AFSPA extended for six months in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal
NEW DELHI: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of the law and order situation there. The AFSPA, under which a particular state or some areas are declared disturbed, has also been extended to eight districts in Nagaland and 21 police station areas in five other districts of the state for six months, according to a notification issued by the Union home ministry. The law was also extended to Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and three police station areas in Namsai district in the state for six months beginning April 1 after a review of the law and order situation in these northeastern states. The AFSPA, often criticised as a draconian law, gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary. Whereas the central government after review of the law and order situation in the state of Manipur, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958) declares the entire state of Manipur, excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of the following 13 (thirteen) police stations of 5 districts, as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from 01.04.2025, unless withdrawn earlier, the notification related to Manipur read. The police station areas in Manipur where the AFSPA will not be in force are: Imphal, Lamphal, City, Singjamei, Patsoi, Wangoi in Imphal West district, Porompat, Heingang, Irilbung in Imphal East district, Thoubal in Thoubal district and Bishnupur and Nambol in Bishnupur district and Kakching in Kakching district. Manipur has been under President's rule since February 13 after Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who was heading a BJP-led government, resigned on February 9 following ethnic violence that claimed over 260 lives since May 2023. The disturbed area declaration was in force in the entire Manipur (except the Imphal municipality area) from 2004 till early 2022. In April 2022, the Manipur government issued a notification where it said that disturbed area will no longer be applicable in seven police station areas of Imphal West district, four police station areas under the Imphal East district and one police station area each in the districts of Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kakching and Jiribam. There are 16 districts in Manipur. In October 2024, the Manipur government reimposed AFSPA in the entire state, barring 19 police station areas A month later, the AFSPA was also extended in six of the 19 police station areas after violence broke out in Jiribam district. More than 260 people were killed and thousands left homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. In a separate notification, the home ministry said a further review of the law and order situation in Nagaland has been undertaken. After that, Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek and Peren districts in Nagaland were declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for six months with effect from April 1, 2025, unless withdrawn earlier. The areas in Nagaland declared as 'disturbed area' under AFSPA for six months fall within the jurisdiction of i) Khuzama, Kohima North, Kohima South, Zubza and Kezocha police stations in Kohima District; ii) Mangkolemba, Mokokchung-I, Longtho, Tuli, Longchem and Anaki 'C' police stations in Mokokchung District; iii) Yanglok police station in Longleng District; iv) Bhandari, Champang and Ralan police stations in Wokha District; and v) Ghatashi, Pughoboto, Satakha, Suruhuto, Zunheboto and Aghunato police stations in Zunheboto District, according to the notification. A third notification issued by the home ministry said a further review of the law and order situation in Arunachal Pradesh has also been undertaken. Therefore, Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Namsai, Mahadevpur and Chowkham police stations in Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh, bordering the State of Assam, are declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for six months with effect from April 1, 2025, unless withdrawn earlier, it said. There have been protests and demands for the complete withdrawal of the law from the Northeast as well as Jammu and Kashmir. Manipuri activist Irom Chanu Sharmila fought against the law by remaining on hunger strike for 16 years, before ending it on August 9, 2016. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier said the AFSPA has been removed in 70 per cent of the areas in the northeastern states even though it is in force in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah had also said that the central government would consider revoking AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir.
Manipur: Combined force recovers weapons and IEDs in valley
Imphal: Manipur police in coordination with the Central forces on Friday, recovered weapons and dismantled Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted at separate strategic locations in and around the Thoubal Dam in Imphal East district adjoining Kangpokpi District, an official said on Saturday. The official said during the search and area domination operations at Mapithel Ridge, [] The post Manipur: Combined force recovers weapons and IEDs in valley appeared first on NorthEast Now .
The District Magistrate Thoubal, A Subhash Singh has notified all the Arm License holders of Thoubal district to submit a copy of their Arm Licenses to the concerned Police Station for verification purpose on or before April 11, 2025 Source The Sangai Express
66 Bn CRPF holds cleanliness drive
66 Bn CRPF under the supervision of Commandant, AK Sahu organised a cleanliness drive at Thoubal District Hospital The cleanliness drive aimed to instill a sense of cleanliness, discipline and environmental responsibility among the community The drive witnessed participation from doctors, staff of District Hospital, Thoubal and police personnel of 66 Battallion CRPF Source The Sangai Express
Forest official donates Grass cutter machine
Range Forest Officer, Kakching Range, Huidrom Sundar under the supervision of DFO Thoubal, Dr Leishangthem Jeceelee donated a grass cutter machine to ADAM Kakching, for maintenance of Angaan Ching Eco Park, Kakching The Management Committee, Angaan Ching Eco Park Kakching and Alliance for Development Alternatives Manipur, Kakching has conveyed gratitude to the Forest department for donating the grass cutter machine Source The Sangai Express
Manipur Govt orders arm license holders to submit copies by April 11
Imphal: The Manipur Government has directed all the arm license holders to submit a copy of their arm licenses to the concerned police stations by April 11, 2025, an official notification said on Friday. In a notification, District Magistrate A Subhash Singh directed all arms license holders in Thoubal district to submit a copy of [] The post Manipur Govt orders arm license holders to submit copies by April 11 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur: Security forces arrest PLA cadre in Thoubal
Imphal: Indian security forces and civil police conducted massive search and area domination operations leading to the arrest of an alleged cadre of the proscribed Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the banned Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF). Police arrested Samulailakpam Haridas Sharma (49), a resident of Khongjom Chingtham Mayai Leikai under Khongjom-PS, Thoubal [] The post Manipur: Security forces arrest PLA cadre in Thoubal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur police crackdown on interstate vehicle theft, recover 2 cars
Imphal: In a crackdown against the suspected interstate vehicle theft racket, Manipur Police recovered two vehicles from Thoubal district during the past 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. Authority conducted the raids against the vehicle theft racket at Ushoipokpi village under the Lilong police station in Thoubal district on Friday afternoon. Police launched the crackdowns [] The post Manipur police crackdown on interstate vehicle theft, recover 2 cars appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Rifles inaugurates community hall
Assam Rifles on Friday inaugurated a community hall constructed at Khoirom village in Thoubal district under its Operation Sadbhavana A release issued by PRO IGAR S informed that the hall was constructed to enhance local infrastructure and provide the community a dedicated space for social gatherings, meetings and cultural events The inauguration was attended by Khoirom village chief Kumar Singh, secretary Susin Singh, members M Inao, T Joykumar Singh, Joy Saikhom and officials of Assam Rifles Source Chronicle News Service
Four persons including a minor who were arrested by the police on March 8 and March 13 are not at all related to RPF or its armed wing PLA, said the proscribed outfit in a statement today Three of the persons were arrested by Thoubal police from Kakching Lamkhai on March 8 They include one Nongmaithem Muhindro 54 , from Kakching Turel Wangma, Moirangthem Romen, from Moirang Bazar and a 16 year old girl from Kakching Turel Wangma, said the RPF The fourth person arrested by Bishnupur Commandos is identified as Thokchom ongbi Anita 46 of Sayaang Kuraomakhong Source The Sangai Express
Manipur: Arms, ammo, and explosives seized from Thoubal militants camp
Imphal: A joint operation by the Manipur Police and Assam Rifles led to the recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition, explosives, and radio sets from an abandoned militant hideout in southern Thoubal district, Manipur, on Tuesday. The raid was carried out after receiving precise intelligence about the presence of antisocial elements in the [] The post Manipur: Arms, ammo, and explosives seized from Thoubal militants camp appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur Police Rescues Two Minor Girls and Arrests Militant Cadres
HT Digital IMPHAL, Mar 11: In a landmark success, Manipur Police succeeded in rescuing two minor girls from different corners of the state. The first girl was rescued from Kakching Bazar within Kakching Police Station, Kakching District, and the second was rescued from Wangbal Laikon under the Thoubal Police Station, Thoubal District. The rescue mission []
Manipur people give up 196 arms on last day of surrender
IMPHAL: People handed over to the security forces a total of 196 arms along with ammunition and other miscellaneous items on the last day for voluntarily surrendering looted and illegally held weapons in strife-torn Manipur, police said on Friday. The security forces also destroyed 15 bunkers in Kangpokpi district. The arms were surrendered in eight districts till 4 pm of Thursday, which was the deadline for doing so after it was extended by Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the governor of the northeastern state which is under President's Rule. The districts are Bishnupur, Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, Jiribam Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts, police said. After the deadline for voluntarily surrendering arms expired, joint security forces conducted combing and search operations in various parts of the state and recovered 36 arms, 129 ammunition, seven explosives, 21 miscellaneous items and destroyed 15 illegal bunkers, police said in a statement. Twelve bunkers were destroyed at K Langnom and Khengjang areas while three others were demolished at Haraothel, all in Kangpokpi district. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla had extended the deadline for the surrender of looted and illegal arms till 4 PM on March 6, following demands by people from both hill and valley areas for additional time. Bhalla had on February 20 urged warring groups to voluntarily surrender weapons robbed from security forces and other illegally held arms within seven days. He extended the deadline for the surrender of looted and illegal arms till 4 PM on March 6 , following demands by people from both hill and valley areas for additional time. The administration had assured people that no punitive action would be taken against those who surrender their weapons within this period, emphasising that his is the last opportunity for everyone concerned to contribute to peace, communal harmony, the future of our youth, and the security of our society. During the first seven-day period, over 300 weapons were surrendered by the public, primarily in the valley districts. More than 250 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Centre had imposed President's rule in the state on February 13 after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. 'Baseless', 'cherry picking of situations': India slams UN human rights chief's remarks on Kashmir, Manipur
2 strong earthquakes within an hour rock Manipur
Cracks were seen in several buildings in Manipur following the quakes. Videos shared on social media showed cracks at a school building in Wangjing Lamding in Thoubal district where a relief camp for the ethnic strife hit people was being run.
33 arms surrendered in Manipur
IMPHAL, March 4: Thirty-three arms and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered by the public in five districts in strife-torn Manipur, police on Tuesday. The arm surrenders were made in Churachandpur, Thoubal, Imphal East, Imphal West, and Bishnupur districts, a senior officer said. Notably, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has recently extended the deadline for the surrender []
Manipur: 33 Arms Surrendered Across Five Districts Ahead of Deadline
HT Digital IMPHAL, Mar 4: In a major breakthrough, citizens of war-torn Manipur have surrendered voluntarily thirty-three weapons and ammunition in five districts, police reports said on Tuesday. A top officer confirmed that the weapons were surrendered in Churachandpur, Thoubal, Imphal East, Imphal West, and Bishnupur districts. This is after Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla []
33 arms surrendered in five Manipur districts
Imphal: Thirty-three arms and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered by the public in five districts in strife-torn Manipur, police on Tuesday. The arm surrenders were made in Churachandpur, Thoubal, Imphal East, Imphal West, and Bishnupur districts, a senior officer said. Notably, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has recently extended the deadline for the surrender of looted Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Detention of village volunteers trigger widespread protests in Imphal
GUWAHATI: Protests broke out in different parts of Manipurs Imphal valley on Friday after security forces apprehended 28 village volunteers. According to reports, the persons, believed to be from the Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol, were picked up during an early morning raid carried out at Panjao Pallumda in the Kakching district. They were later taken to a camp in Thoubal district and were reportedly released. When news about their apprehension spread, protests erupted in the five districts of Imphal Valley. The protestors burnt tyres and blocked roads. In the wake of the lightning protests, shopkeepers downed their shutters. Women had come out in large numbers in different parts of the valley. They shouted slogans demanding the immediate release of the persons and the revocation of the Presidents rule. President's Rule imposed in Manipur following Biren Singh's resignation amid ethnic violence They said Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla s call to people to surrender weapons was unreasonable as the crisis was yet to be resolved while a stable government was yet to be established. The governor had on Thursday issued a seven-day ultimatum asking people to surrender the looted weapons within seven days or face strict action. In an appeal, he stated that people of Manipur, both in the valley and the hills, suffered immense hardship for over 20 months due to a series of unfortunate incidents affecting peace and communal harmony. In the greater interest of restoring normalcy, so that people can return to their normal day-to-day activities, all communities in the state must come forward to ensure cessation of hostilities and maintenance of peace and order in the society. It is in this regard that I sincerely request the people of all communities, particularly the youth in the valley and the hills, to voluntarily come forward and surrender the looted and the illegally held weapons and ammunition the governor had appealed.
9 militants arrested from two Manipur districts
IMPHAL, Feb 15: Security forces arrested nine militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from Imphal East and Thoubal districts, police said on Saturday. Four active members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Noyon) involved in kidnapping and extortion activities were arrested from Chingdompok area of Thoubal district on Friday, they said. In another operation, security forces arrested four active members of KCP (PWG) involved in extortion activity from Khabeisoi area in Imphal East district on Friday. Police arrested one active [] The post 9 militants arrested from two Manipur districts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Militants loot arms from IRB outpost in Thoubal
Militants raided an IRB outpost in Thoubal, Manipur, looting six SLRs, three AK-series rifles, and ammunition. The attack left three security personnel wounded while additional forces managed to recover most of the weapons. A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant is identified as one of the attackers.
Unidentified armed men loot weapons & ammunition from Manipur Rifles outpost in Thoubal
Unknown armed individuals looted several weapons, including SLRs and AK rifles, along with numerous types of ammunition, from a Manipur Rifles outpost in Thoubal district. This incident is part of a series of arms thefts since May 3, 2023, with over 6,000 weapons stolen during ethnic violence in Manipur.
Security forces recover weapons, grenades, mortars in Manipur operations
GUWAHATI: Security forces and police recovered 10 weapons, ammunition and war-like stores during a series of joint operations in ethnic violence-hit Manipur. A defence statement said the operations were carried out in the valley districts of Kakching and Thoubal and hill districts of Kangpokpi and Churachandpur over the past week. The Assam Rifles in coordination with the police launched a joint operation in Kangpokpi district and recovered one 5.56 mm rifle, one 7.62 mm rifle, one .303 sniper rifle, one .22 pistol, one single barrel rifle, two improvised mortars, grenades, ammunition and war-like stores. In another operation, a joint team of Assam Rifles and police apprehended a member of the insurgent group Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibanganba) in Thoubal district and recovered ammunition. On January 28, the Army in coordination with CRPF and police launched a joint operation on the road between Loilamkot and Nalon villages in Churachandpur district and recovered six long-range rockets along with a launcher stand, one country-made mortar (Pompei), ammunition and war-like stores. Recovered weapons In a follow up operation on January 30, Assam Rifles and police recovered one 9mm rifle, one 9mm pistol, two grenades, ammunition and war-like stores from Chairel Khunou in Kakching district. The successful recovery of these war-like stores highlights the seamless cooperation between the Indian Army and other law enforcement agencies, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring the security and safety of the region, the defence statement said. Meanwhile, the police arrested an active member of the insurgent group KCP (PWG) from Imphal West district on Sunday. The police said the person, identified as Leihaothabam Nanao Sharma alias Puremba, was involved in extortion activities in greater Imphal areas. Last month, the state government established a dedicated anti-extortion cell. The initiative aims to create an efficient and robust response mechanism to address demands and extortion-related activities, ensuring the safety and security of the public.
35 weapons, ammunition recovered in joint security operations in Manipur
GUWAHATI : Security forces and police recovered 35 weapons, along with ammunition and war-like stores, during a series of joint operations carried out over the past week in both the hill and valley regions of ethnic violence-hit Manipur. The Army, in coordination with Assam Rifles and the police, recovered one modified sniper rifle, five 9 mm pistols, two single-barrel rifles, grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores during an operation in Lungkhongjang Ridge in Bishnupur district on January 19, a defence statement said. Similarly, the Army, in collaboration with the CRPF and the police, recovered one 9 mm submachine gun, one .303 rifle, one pistol, one single-barrel breach-loaded gun, one country-made mortar, one grenade launcher, grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores during another operation near the Khuga River and the fringes of Dampi Ridge, located on the border of Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts, on January 20. On receiving intelligence about attempts at infiltration in Tengnoupal district on the Indo-Myanmar border on January 20, Assam Rifles laid an ambush along the likely infiltration route and apprehended a person. Upon questioning, he disclosed his affiliation with the rebel group Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup. On the same day, Assam Rifles recovered a 9 mm country-made pistol, one .303 rifle, one improvised projectile launcher, grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores during a search operation carried out at Maohing in Noney district. The defence statement said a joint operation carried out by Assam Rifles and the police on January 23 in the general area of Ngamukhong Fungi Ching (Leingangpokpi) in Thoubal district resulted in the recovery of a country-made pistol, one single-bore country-made rifle, ten hand grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores. On the same day, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the police, apprehended two KCP (PWG) rebels along with two 9 mm pistols, ammunition, and war-like stores from an area between Heirok and Wangjing in Thoubal district. Another operation carried out by Assam Rifles and the police in the general area between Zairawn and Uchatol in Jiribam district on January 23 resulted in the recovery of one carbine, one single-barrel gun, grenades, and ammunition. In Chandel district, Assam Rifles recovered one 9 mm pistol, one locally made mortar, one IED, grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores on January 24. On the same day in Imphal West district, Assam Rifles and the police recovered one self-loading rifle, one carbine machine gun, one .32 calibre country-made pistol, two 51 mm mortars, grenades, and ammunition. On January 25, Assam Rifles and the police recovered one modified .303 sniper rifle, an airgun rifle, grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores from Thangjao Mamang Ching in Kakching district. In another operation on the same day in Sekmai (Tendongyan), the security forces recovered one .303 rifle, one 9 mm pistol, one .32 calibre pistol, hand grenades, and ammunition. The defence statement said the success of these operations was due to the seamless cooperation between security forces and other law enforcement
4 militants held in separate operations in Manipur
Imphal: Four militants were arrested in separate operations in Manipur's Imphal West and Churachandpur districts, police said on Sunday. Two active members of the proscribed PREPAK (Progressive) were arrested from Langol Type II in Imphal West district on Saturday. They were identified as Sairem Rishikumar Singh (24) and Longjam Nganthoiba Meitei alias Lamngakpa (22). They were allegedly involved in extortions in Imphal and Thoubal, police said. Six mobile phones, two .32 pistols along with magazines, five .32 live rounds, five extortion letters, and a four-wheeler were seized from their possession. Two cadres of the proscribed UKRA (SoO group) were arrested from Maunjang village in New Dampi of Churchandpur district, police said.They were identified as Thangrengsong Kom (45) and L Washington Kom (42). They were allegedly involved in extorting ex-servicemen.
Three militants arrested, arms recovered in Manipur
IMPHAL: Security forces arrested three cadres of banned outfits in separate operations in Manipur's Thoubal and Imphal West districts, police said on Friday. Two active members of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) were held on Thursday from Uningkhong in Thoubal, they said. On 23.01.2025, security forces arrested 02(two) active members of proscribed outfit KCP(PWG) namely, Thokchom Luxmikanta Singh @ Hapu (28) and Dinesh Thokchom @ Don (23) from Uningkhong under Khongjom PS, Thoubal District while indulging in extortion. The following items were pic.twitter.com/cpWVHSjwcJ Manipur Police (@manipur_police) January 24, 2025 Pistols, ammunition, cash and other articles were recovered from their possession. In another operation, a member of the outlawed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) was arrested from Langol Type III in Imphal West on Wednesday, a police officer said. Investigation is underway.
Six suspected Meitei radical group members held for Manipur mans death
GUWAHATI: Manipur police arrested six suspected members of Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol in connection with the death of a person in Manipur's Thoubal district, police said on Thursday. The arrested individuals has been identified as Sagolsem Chingkheinganba Singh (25), Chingakham Sanatomba Singh (19), Sapam Somorjit Singh (32), Maibam Bokenjit Singh (24), Athokpam Jiban Singh (30) and Chingakham Mani Singh (41). According to the police, Md Nawash (33) was abducted from his house by suspected members of Arambai Tenggol on January 14 for ransom, the police said, adding that he was brought dead at the Thoubal district hospital. Further investigation into the case was on. Meanwhile, Arambai Tenggol claimed that its members are not involved in the accident.
IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday termed the ongoing ethnic violence in the state as very unfortunate and asserted that his government is not at fault since it all started after the Meiteis demanded Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. Addressing a gathering of internally displaced persons at the CM secretariat, Singh said no politics should be played when the state is witnessing a human crisis. Recalling the violence that started on May 3, 2023, the CM said, The incident was very unfortunate. The cause of the conflict was the demand for ST status by the Meiteis. Everybody has been criticising the state government as if we had made a mistake. The reality, however, is that the Manipur High Court had asked the state government to reply to the demand for ST status by the Meiteis. Opposing it, a rally was held, and houses belonging to Meiteis were attacked. That's how the conflict began. On March 27, 2023, Manipur High Court Acting Chief Justice MV Muralidaran had ordered the state government to submit recommendations to the central govt to consider inclusion of the Meetei/Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list. This was strongly opposed by the tribal bodies of the state and on May 3, a rally was taken out by All Tribal Students' Union Manipur in the hill districts. The rally turned violent after a mob from Churachandpur district stormed a locality and engaged in vandalism and arson. The CM claimed that many have been playing politics over the issue. However, it is the state government that has been working to meet all the needs of those in the relief camps, including their education, daily provisions, health, and others.. We are witnessing a human crisis, and no politics should be played, he said. The mindset needs to change. There is a conflict going on, and many have been killed and displaced. Now is not the time to seek popularity in social media and TV discussions. Let the genuine subject experts and security forces speak on the conflict, Singh remarked. Alleging that indulging in narrow politics and committing mistakes by previous leaders have caused the hardships, the CM said, We need to take risks and sacrifices to save the land and society. Politics is not for winning elections only. Arms and ammunition recovered in Manipur's Thoubal The relationship between police and people improved after the BJP government came to power, the chief minister claimed, adding that earlier, everyone had a fear psychosis towards police. The northeastern state is in the grip of ethnic clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities, which left over 250 people killed and thousands homeless since May 3 of 2023. During the programme, Singh distributed benefits to labour card holders under the special scheme for providing financial assistance for the education of children of labour cardholders staying at relief camps. In a post on X, Singh said, This scheme supports displaced families by ensuring uninterrupted education for their children through financial aid, maternity benefits, medical reimbursement, pension schemes, and more. A total of Rs 2,89,55,000 was disbursed via DBT and cash payments today. Our Government is committed to providing undeterred access to education for all children in the state including the ones residing at relief camps. Manipur CM ends the year by apologising for ethnic conflict, urges all communities to 'forget, forgive'
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 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.
'Human casualties, widespread violence...': 2024 has been a year of turmoil for Manipur
IMPHAL: The year 2024 was not kind to the people of Manipur as it witnessed another year of turmoil. The ethnic violence between Kukis and Meiteis which began in May 2023 continues to this day. The civilians witnessed human casualties, widespread violence, mob attacks and drone strikes as the divide between the Meitei community in the valley and the Kuki tribes in the hills deepened in 2024. Long gone are the days when Manipur was known for its cultural harmony as the state is now going through its deepening divisions, with thousands displaced and communities living in constant fear. There is no light in the end of the tunnel as these tensions show no signs of easing and peace remained a far cry in the year gone by. The year 2024 started on a violent note for the people of Manipur. Four villagers were gunned down by cadres of the banned Peoples' Liberation Army in Thoubal district on January 1. This incident, linked to disputes over money collected through illegal drug trade, was followed by the state government imposing prohibitory orders in all five valley districts. Soon after this, a month later, armed miscreants vandalised the property of additional SP Moirangthem Amit Singh at Wangkhei Tokpam in Imphal East district, abducting him and one of his escorts. They were later rescued from Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai area in Imphal West district, about 5 km from the incident site. Amid the tension between Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities, the nation witnessed an intense political battle- the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The first phase of polling in Manipur witnessed widespread violence, including incidents of firing, intimidation, destruction of EVMs at some polling booths, and allegations of booth capturing from multiple parties. While the second phase of polls passed off peacefully. The ethnic violence took a new turn in June, when a man was found dead in the Jiribam district bordering Assam. This triggered the violence which was previously confined to Imphal valley and surrounding districts of Churachandpur and Kangpokpi and Moreh border town in Tengnoupal district to spread across borders. The state saw a fresh wave of ethnic violence as gunfights, widespread arson, and the torching of houses between members of the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities intensified during this period. This also led to the internal displacement of more than 1000 people in the previously peaceful district. On September 1, suspected Kuki youths dropped drone-operated bombs at Koutruk village and nearby Senjam Chirang in Imphal West district triggering a new kind of warfare. This incident led to the death of a woman and nine injured. Days after this incident, an elderly man and five others were injured after an unguided rocket missile was fired from the hill ranges of Churachandpur district at Moirang in Bishnupur district. Intense clashes between students and security forces in Imphal also led to 50 students being injured amid increasing attacks on peripheral villages. The attack of armed Kuki-Zo youths against Borobekra police station and Jakuradhor Karong locality in Jiribam district on November 11 triggered a gunfight between security forces and the attackers. This led to the death of 10 Kuki youths. Eight persons, including three women and three children, who were internally displaced were missing several hours after the incident. A series of incidents took place on November 12 which included the recovery of charred bodies of two elderly Meitei men among the burnt debris at Jakuradhor, a purported photo of the women and children in captivity on social media and a general shutdown across Imphal Valley and Jiribam to protest the abduction. The situation further worsened after the bodies of three women and three children were found near the confluence of Jiri River and Barak River along the Manipur-Assam border on November 15. As protests intensified, mobs targeted the residences of valley-based legislators, attacked and set fire to vehicles and properties of BJP leaders. So far, more than 250 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence which continues with no end in sight. Rally taken out in Manipur's Imphal against AFSPA, killings of women, children | Manipur | Imphal 90 more CAPF troops to be deployed in Manipur; total death toll of ethnic violence at 258: State security advisor
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 .
18-year-old killed in Manipur encounter, six apprehended
GUWAHATI: An armed individual was killed while six others were apprehended following an encounter with police commandos in Thoubal district of Manipur's Imphal valley on Saturday. The police nabbed seven persons following the incident which tok place in the morning hours. One of them found injured, succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital later. He was identified as Laishram Prem alias Loktak Singh (18). The police suspected the deceased and the others apprehended to be members of an insurgent group. The individuals opened fired after the car they were travelling in was followed by the commandos which led to the encounter. The police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition following the incident.
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
