All Thanga Apunba Meira Paibi Lup staged a sit in protest at Thanga Thongkha, Bishnupur district condemning the killing of a village volunteer and arrest of 6 other village volunteers by security personnel at Salungpham in Thoubal district on December 14, 2025 Source The Sangai Express
Manipur: Security force recovers cache of weapons
Imphal: Central and state forces recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, explosives, and electronic devices during a raid in the southeastern Thoubal district of Manipur. According to a police report, based on an intelligence report, a combined team of Manipur police and Assam Rifles conducted a search operation at an abandoned militants camp located at [] The post Manipur: Security force recovers cache of weapons appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Huge cache of arms and ammo recovered in Manipur
IMPHAL, Jan 16: In Manipur, search operations and area domination continued in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts as security forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Thoubal and Bishnupur districts. One 9 mm CMG magazine, four 36 HE hand grenades, 27 live rounds, 7.6239 mm empty cases []
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.
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Manipur: Three BSF personnel die of suspected cardiac arrests
Imphal: Three personnel of the 63 Border Security Force (BSF) Company died of suspected cardiac arrests in Thoubal, Manipur. The deceased include two head constables posted at Thoubal District Commissioners complex. They died of suspected cardiac arrests after complaining of chest pains and breathing problems during the past 24 hours. The head constable Rabinder Singh, [] The post Manipur: Three BSF personnel die of suspected cardiac arrests appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur Police seize arms in Thoubal, arrest PREPAK (Pro) member Editorji
Manipur Police seize arms in Thoubal, arrest PREPAK (Pro) memberEditorji
Arms and ammunition recovered in Manipur's Thoubal
IMPHAL: Security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during search operations in Manipur's Thoubal district, police said on Wednesday. The seized items include a pistol, a mortar, a hand grenade, and live rounds of ammunition, they added. The recovery was made during search operations at Irong Tangkhul village, near Hangoilok in the district, on Tuesday, a police officer said. Meanwhile, the Manipur Police arrested an active member of the proscribed outfit PREPAK (Pro) from Bishnupur district, the officer said. The 26-year-old was apprehended from the Sunusiphai area on Tuesday, he added.
Arms, ammunition recovered in Manipurs Thoubal Deccan Herald
Arms, ammunition recovered in Manipur's ThoubalDeccan Herald
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Manipur: Hidden arsenal recovered by security forces in Thoubal
Imphal: A joint operation by the Indian Army and Manipur Police has led to the recovery of a large cache of weapons from an abandoned hideout in the southeastern Thoubal district. Acting on precise intelligence, the security forces searched the Irong Tangkhul village near the river bank of Hangoilok under Nongpok Sekmai Police Station, Thoubal [] The post Manipur: Hidden arsenal recovered by security forces in Thoubal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arms, ammunition recovered in Manipur's Thoubal
Meanwhile, the Manipur Police arrested an active member of the proscribed outfit PREPAK (Pro) from Bishnupur district, he said.
Huge cache of arms, ammunition seized in Manipur
IMPHAL: Security forces seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition during search operations in Manipur's Bishnupur and Thoubal districts, a police statement said on Wednesday. From Thongkhonglok village in Bishnupur district, security forces on Tuesday seized one SLR with a magazine, one .303 rifle, one 12 bore single barrel gun, two 9mm pistol with magazine, one anti-riot gun, two INSAS LMG magazine, two INSAS rifle magazine, four hand grenades, one detonator, five anti-riot shell, ammunition and other articles, the statement said. Search operations and area domination were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts. Movement of 313 and 240 nos. of vehicles carrying essential items along NH-37 and NH-2 has been ensured. Strict security measures are taken up pic.twitter.com/8g9AlRjUPs Manipur Police (@manipur_police) December 31, 2024 The security forces seized one anti material rifle (AMR) sniper modified with sight scope and magazine, two single bolt action rifle, three 9mm pistol (country made), one hand grenade, four MK-13T, and ammunition from Leishangthem Ikop Pat area of Thoubal district, it said. Meanwhile, police arrested a member of the banned outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) involved in extortion from Mantripukhri Bazaar near Bengali crossing in Imphal East district on Tuesday. One 9mm pistol with magazine, two money receipts of KCP (PWG) and other articles were seized from his possession, the police said.
Militants attack village in Manipur's Imphal West district
Militants from their hill positions in Kangpokpi district fired several rounds from sophisticated arms and hurled bombs at the low-lying Kadangband area; huge arms seized in Bishnupur, Thoubal
4 labourers held for staying in Manipur without valid ILP cards
IMPHAL, Dec 29: Four people were held in Manipurs Thoubal district for allegedly violating the Inner Line Permit system, CM N Biren Singh said. They were apprehended from Yairipok Bishnunaha on Saturday and steps are being taken for their deportation, he said. Today, four non-local laborers were apprehended for violating the Inner Line Permit (ILP) []
Bandh paralyses normal life in Imphal Valley
IMPHAL, Dec 28: Normal life was affected in the five districts of Imphal Valley on Saturday due to a bandh called over the arrest of six armed men and the death of one in a gunfight with the police in Thoubal on December 14. Shops and other commercial establishments were closed, while public vehicles remained []
Manipur: Bandh over arrest of armed men paralyses normal life in Imphal Valley
A bandh in Imphal Valley disrupted life due to the arrest of six armed men and one death in a Thoubal gunfight. Shops closed, vehicles halted, and supporters vandalized cars. The arrested individuals were accused of being PREPAK members involved in extortion, but bandh supporters claimed they were village volunteers defending against armed Kuki men.
Nitish Kumar condoles death of two people from Bihar in Manipur
Two migrant workers from Bihar were killed in Manipur's Kakching district, prompting Bihar's Chief Minister to offer condolences and financial aid to their families. In a separate incident in Thoubal district, an armed militant was killed and six others apprehended following a firefight with police commandos. A substantial cache of weapons and ammunition was recovered.
Manipur: Militant killed, 6 arrested after police clash; 2 labourers shot dead
In Thoubal district, Manipur, a fierce gun battle between police commandos and militants resulted in one militant's death and six apprehensions. A substantial cache of weapons and electronics was recovered. Separately, two laborers were fatally shot in Kakching district. Meanwhile, border fencing along the Manipur-Myanmar border near Moreh has accelerated.
Suspected Militant Killed In Gunfight With Security Forces In Manipur: Cops
A suspected militant was killed and six members of his gang were arrested following a gunfight with security forces in Manipur's Thoubal district on Saturday, the police said.
Manipur: Militant killed; two labourers shot dead
Manipur police commandos clashed with militants in Thoubal district. One militant was killed, and six were arrested. Weapons and electronic devices were seized. Two laborers were killed in a separate incident in Kakching. Police are investigating the incidents. The identities of the deceased laborers and the arrested militants are being verified.
Manipur: One militant killed in encounter, six held
Imphal: An armed militant was killed and six others were apprehended after a fierce exchange of fire between Manipur Police Commandos and a militant group in Thoubal District on Saturday, officials said. A significant cache of arms and ammunition, along with multiple electronic devices, were also recovered from the spot. A senior police official in 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 .
Three cadres of militant outfit Prepak arrested in Manipur
Imphal: Three cadres of the banned militant outfit People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Prepak-Pro) were arrested in Manipur's Thoubal district, police said on Thursday. The arrested members of the outlawed group were involved in extortion, a police statement said. Acting on information that some active cadres of Prepak (Pro) organisation are loitering in and around Thoubal Athokpam area, a combined team of Commando Unit Thoubal and a column of 4 AR (Assam Rifles) led by OC-CDO, Thoubal, under the supervision of Sr. SP Thoubal District, rushed to the area near HDFC Bank and arrested three active cadres of the unlawful organisation around 4 pm on Wednesday, it said. They have been identified as Nambram Indrajit Singh, Rajkumar Mohen Sana and Warepam Albert Meitei Thoi. A grenade, demand letters of Prepak (Pro), three mobile phones and one motorcycle were recovered from their possession, the police said. During interrogation, the arrested cadres of the militant outfit admitted that they were involved in extortion from schools, colleges and government offices of Thoubal district under the instruction of one Sinthoiba of their organisation, according to the statement. The arrested persons along with seized items were handed over to the Thoubal Police Station for taking further necessary legal action against them. Meanwhile, security forces, during separate search operations in Churachandpur and Chandel districts, recovered 10 firearms and a cache of ammunition, another police statement said. More than 250 people in Manipur 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.
Manipur government lifts mobile internet ban in nine districts
Guwahati: The Manipur government on Monday lifted the temporary suspension of internet services in nine districts affected by the ethnic violence recently. State government, after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation and its possible co-relation with the general operation of internet services, decided to lift all forms of temporary suspension of internet and data services in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, Jiribam and Pherzawl districts. Under the power conferred as per Rule 2 of Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017, the Governor of Manipur is pleased to revoke all forms of temporary suspension of internet and data serviceswith immediate effect, an order of the home department read. The state government requested all internet users to refrain from any activities which might pose a threat to the law and order situation in the state. The government said such a situation might warrant temporary suspension of the internet services in the future. Internet services both mobile and broadband were suspended on November 16 in the nine districts after the Imphal valley witnessed widespread violence with protestors torching and attacking the houses and properties of several legislators. The violence broke out after the bodies of three of six missing women and children from Jiribam , killed allegedly after abduction by the Kuki militants, were recovered. Later, when the violence ebbed, the government had restored broadband internet services but conditionally. However, the mobile internet ban continued. An Imphal valley-based organisation called the Federation of Civil Societies Manipur, had on Sunday urged the government to restore the services, highlighting how life without the internet impacted economic and social sectors. According to the organisation, the ban had severely affected local entrepreneurs, professionals, businesses, students and healthcare services.
Pressure mounts on Manipur government to restore mobile internet
GUWAHATI: As mobile internet services continue to remain suspended in nine of ethnic violence-hit Manipurs 16 districts, pressure is now mounting on the state government to lift the ban. An Imphal valley-based organisation, called the Federation of Civil Societies Manipur, on Sunday urged the government to restore the services, highlighting how life without the internet has impacted economic and social sectors. According to the organisation, the ban has severely affected local entrepreneurs, professionals, businesses, students and healthcare services. The organisation said the government suspended the mobile internet services to maintain law and order but did not realise how the daily life of people would be impacted by this decision. It said the students were at the receiving end due to frequent suspension of internet services besides curfews and general strikes called by organisations. Students rely heavily on the internet to access resources. Secondly, placement agencies are now not willing to visit the campuses due to curfews and general strikes in the state, the organisation said. There has not been any major incident of violence relating to the ethnic conflict in the past few days but the government is not taking any chances. It fears that the restoration of mobile internet services might trigger fresh violence. Internet services both mobile and broadband were suspended on November 16 in the nine districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl, and Jiribam after the Imphal valley witnessed widespread violence with protestors torching and attacking the houses and properties of several legislators. The violence broke out after the bodies of three of six missing women and children from Jiribam, killed allegedly after abduction by the Kuki militants, were recovered. Later, when the violence ebbed, the government restored broadband internet services but conditionally. However, the mobile internet ban has continued. It has been periodically extended.
Manipur: Ban on mobile internet in 9 districts extended till Dec 9
Imphal: The Manipur government extended the ban on mobile data services in nine restive districts till December 9, according to an order issued by the Home Department on Saturday. The decision was taken after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation in Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl and Jiribam districts 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 .
Mobile internet ban extended in nine districts of Manipur
Imphal: The Manipur government on Thursday extended the suspension of mobile internet for two days in nine districts of the state till December 7. An order issued by the Home Department said the suspension was extended in Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl and Jiribam till 5.15 pm of December 7. 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 violence: Mobile internet ban extended till December 5 in nine districts
IMPHAL: The Manipur government on Tuesday extended the suspension of mobile internet for two days in nine districts of the state till December 5. An order issued by the Home Department said the suspension was extended in Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl and Jiribam till 5.15 pm of December 5. The state government after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation and its correlation with the general operation of internet services has decided to continue suspension of mobile internet and mobile data services, including VSATs and VPN services., it said. Internet services have been temporarily suspended since November 16, after violence broke out in the state following the recovery of the bodies of three women and three children in Jiri and Barak rivers in Manipur and Assam, respectively. The Manipur government had conditionally lifted the suspension on broadband services (ILL and FTTH) on November 19, considering the hardships faced by common people, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and other offices. Manipur violence: Autopsy of kidnapped infant reveals multiple gunshot wounds, missing eyeball
Internet ban extended till Dec 3 in 9 Manipur districts
Imphal: The Manipur government on Sunday, December 1, extended the suspension of mobile internet for two days in nine districts of the state till December 3. An order issued by the Home Department said the suspension was extended in Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl and Jiribam. The state government after 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 .
GUWAHATI: The Manipur government on Friday asked the army to find out a 56-year-old man reported missing from the Leimakhong Army camp in the Kangpokpi district on November 25, even as educational institutes reopened in the Imphal valley and Jiribam district after a gap of 13 days. Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said the state government had asked the army to take the responsibility of tracing the man, Laishram Kamalbabu Singh who is from the Meitei community. He hails from the Loitang Khunoy locality falling under the Sekmai Assembly segment. Earlier, an FIR was lodged with the police over his disappearance. Singh said Sekmai MLA Dingo Singh and members of a Joint Action Committee (JAC), formed in connection with the mans disappearance, met him on Thursday and submitted a memorandum, addressed to the Prime Minister. He said the JAC and the residents demanded the immediate rescue of the missing person. His whereabouts are still unknown. The state government has urged army and central government officials to trace him, Singh said. As tension is building over the incident, he appealed to people to stay calm. Meanwhile, educational institutes reopened in the Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Kakching, Thoubal (all in Imphal valley) and Jiribam districts. The decision on the resumption of classes was taken following an improvement in the law and order situation. Curfew was relaxed from 5 am to 4 pm. According to official sources, the schools recorded a turnout of around 80%. The sources said there was a lot of excitement among students to be back in school. The turnout in my zone was 79%-80%. The children were very enthusiastic, Sucheta Khumukcham, zonal education officer, Imphal West district, told this newspaper. I feel the turnout will increase in the coming days, she added. The government had earlier ordered the closure of educational institutions due to widespread protests against the recent killings of three women and three children in Jiribam.
Schools, colleges in Manipur's Imphal Valley, Jiribam district reopen
Imphal: Schools and colleges in Manipur's Imphal Valley and Jiribam district resumed classes on Friday after a hiatus of 13 days, officials said. Students in their school uniforms and parents were seen waiting for buses in the state's capital Imphal with the law and order situation improving in the valley districts. The Directorate of Education Schools and the Higher and Technical Education Department had on Thursday ordered the resumption of classes in Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Kakching, Thoubal and Jiribam districts. K Biken Singh, a central government official whose two children study in a private school in Imphal, said, It is a great relief that schools have reopened. Final exams of my children, who are in Class 6 and Class 7, were scheduled to start from the second week of December and parts of the syllabus are yet to be completed. Reopening of schools will allow the teachers to interact with their students. Educational institutes in the valley districts and Jiribam have remained closed since November 16 after the dead bodies of three women and three children in Jiribam were recovered from the Jiri and Barak rivers in Manipur and Assam respectively. Meanwhile, the state government ordered relaxation of curfew from 5 am to 4 pm on Friday in all five valley districts and Jiribam to enable people to purchase essential items and medicines, according to an official order. Due to developing law and orders situation in the districts, there is a need to relax restrictions on the movement of people to facilitate the public to purchase essential items including medicines and food items. Restriction of movement of people outside their residences is hereby lifted for Friday from 5 am to 4 pm according to a government order. District Magistrates of Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Kakching and Thoubal issued the order separately. The relaxation, however, shall not include any gathering/ sit-in/ rally without obtaining approval through competent authority, the order read. Violence had escalated in Manipur after three women and three children belonging to the Meitei community had gone missing from a relief camp in Jiribam after a gunfight between security forces and suspected Kuki-Zo militants resulted in the deaths of 10 insurgents on November 11. Bodies of those six were later found. More than 250 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.
Manipur: Schools, Colleges In Districts With Curfew In Place To Remain Closed For Indefinite Period
The educational institutes in Imphal East and West, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching and Jiribam will continue to remain closed from Wednesday until further orders
IMPHAL: The Manipur government on Tuesday announced an extension of the closure of all schools and colleges in districts , where curfew is in place, from November 27 for an indefinite period. The educational institutes in Imphal East and West, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching and Jiribam will continue to remain closed from Wednesday until further orders. Schools and colleges in these districts have remained closed since November 16 after the dead bodies of three women and three children in Jiribam were recovered from the Jiri and Barak rivers in Manipur and Assam respectively. An order issued by the Directorate of Education said, All schools of the state government and government-aided, private and central schools located in valley districts will continue to remain closed from November 27, 2024 till further order. A separate order stated that the government educational institutions, government-aided colleges under the Higher and Techincal Education Department, including state universities, located in the districts where curfew has been imposed, shall continue to be closed until further orders. NIA launches probe into three recent cases of violence in Manipur Meanwhile, curfew has been relaxed in all five valley districts and Jiribam from 5 am to 12 noon to enable people to purchase essential items and medicines, according to orders issued by the district magistrates. However, sit-ins, rallies and gatherings without obtaining prior approval from competent authority will not be allowed during the relaxation period, the orders said. The extension of the closure of educational institutes was announced after Imphal Valley-based civil society organisation Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) decided to observe a shutdown of offices of the state and the central governments for two days from Wednesday, demanding removal of AFSPA and an operation against suspected Kuki militants. COCOMI, however, exempted educational institutions from the purview of the proposed shutdown. Violence escalated in Manipur after three women and three children belonging to the Meitei community had gone missing from a relief camp in Jiribam after a gunfight between security forces and suspected Kuki-Zo militants resulted in the deaths of 10 insurgents on November 11. Bodies of those six were later found. More than 250 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.
Manipur Extends Mobile Internet Ban in 9 Districts for Two More Days
Imphal: The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet services in nine districts for an additional two days, following a review of the law and order situation. The mobile internet ban, initially imposed on November 16, will now remain in effect until 5:15 PM on November 27. The suspension includes mobile internet, mobile data services, VSATs, and VPN services across the districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, Jiribam, and Pherzawl. The decision follows escalating violence in the state, which has been experiencing ethnic strife between Meitei and Kuki communities since May 2023. The violence surged after the recovery of the bodies of three women and three children on November 11, who were allegedly abducted by Kuki-Zo militants. These abductions occurred amid an ongoing encounter between Kuki militants and security forces, during which 10 militants were killed. In response to the rising unrest, which included widespread protests and arson attacks on the homes of legislators in Imphal Valley on November 16, the state government deemed it necessary to extend the internet shutdown to prevent the spread of provocative content by anti-social elements. The suspension initially affected seven districts before being expanded to Jiribam and Pherzawl. Manipur's ongoing ethnic conflict has claimed at least 258 lives and displaced tens of thousands since May 3, 2023. Authorities have emphasized that the internet ban is a precautionary measure to maintain public order and prevent further escalation of violence.
Manipur: Schools, colleges to reopen in Imphal Valley, Jiribam on Monday
IMPHAL: Schools and colleges in Manipur's Imphal Valley and Jiribam district will reopen on Monday after remaining closed for a week, an official said. The schools and colleges were shut in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kakching, and Jiribam last week due to prohibitory orders issued in view of fresh violence in the state, he said. An order issued by the Directorate of Education - Schools said, Normal classes will resume for all schools of the state, government, government-aided, private and central schools from November 25. In a separate order, the Higher and Technical Education Department said, It is hereby ordered that all government educational institutions/government-aided colleges under the Higher and Technical Educational Department, including state universities, shall resume classes from November 25. Three women, three children missing after Jiribam gunfight; Meiteis and Kukis hold bandhs in Manipur Three bodies out of six missing persons suspected were found in Manipur's Jiribam district
Internet ban extended in Manipur as 7 arrested for arson in Imphal
Amid continuing unrest in Manipur, the state government has extended its ban on mobile internet and data services, including VSAT and VPN services, in nine districts for an additional two days. This move comes as tensions remain high following violent incidents, including arson attacks on the residences of elected officials. The Manipur Police have arrested seven more individuals in connection with the November 16 arson attacks, bringing the total number of arrests to 41. The chief minister, N. Biren Singh, condemned the looting of properties, expressing his shame over such events occurring in the state. Singh confirmed that suspects involved in these crimes had been identified through CCTV footage, and legal actions were underway. The ban on mobile internet services, which was initially imposed after the Jiribam killings, will continue in districts such as Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Jiribam, and Pherzawl, while the government assesses the situation. However, broadband internet services were restored on November 19 due to the negative impact the mobile internet ban was having on educational and healthcare services, as well as businesses relying on online transactions. In response to the ongoing unrest, the state administration has relaxed curfew hours from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. in several districts, including Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Thoubal, and Kakching, to allow the public to purchase essential goods. Security forces are closely monitoring the situation, with protests continuing over the recent abduction and killings of six relief camp inmates from Borobekra in Jiribam. Authorities have stated that they will review the decision to extend or lift the internet ban by Monday, taking into account the security situation and the public interest. As Manipur remains on edge, the government is balancing security measures with the need to ensure the ongoing functioning of essential services for its citizens.
Manipur: Mobile internet suspension extended till Nov 25 in seven districts
Imphal: The Manipur government extended for two more days the suspension of mobile internet and data services in seven districts as a precautionary measure, officials said on Saturday, November 23. The seven districts which include both the valley and hills are Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi, and Churachandpur. The suspension of mobile 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 .
Mobile internet suspension extended for two days in Manipur
Imphal: The Manipur government on Saturday extended suspension of mobile internet services for two days in seven districts of the state, according to an order. Amid escalating violence, the administration suspended the services on November 16 for two days to prevent anti-social elements from spreading content that might create law and order problems. It has been extended several times since then. The state government after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation has decided to continue suspension of mobile internet services in Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur and Kangpokpi for another two days in public interests, the order issued by the home department said. Internet services were suspended on November 16 after violence broke out in the state following recovery of bodies of three women and three children. The Manipur government had lifted the suspension on broadband services on November 19, considering the hardships faced by common people, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and other offices.
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
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 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 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 .
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
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.
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
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.
Centre directs security forces to take necessary steps to restore order, peace in Manipur
NEW DELHI: All security forces deployed in Manipur have been directed to take necessary steps to restore order and peace in the state as the security scenario remained fragile in the past few days, the Union Home Ministry said Saturday. A fresh cycle of violence erupted in Manipur last Monday after 11 suspected militants, who allegedly attacked a police station and adjoining CRPF camp with sophisticated weapons in Manipur's Jiribam district, were killed in an exchange of fire. A day later, six civilians, including women and children were abducted by armed militants from the same district. The security scenario in Manipur has remained fragile for the past few days. Armed miscreants from both communities in conflict have been indulging in violence leading to unfortunate loss of lives and disruption in public order, the ministry said on Saturday. The Home Ministry said strict action would be initiated against anyone trying to indulge in violent and disruptive activities. It said important cases have been handed over to the NIA for effective investigation. The security forces have been directed to take necessary steps to restore order and peace. Strict action would be initiated against anyone trying to indulge in violent and disruptive activities, it said. The Union Home Ministry requested the people to maintain peace, not believe in rumours and cooperate with the security forces to maintain law and order in the state. Seeing the fragile situation, the Centre reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Manipur's six police station areas, including the violence-hit Jiribam on Thursday. The fresh order came after the Manipur government imposed AFSPA in the entire state on October 1, barring 19 police station areas that include these six. The police stations excluded from the Manipur government's October 1 order were Imphal, Lamphal, City, Singjamei, Sekmai, Lamsang, Patsoi, Wangoi, Porompat, Heingang, Lamlai, Irilbung, Leimakhong, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Nambol, Moirang, Kakching, Jiribam. An area or district is notified as disturbed under AFSPA to facilitate the operations of the armed forces. AFSPA gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary for the maintenance of public order. The police station areas where AFSPA has been reimposed are Sekmai and Lamsang in Imphal West district, Lamlai in Imphal East district, Jiribam in Jiribam district, Leimakhong in Kangpokpi and Moirang in Bishnupur. More than 200 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. Family members of killed suspected militants clash with police outside Silchar Medical College
Centre reimposes AFSPA in Manipur's 6 police station areas, including Jiribam
NEW DELHI: The Centre has reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, under which an area is declared as disturbed for the convenience of security forces to operate, in Manipur's six police station areas, including the violence-hit Jiribam. In a notification, the Union Home Ministry said the decision was taken given the continuous volatile situation there due to the ongoing ethnic violence. The police station areas where AFSPA has been reimposed are Sekmai and Lamsang in Imphal West district, Lamlai in Imphal East district, Jiribam in Jiribam district, Leimakhong in Kangpokpi and Moirang in Bishnupur. The fresh order came after the Manipur government imposed AFSPA in the entire state on October 1, barring 19 police station areas that include these six. The police stations excluded from the Manipur government's October 1 order of AFSPA imposition were Imphal, Lamphal, City, Singjamei, Sekmai, Lamsang, Patsoi, Wangoi, Porompat, Heingang, Lamlai, Irilbung, Leimakhong, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Nambol, Moirang, Kakching, Jiribam. Eleven suspected militants were killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces on Monday after insurgents in camouflage uniforms and armed with sophisticated weapons fired indiscriminately at a police station and an adjacent CRPF camp in Manipur's Jiribam district. A day later, six civilians, including women and children were abducted by armed militants from the same district. More than 200 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.
Total shutdown affects normal life in Manipur's Imphal Valley
Imphal: Normal life was affected in Manipur's Imphal Valley on Wednesday due to a total shutdown called by 13 civil rights organisations to protest the alleged abduction of three women and children each by militants in the Jiribam district, officials said. Business establishments and educational institutions in the five Imphal Valley districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur were closed due to the shutdown which commenced at 6 pm on Tuesday. Both private and inter-district public transportation also remained off the roads and government offices recorded negligible attendance, they said. The shutdown was called by International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) along with All Clubs Organisations Association and Meira Paibi Lup (ACOAM Lup), Indigeneous People's Association of Kangleipak (IPAK) and Kangleipak Students' Association (KSA) among others. No untoward incident was reported in Imphal Valley during the shutdown. Two trucks carrying goods were, however, set ablaze allegedly by armed militants near Old Kaiphundai in the Naga-dominated Tamenglong district near Jiribam. Suspected hill-based militants stopped the trucks along NH 37 by firing several rounds in the air and then torched the trucks, an official said. Rongmei Naga Students Organisation, Manipur strongly condemned the incident and alleged Kuki militants were behind it. The trucks were transporting rice, onions, and potatoes for Noney and Tamenglong districts, the students' body claimed in a statement. The Manipur Police said 10 suspected militants were killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces on Monday after insurgents in camouflage uniforms, armed with sophisticated weapons, fired indiscriminately at the Borobekra police station and an adjacent CRPF camp at Jakuradhor in Jiribam district. However, a senior government official put the toll at 11. Police said purported photographs of the six missing persons in captivity of militants doing the rounds on social media could not be confirmed and the rescue operations were on to trace them. Meanwhile, the state unit of the Congress called for the immediate release of the three women and children each, asserting that the Centre should intervene immediately to bring an end to the clash between the two warring communities in the state. Speaking to reporters, CLP leader Okram Ibobi Singh said, The situation in the state has worsened in the last few days and nothing is predictable. The rescue or release of the captive women and children on humanitarian grounds would be the most desirable and righteous decision. Singh attacked the state government over failure to protect lives and property. We are not a power-thirsty party but we want to stress that for a government, the priority is to protect peace, he added. Why are Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah still silent even when it is clear that six innocent women and children have been abducted? Are we not humans? This is not a war between different states or countries but a clash between communities within a state. The Centre and the state should have long brought a solution, he said. There is no place for violence in a democracy and talks should be initiated to resolve the issue. We have earlier stressed that the Centre should enforce a ceasefire and then call the warring groups for discussions to bring peace. Legal actions should be taken against those engaging in violence on both sides, the former chief minister of Manipur said. Creating a conducive atmosphere before talks are initiated for a permanent solution is a must and the Centre has a big role to play in it, Singh added. More than 200 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. 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.
Manipur police arrest Meitei radical group member over alleged assault on two Naga men
GUWAHATI: Manipur police have arrested a member of the Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol for his alleged involvement in the recent assault of two Naga tribals. In a post on X, the police said Khullem Sanjeep alias Bhim (30), son of the late Kh Tomba of Naoremthong DC road, was arrested for his involvement in the assault case. The accused was remanded in police custody. V Hrangao Blesson Poumai and Dalou Poumai were assaulted while they were returning after purchasing livestock in the Thoubal area of Imphal Valley. Later, three Naga organisations -- Naga Peoples Organization, Senapati District Students Association and Senapati District Womens Association -- had set a 48-hour deadline before the state government demanding justice for the duo. Blesson and Dalou were forcefully detained by the members of Arambai Tenggol, dragged into their unit 18 camp, and subjected to severe physical assault, resulting in multiple injuries, the Naga organisations alleged in a joint statement. Arambai Tenggol claims to be a revivalist organization, aimed at re-establishing the native Sanamahi religion among the Meiteis. However, this incident, among others, raises serious concerns regarding their true intentions and actions, which have increasingly resulted in public harassment and violence, the statement further stated. The organisations had warned that in the event of failure, they would pursue further action to safeguard our community. Meanwhile, the police rescued a 64-year-old Kuki woman, Hoinu Vaiphei, from a Meitei village in the Jiribam district. Later, she was safely handed over to her family members. Given the tense situation in Jiribam and elsewhere in the state due to the ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kukis, the villagers had alerted the Jiribam police about the woman to ensure her safety.
GUWAHATI: Three Naga organisations have set a 48-hour deadline before Manipur government demanding justice for two Naga men who were brutally beaten up, allegedly by the members of Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol, in the state capital Imphal. The Naga Peoples Organization, Senapati District Students Association, and Senapati District Womens Association issued a joint statement warning that they would pursue further action to protect their community if their demands for justice are not met. The incident reportedly occurred early Thursday morning when the victimsV. Hrangao Blesson Poumai and Dalou Poumaiwere returning from purchasing livestock in the Thoubal area of the Imphal valley. Blesson and Dalou were forcefully detained by members of Arambai Tenggol, dragged into their unit 18 camp, and subjected to severe physical assault, resulting in multiple injuries, the Naga organisations alleged in the statement. Further, they alleged Rs 61,400 was also seized from their possession at gunpoint. Despite producing proof of their identities, they were repeatedly threatened and assaulted with automatic rifles, violating basic human rights and undermining fundamental values of life, respect, and dignity. This egregious act of violence has no place in our modern society, the statement said. Arambai Tenggol claims to be a revivalist organization, aimed at re-establishing the native Sanamahi religion among the Meiteis. However, this incident, among others, raises serious concerns regarding their true intentions and actions, which have increasingly resulted in public harassment and violence, the statement further stated. The organisations viewed the incident as not only an attack on two individuals but also an affront to the values of entrepreneurship, hard work, and community contribution. They criticised the law enforcement agencies for failing to prevent such incidents which were occurring unabated. We call upon the police and judicial authorities to thoroughly investigate this incident and ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable. We also urge community leaders to foster peace, tolerance, and respect for human rights to prevent such incidents in the future, the organisations said.
Naga bodies condemn assault on two, demand justice from Manipur govt within 48 hours
GUWAHATI: Three Naga organisations have set a 48-hour deadline before the Manipur government demanding justice for two Naga men who were brutally beaten up, allegedly by the members of Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol, in the state capital Imphal. In a joint statement, the Naga Peoples Organization, Senapati District Students Association and Senapati District Womens Association warned that in the event of failure, they would pursue further action to safeguard our community. The organisations said the incident occurred in the wee hours of Thursday when the victimsV Hrangao Blesson Poumai and Dalou Poumaiwere returning after purchasing livestock in the Thoubal area of the Imphal valley. Blesson and Dalou were forcefully detained by members of Arambai Tenggol, dragged into their unit 18 camp, and subjected to severe physical assault, resulting in multiple injuries, the Naga organisations alleged in the statement. Further, they alleged Rs 61,400 was also seized from their possession at gunpoint. Despite producing proof of their identities, they were repeatedly threatened and assaulted with automatic rifles, violating basic human rights and undermining fundamental values of life, respect, and dignity. This egregious act of violence has no place in our modern society, the statement said. Arambai Tenggol claims to be a revivalist organization, aimed at re-establishing the native Sanamahi religion among the Meiteis. However, this incident, among others, raises serious concerns regarding their true intentions and actions, which have increasingly resulted in public harassment and violence, the statement further stated. The organisations viewed the incident as an attack on two individuals and an affront to the values of entrepreneurship, hard work, and community contribution. They criticised the law enforcement agencies for failing to prevent such incidents, which were occurring unabated. We call upon the police and judicial authorities to thoroughly investigate this incident and ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable. We also urge community leaders to foster peace, tolerance, and respect for human rights to prevent such incidents in the future, the organisations said.
Security forces seize rockets, mortars in Manipur
The members were arrested on Monday for threatening people and obstructing the land demarcation process in Thoubal district.
Eight UNLF (P) cadres arrested with arms, ammunition in Manipur's Thoubal
IMPHAL: Manipur Police arrested eight members of the banned outfit United Liberation Front of Manipur (Pambei) and seized arms and ammunition from their possession in Thoubal district, an official statement said on Tuesday. The UNLF (P) members were arrested on Monday for threatening people and restraining the land demarcation process in Thoubal district, it said. Three AK 47 rifle, two AK 56 rifle, one M-16 rifle, one 9mm pistol, 147 AK 47 live round ammunition, 20 M-16 live round ammunition, 25 of 9 mm live round ammunition, sixteen mobile handsets and one SUV were seized from their possession, the statement said. Arms, explosive recovered in Manipur's Bishnupur, Imphal West districts The Pambei faction of UNLF signed a ceasefire agreement with the Centre in 2023. Police also apprehended one cadre of the proscribed People's Liberation Army from the Top Leirak Machin area in Imphal West on Monday. The arrested cadre was involved in extortion activities in Imphal area, police said. Hand grenade, 'warning note' found outside college in Imphal
Hand grenade, 'warning note' found outside college in Imphal
GUWAHATI: The police recovered a hand grenade along with a warning note from the entrance of GP Womens College in the Manipur capital Imphal on Monday morning. Through the note, the miscreants demanded that the authorities honour the rights of proletarian students free education movement. The college is less than 100 meters away from the Raj Bhawan. Police and bomb disposal squad reached the site after being alerted. The grenade, spotted by passers-by, was later defused at the Lamphel Game Village area in the Imphal West district. The incident comes a day after a group of unidentified armed men placed a hand grenade at the residence of the proprietor of a private hospital in Thoubal district and threatened his family members at gunpoint. The incident triggered outrage with the locals blocking the National Highway 102 at Khangabok Bazar and staging a sit-in stir. Meanwhile, the police in a statement said three insurgents of different groups were arrested for allegedly extorting the public. Incidents of extortion in the Imphal Valley increased alarmingly in recent months, much to the chagrin of the public. The traders are at the receiving hand and they demonstrated their anger by shutting down their shops and establishments in the past. The locals blamed extortions for the escalating prices of commodities, including essential commodities.
Arms, ammunition recovered in Manipur's Kakching, Thoubal districts
IMPHAL: Security forces have recovered arms and ammunition during search operations in Manipur's Kakching and Thoubal districts, the police said on Thursday. The seized arms included hand grenades, rifles and handguns. The security forces found one INSAS rifle without a magazine, one 9mm pistol, three hand grenades, three carbine magazines, four 9mm ammunition from Wabagai buffalo farm areas in Kakching, the police said in a statement. In another operation at Kwarok Maring in Thoubal district, a country-made 9mm pistol, one SBBL gun, two hand grenades, one INSAS Magazine, three 12-bore cartridges, and a radio set were seized. The northeastern state has been in the grip of ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year.
Arms, ammunition recovered in Manipur
Imphal: Security forces have recovered arms and ammunition during separate search operations in Manipur's Kakching and Thoubal districts, the police said on Thursday. The seized arms included hand grenades, rifles and handguns. The security forces found one INSAS rifle without a magazine, one 9mm pistol, three hand grenades, three carbine magazines, four 9mm ammunition and others from Wabagai buffalo farm areas in Kakching, the police said in a statement. In another operation at Kwarok Maring in Thoubal district, a country-made 9mm pistol, one SBBL gun, two hand grenades, one INSAS Magazine, three 12-bore cartridges, and a radio set, it said. The northeastern state has been in the grip of ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year.
Security forces recover arms and ammunition in joint operations across Manipur
In joint operations involving the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, and other security forces, a significant cache of weapons, including country-made mortars, pistols, grenades, and other war-like stores, was recovered from various regions in Manipur's Churachandpur, Chandel, and Thoubal districts on 22 and 23 October.
Arms and ammunition seized in Manipur's Thoubal
More than 200 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kukis in Manipur since May last year
Manipur: Security forces seize huge cache of arms, ammunition
Imphal: Security forces seized a huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosives during search operations in Manipurs Kakching and Thoubal districts, a police statement said on Monday. The security forces during search operations and area domination on October 5 at Wabagai Natekhong Turenmei area of Kakching district seized three carbines with magazine, one air gun 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 .
Two Meitei youth abducted by alleged Kuki militants released unharmed
IMPHAL: Two Meitei youths abducted by suspected Kuki militants were released unharmed on Thursday morning. Their release followed a negotiation that involved shifting 11 Kuki prisoners from Sajiwa Jail in Imphal to Churachandpur Jail, one of several preconditions set by the abductors. Chief Minister expressed gratitude on X, stating, The two young men abducted in Kangpokpi on September 27 have been safely returned to the custody of @manipur_police. I sincerely appreciate everyone from both the state and central governments who worked tirelessly to ensure their safe return. Your efforts are deeply valued. The two young men abducted in Kangpokpi on 27th September, 2024 have been safely brought back to the custody of @manipur_police . I sincerely appreciate everyone from both the state and central government who worked tirelessly to ensure their safe return. Your efforts are deeply N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) October 3, 2024 The state government had dispatched Director General of Police Rajiv Singh to Kangpokpi to negotiate with Kuki leaders for the youths' release. Initially, three young menNingombam Johnson Singh, Oinam Thoithoi Singh, and Thokchom Thoithoiba Singh were reported missing after leaving their homes in Thoubal district to attend an army recruitment rally at New Keithelmanbi in Imphal West. Local sources indicated that the trio had relied on Google Maps for directions but mistakenly set their destination as Keithelmanbi (a Kuki area) instead of New Keithelmanbi (a Meitei area), leading to their capture. Ningombam Johnson Singh was released unharmed the same day. The incident prompted a shutdown in Imphal Valley on Wednesday, reflecting the community's concern over the abduction.
Massive Protest In Manipur's Thoubal To Demand Release Of Kidnapped Students
A massive sit-in protest is being held in Manipur's Thoubal today, with hundreds of women gathering to demand the immediate and safe release of two abducted students.
Hostage situation in Manipur: DGP sent to negotiate release of two Meitei youths
GUWAHATI: The Manipur government has rushed Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Singh to the Kangpokpi district to negotiate with people concerned to secure the release of two Meitei youth held hostage allegedly by Kuki militants. Replying to a WhatsApp query from this newspaper on whether the DGP has left Imphal, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said (he has) already gone. It was not clear if the top cop is negotiating with the abductors or other Kuki leaders. Earlier in the day, Singh told the media in Imphal that efforts were being made to ensure the duos unharmed release. State and central governments are trying very hard to rescue them safely. We are sending the DGP to the district to talk with the concerned (people). Till they are released safely, we cannot say anything but we are trying our best he stated. A video featuring the two abductees had surfaced on social media on Sunday morning. One of them was heard appealing to Singh to save their lives by fulfilling the demands of their captors. Security forces rescue two abducted drivers in Manipur According to media reports, two key demands are the release of Mark T Haokip, who is a Kuki-Zo tribal, and the shifting of 15 Kuki prisoners from Imphals Sajiwa jail to Churachandpur jail. Haokip, currently in the custody of the National Investigation Agency, was arrested by the police on May 24 last year for his alleged provocative social media posts. The government alleged he is linked to an outfit Government of the Peoples Democratic Republic of Kukiland which is involved in a conspiracy for secession from India and to wage or attempting to wage war or abetting waging of war against Government of India. Three youth Ningombam Johnson Singh, Oinam Thoithoi Singh and Thokchom Thoithoiba Singh were reported missing on Friday after they had left their homes in the Thoubal district on a two-wheeler to take part in an army recruitment rally at New Keithelmanbi in the Imphal West district. According to locals, the trio relied on Google Maps to reach the site. However, they inadvertently set their destination as Keithelmanbi (Kuki area) instead of New Keithelmanbi (Meitei area). So, when they were headed to Keithelmanbi, they were captured. The CM said one of them (Ningombam Johnson Singh) was released unharmed. Meanwhile, the locals on Monday staged a protest in Thoubal demanding the early and unharmed release of the two others.
AFSPA extended in Manipur for six more months
IMPHAL: The government on Monday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) by another six months in Manipur excluding 19 police station areas falling under the Imphal valley and a region that shares its boundary with Assam. In a notification, the state government's Home Department said the extension will come into effect from October 1. The state government is of the opinion after analysing the prevailing law and order situation in the state that it is not expedient to have a detailed assessment on the ground as security agencies are preoccupied with maintenance of law and order, the notification said. The issue of declaration of Disturbed Area status is very sensitive and may likely attract public criticism and resistance if proper care is not taken, it said. Security forces rescue two abducted drivers in Manipur The governor of Manipur hereby accords approval to declare the entire state of Manipur excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations as Disturbed Area for a period of six months with effect from 1st October the notification signed by Commissioner (Home) N Ashok Kumar read. The police station areas where the Disturbed Areas have not been imposed include Imphal, Lamphel, City, Singjamei, Sekmai, Lamsang, Patsoi, Wangoi, Porompat, Heingang, Lamlai, Iribung, Leimakhong, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Nambol, Moirang, Kakching and Jiribam. The areas that have been kept out of the purview of AFSPA are dominated by the majority Meitei community. The Disturbed area tag was first withdrawn from the Imphal Municipality areas in 2004 and was removed from 15 police stations in six districts in April 2022. The disturbed area was removed from other four police stations in April 2023. The AFSPA gives sweeping powers to the armed forces operating in disturbed areas to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary. More than 200 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless since ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kukis broke out in Manipur on May 3 last year. Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur's population and live mostly in the Imphal valley, while tribals, including Nagas and Kukis, constitute 40 per cent and reside mostly in the hill districts. PTI COR
Security forces making efforts to rescue two missing youth: Manipur Police
Security forces in Manipur are making all-out efforts to trace two of the three youths, who were allegedly abducted by armed men in Manipur's Kangpokpi district three days ago, police said on Monday. One of the three youths has already been rescued. Accompanied by his two friends, N. Johnson Singh, who was rescued by the army, went for the SSC GD recruitment test for central forces at New Keithelmanbi in Manipur's Imphal West district but took a wrong turn, ending up in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi, a police officer said. The three hail from Thoubal district. Singh was safe and handed over to the police, while Th. Thoithoiba Singh and O. Thoithoi Singh were still missing, he said. In connection with the case of two youths, who were allegedly abducted by miscreants on September 27 in Kangpokpi district, security forces are making all-out efforts to rescue the missing/kidnapped youths as quickly as possible, the police said in a statement. The state police and the central forces have
Security forces making all-out efforts to rescue two missing youths: Manipur Police
IMPHAL: Security forces in Manipur are making all-out efforts to trace two of the three youths, who were allegedly abducted by armed men in Manipur's Kangpokpi district three days ago, police said on Monday. One of the three youths has already been rescued. Accompanied by his two friends, N. Johnson Singh, who was rescued by the army, went for the SSC GD recruitment test for central forces at New Keithelmanbi in Manipur's Imphal West district but took a wrong turn, ending up in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi, a police officer said. The three hail from Thoubal district. Singh was safe and handed over to the police, while Th.Thoithoiba Singh and O.Thoithoi Singh were still missing, he said. In connection with the case of two youths, who were allegedly abducted by miscreants on September 27 in Kangpokpi district, security forces are making all-out efforts to rescue the missing/kidnapped youths as quickly as possible, the police said in a statement. The state police and the central forces have been searching for them after the youths were reported missing by their families, the officer said. On Sunday, a video surfaced featuring the two missing youths appealing to Chief Minister N. Biren Singh for their release. Two abducted by Kuki rebels appeal to Manipur CM for rescue Senior police officers are monitoring the situation, the statement said. Speaking to media persons after being rescued, Johnson Singh claimed that they were held in captivity by armed men in Kangpokpi district and he was physically assaulted before being released. Singh had a swollen cheek and bruises on his body were noticed, the police officer said. In response to the appeal of two missing youths, the chief minister had on Sunday said he held a meeting with both ruling and opposition legislators to discuss the situation. He shared on social media, Held a meeting with all the MLAs from both the ruling and opposition parties at my secretariat today. We addressed the current situation, focusing on the abduction of two innocent youths by militants. We condemn such heinous acts, and our government is working to secure their safe release. Fresh violence in Manipur, shutdown affects life in two districts
Two abducted by Kuki rebels appeal to Manipur CM for rescue
GUWAHATI: Two Meitei youth, abducted by the Kuki militants, appealed to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to save their lives. The appeal was made through a video that surfaced on social media early Sunday morning. One of the abductees made a fervent appeal to Singh to save their lives by fulfilling the demands of their abductors. However, the demands are not immediately known. Hours after the video surfaced, Singh held a meeting with MLAs from various parties. He said the state government was taking steps for the duos safe release. Held a meeting with all the MLAs from both the ruling and Opposition parties at my Secretariat, today. Addressed the current situation in the state, particularly focusing on the rescue of the abduction of two innocent youths by Kuki militants, Singh posted on X. We condemn such heinous acts and our government is working to secure the safe release of the victims, he further wrote. Three youths -- Ningombam Johnson Singh, Oinam Thoithoi Singh and Thokchom Thoithoiba Singh -- were reported missing on Friday after they had left their homes in the Thoubal district of Imphal valley on a two-wheeler to take part in an army recruitment rally at New Keithelmanbi in the Imphal West district. According to locals, the trio relied on Google Maps to reach the site. They inadvertently set their destination as Keithelmanbi instead of New Keithelmanbi. Keithelmanbi is a Kuki-majority village while New Keithelmanbi is a Meitei-majority village. So, when they were headed to Keithelmanbi, they were captured by the Kuki militants. Ningombam Johnson Singh was rescued on Saturday but it was not clear about who rescued him. Meanwhile, the locals in Thoubal formed a joint action committee and met senior officials of the district administration on Saturday. They demanded that the police to step up efforts to trace and rescue the duo. The ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kukis, which broke out on May 3 last year, left around 250 people dead and over 60,000 others displaced. A majority of the displaced people are still lodged in relief camps.
Manipur: Two groups fire at each other in Jiribam district
An exchange of fire occurred between two rival armed groups in Manipur's Jiribam district on Saturday, with no casualties reported. The incident took place in Mongbung village, prompting women, children, and elderly persons to seek shelter. Security forces were deployed to control the situation and recovered arms and ammunition during search operations in Thoubal district.
Fresh violence in Manipur, shutdown affects life in two districts
GUWAHATI: After a brief lull, fresh violence occurred in strife-torn Manipur on Saturday. However, there was no casualty. The police said an exchange of gunfire was reported from the Mongbung Meitei village in Jiribam district. It started around 11:30 am and continued till 2 pm. In the wake of the violence, elderly people, women and children were moved to safer places, the police said. The firing ended when security forces were rushed to the site to bring the situation under control. The Mongbung Meitei village witnessed multiple attacks during the ethnic conflict. Located on Manipurs westernmost boundary adjoining the Cachar district in Assams Barak Valley, Jiribam has a mixed population of people from Meitei, Kuki-Zo and other tribal and non-tribal communities. It remained unaffected for over a year until violence broke out here in June following the discovery of the body of a 59-year-old man killed by the militants. Meanwhile, a Meitei youth, who was reported missing along with two others on Friday when they had left home to take part in an army recruitment rally at New Keithelmanbi in the Imphal West district, was rescued on Saturday. There was, however, no trace of the two others, the local media reported. The three youths hail from the Thoubal district. A joint action committee formed by the locals in Thoubal met senior officials of the district administration on Saturday and requested them to step up efforts to trace and rescue the duo. In a social media post, a Kuki-Zo leader said the trio was caught by the Kukis and later, released unharmed. On the other hand, normal life was affected in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts on Saturday during a shutdown called by some Kuki-Zo groups in protest against security advisor Kuldiep Singhs statement about an intel that 900 armed Kuki militants entered Manipur from Myanmar. The state government has already retracted the claims stating that the intel could not be substantiated on the ground.
