shot, but the details remain unclear. Recently ten suspected Kuki militants were killed during a gunfight with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Kuki groups later surrounded a hospital where the bodies were stored, demanding they not be moved and claiming the deceased were village volunteers. Additionally, the homes of several lawmakers, including Manipur Health Minister Sapam Ranjan and a BJP MLA, were targeted by violent mobs. The state government has handed over three major cases to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), including the murder of a tribal woman, an attack on a CRPF post, and incidents of arson and killings in Jiribam. Protester shot dead in Manipur during clash with security forces, CM Biren convenes meet with MLAs Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reviewed the prevailing security situation and deployment of troops in the state for the second consecutive day and directed top officials to focus on restoring peace and order there as early as possible, sources said. The home minister reviewed the security situation of Manipur with top officials of the central and state governments, the sources said. He also took stock of the deployment of central forces there and directed the officials to restore peace and order there as early as possible, they said. This was the second consecutive day that Shah reviewed the situation of Manipur. Withdrawal of support to BJP-led govt was specific to Biren Singh, says Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has convened a meeting with all non-Congress MLAs on Monday at 6 pm to discuss the ongoing law and order situation in the state. According to a BJP MLA, all MLAs, except the five from Congress, have been invited. The 10 Kuki-Zo legislators, including seven BJP members who left the Imphal valley due to ethnic violence, are expected to skip the meeting. Additionally, the NPP has withdrawn its support to the BJP-led government, meaning its MLAs will not attend. The state government has handed over three key cases to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). These include the killing of a tribal woman by armed militants on November 8, the attack on a CRPF post, and the arson and killings in Jiribam on November 11. Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) expressed deep concern over the unresolved ethnic conflict, which has been ongoing for 19 months. The RSS condemned the killings of women and children and urged both the central and state governments to work towards resolving the conflict at the earliest. The Congress has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the state before the Parliament session and demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for the failure of the double engine government there. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Modi should first meet an all-party delegation from Manipur and then hold a national-level meeting. He also criticized the Prime Minister for not visiting the state despite the ongoing crisis since May 2023, demanding action before the Parliament session begins on November 2. (With inputs from PTI)
Manipur protesters defy curfew, lock govt offices
Imphal: Defying curfew orders, a group of people led by members of COCOMI on Monday locked the front doors of several government offices in Imphal West district to protest the recent killing of three women and three children in Jiribam, officials said. Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) is an influential organisation of the Meitei 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 .
Manipur JD(U) MLA calls for terrorist tag for killers of women, children in Jiribam
Imphal: Manipurs JD(U) MLA Abdul Nasir on Monday, November 18 wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the centre to declare those responsible for the killing of women and children in the Jiribam district as terrorists. Nasir, the MLA of Lilong constituency in Thoubal district, dubbed the killings an act of cowardice and heinous crime 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 .
Manipur CM calls NDA MLAs meeting after NPP withdraws support
Imphal: Amidst the rising ethnic violence and withdrawal of support from the BJP government by the National Peoples Party (NPP), CM N Biren Singh has called a meeting of NDA MLAs on Monday evening to discuss the situation and to take a further course of action. A close associate of the Chief Minister said that 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 .
Congress asks PM Modi to visit Manipur, demands Amit Shah's resignation
NEW DELHI: Amid spike in violence in Manipur, the Congress on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the troubled state before the Parliament session this month and demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation for the double engine government's complete failure there. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said Modi must first meet an all-party delegation from Manipur and then also call an all-party meeting at the national level ahead of the Parliament session starting November 25. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here along with Manipur Congress chief K Meghachandra Singh and AICC in-charge of state Girish Chodankar, Ramesh demanded that Shah and Chief Minister N Biren Singh must resign. From May 3, 2023, Manipur is burning and Prime Minister Modi visits various countries of the world, gives sermons , but could not find time to visit Manipur. So, our first demand is that PM should take time out before the Parliament session to visit Manipur and meet political parties, politicians, civil society groups, and people in relief camps there, Ramesh said. Protester shot dead in Manipur during clash with security forces, CM Biren convenes meet with MLAs He said the Congress also demands that the prime minister should meet an all-party delegation from Manipur and then also call an all-party meeting be called at the national level. From July 31, 2024, there is no full-time governor. Before that an ST person was governor but she was removed within 18 months. We demand that immediately a full-time governor be appointed, Ramesh said. The Congress also alleged that the prime minister has outsourced Manipur to the home minister. There is a strange 'jugalbandi' between the home minister and the failed CM. Why the home minister has not taken cognizance of the CM's failures and why has he been attempting to save him? Ramesh said. CPM blames CM Biren Singh for Manipur violence; seeks Centre's intervention If the BJP government, the prime minister and the home minister honestly want to fight the drug mafia then why do they not act on the cases pending before the courts, he said, adding the immediate need was for the PM to visit Manipur. The pain of Manipur is the pain of the country. More than 300 people have died and over 60,000 have been displaced. It is a story of the complete failure of the double engine government, Ramesh said. The BJP got 32 out of 60 seats in the 2022 polls but within 15 months Manipur began to burn, he said. The double engine government has failed and has been derailed. The Home Minister is directly responsible. We want the Home Minister to resign because it is his responsibility, he said. Manipur Congress chief K Meghachandra Singh alleged that there is an unprecedented turmoil and complete anarchy prevailing under the double engine government. He alleged that there is no law and order at all. It is really very painful what the entire people of Manipur have to endure. Abductions of innocent people and killing of innocent people, particularly women and children, is very unfortunate, he said. We can recall the statement of Narendra Modi ji in February 2017 when he said in an election campaign, those who cannot ensure peace in Manipur, have no right to govern the state. I want to ask the PM is the double engine government maintaining law and order, he said. He said Manipur is a state in the unit of India and asked why Modi is eglecting Manipur which is becoming a forgotten state by this Modi regime. He (PM) never speaks on Manipur. There is a total failure of law and order. The CM has no right to continue. I want to urge the PM to immediately visit Manipur and give an appointment to Manipur leaders, including BJP ministers and Congress leaders, Meghachandra said. He said gross violations of human rights have happened in Manipur. Three bodies found near Assam-Manipur border suspected to be of missing persons, tension builds up Chodankar said violence is the tragic byproduct of the rule of the double engine government. The state has become headless; there is no leader who can take out the state from this violence and unrest, he said. Chodankar said frustration is leading to abduction and violence. It is an indication of the failure of the double engine government and also a humanitarian crisis prevailing there, he said. This is a complete failure of the PM and CM. The prime minister did not find a single day to visit the state. The Congress tried its best to restore peace. Rahul Gandhi visited Manipur thrice and our president Mallikarjun Kharge ji also visited, our whole leadership kept on raising the issue to contribute to bringing peace in Manipur, Chodankar said. The prime minister should engage directly with Manipur's people to curb further destruction and violence, restoring peace, he said. Violence has continued to rock the state as offices of the Congress and the BJP have been ransacked in the hill district of Jiribam where an unidentified body was found earlier. The incidents occurred after irate mobs set fire to the residences of three BJP legislators, one of whom is a senior minister, and a Congress MLA in various districts of Imphal Valley where an indefinite curfew has been clamped. Security forces also foiled the attempt of the agitators to storm the ancestral residence of the Manipur chief minister on Saturday evening. The Congress has been attacking the prime minister for not visiting Manipur, besides slamming the Centre for its handling of the situation in the ethnic strife-torn northeastern state. More than 220 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last year.
Govt Schools, Colleges Closed in Manipur Amid Curfew in Imphal
The Government of Manipur has announced the temporary closure of educational institutions, including colleges and state universities, in Imphal West and Imphal East districts due to the ongoing curfew. This decision, taken by the Secretariat Higher and Technical Education Department, will keep these institutions closed until Tuesday. The closure comes in coordination with the Home Department, prioritizing the safety of students and teachers amid the current unrest. An official order stated, Due to the curfew imposed by District Magistrates in several districts and considering the safety of students and educators, all government institutions and aided colleges under the Higher & Technical Education Department, including state universities, will remain closed for two days from November 18 to November 19. In addition to the closures, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation of three major cases tied to the recent surge in violence. These incidents, which occurred in the first half of November, have resulted in several deaths and severe disruptions in Manipur. The Ministry of Home Affairs directed the transfer of the cases from the Manipur Police to the NIA, citing the intensity and impact of the violence. The first incident, reported on November 8, involved the killing of a woman in Jiribam by armed militants. The second, registered on November 11, involved an attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post in the Jakuradhor Karong area of Jiribam. The third case, also recorded on November 11, pertained to the burning of homes and the killing of civilians in Borobekra. Tensions escalated further on Sunday when violence in Manipur intensified, leading to the enforcement of a curfew in Imphal West and Imphal East. This action followed the grim discovery of six deceased individuals, prompting a swift response from the authorities. In light of the rising violence, the state government has also suspended internet services across seven districts to prevent the spread of misinformation and to enhance security. The situation has led to increased police presence around critical locations, including the residence of Chief Minister Biren Singh and the Raj Bhavan, with restricted vehicle movement observed in affected regions. RSS Condemns Brutal Killings in Manipur, Calls for Quick Government Action Bodies of Woman and Children Found Near Manipur-Assam Border, Tensions Rise Manipur: 11 Militants Killed in Fierce Gunfight with Security Forces
RSS Condemns Brutal Killings in Manipur, Calls for Quick Government Action
Imphal: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has strongly denounced the recent killing of women and children in Manipur. The victims were reportedly held captive for several days before their deaths. The RSS has urged both the central and state governments to take prompt action to resolve the ongoing violence in the region. In a statement, the Manipur unit of the RSS highlighted that the conflict, which began on May 3 last year, has been ongoing for 19 months without resolution. They emphasized the severe suffering endured by innocent people due to the prolonged violence. The ongoing violence has caused immense distress to innocent civilians. The RSS in Manipur condemns the inhumane and brutal killing of women and children who were held captive, said the organization. The RSS described the killings as cowardly acts that go against the values of humanity and peaceful coexistence. They called on the government to act with sincerity in ending the conflict as quickly as possible. Last weekend's violence saw mobs targeting and vandalizing over two dozen properties, including homes of ministers, MLAs, and offices of political parties, particularly in the Imphal East and Imphal West districts. These attacks followed the discovery of six bodies in Jiribam on November 15 and 16. The deceased, who have not yet been identified by their families, are believed to be three women and three children who had been missing from Jiribam district since November 11. Their bodies were found near the junction of the Jiri and Barak rivers, close to the Manipur-Assam border. They were transported to Silchar Medical College and Hospital in Assam for post-mortem examinations. Earlier, Manipur Police reported a clash on November 11 involving the CRPF, during which 10 suspected Kuki militants were killed. In a separate incident, militants abducted 10 people from a relief camp in the Borobekra sub-division of Jiribam district. During search operations in the village of Jakuradhor, two elderly civiliansMaibam Kesho Singh, 75, and Laishram Barel, 61were found dead. Another person was found alive and rescued, while another managed to return to the police station on his own. However, six individuals, including three women and three children, remained missing. Local Meitei groups allege that the missing women and children were abducted by Kuki militants before being brutally killed. Bodies of Woman and Children Found Near Manipur-Assam Border, Tensions Rise Manipur: 11 Militants Killed in Fierce Gunfight with Security Forces
Manipur: Govt schools, colleges closed till November 19 amid curfew in Imphal
Manipur government shuts down educational institutions in Imphal West and Imphal East until Tuesday. The decision comes after curfew imposed due to violence. Six dead bodies were discovered Sunday. Internet services suspended in seven districts. Security tightened across the state. The NIA is now investigating three major violence-related cases.
Manipur: Govt schools, colleges closed till November 19 amid curfew in Imphal ANI News
Manipur: Govt schools, colleges closed till November 19 amid curfew in ImphalANI News
Protester killed in firing during clashes in Manipur
A protester was killed in firing during a clash between security forces and a mob vandalising properties in Manipur's Jiribam district. The incident occurred late on Sunday night when agitators were protesting the killing of women and children abducted by militants. The deceased has been identified as K Athouba, who was in his twenties. The offices of the Congress and BJP, and a house belonging to Jiribam's Independent MLA were ransacked by a group of agitators. Meanwhile, an uneasy calm prevailed in Imphal Valley, where curfew remained enforced and internet services suspended after agitators vandalised and set ablaze properties belonging to several ministers and legislators.
Protester killed in firing during clash with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam
IMPHAL: A protester was killed in firing during a clash between security forces and a mob that was vandalising properties in Manipur's Jiribam district, police said on Monday. Police confirmed that one person was killed in firing but said it was not immediately clear who opened fire, while eyewitnesses claimed the firing came from the direction of the security forces. The incident took place late on Sunday night when agitators were vandalising properties at Babupara in the Jiribam police station area to protest the killing of women and children abducted by militants. One person was killed in firing; it was not immediately clear who opened fire, a police officer said. The deceased has been identified as K Athouba, who was in his twenties, he said. The offices of the Congress and BJP, and a house belonging to Jiribam's Independent MLA were ransacked by a group of agitators. They brought furniture, paper and other things out of the properties and made a bonfire out of them in front of the buildings, officials said. Earlier on Sunday, the body of another man, whose identity was yet to be ascertained, was found near Jiribam town and it was kept in the district hospital. Meanwhile, an uneasy calm prevailed in Imphal Valley, where curfew remained enforced and internet services suspended after agitators vandalised and set ablaze properties belonging to several ministers and legislators. Senior police officers deployed in Manipur's Jiribam as search continues for six missing persons Markets and business establishments, barring pharmacies, remained closed, while public transport was off the roads but a few private vehicles were seen on the roads. Security forces have intensified patrolling in parts of Imphal and increased deployment at many of the residences of legislators as well as all major roads leading to the secretariat, state BJP headquarters and Raj Bhavan. The National People's Party (NPP), which has seven MLAs in the 60-member Manipur Assembly, on Sunday withdrew support from the BJP-led government, claiming that the N Biren Singh dispensation has completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy in the northeastern state. The withdrawal of support, however, would not have any impact on the BJP government, as the saffron party enjoys a majority with its 32 MLAs. The saffron camp has also the support of five MLAs of the Naga People's Front (NPF) and six JD(U) legislators. Manipur has seen a fresh wave of protests after six people went missing from a camp for displaced persons in Jiribam on Monday, following a gunfight between armed men and security forces that resulted in the deaths of 10 Kuki youths. On Sunday, the bodies of two persons, believed to be among the six missing people from Jiribam, were found floating in the Barak River in neighbouring Cachar district of Assam. Two days ago, the bodies of three persons, also from the same group, were found floating in the Jiri River in Jiribam and brought to Silchar Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem examinations. According to senior police officer officers of Assam, bodies of five missing persons have been found so far. A BJP MLA's ancestral house was vandalised in Imphal Valley on Sunday, while a building owned by Ashab Uddin, the Independent legislator of Jiribam, was ransacked, officials said. The incidents occurred a day after irate mobs set fire to the residences of three BJP legislators, one of whom is a senior minister, and a Congress MLA in various districts of Imphal Valley where an indefinite curfew has been clamped. The properties of three other state ministers and six MLAs were attacked earlier on Saturday. Security forces also foiled the attempt of the agitators to storm the ancestral residence of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday evening. Curfew was imposed for an indefinite period in Imphal East and West, Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kakching districts of Imphal Valley due to developing law and order situation, he said. The state administration suspended internet services in seven districts. More than 220 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last year. The ethnically diverse Jiribam, which was largely untouched by the clashes in Imphal Valley and the adjoining hills, witnessed violence after the mutilated body of a farmer was found in a field in June this year. Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur amid soaring tension
Bodies found in Assam river amid renewed Manipur violence
The bodies of an unclothed woman and a young girl stuffed into a gunny sack were found on Sunday in the Barak River in south Assam. The discovery comes just hours after mob violence erupted in neighboring Manipur over six corpses suspected to be of three women and three children reported missing from a relief camp in violence-hit Jiribam. One body was recovered at Chirighat and the other at Singerband III, both in Assam's Cachar district. These findings have deepened the crisis, as Manipur saw a night of arson and attacks targeting the homes of 13 MLAs, including nine from the BJP, in the Imphal Valley. Violence reignited Sunday evening when a mob vandalized the ancestral home of BJP MLA Kongkham Robindro in Imphal West. His other residence in the district had been attacked a day earlier. The homes of PWD Minister Govindas Konthoujam, BJP MLAs Y. Radheshyam and Paonam Brojen, and Congress legislator Th. Lokeshwar were also vandalized or burned. Police have arrested 23 individuals for ransacking and arson, seizing a pistol, ammunition, and mobile phones. Amid an indefinite curfew and internet ban in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Bishnupur districts, eight civilians were injured during the crackdown. The Army and Assam Rifles conducted flag marches in violence-affected areas as CRPF DG Anish Dayal Singh arrived in Imphal to oversee security measures. In Jiribam, unrest began on November 7 when a tribal woman was allegedly raped and burned to death by armed intruders. On November 11, 10 Hmar militants were killed by the CRPF. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum reported the burning of five churches, a school, a fuel pump, and 14 Kuki-Zo homes late Saturday, adding to the escalating tension.
Manipur violence: curfew imposed in Imphal following deaths of six individuals
Manipur authorities impose a curfew in Imphal East and West districts after six deaths amid ongoing violence. Internet services have been suspended in seven districts as security tightens across sensitive areas
One of the worst cycles of the Meitei-Kuki ethnic violence in Manipur since May 2023 began on November 7 in Jiribam district, 220 km from the state capital Imphal, on the interstate border with Assam.
Manipur: Combined forces conduct flag march in Imphal to contain violence
Imphal: A flag march was conducted by combined security forces, including the Army, in Imphal, Manipur on Sunday night. The march was in response to the renewed widespread protests that erupted on Saturday. The fresh violence was reported following the recovery of six bodies, including children, in the violence-hit Jiribam district. Also Read: Assam: AASU [] The post Manipur: Combined forces conduct flag march in Imphal to contain violence appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur: Army, other forces conduct flag march in Imphal as fresh tensions flare up in Jiribam
Manipur: Army, other forces conduct flag march in Imphal as fresh tensions flare up in Jiribam Imphal: The combined security forces including the Army conducted a flag march in Imphal on Sunday night after widespread protests since Saturday following the recovery of six bodies including children in the violence-hit Jiribam district. A police official said [] The post Manipur: Army, other forces conduct flag march in Imphal as fresh tensions flare up in Jiribam appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Manipur: Churches & homes of tribals burnt in Jiribam, says ITLF
Imphal: The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), a key Kuki-Zo tribal body on Sunday night said that at least five churches, one school, a petrol pump and 14 homes of the tribals in Jiribam were burnt by rival community attackers. Condemning the burning down of the churches, a school, a petrol pump and houses on 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 .
TSA appeals for calm in the wake of fresh violence in Manipur
IMPHAL, Nov 17: As Manipur witnessed another volatile situation again after a lull, the Thadou Students Association(TSA), in a statement issued on Sunday, has appealed for calm and peace in the wake of fresh escalating violence in Manipur. The TSA statement mentioned the brutal murder of an innocent woman during the attack on Zairawn village, []
Violence continues in Manipur; BJP, Cong offices ransacked
NPP withdraws support from BJP Govt IMPHAL, Nov 17: The NPP on Sunday withdrew support from the BJP-led Government in Manipur, even as violence continued to rock the state as offices of the Congress and the saffron party were ransacked in the hill district of Jiribam where an unidentified body was found earlier in the day, officials said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A BJP MLAs ancestral house was vandalised in Imphal Valley while a building owned by [] The post Violence continues in Manipur; BJP, Cong offices ransacked appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
2 more bodies float down river; attacks on homes of Manipur MLAs continue
The bodies of a woman and a girl child were found in Assam's Barak river, following a day of unrest in Manipur sparked by the discovery of six bodies, suspected to be those of missing people from a relief camp. Mobs in Imphal valley targeted homes of 13 MLAs, vandalizing and setting fire to several properties.
Shah Rushes to Delhi As Violence Hits Manipur
Mumbai/Imphal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah cancelled his four scheduled election meetings in Maharashtra on Sunday and returned to Delhi to assess the escalating situation in Manipur, where irate mobs set afire the residences of three BJP legislators, including a senior minister, and a Congress MLA across various districts. On Friday, the mobs fire on several shops and houses around Jakurador Karong market, Borobekra police station, and the adjacent CRPF camp. Security forces successfully thwarted agitators' attempts to storm the ancestral residence of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, officials confirmed. Adding to the political turmoil, the National People's Party (NPP) withdrew its support from the BJP-led government in Manipur on Sunday. The NPP criticized the administration under Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, claiming that it has completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy in the northeastern state. Fresh incidents of violent protests erupted on Saturday night following the killing of three women and children each by militants in the Jiribam district. Protesters attacked the homes of PWD minister Govindas Konthoujam in Ningthoukhong, BJP MLAs Y. Radheshyam in Langmeidong Bazaar and Paonam Brojen in Thoubal district, and Congress legislator Th Lokeshwar in Imphal East district. The legislators and their family members were not present during the attacks. The mobs vandalised properties and partially set houses on fire, but fire services intervened promptly to prevent complete destruction. On Saturday night, protesters also advanced toward Chief Minister Biren Singh's ancestral residence at Luwangshangbam in Imphal East but were halted 100-200 metres away by security forces. Personnel from Assam Rifles, BSF, and state forces deployed tear gas shells and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. Despite these efforts, protesters continued their unrest by burning tires on the main road leading to the residence and piling iron rods to block vehicular movement. The protests persisted until around 11 pm in the Mantripukhri area, approximately 3-4 km from the Chief Minister's ancestral home. Meanwhile, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF), a prominent organisation representing the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur, announced that the funeral of 10 youths killed in an alleged gunfight with CRPF forces would be postponed until their post-mortem reports are provided to their families. The ITLF has convened an emergency meeting to decide on the future course of action regarding the funerals of the deceased in Jiribam district.
Mob vandalises Manipur BJP MLAs ancestral house in Imphal The Economic Times
Mob vandalises Manipur BJP MLA's ancestral house in ImphalThe Economic Times
Mob vandalises Manipur BJP MLA's ancestral house in Imphal
A mob in Manipur's Imphal West district vandalized the ancestral home of BJP MLA Kongkham Robindro, marking the second attack on his properties in two days. The mob sought the MLA's stance on the ongoing violence in the state, which has seen over 200 deaths and widespread displacement since May.
Manipur is experiencing escalating ethnic violence, leading to numerous deaths and widespread unrest. The National People's Party withdrew support from the BJP-led government, citing its failure to control the situation. Congress leaders offered to resign if it would help restore peace, highlighting the dire situation.
Manipur: Swift action by security forces restores calm in Imphal Valley
Guwahati:The Assam Rifles on Sunday said that swift action by security forces has successfully de-escalated the unrest in the Imphal Valley of Manipur, leading to visible progress in restoring peace and normalcy in the region. In response to the recent escalation of violence and protests that disrupted the fragile peace in the region, approximately 300 [] The post Manipur: Swift action by security forces restores calm in Imphal Valley appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur amid soaring tension
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday cancelled his multiple planned rallies in the Vidarbha region of poll-bound Maharashtra and returned to the national capital to review the security situation in the wake of fresh violence that erupted in Manipur, sources said. The sources said the Home Minister held a high-level review meeting with senior officials and took stock of the situation while directing them to take all possible measures to bring normalcy back in the state. The Home Minister has again called a meeting of the senior officials on Monday, they said, adding where a detailed discussion on the law and order situation in Manipur will take place. Meanwhile, Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Anish Dayal has been rushed to Imphal to assess the security situation in Manipur, which has been witnessing intermittent violent incidents since May 2023 following the ethnic clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities. Tensions escalated in Manipur on Saturday following the recovery of the bodies of six individuals, who were reportedly abducted and killed by militants in Jiribam. On Saturday, irate mobs attacked the residences of state ministers and MLAs, ransacking and setting some of them on fire. The protesters attempted to storm Chief Minister N Biren Singhs house also, prompting security forces to respond with tear gas to disperse the crowds across Imphal.. 'Completely failed to resolve crisis': NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led government in Manipur The fresh incidents of violent protests took place on Saturday night even as an indefinite curfew was clamped after people, agitated by the killing of three women and three children by militants in Jiribam district, attacked the residences of three state ministers and six MLAs earlier on Saturday. Enraged people torched the houses of PWD Minister Govindas Konthoujam at Ningthoukhong, Hiyanglam's BJP MLA Y Radheshyam at Langmeidong Bazar, Wangjing Tentha's BJP MLA Paonam Brojen in Thoubal district and Khundrakpam's Congress MLA Th Lokeshwar in Imphal East district, the officials said. The legislators and their family members were not at home when the mob stormed their residential compounds, vandalised properties and set the houses on fire, police said, adding the houses were partially burnt in the incidents. On Sunday morning, there was a tense calm in all five districts of the Imphal Valley, where the curfew was imposed and internet services were suspended following violent protests. The Manipur Police on November 11 claimed 10 suspected militants were killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces after insurgents in camouflage uniforms and armed with sophisticated weapons fired indiscriminately at Borobekra Police Station and an adjacent CRPF camp at Jakuradhor in Jiribam district. Hours later, suspected militants allegedly abducted six civilians, including women and children, from the same district, police had claimed. On Saturday, the Union home ministry said that all security forces deployed in Manipur have been directed to take necessary steps to restore order and peace in the state where the situation remained fragile in the past few days. It said armed miscreants from both communities in conflict have been indulging in violence leading to unfortunate loss of lives and disruption in public order. The home ministry said strict action would be initiated against anyone trying to indulge in violent and disruptive activities. The Centre had on Thursday reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Manipur's six police station areas, including the violence-hit Jiribam. More than 220 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last year. It started after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. The ethnically diverse Jiribam, which was largely untouched by the clashes in Imphal Valley and the adjoining hills, witnessed violence after the mutilated body of a farmer was found in a field in June this year. (With inputs from PTI) 'BJP deliberately wants Manipur to burn': Kharge
NPP withdraws support to BJP-led govt in Manipur in view of violence
Imphal: The National Peoples Party (NPP) Sunday withdrew support to the BJP-led government in violence-hit Manipur, claiming that the N Biren Singh dispensation has completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy in the northeastern state. The NPP has 7 MLAs in the 60-member Manipur Assembly. In the last few days, the situation in []
Manipur: Funeral of 10 militants held up for post-mortem reports
Manipur: Funeral of 10 militants held up for post-mortem reports Imphal: The last rites of 10 slain Village Volunteers, who were killed in an encounter with CRPF in Manipurs Jiribam district on November 11, will not be conducted until their post-mortem reports were handed over to the families, a leading organisation representing the community said [] The post Manipur: Funeral of 10 militants held up for post-mortem reports appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
People of Manipur do not want Presidents rule: Congress
People of Manipur do not want Presidents rule: Congress Imphal: Amidst the devastating ethnic violence in Manipur, the opposition Congress on Sunday said that the people of the state do not support the imposition of the Presidents rule in the state while the party announced that their MLAs and MPs will not resign as certain [] The post People of Manipur do not want Presidents rule: Congress appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
'BJP deliberately wants Manipur to burn': Kharge
NEW DELHI: As fresh violence erupted in Manipur, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday alleged the ruling party deliberately wants the border state to burn as it serves their hateful divisive politics. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his poll rallies in Maharashtra in view of the escalating violence in Manipur. Kharge said the people of state will never forgive or forget that Prime Minister Narendra Modi left them to fend for themselves and never set foot in their state to heal their miseries. @narendramodi ji, Under your double engine governments, 'neither Manipur is one, nor is Manipur Safe', the Congress president said in a post on X. Since May 2023, it is undergoing unimaginable pain, division and simmering violence, which has destroyed the future of its people. We are saying it with utmost responsibility that it looks that the BJP deliberately wants Manipur to burn, for it serves its hateful divisive politics, he said. Protesters storm residences of two Manipur ministers, three MLAs over killing of six persons, curfew clamped Kharge said at least 17 people have lost their lives since November 7, adding new districts are being added to the list of strife-torn regions and the fire is spilling over to bordering northeastern states. You have failed Manipur a beautiful border state. Even if you visit Manipur in future, people of the state will never forgive or forget that you left them to fend for themselves, and never set foot in their state to heal their miseries and find a solution, the Congress chief said. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also termed the recent string of violent clashes and continuing bloodshed in Manipur deeply disturbing. He urged Prime Minister Modi to visit the state and work towards restoring peace in the region. In a post on X, Gandhi said the recent string of violent clashes and continuing bloodshed in Manipur is deeply disturbing. After more than a year of division and suffering, it was the hope of every Indian that the Central and state governments would make every effort at reconciliation and found a solution, the former Congress chief said. I urge the PM once again to visit Manipur and work towards restoring peace and healing in the region, he said. AICC general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal, said the ongoing surge of violence in Manipur shows the extent to which matters have gotten out of control. The killings have once again become an everyday occurrence and the mobs rule the streets, he alleged in a post on X. When even ruling party MLAs are not safe in Manipur, how can the ordinary citizen have any hope for peace? The crisis has spiralled out of control simply because of the PM and Home Minister's active choice to fuel the politics of hatred, he said in his post. The HM is busy campaigning, while the PM is off to yet another foreign visit while Manipur burns again. It is our urgent plea to the Centre to restore peace in Manipur at the earliest, the Congress leader said. A day after the bodies of three out of six missing persons were fished out of a river in Manipur, the protesters on Saturday attacked the residences of three state ministers and six MLAs, prompting the government to clamp prohibitory orders in five districts for an indefinite period besides suspending internet services in parts of the state. In Imphal, angry protesters ransacked the houses of three legislators, including that of Chief Minister N Biren Singh's son-in-law, and set their properties on fire even as the security forces fired tear gas shells to disperse the agitators. Manipur Violence | Protests rage across Imphal | PWD Minister's house burnt down
Manipur News Live: Total curfew in Imphal, 23 arrested for vandalism Hindustan Times
Manipur News Live: Total curfew in Imphal, 23 arrested for vandalismHindustan Times
Apex Meitei body gives 24-hrs to Manipur, Central govts to take decisive action, residences of Ministers, MLAs attacked Imphal: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an apex body of the Meitei community, has given a 24-hour ultimatum to the Centre and the state government of 24 hours to take decisive action against armed groups [] The post Apex Meitei body gives 24-hrs to Manipur, Central govts to take decisive action, residences of Ministers, MLAs attacked appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Amit Shah cancels election rallies in Maharashtra, heads back to Delhi as protests rage in Manipur
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday cancelled his rallies in poll-bound Maharashtra and is headed back to Delhi as the situation in Manipur continues to be volatile, according to sources. The home minister is likely to hold a meeting to review the situation in the northeastern state, the sources said. Irate mobs set fire to the residences of three more BJP legislators, one of whom is a senior minister, and a Congress MLA in various districts of Imphal Valley on Saturday night even as security forces foiled an attempt by agitators to storm the ancestral residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. Shah was supposed to attend a few election rallies as part of the BJP's campaign in Maharashtra but he has cancelled them and is returning to the national capital, the sources said. Though there was no official word on the reason behind the cancellation of the minister's rallies, the sources indicated that it could be due to the volatile situation in Manipur. The home minister is likely to hold a meeting with top officers in Delhi to review the situation in Manipur, the sources said. A team of central security officers is expected to visit Manipur soon to assess the situation and assist the state government in tackling the situation, they said. Protesters storm residences of two Manipur ministers, three MLAs over killing of six persons, curfew clamped The fresh incidents of violence took place on Saturday night even as an indefinite curfew was clamped after people, agitated by the killing of three women and children each by militants in Jiribam district, attacked the residences of three state ministers and six MLAs earlier in the day. The angry mobs torched the houses of PWD Minister Govindas Konthoujam at Ningthoukhong, Hiyanglam's BJP MLA Y Radheshyam at Langmeidong Bazar, Wangjing Tentha's BJP MLA Paonam Brojen in Thoubal district and Khundrakpam's Congress MLA Thokchom Lokeshwar in Imphal East district, according to officials. On Sunday morning, there was a tense calm in all five districts of the Imphal Valley, where the curfew was imposed and internet services were suspended following violent protests after the discovery of the bodies of six people who were allegedly abducted and killed by militants in Jiribam. Manipur government urges Centre to withdraw AFSPA
4 MLA homes set ablaze in Manipur, agitators target CM's house
Imphal: Irate mobs set fire to the residences of three more BJP legislators, one of whom is a senior minister, and a Congress MLA in various districts of Imphal Valley even as security forces foiled the attempt of agitators to storm the ancestral residence of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, officials said. The fresh incidents of violent protests took place on Saturday night even as indefinite curfew was clamped after people, agitated by the killing of three women and children each by militants in Jiribam district, attacked the residences of three state ministers and six MLAs earlier on Saturday. Enraged people torched the houses of PWD Minister Govindas Konthoujam at Ningthoukhong, Hiyanglam's BJP MLA Y Radheshyam at Langmeidong Bazar, Wangjing Tentha's BJP MLA Paonam Brojen in Thoubal district and Khundrakpam's Congress MLA Th Lokeshwar in Imphal East district, the officials said. The legislators and their family members were not at home when the angry mob stormed their residential compounds, vandalised properties and set the houses on fire, police said, adding the houses were partially burnt in the incidents. Fire services rushed to the spots and doused the blaze before the flames engulfed the entire houses. On Saturday night, protesters also advanced towards Biren Singh's ancestral residence at Luwangshangbam in Imphal East but were stopped short of 100-200 metres by security forces. Security personnel, including Assam Rifles, BSF and state forces, fired several rounds of tear gas shells, rubber bullets to disperse the protesters and foiled the attempt to damage Singh's house, officials said. Later, protesters burnt tyres on the main road leading to Biren Singh's residence and piled iron roads to prevent vehicular movement. Protests continued till around 11 pm in Mantripukhri area, some 3-4 km from the CM's ancestral home. Officials told PTI that many of the protesters had come in vehicles from other constituencies, and not from Heingang assembly seat, which the CM represented. On Sunday morning, the situation remained calm but tense in all five districts of Imphal Valley, where an indefinite curfew has been imposed and internet services suspended following violent protests after the discovery of the bodies of six persons, three women and children each, allegedly abducted and killed by militants in Jiribam. Piles of burnt debris remained on the roads of state capital Imphal, a day after the violent protests. Security forces have intensified patrolling in parts of Imphal and increased deployment at many of the residences of legislators which were attacked on Saturday as well as all major roads leading to the secretariat, state BJP headquarters and Raj Bhavan. On Saturday, agitators ransacked the houses of three legislators, including that of Biren Singh's son-in-law R K Imo, who is also a BJP MLA, and set their properties on fire while security forces fired tear gas shells to disperse protesters in different parts of Imphal, police said. Among the ministers whose residences were stormed by the protesters are Sapam Ranjan, L Susindro Singh and Y Khemchand, an official said. Curfew was imposed for an indefinite period in Imphal East and West, Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kakching districts of Imphal Valley due to developing law and order situation, he said. The state administration suspended internet services temporarily in seven districts in the wake of protesters storming the residences of state ministers and MLAs, another official said. Besides Imo, agitators also vandalised the properties of BJP legislator Sapam Kunjakesore and MLA Joykishan Singh. They also gheraoed the houses of JD(U) MLA of Wangkhei seat, T Arun, and BJP legislator Karam Shyam of Langthabal. Protesters, who had come to meet Keishamthong's Independent legislator Sapam Nishikanta Singh at his residence on Tiddim Road in Imphal West, targeted the office building of a local newspaper owned by him after they were informed that the legislator was not present in the state. The mob destroyed some temporary structures in front of the office building, another official said. Agitators also set tyres on fire in the middle of a road in Thangmeiband area, just 200 metres away from the assembly building. At Keisampat Bridge, tear gas shells were fired to disperse protesters who were attempting to march towards several buildings, including Raj Bhavan, and the secretariat, police said. Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi ordered temporary suspension of internet and mobile data services in the erritorial jurisdiction of currently affected districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi and Churachandpur for two days with effect from 5.15 pm on Saturday. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an apex body representing civil society organisations of Imphal Valley, demanded military action on militants within 24 hours. At night, miscreants set fire to at least two churches and three houses in Jiribam town, officials said. There have been reports of further arson and the burning of additional structures by miscreants, but these claims have not yet been independently verified, officials said. The bodies of the 10 Kuki-Zo youths killed in a gunfight with security personnel in Jiribam were on Saturday airlifted to Churachandpur from Assam's Silchar town, where the autopsies were conducted.
Indefinite curfew in Imphal Valley, internet shut
The situation remained calm but tense in Manipur's Imphal Valley, where an indefinite curfew has been imposed and internet services suspended following violent protests after the discovery of the bodies of six persons, three women and children each, allegedly abducted and killed by militants in Jiribam.
Day After Attack On CM Biren Singh's House, 23 Arrested; Total Curfew In Imphal
Large-scale violence erupted in parts of the Imphal Valley districts on Saturday over the recovery of six missing bodies in Jiribam district.
Situation calm but tense in Manipur, curfew remains imposed, internet suspended
Manipur's Imphal Valley is tense after six bodies were found. Protests erupted, leading to violence and arson. The government imposed a curfew and suspended internet services. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity demands military action against militants. The situation remains fluid.
Manipur crisis escalates: 19 BJP MLAs may resign amidst protests and violence
Imphal: The already volatile situation in Manipur has taken a dramatic turn as 19 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs are reportedly preparing to resign in the wake of escalating violence and widespread protests. The decision comes after a series of violent incidents, including the recovery of six bodies from a river and the subsequent attacks [] The post Manipur crisis escalates: 19 BJP MLAs may resign amidst protests and violence appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur: Mobs attack houses of three ministers & six MLAs
Manipur: Mobs attack houses of three ministers & six MLAs Imphal: Mobs attacked the residences of at least three ministers and six MLAs, mostly of the ruling BJP, on Saturday after the recovery of the bodies of six missing women and children in violence-hit Jiribam district, officials said. Police said that the mobs comprising [] The post Manipur: Mobs attack houses of three ministers & six MLAs appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Manipur violence: Rahul urges PM to visit state
New Delhi: The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday termed the recent string of violent clashes and continuing bloodshed in Manipur deeply disturbing, as he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the state and work towards restoring peace in the region. A day after the bodies of three out of six missing persons were fished out of a river in Manipur, protesters on Saturday attacked the residences of three state ministers and six MLAs, prompting the government to clamp prohibitory orders in five districts for an indefinite period besides suspending internet services in parts of the state. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said the recent string of violent clashes and continuing bloodshed in Manipur is deeply disturbing. After more than a year of division and suffering, it was the hope of every Indian that the Central and state governments would make every effort at reconciliation and found a solution, the former Congress chief said. I urge the PM once again to visit Manipur and work towards restoring peace and healing in the region, Gandhi said. In Imphal, angry protesters ransacked the houses of three legislators, including that of Chief Minister N Biren Singh's son-in-law, and set their properties on fire even as the security forces fired tear gas shells to disperse the agitators.The Congress has been attacking the prime minister for not visiting Manipur, besides slamming the Centre for its handling of the situation in the ethnic strife-torn northeastern state.The violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur has claimed more than 200 lives since May last year.
Amid clashes outside Assam hospital, 10 Hmar men's bodies flown to Manipur
The bodies of 10 Hmar men, killed in a CRPF operation in Jiribam on November 11, were airlifted to Imphal on Saturday. The transportation followed clashes between the Kuki-Hmar community and Assam police, who dispute the militant label given to the deceased.
Manipur: Curfew reimposed in Imphal valley, no internet in 7 districts Hindustan Times
Manipur: Curfew reimposed in Imphal valley, no internet in 7 districtsHindustan Times
Manipur government urges Centre to withdraw AFSPA
IMPHAL: The Manipur government has requested the Centre to review and withdraw AFSPA from areas falling under the jurisdiction of six police stations in the state, an official said on Saturday. The Centre has reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Manipur's six police station areas, including the violence-hit Jiribam. A letter from the Joint Secretary (Home) to the Centre, mentioned that he state cabinet has deliberated upon the same (reimposition of AFSPA) in its meeting held on November 15 and has decided to recommend to the Central government to review and withdraw the said declaration of areas falling under the jurisdiction of six police stations in the state as disturbed areas under Section 3 of AFSPA 1958. It is accordingly requested to kindly review and withdraw the notification dated 14-11-2024 in public interest, it said. The Ministry of Home Affairs had on November 14 reimposed AFSPA in areas falling under Sekmai PS and Lamsang PS in Imphal West district, Lamlai in Imphal East, Moirang in Bishnupur, Leimakhong in Kangpokpi and Jiribam in Jiribam district. Three bodies out of six missing persons suspected were found in Manipur's Jiribam district
Manipur: Protesters attack houses of ministers, MLAs over killing of 3 persons
Imphal: A day after the bodies of three persons out of six missing people were recovered from a Manipur river, protestors attacked the residences of three state ministers and six MLAs on Saturday, prompting the government to impose prohibitory orders in five districts for an indefinite period and suspended internet services in parts of the 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 .
Manipur women in anguish after horrific killings in Imphal spark unrest Tell us name of culprit
