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.
Seven militants arrested in Manipur
IMPHAL, May 15: Security forces arrested seven militants belonging to various proscribed outfits from different districts of Manipur, police said on Thursday. The arrests were made in Thoubal, Kakching, Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts. Two active cadres of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), identified as RK Mubisana Meitei (47) and Moirangthem Naresh Singh (28), were arrested from []
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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.
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.
Manipur police nabs NIAs most wanted suspect in Thoubal
Imphal: A special team of the Manipur Police has apprehended a most-wanted suspect listed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The arrest took place during a late-night operation on Saturday in the southern region of the insurgency-affected state. The arrested individual has been identified as 27-year-old Sagolshem Sanatomba Singh, a resident of Wangbal Maning Leikai [] The post Manipur police nabs NIAs most wanted suspect in Thoubal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Thoubal DC inaugurates patient public's portico
Deputy Commissioner of Thoubal, Ahanthem Subhash today inaugurated a newly constructed Patient Pubic's Portico at Thoubal District Hospital The 100 feet long and 41 feet width portico was built under the MP Local Area Development Scheme MP LADS of outer MP Alfred Kanngam Arthur and DRDA Thoubal being the Implementing Agency The inaugural function was also attended by ADM Thoubal, B Lokeshwor Sharma, District Rural Development Agency DRDA Thoubal, Executive Engineer Ng Somendro and District Hospital Thoubal Superintendent Dr W Ruhinikumar Source The Sangai Express
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
Manipur: Weapons, and explosives seized in 36-hour search operations
Imphal: Security forces have recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, explosives, and military-grade equipment during intelligence-based combing operations in Thoubal and Bishnupur districts of Manipur over the past 36 hours, officials confirmed on Tuesday. In Thoubal district, a cordon and search operation was carried out at Wangjing Tekcham under Thoubal Police Station by a [] The post Manipur: Weapons, and explosives seized in 36-hour search operations appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Awareness on 'Forest Rights Act, 2006' held
Thoubal Forest Division organised an awareness programme on 'Forest Rights Act, 2006' at its office premises located at Thoubal The chief guest of the event, RK Amaijit, Conservator of Forest, Central Circle emphasized on the benefits that can be availed by the scheduled tribe and other traditional forest dwellers under the Forest Right Act The event was also attended by DFO Thoubal, Dr Jeeceelee, Kakching Range Officer, Thoubal Range Officer and Range Officer Headquarters along with locals and Ekta Parishad Source The Sangai Express
Career Guidance programme held
A one day awareness programme on Career Guidance was held today at Thoubal Kshetrileikai Haotabi Lampak organisedbytheKshetrileikaiRisingClub KRC It was attended by National Awardee and National Trainer, Dr Narengbam Rajivkumar, Social Scientist, Dr Dhanabir Laishram, SS Career Solution, Managing Director Sanjenbam Silomi Devi and Thoubal Municipal Council, Councillor Puyam Jote Meetei as presidium members During the programme, the experts equipped the attendees with crucial insights, advice and mentorship, empowering them to make informed decisions about their academic and professional pursuits Source The Sangai Express
Manipur: Arambai Tengol honours conflict martyrs at Thoubal
Imphal: Hundreds of members of the Arambai Tengol (AT) gathered on Saturday at Thoubal Wangkhem ground in Thoubal district to honours those who lost their lives in the two years of ethnic violence in Manipur. The AT volunteers held a two-minute silence to pay respect to the dead. According to official records, the conflict that [] The post Manipur: Arambai Tengol honours conflict martyrs at Thoubal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur Police nabs car lifter, recovers stolen vehicle
Imphal: Manipur Police arrested a suspected vehicle lifter on Friday and recovered a stolen Maruti Wagon R as part of an ongoing special crackdown against vehicle theft across the state. According to the Morning Police bulletin, the operation took place around noon near Jama Masjid under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal District. The suspect, identified [] The post Manipur Police nabs car lifter, recovers stolen vehicle appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Security forces apprehend 7, seize arms and ammo from Thoubal
IMPHAL, April 20: Security forces on Sunday held seven persons, including a juvenile, and recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition and communication devices during an operation conducted in Thoubal district of Manipur, official sources said. The operation was launched around 2.20 am by a joint team of the state police and CRPF on an []
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
Two militants arrested, 11 firearms seized in Manipur
IMPHAL, April 18: Security forces arrested two militants of a banned outfit and seized 11 firearms and 10 IEDs during search operations in different parts of the state, police said on Friday. The two militants of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested from Wangjing Khabakhong area in Thoubal district on Thursday. Two hand grenades []
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 .
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.
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An indefinite curfew was imposed on areas falling under Lilong Assembly constituency of Manipur's Thoubal district on Monday over unrest over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Lilong, a Muslim-majority constituency in the Meitei-dominated Thoubal district, witnessed mob violence and arson targeting a local BJP leader's residence. The house of Manipur state Minority Morcha president was attacked and torched by a mob that was at least 7,000 strong, The Hindu said in a report. It was on Sunday night that the armed mob targeted BJP leader Mohammed Asker Ali's house in Lilong's Sambrukhonh Mamel area over his reactions to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. ALSO READ | Why did Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi skip discussion on Waqf Bill? asks JPC head Jagdambika Pal after LoP calls it unconstitutional According to reports, a session of the Manipuri Muslim community, also known as Pangals, were infuriated by Mohammed Asker Ali's social media activities in support of the Bill. Attacking the BJP leader's house with sticks and stones, the crowd later set it on fire, the news report said. Following the incident, Ali posted a video on social media, apologising for his earlier statement, said news agency PTI. In a statement, the BJP condemned the incident and assured that such unfortunate incidents shall not happen in the future. According to district officials, the situation remains tense, forcing them to impose an indefinite curfew to avoid further violence. ALSO READ | Munambam land dispute: Relief for Kerala govt as HC allows inquiry commission to resume proceedings Meanwhile, Manipur legislator Sheikh Noorul Hassan on Monday said he will challenge the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, in the Supreme Court. In a video message, Hassan, a National People's Party MLA, said, The Waqf Amendment Act 2025 violates the rights of Muslims. I personally condemn and reject this Act. I will challenge it in the Supreme Court.
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.
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.
Manipur BJP minority wing chiefs house torched after social media post backing Waqf Act
Unidentified miscreants set fire to the house of BJPs Manipur Minority Morcha president Askar Ali Makakmayum in Thoubal districts Lilong area late Sunday night, following his remarks in support of the Waqf Act. According to sources, a mob vandalised and torched the house around 9 pm in the Muslim-majority locality, a day after Makakmayum posted a message on social media praising the BJP and supporting the Waqf Act. Later, Makakmayum had issued a video apology on social media, distancing himself from his earlier remarks and stating he no longer endorses the Act. The incident took place hours after large-scale protests broke out in Imphal against the Waqf Act, with many taking to the streets to express their opposition. Earlier in the day, protests were held in different parts of Imphal Valley against the Act. Over 5,000 people participated in a rally that disrupted the traffic on NH 102 at Lilong. In some places, the protesters got engaged in a scuffle with the security forces, officials said. One such incident happened at Irong Chesaba in Thoubal in the morning. The scuffle broke out after the demonstrators were stopped by the security forces from moving forward. The demonstrators raised slogans against the BJP-led government at the Centre, decrying the Act. Protests were also held in Kshatri Awang Leikai, Kairang Muslim and Kiyamgei Muslim areas in Imphal East, and Sora in Thoubal district, among other places. Security has been strengthened in Muslim-dominated areas of the Valley, with additional forces deployed, officials 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. (With additional inputs from PTI)
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
2 strong earthquakes within an hour rock Manipur
Cracks were seen in several buildings in Manipur following the quakes. Videos shared on social media showed cracks at a school building in Wangjing Lamding in Thoubal district where a relief camp for the ethnic strife hit people was being run.
Two earthquakes including one of 5.7 magnitude strike Manipur, tremors felt across northeast
IMPHAL: Two consecutive earthquakes, including one of 5. 7 magnitude, rocked Manipur on Wednesday and the tremors were felt across the Northeast, officials said. The earthquake of 5. 7 magnitude struck the state at 11.06 am. Its epicentre was 44 km east of Yairipok in Imphal East district, and at a depth of 110 km, according to officials of the Regional Seismological Centre in Shillong. The tremors were felt in Assam, Meghalaya and other parts of the region, they said. A second earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hit Manipur at 12.20pm. It struck the Kamjong district of the state, at a depth of 66 km, they added. Cracks were seen in several buildings in Manipur following the quakes. Videos shared on social media showed cracks at a school building in Wangjing Lamding in Thoubal district where a relief camp for the ethnic strife hit people was being run. We are confirming the reports of the damage, an official in Imphal said. No damage was reported so far in other states of the region.
33 arms surrendered in five Manipur districts
Imphal: Thirty-three arms and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered by the public in five districts in strife-torn Manipur, police on Tuesday. The arm surrenders were made in Churachandpur, Thoubal, Imphal East, Imphal West, and Bishnupur districts, a senior officer said. Notably, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has recently extended the deadline for the surrender of looted 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 .
Detention of village volunteers trigger widespread protests in Imphal
GUWAHATI: Protests broke out in different parts of Manipurs Imphal valley on Friday after security forces apprehended 28 village volunteers. According to reports, the persons, believed to be from the Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol, were picked up during an early morning raid carried out at Panjao Pallumda in the Kakching district. They were later taken to a camp in Thoubal district and were reportedly released. When news about their apprehension spread, protests erupted in the five districts of Imphal Valley. The protestors burnt tyres and blocked roads. In the wake of the lightning protests, shopkeepers downed their shutters. Women had come out in large numbers in different parts of the valley. They shouted slogans demanding the immediate release of the persons and the revocation of the Presidents rule. President's Rule imposed in Manipur following Biren Singh's resignation amid ethnic violence They said Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla s call to people to surrender weapons was unreasonable as the crisis was yet to be resolved while a stable government was yet to be established. The governor had on Thursday issued a seven-day ultimatum asking people to surrender the looted weapons within seven days or face strict action. In an appeal, he stated that people of Manipur, both in the valley and the hills, suffered immense hardship for over 20 months due to a series of unfortunate incidents affecting peace and communal harmony. In the greater interest of restoring normalcy, so that people can return to their normal day-to-day activities, all communities in the state must come forward to ensure cessation of hostilities and maintenance of peace and order in the society. It is in this regard that I sincerely request the people of all communities, particularly the youth in the valley and the hills, to voluntarily come forward and surrender the looted and the illegally held weapons and ammunition the governor had appealed.
Militants loot arms from IRB outpost in Thoubal
Militants raided an IRB outpost in Thoubal, Manipur, looting six SLRs, three AK-series rifles, and ammunition. The attack left three security personnel wounded while additional forces managed to recover most of the weapons. A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant is identified as one of the attackers.
Unidentified armed men loot weapons & ammunition from Manipur Rifles outpost in Thoubal
Unknown armed individuals looted several weapons, including SLRs and AK rifles, along with numerous types of ammunition, from a Manipur Rifles outpost in Thoubal district. This incident is part of a series of arms thefts since May 3, 2023, with over 6,000 weapons stolen during ethnic violence in Manipur.
Security forces recover weapons, grenades, mortars in Manipur operations
GUWAHATI: Security forces and police recovered 10 weapons, ammunition and war-like stores during a series of joint operations in ethnic violence-hit Manipur. A defence statement said the operations were carried out in the valley districts of Kakching and Thoubal and hill districts of Kangpokpi and Churachandpur over the past week. The Assam Rifles in coordination with the police launched a joint operation in Kangpokpi district and recovered one 5.56 mm rifle, one 7.62 mm rifle, one .303 sniper rifle, one .22 pistol, one single barrel rifle, two improvised mortars, grenades, ammunition and war-like stores. In another operation, a joint team of Assam Rifles and police apprehended a member of the insurgent group Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibanganba) in Thoubal district and recovered ammunition. On January 28, the Army in coordination with CRPF and police launched a joint operation on the road between Loilamkot and Nalon villages in Churachandpur district and recovered six long-range rockets along with a launcher stand, one country-made mortar (Pompei), ammunition and war-like stores. Recovered weapons In a follow up operation on January 30, Assam Rifles and police recovered one 9mm rifle, one 9mm pistol, two grenades, ammunition and war-like stores from Chairel Khunou in Kakching district. The successful recovery of these war-like stores highlights the seamless cooperation between the Indian Army and other law enforcement agencies, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring the security and safety of the region, the defence statement said. Meanwhile, the police arrested an active member of the insurgent group KCP (PWG) from Imphal West district on Sunday. The police said the person, identified as Leihaothabam Nanao Sharma alias Puremba, was involved in extortion activities in greater Imphal areas. Last month, the state government established a dedicated anti-extortion cell. The initiative aims to create an efficient and robust response mechanism to address demands and extortion-related activities, ensuring the safety and security of the public.
Security forces recover weapons, other war-like stores from several districts of Manipur
The Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police conducted successful operations, seizing weapons, ammunition, and warlike stores in Manipur's districts of Kakching, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, and Thoubal. Recoveries included rifles, pistols, grenades, and mortars. These actions demonstrate the effective collaboration between the Indian Army and law enforcement agencies, ensuring regional security and safety.
35 weapons, ammunition recovered in joint security operations in Manipur
GUWAHATI : Security forces and police recovered 35 weapons, along with ammunition and war-like stores, during a series of joint operations carried out over the past week in both the hill and valley regions of ethnic violence-hit Manipur. The Army, in coordination with Assam Rifles and the police, recovered one modified sniper rifle, five 9 mm pistols, two single-barrel rifles, grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores during an operation in Lungkhongjang Ridge in Bishnupur district on January 19, a defence statement said. Similarly, the Army, in collaboration with the CRPF and the police, recovered one 9 mm submachine gun, one .303 rifle, one pistol, one single-barrel breach-loaded gun, one country-made mortar, one grenade launcher, grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores during another operation near the Khuga River and the fringes of Dampi Ridge, located on the border of Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts, on January 20. On receiving intelligence about attempts at infiltration in Tengnoupal district on the Indo-Myanmar border on January 20, Assam Rifles laid an ambush along the likely infiltration route and apprehended a person. Upon questioning, he disclosed his affiliation with the rebel group Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup. On the same day, Assam Rifles recovered a 9 mm country-made pistol, one .303 rifle, one improvised projectile launcher, grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores during a search operation carried out at Maohing in Noney district. The defence statement said a joint operation carried out by Assam Rifles and the police on January 23 in the general area of Ngamukhong Fungi Ching (Leingangpokpi) in Thoubal district resulted in the recovery of a country-made pistol, one single-bore country-made rifle, ten hand grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores. On the same day, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the police, apprehended two KCP (PWG) rebels along with two 9 mm pistols, ammunition, and war-like stores from an area between Heirok and Wangjing in Thoubal district. Another operation carried out by Assam Rifles and the police in the general area between Zairawn and Uchatol in Jiribam district on January 23 resulted in the recovery of one carbine, one single-barrel gun, grenades, and ammunition. In Chandel district, Assam Rifles recovered one 9 mm pistol, one locally made mortar, one IED, grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores on January 24. On the same day in Imphal West district, Assam Rifles and the police recovered one self-loading rifle, one carbine machine gun, one .32 calibre country-made pistol, two 51 mm mortars, grenades, and ammunition. On January 25, Assam Rifles and the police recovered one modified .303 sniper rifle, an airgun rifle, grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores from Thangjao Mamang Ching in Kakching district. In another operation on the same day in Sekmai (Tendongyan), the security forces recovered one .303 rifle, one 9 mm pistol, one .32 calibre pistol, hand grenades, and ammunition. The defence statement said the success of these operations was due to the seamless cooperation between security forces and other law enforcement
4 militants held in separate operations in Manipur
Imphal: Four militants were arrested in separate operations in Manipur's Imphal West and Churachandpur districts, police said on Sunday. Two active members of the proscribed PREPAK (Progressive) were arrested from Langol Type II in Imphal West district on Saturday. They were identified as Sairem Rishikumar Singh (24) and Longjam Nganthoiba Meitei alias Lamngakpa (22). They were allegedly involved in extortions in Imphal and Thoubal, police said. Six mobile phones, two .32 pistols along with magazines, five .32 live rounds, five extortion letters, and a four-wheeler were seized from their possession. Two cadres of the proscribed UKRA (SoO group) were arrested from Maunjang village in New Dampi of Churchandpur district, police said.They were identified as Thangrengsong Kom (45) and L Washington Kom (42). They were allegedly involved in extorting ex-servicemen.
Three militants arrested, arms recovered in Manipur
IMPHAL: Security forces arrested three cadres of banned outfits in separate operations in Manipur's Thoubal and Imphal West districts, police said on Friday. Two active members of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) were held on Thursday from Uningkhong in Thoubal, they said. On 23.01.2025, security forces arrested 02(two) active members of proscribed outfit KCP(PWG) namely, Thokchom Luxmikanta Singh @ Hapu (28) and Dinesh Thokchom @ Don (23) from Uningkhong under Khongjom PS, Thoubal District while indulging in extortion. The following items were pic.twitter.com/cpWVHSjwcJ Manipur Police (@manipur_police) January 24, 2025 Pistols, ammunition, cash and other articles were recovered from their possession. In another operation, a member of the outlawed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) was arrested from Langol Type III in Imphal West on Wednesday, a police officer said. Investigation is underway.
Six suspected Meitei radical group members held for Manipur mans death
GUWAHATI: Manipur police arrested six suspected members of Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol in connection with the death of a person in Manipur's Thoubal district, police said on Thursday. The arrested individuals has been identified as Sagolsem Chingkheinganba Singh (25), Chingakham Sanatomba Singh (19), Sapam Somorjit Singh (32), Maibam Bokenjit Singh (24), Athokpam Jiban Singh (30) and Chingakham Mani Singh (41). According to the police, Md Nawash (33) was abducted from his house by suspected members of Arambai Tenggol on January 14 for ransom, the police said, adding that he was brought dead at the Thoubal district hospital. Further investigation into the case was on. Meanwhile, Arambai Tenggol claimed that its members are not involved in the accident.
