Three militants arrested in Manipur's Imphal Valley, arms and ammunition seized
IMPHAL: Three militants belonging to different proscribed outfits have been arrested by security forces in Imphal Valley districts of Manipur, police said on Thursday. Police arrested a member of the banned PREPAK (PRO) outfit from Meitram area in Bishnupur district on Wednesday. He has been identified as Oinam Hemanjit Singh. Security forces also arrested an insurgent belonging to the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) outfit from Sekmaijin Maning Leikai area in Imphal East district. The militant, identified as Oinam Tomba Singh (57), was involved in extortion from various petrol pumps in Kakching and Thoubal districts. Police also arrested an active cadre of Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) from Elang Khangpokpi Awang Leikai in Kakching district on Wednesday. He has been identified as Lourembam Suresh (47). Meanwhile, security forces seized a .303 rifle with magazine, two 9mm pistols with magazines, one 12-bore single-barrel gun, four hand-grenades, a wireless set with charger and two detonators from the foothills of Andro Khuman (Baruni Hill) in Imphal East district on Wednesday.
Vehicle Lifter Caught Red-Handed in Manipur, Stolen Two-Wheeler Recovered
HT DIGITAL THOUBAL, JUNE 27: In a successful raid, the anti-vehicle lifting squad of the Manipur Police Commandos arrested a prime vehicle thief suspect and retrieved a stolen Honda Activa from Thoubal district on Thursday, police confirmed on Friday. On a tip-off, commandos of the Thoubal police station, assisted by local residents, picked up the []
Manipur Police Arrest Suspected Vehicle Thief, Recover Three Stolen Two-Wheelers
HT Digital IMPHAL, June 25: Manipur Police arrested a suspected vehicle lifter and recovered three stolen two-wheelers during a special operation in Thoubal district on Tuesday. The arrest was a part of an ongoing intelligence-based drive against vehicle thefts in the state. In accordance with an official announcement issued on Wednesday, a special squad of []
Manipur mourns as mortal remains of Air India crash victim Nganthoi Sharma reach Imphal
The mortal remains of Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, an Air India crew member from Manipur who tragically died in the Ahmedabad plane crash, arrived in Imphal on Sunday. Government officials and community leaders paid their respects before the body was taken to Thoubal district for the last rites.
Ahmedabad plane crash: Crew member's mortal remains reach Manipur, thousands pay tributes
IMPHAL: Thousands of people lined up on both sides of the roads to pay tributes to Ahmedabad crash victim Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, whose mortal remains were brought to Manipur on Sunday. Sharma was an air crew member of the London-bound Air India flight AI 171 which crashed into a hostel complex in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar moments after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.39 pm on June 12, killing 270 people, including 241 on board. One passenger survived. The moment was profoundly moving ... She was received with deep dignity, solemn respect, and heartfelt sorrow by Team Imphal Airport, not merely as colleagues in uniform but as family in mourning -- united in silence and reverence. With bowed heads and heavy hearts, she was tenderly handed over to her family, friends, and loved ones, whose presence spoke volumes of the love they carry and the void her absence leaves behind, Imphal airport said in a post on Facebook. A cousin of Nganthoi Sharma said that airport officials, family members and others paid floral tributes to her mortal remains after it was brought to Imphal airport aboard an IndiGo flight. Her mortal remains were accompanied by her father and elder sister, who had gone to Ahmedabad for DNA testing, she added. The mortal remains were later taken to her residence in Thoubal on an open truck as thousands lined up on both sides of the road to pay their tributes. Her last rites would be conducted later in the evening, another family member said. The mortal remains of another crew member from Manipur, Lamnunthem Singson, were brought to the state on June 19 . The remains were brought to Kangpokpi district via road from Dimapur airport aboard an IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad. Her final rites were conducted the next day.
GUWAHATI: The mortal remains of Lamnunthem Singson (26), a cabin crew member from Manipur who lost her life in the Ahmedabad plane crash , will reach her home in Manipurs Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district late Thursday evening. The remains were brought to Nagalands commercial hub Dimapur from Ahmedabad by a flight in the afternoon. After a condolence service, a convoy of vehicles carrying the remains left for Kangpokpi. Family members, relatives, leaders from Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Sadar Hills and community organisations were among those who were present at the airport. KSO Sadar Hills general secretary K Shongreng told this newspaper that the last rites would be performed on Friday afternoon. Lamnunthem was from the Kuki-Zo community. Her family lived in the Old Lambulane area of Imphal Valley before moving to Kangpokpi following the outbreak of the ethnic violence in 2023. Another woman cabin crew member from Manipur, Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma (22), had lost her life in the plane crash. She hailed from Thoubal district in the Imphal Valley. Her family is waiting for the arrival of her mortal remains. Earlier, Meitei organisation Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) had appealed to all sections of the society to extend full cooperation and support in receiving the mortal remains of the two victims at the Imphal Airport and ensure their dignified return to their families for the final rites. If willing, the families may come forward to receive their daughters at the airport without hesitation. COCOMI is ready to extend any coordination or assistance required during this process, the organisation had stated in a statement. Ahmedabad plane crash: DNA of 211 victims matched; 189 bodies handed over to families
Mobile internet services are back in five districts of Manipur. The state government made this decision after observing improvements in law and order. These districts include Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. Earlier, internet services were suspended following protests after the arrest of Arambai Tenggol leader Ashem Kanan Singh.
Manipur Guv, ex-CM Biren Singh express grief over Ahmedabad plane crash
IMPHAL, June 12: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the aircraft crash in Ahmedabad. A London-bound Air India plane with 242 passengers and crew on board crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport. Several casualties are feared. A 20-year-old Manipuri woman from Thoubal district, identified as Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi []
'Her Phone Is Still On...': Kin Of Manipuri Air Hostess Cling To Hope After News Of Ahmedabad Crash
As news of the Air India plane crash reached the home of the 20-year-old air hostess in Manipur's Thoubal district, her family broke down in grief
Two cabin crew members from Manipur among victims of Ahmedabad Air India crash
GUWAHATI: Two female cabin crew members from Manipur were onboard the ill-fated Air India flight that crashed in Gujarat on Thursday. The two were identified as Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam, a 22-year-old Meitei woman hailing from Thoubal district in the Imphal Valley, and Lamnunthem Singson, a 28-year-old Kuki woman from Kangpokpi district. The fate of both was not known. When news broke about the plane crash, relatives and neighbours gathered at the residence of Kongbrailatpam even as the family members were waiting for information about her. She last spoke to her family at 9 am on Thursday. Not much could be known about Lamnunthem except that her family was displaced by the ethnic conflict and is now living in the Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district. LIVE | Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad: One miracle survivor, 241 people on board feared dead, says police
Protests against Meitei militia leader's arrest continue in Manipur; two cops injured
IMPHAL: Manipur continued to witness protests as demonstrators defied prohibitory orders and clashed with security forces across several districts of Imphal valley demanding the unconditional release of the arrested Arambai Tenggol leader Kanan Singh and four others, police said on Tuesday. Clashes erupted in Khurai Lamlong area of Imphal East district on Monday night, prompting security personnel to fire several rounds of tear gas shells and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. At least one four-wheeler was reportedly torched by the protesters, police said. Protests, such as roadblocks and the burning of tyres, were also held in Thoubal and Kakching districts. Tensions also flared in Tera area of Imphal West district on Monday evening when unidentified miscreants fired at security forces. At least seven rounds from small firearms were fired in Tera area when CRPF personnel were clearing roadblocks put up by protesters. Paramilitary forces along with state police rushed to carry out search operations to nab the culprits, but protesters foiled further in-depth search operations, an official said. In Bishnupur district's Nambol, at least two police personnel sustained minor injuries during a confrontation with demonstrators. An FIR has been registered following an incident in Nambol after two Manipur Police personnel were injured during a confrontation with protesters, officials said. According to authorities, the injuries occurred while a team led by Bishnupur SP attempted to clear roadblocks along Nambol road, which led to a clash between protesters and security forces. On Tuesday morning, the streets of Imphal witnessed normal business activities with many rushing to purchase essential items from roadside vendors. Curfew, internet blackout as tensions flare in Manipur following Meitei leaders arrest
PM Modi's insensitivity towards the suffering of people in Manipur 'truly shocking': Congress
NEW DELHI: With fresh violence rocking parts of Manipur, the Congress on Sunday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his insensitivity to the suffering of people in the state. In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the pain, distress, and agony of the people of Manipur continues unabated as five districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Katching, and Bishnupur in Manipur have been rocked by violence in the last 24 hours. A day after violent protests erupted in Manipur over the arrest of a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol, the situation remained tense on Sunday with the administration imposing prohibitory orders and suspending internet services in five Imphal valley districts, police said. Prohibitory orders have been clamped in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching districts, while internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN facilities, have been suspended in these valley areas. Hitting out at the government, Ramesh claimed that in February 2022 the BJP engineered a majority for itself alone in the assembly elections. But less than fifteen months later from the night of May 3, 2023 Manipur was made to burn. Hundreds of innocent men, women, and children were killed. Thousands were displaced. Places of worship were destroyed, he said. The pain, distress, and agony of the people of Manipur continues unabated. For the past 24 hours five districts--Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Katching, and Bishnupur--have been rocked by violence. In February 2022, the BJP engineered a majority for itself alone in the pic.twitter.com/IFRgxL602g Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 8, 2025 On June 4, 2023, the Congress leader said the Union Government set up a three-member Commission of Inquiry. That Commission has been given repeated extensions to submit its report and the latest deadline given to it is November 20, 2025, he noted. On August 1, 2023, Ramesh said the Supreme Court observed that there had been an absolute breakdown of constitutional machinery in the state for the past two months. The Union Home Minister went through the motions of visiting Manipur while the PM maintained absolute silence refusing to say anything and meet anybody from the state. Demands were made by the Indian National Congress for the imposition of President's Rule to begin with. That was ignored till the INC announced that it was bringing a no-confidence motion against the CM in the assembly session beginning February 10, 2025. The BJP read the writing on the wall, got the CM to resign on the night of Feb 9, 2025, and finally imposed President's Rule on February 13, 2025, he said. President's Rule, however, has made no difference, Ramesh said. He claimed the Governor himself has been forced to travel from Imphal airport to his residence by helicopter. Law and order in many parts of the state remains in a state of peril, he added. When will the PM find the time and inclination to visit Manipur? His drum-beaters once claimed that he had stopped the war between Ukraine and Russia for a while. That claim, like most of his boasts, proved completely bogus, he stated. The PM has travelled to different parts of the world and visited numerous states of our country to do his trademark inaugurations. But he has never met with political leaders or civil society organisations from Manipur, having outsourced the management of the state's affairs to the Union Home Minister who has failed miserably, the Congress general secretary alleged. The insensitivity of the Frequent Flyer PM to the suffering of the people of Manipur is truly shocking and defies understanding. He stands totally exposed just as the people of the state continue to pay the price of his callous and complete indifference. Their suffering is that of not only the state and the northeastern region but of the entire country, Ramesh said in his post.
Prohibitory Orders Clamped in 5 Manipur Districts
As a preventive measure, prohibitory orders have been clamped in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching districts, while internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN facilities, have been suspended in these valley areas.
Manipur: Prohibitory orders issued in 5 districts following suspension of internet services
The assembly of four or more persons has been restricted in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, and Kakching districts. Meanwhile, a total curfew has been imposed in the Bishnupur district
Manipur government suspends Internet services for five days in five valley districts
The districts are Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching
Manipur govt suspends internet services for five days in five valley districts
IMPHAL: The Manipur government has ordered suspension of internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN, in the territorial jurisdiction of five valley districts for five days with effect from 11:45 pm on Saturday, an official statement said. The districts include Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching. The order issued by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home), N Ashok Kumar, said, In view of the prevailing law and order situation, especially in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts, there is apprehension that some anti-social elements might use social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video messages to incite the passion of the public, which might have serious repercussions on the law and order situation of the state. The order is being passed ex-parte in view of the emergent situation. Any person found guilty of violating the order will be liable to face legal action, it added. The order followed widespread protests in Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Saturday night after the arrest of a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol.
AGARTHALA: Heavy rain threw normal life out of gear across several parts of Tripura on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more intense showers over the next 24 hours. The state capital, Agartala, recorded 25 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, according to officials. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by squally winds reaching speeds of 5060 km/h across the state due to a deep depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal. In response, a red alert was issued for Sepahijala, West Tripura, and Khowai districts on Thursday. An official from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirmed that while all eight districts recorded rainfall, no major damage to property or loss of life has been reported. Despite intermittent downpours, there is no report of flooding. However, normal life is partially affected with people preferring to remain indoors, the official said. District administrations have been put on alert and are prepared to respond to any emergency arising from potential flooding. Meanwhile, flight operations at Agartala Airport were impacted on Thursday, with two Kolkata-bound flights cancelled due to poor weather. However, services resumed normally on Friday, according to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Authorities continue to monitor the situation as weather conditions remain unstable. Heavy rain floods Imphal, rivers rise across Manipur Heavy rain lashing Manipur for the past two days has disrupted normal life in several parts of the state, particularly in the capital city Imphal, where waterlogging was reported from multiple areas on Friday. Officials said traffic movement was affected in Kakwa, Thangmeiband, and Sagolband areas in Imphal West district due to severe water accumulation. The water levels of key rivers, including the Imphal and Serou rivers, have also risen significantly, prompting concern across the valley. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier forecast heavy rainfall across various parts of the state, especially in the southern districts of Chandel, Churachandpur, Pherzawl, and portions of Kakching and Thoubal. According to the IMDs Meteorological Centre in Imphal, the border town of Moreh recorded the states highest rainfall on Thursday with 102 mm, followed by Kamjong (96 mm), Chandel (76 mm), and Ukhrul (60.8 mm). In response to the situation, the Deputy Commissioner of Senapati district issued a public notice citing a forecast from the National Weather Forecasting Centre warning of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds through Friday. The notice urged residents to remain alert and avoid all non-essential travel and outdoor activities, especially near flood-prone zones, rivers, and steep slopes, until conditions improve. Meanwhile, Chandel District Police issued an advisory cautioning people against fishing or venturing near the Chakpi riverbanks, where water levels have surged due to continuous downpours. Authorities across the state remain on high alert as heavy rainfall is expected to continue through June 3.
Nine militants held in Manipur crackdown; arms seized
Imphal: Nine extremists belonging to various banned groups were arrested in the past 24 hours from different districts of the trouble-torn state of Manipur in combined operations by security forces, officials said on Saturday. A police official said that the nine militants were arrested from five districts Imphal East, Imphal West, Churachandpur, Thoubal and 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: Security forces nab five militants, recover arms
Imphal: Security forces have arrested five militants, belonging to various proscribed outfits, in three districts of Manipur, police said on Friday. All the arrests were made on Thursday in Imphal East, Imphal West and Thoubal districts, a senior officer said. Two cadres of the banned United National Liberation Front (Koireng) were apprehended from Andro Parking 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 .
Five militants arrested in Manipur
Manipur police arrested five militants from different banned organizations in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts. The security forces recovered firearms, ammunition, rifles, and a hand grenade. The arrested militants belonged to UNLF (Koireng), KCP (PWG), KYKL (SOREPA), and PREPAK (Pro). Security forces have increased operations in Manipur since the ethnic violence broke out two years ago.
12 militants arrested from 3 Manipur districts
Manipur police arrested twelve militants from proscribed organizations. The arrests occurred on Tuesday. Security forces apprehended members of PLA, KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, and UNLF. Two arms dealers were also arrested. The police recovered a rifle and ammunition. The arrests took place in Tengnoupal, Thoubal, and Imphal East districts. The operation aims to curb insurgency in the region.
Last rites of BSF constable from Manipur today
BSF constable Deepak Chingakham, who was injured in cross-border shelling in J&K's RS Pura sector on Sunday, has died. His last rites will be performed in Thoubal, Manipur, on Tuesday with full state honors. Chingakham, who joined BSF in April 2021, was the sole breadwinner for his family, his father expressed immense pride in his son's sacrifice.
11 Militants arrested for extortion in Manipur; arms and ammunition seized
IMPHAL: Eleven militants were arrested from different parts of Manipur on charges of extorting locals, police said on Sunday. The arrests were made from Imphal West, Kakching, Bishnupur and Thoubal districts on Saturday. Among those arrested were four cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (MC Progressive). Police recovered two pistols and 27 live rounds of ammunition from their possession. Security forces also seized additional arms and ammunition during the operations. Authorities said further investigations are underway.
Nine militants arrested in Manipur
Four active members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party were apprehended from Lamding Khumanthem Leikai in Thoubal district on May 8, 2025, police said
11 Cadres of Banned Outfits Arrested in Manipur During Crackdown
Security forces seize weapons, explosives in Imphal East, Kakching and Thoubal amid ongoing anti-insurgency operations
16 militants held in Manipur; arms, ammo recovered
Manipur police have arrested 16 members of various banned outfits in the last 48 hours, including seven militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) who were apprehended during a midnight operation in Thoubal district. The arrests come amidst ongoing security operations in the state following ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023.
16 militants arrested in Manipur, arms recovered
IMPHAL: A total of 16 members of several proscribed outfits have been arrested in the last 48 hours in Manipur, police said on Sunday. Two cadres of the banned United National Liberation Front (Pambei) were apprehended from Napetpalli Andro road near Nongdam village in Imphal East district on Saturday. They were allegedly involved in extortion, a senior officer said. Security forces arrested one member of the outlawed Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibanganba) from Ningthoukhong Ward No 13 in Bishnupur district on Friday, he said. Two cadres of the proscribed KCP (MFL) were apprehended on the same day from Salam Mamang Leikai Ketuki Lampak in Imphal West district, the officer said, adding that they were also allegedly involved in extortion. The state police arrested one cadre of the proscribed Prepak (PRO) from Kyamgei Heibong Makhong area in Imphal East district on Friday, he said. One cadre of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) was taken into custody from the Imphal East district. A United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) member was also arrested on Friday from Imphal East district. Another active cadre of the banned Prepak was apprehended from Sanjenbam Shangshabi village in Imphal East district on the same day. The Manipur Police on Sunday afternoon said seven militants of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) were arrested during a midnight operation conducted by commando teams and CRPF units at Heirok Part-III in Thoubal district. The operation took place from around 1 am to 3 am. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession, police said. Some locals, however, tried to obstruct the personnel by hurling stones following which on-lethal means were used to disperse them, a police officer said. A few vehicles of security forces were damaged, he said, adding, the situation is now under control. The police and security forces have been conducting search operations across Manipur since the ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. More than 250 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the ethnic strife between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups. The Centre had imposed President's rule in the state on February 13 after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. Reviving taste for scent of a book in Manipur
Manipur: 11 outfit cadres held, recover armsandammunition
Imphal: Security forces arrested 11 cadres of three proscribed outfits from Thoubal, Tengnoupal and Imphal East and Imphal West districts of restive Manipur, police said on Wednesday. These people, most of whom were picked up on Tuesday, were allegedly involved in extortion. Four cadres of the KCP (Apunba City Meitei) were arrested from Salungpham Mamang 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 .
Mass protests erupt in Manipur districts against Waqf Amendment Act
Manipur witnessed widespread protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. Imphal East, Thoubal, and Bishnupur districts saw demonstrations. A mob attacked a BJP leader's house in Lilong, leading to a curfew. Thousands protested in Kwakta and Khumidok. MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan criticized the Act and threatened legal action. President Droupadi Murmu approved the bill.
Security heightened in Manipur's Lilong, Imphal East after violent protests over Waqf Act
IMPHAL: Security forces with anti-riot equipment have been deployed across the Muslim-dominated Lilong area in Manipur's Thoubal district in the wake of violent protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, officials said on Tuesday. Vigil has also been heightened in parts of Imphal East district ahead of a planned 'human chain protest' at Khurai Khumidok Bazaar on Tuesday against the Act, they said. Security forces shall be equipped with anti-riot equipment including tear gas gun shells, canes, body protectors and helmets, an order issued by the Superintendent of Police (Thoubal) said. It also directed the officer-in-charge of Lilong police station to cover vulnerable locations in the town by way of frequent mobile patrolling and ensure adequate deployment of commando teams at strategic locations. The number of security personnel has also been increased at the residence of local MLA Abdul Nasir as a precautionary measure. On Sunday night, the house of BJP Minority Morcha's Manipur president, Asker Ali, was set on fire in Lilong by a mob for allegedly supporting the Waqf Amendment Act. Following the incident, the district administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS in the Lilong assembly constituency on Monday. The order, promulgated by the district magistrate, prohibited the assembly of five or more people and the carrying of firearms, swords, sticks, stones or other lethal weapons by the public. It stated that the SP reported on Sunday night that nearly a 7,000-8,000-strong mob, armed with lathis and stones, stormed the residence of Md Asker Ali in Lilong'S Sambrukhong Mamei area and set it ablaze. Ali had on Saturday expressed support on social media platforms for the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. Following the incident on Sunday night, he reportedly apologised for his earlier statement and condemned the Act. Various parts of the Imphal Valley also witnessed protests against the Act on Sunday. Over 5,000 people participated in a rally that disrupted traffic on National Highway-102 at Lilong, while protesters scuffled with security forces in some areas, including Irong Chesaba, police had said. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday, and by the Rajya Sabha in the early hours of Friday after marathon debates in both Houses of Parliament. The Act aims to streamline the management of Waqf properties (assets permanently donated by Muslims for religious or charitable purposes) with provisions to safeguard heritage sites and promote social welfare. It also seeks to improve governance by enhancing transparency in property management, streamlining coordination between Waqf boards and local authorities and protecting stakeholders' rights. President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Bill on Saturday.
Curfew imposed in Manipur's Lilong after BJP leader's house torched over support to Waqf Act
Curfew was imposed for an indefinite period in entire Lilong Assembly constituency in Manipur's Thoubal district on Monday, a day after a mob set the house of BJP minority morcha's state President, Md Asker Ali, on fire reportedly for supporting the Waqf Amendment Act, officials said.
Curfew in Manipur area after arson attack on BJP leaders house over support to Waqf Act
GUWAHATI: Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS were imposed in the entire Lilong Assembly constituency of Manipur for an indefinite period. This came after a mob attacked the house of the BJPs state Minority Morcha chief, Askar Ali, and set it on fire on Sunday evening. The incident occurred in Muslim-majority Lilong in Thoubal district, a day after Ali had supported the Waqf (Amendment) Act and praised the BJP through a social media post. Apprehending trouble, he retracted his remarks and apologised but could not prevent the attack, which was carried out hours after thousands of people had hit the streets of Imphal against the Waqf Act. District Magistrate A. Subhash Singh said a mob of around 7,000 to 8,000 people, armed with sticks and stones, had stormed the house of Ali and set it ablaze. I have perused the report submitted by the Superintendent of Police, Thoubal, and am of the opinion that there is sufficient ground for proceeding under Section 163 of BNSS to prevent serious breach of peace, disturbance of public tranquillity, and imminent danger to human life and properties, the DM said in an order. Pleas challengingconstitutional validity of Waqf Amendment Act will be listed in due course: Supreme Court The order banned the assembly of five or more persons, carrying of firearms, swords, sticks, stones, or other lethal weapons, sharp-edged articles, and objects of any description which can be used as offensive weapons. A member of Alis family told a news channel the perpetrators had also burnt the Quran. We had just returned home from a wedding when a mob began pelting stones at our house. We apologised, but they attacked the house. Even the Quran was burnt. Money, gold ornaments, etc., were stolen. Their motive was to steal valuables, the family member said. Meanwhile, the Manipur Congress opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, calling it unconstitutional. It also undermines Article 25 of the Constitution the Right to Freedom of Religion enshrined as a fundamental right in the Constitution. It is nothing but an attempt through an unconstitutional legislation to bring personal laws under state control, Manipur Congress chief Keisham Meghachandra Singh said.
Prohibitory Orders in Lilong After BJP Leader's House Torched Over WaqfActSupport
Tension grips Thoubal district after Md Asker Alis social media post backing Waqf Amendment Act sparks violent backlash
Militant Camp Busted in Manipur After Brief Gunfight
Security forces seize arms and arrest KCP (PWG) insurgent during separate operations in Thoubal and Imphal
Manipur BJP leader's house torched for backing Waqf Act
The house of the BJP Minority Morcha's Manipur president, Asker Ali, was set on fire by a mob allegedly for supporting the Waqf Amendment Act. The incident happened at Lilong in Thoubal district on Sunday night. Ali had expressed his support for the Act on social media on Saturday. An irate mob gathered outside his residence around 9 pm, vandalised it and later set it on fire. Following the incident, Ali posted a video on social media, apologising for his earlier statement. He also expressed opposition to the Act.
Prohibitory orders in Manipur's Lilong after BJP leader's house burnt over support to Waqf Act
An angry mob set the house of BJP Minority Morcha's Manipur president Md Asker Ali on fire for supporting the Waqf Amendment Act. In response, the Thoubal district administration imposed prohibitory orders, banning the assembly of five or more people and the carrying of lethal weapons to restore peace.
Manipur: Security forces seize large cache of arms, ammunition in Thoubal district
Security forces in Thoubal, Manipur, recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and equipment from a forest area under Heirok Police Station. During the search, forces were fired upon, retaliated, and discovered an armed miscreants' camp. Similar operations in different districts resulted in further seizures of weapons and apprehension of suspects.
AFSPA extended for six months in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal
NEW DELHI: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of the law and order situation there. The AFSPA, under which a particular state or some areas are declared disturbed, has also been extended to eight districts in Nagaland and 21 police station areas in five other districts of the state for six months, according to a notification issued by the Union home ministry. The law was also extended to Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and three police station areas in Namsai district in the state for six months beginning April 1 after a review of the law and order situation in these northeastern states. The AFSPA, often criticised as a draconian law, gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary. Whereas the central government after review of the law and order situation in the state of Manipur, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958) declares the entire state of Manipur, excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of the following 13 (thirteen) police stations of 5 districts, as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from 01.04.2025, unless withdrawn earlier, the notification related to Manipur read. The police station areas in Manipur where the AFSPA will not be in force are: Imphal, Lamphal, City, Singjamei, Patsoi, Wangoi in Imphal West district, Porompat, Heingang, Irilbung in Imphal East district, Thoubal in Thoubal district and Bishnupur and Nambol in Bishnupur district and Kakching in Kakching district. Manipur has been under President's rule since February 13 after Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who was heading a BJP-led government, resigned on February 9 following ethnic violence that claimed over 260 lives since May 2023. The disturbed area declaration was in force in the entire Manipur (except the Imphal municipality area) from 2004 till early 2022. In April 2022, the Manipur government issued a notification where it said that disturbed area will no longer be applicable in seven police station areas of Imphal West district, four police station areas under the Imphal East district and one police station area each in the districts of Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kakching and Jiribam. There are 16 districts in Manipur. In October 2024, the Manipur government reimposed AFSPA in the entire state, barring 19 police station areas A month later, the AFSPA was also extended in six of the 19 police station areas after violence broke out in Jiribam district. More than 260 people were killed and thousands left homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. In a separate notification, the home ministry said a further review of the law and order situation in Nagaland has been undertaken. After that, Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek and Peren districts in Nagaland were declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for six months with effect from April 1, 2025, unless withdrawn earlier. The areas in Nagaland declared as 'disturbed area' under AFSPA for six months fall within the jurisdiction of i) Khuzama, Kohima North, Kohima South, Zubza and Kezocha police stations in Kohima District; ii) Mangkolemba, Mokokchung-I, Longtho, Tuli, Longchem and Anaki 'C' police stations in Mokokchung District; iii) Yanglok police station in Longleng District; iv) Bhandari, Champang and Ralan police stations in Wokha District; and v) Ghatashi, Pughoboto, Satakha, Suruhuto, Zunheboto and Aghunato police stations in Zunheboto District, according to the notification. A third notification issued by the home ministry said a further review of the law and order situation in Arunachal Pradesh has also been undertaken. Therefore, Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Namsai, Mahadevpur and Chowkham police stations in Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh, bordering the State of Assam, are declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for six months with effect from April 1, 2025, unless withdrawn earlier, it said. There have been protests and demands for the complete withdrawal of the law from the Northeast as well as Jammu and Kashmir. Manipuri activist Irom Chanu Sharmila fought against the law by remaining on hunger strike for 16 years, before ending it on August 9, 2016. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier said the AFSPA has been removed in 70 per cent of the areas in the northeastern states even though it is in force in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah had also said that the central government would consider revoking AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir.
Manipur people give up 196 arms on last day of surrender
IMPHAL: People handed over to the security forces a total of 196 arms along with ammunition and other miscellaneous items on the last day for voluntarily surrendering looted and illegally held weapons in strife-torn Manipur, police said on Friday. The security forces also destroyed 15 bunkers in Kangpokpi district. The arms were surrendered in eight districts till 4 pm of Thursday, which was the deadline for doing so after it was extended by Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the governor of the northeastern state which is under President's Rule. The districts are Bishnupur, Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, Jiribam Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts, police said. After the deadline for voluntarily surrendering arms expired, joint security forces conducted combing and search operations in various parts of the state and recovered 36 arms, 129 ammunition, seven explosives, 21 miscellaneous items and destroyed 15 illegal bunkers, police said in a statement. Twelve bunkers were destroyed at K Langnom and Khengjang areas while three others were demolished at Haraothel, all in Kangpokpi district. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla had extended the deadline for the surrender of looted and illegal arms till 4 PM on March 6, following demands by people from both hill and valley areas for additional time. Bhalla had on February 20 urged warring groups to voluntarily surrender weapons robbed from security forces and other illegally held arms within seven days. He extended the deadline for the surrender of looted and illegal arms till 4 PM on March 6 , following demands by people from both hill and valley areas for additional time. The administration had assured people that no punitive action would be taken against those who surrender their weapons within this period, emphasising that his is the last opportunity for everyone concerned to contribute to peace, communal harmony, the future of our youth, and the security of our society. During the first seven-day period, over 300 weapons were surrendered by the public, primarily in the valley districts. More than 250 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Centre had imposed President's rule in the state on February 13 after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. 'Baseless', 'cherry picking of situations': India slams UN human rights chief's remarks on Kashmir, Manipur
