PM Modi launches projects worth over Rs 8,500 crore in Manipur

IMPHAL: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated 17 projects worth Rs 1,203 crore from Manipurs capital Imphal and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects valued at over Rs 7,344 crore at Churachandpur. He inaugurated the civil secretariat (Rs 538 crore) and the new headquarters of Manipur Police (Rs 101 crore), both located in Imphals Mantripukhri. The Prime Minister also inaugurated four Ima (mothers) markets at Tengnoupal, Noney, Pallel, and Moirang (Rs 24 crore), as well as Manipur Bhavans in Delhi and Kolkata, built at costs of Rs 164 crore and Rs 42 crore respectively. Other projects inaugurated include the development of Leishang Hiden Cultural and Heritage Park in Imphal West district (Rs 13 crore), a four-lane bridge over the Irang river on the Imphal-Jiribam NH-38 at Noney district (Rs 49 crore), the development of the western front of the Imphal river (Phase-II) (Rs 56 crore), Mall Road (Phase-II) (Rs 24 crore), and infrastructure development for five government colleges in Imphal West, Thoubal, and Kakching districts (Rs 13 crore). The Prime Minister also inaugurated IT-SEZ Building-I at Mantripukhri (Rs 114 crore), infrastructure for district administration in Kamjong district (Rs 15 crore) and Kakching district (Rs 12 crore), the Eklavya Model Residential School at Tokpa village, Loktak Project, Churachandpur district (Rs 16 crore), an institutional building with staff quarters at Ningthoukhong CHC, Bishnupur (Rs 7 crore), an institutional building with staff quarters at Saikot CHC, Churachandpur (Rs 7 crore), and a hostel for paramedical and allied sciences at JNIMS, Imphal (Rs 6 crore). The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for 14 projects. Two of the key projects are the Manipur Urban Roads, Drainage and Asset Management Improvement Project (Rs 3,647 crore) and the Manipur Infotech Development (MIND) Project, which includes infrastructure at Imphal and skilling and employment generation across the state (Rs 550 crore). Other projects include working womens hostels at nine locations (Rs 142 crore), provision of super-speciality and assured speciality healthcare in remote and hill districts (Rs 105 crore), infrastructure development in and around the Polo Ground (Rs 30 crore), strengthening of 120 high schools and higher secondary schools in all 16 districts (Rs 134 crore), installation of grid-connected SPV power plants at two power substations and a 5 MWAC floating SPV power plant (Rs 33 crore), and various projects pertaining to rural connectivity, education, and tourism across Manipur (Rs 102 crore). In his first visit to ethnic conflict-hit Manipur, PM Modi appeals to all organisations to choose 'path of peace'

Six militants arrested in Manipur's Tengnoupal and Thoubal districts

Manipur police reported the arrest of six militants from various proscribed groups in Tengnoupal and Thoubal districts. The insurgents belonged to PLA, UNLF (K), and KCP (MFL), apprehended for activities including extortion and recruitment. Security forces also seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition during an operation in Imphal West district, recovering rifles, pistols, and IEDs.

Four militants among five held in Manipur, 26 firearms recovered in separate operations

Manipur police arrested five individuals, including militants from banned groups like PLA, KCP (PWG), and Prepak (Pro), for alleged extortion in several districts. The arrests occurred during frisking and checking exercises. Security forces also recovered firearms, explosives, and ammunition in Churachandpur and Thoubal.

Security forces recover 86 weapons, nearly 974 rounds across Manipur

Imphal: Security forces on Saturday seized at least 90 firearms and over 700 ammunition and explosives in multiple operations across five districts of Manipur, police said. Acting on a tip-off, coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple sites in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur districts, a police statement said. Also ReadPM Modi 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 .

86 weapons, 974 ammunition recovered in major crackdown in Manipur

IMPHAL: In a major crackdown on illegal arms, security forces recovered 86 weapons and 974 rounds of ammunition during a coordinated operation across five valley districts of Manipur on Tuesday. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, joint teams of Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the Army and Assam Rifles launched simultaneous operations in Imphal East, Kakching, Imphal West, Thoubal, and Bishnupur districts, IGP (Zone-II) K Kabib said at a press conference. Coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple locations by joint teams, comprising the Manipur Police, CAPFs, Army and Assam Rifles, he said. Among the weapons allegedly recovered were five AK rifles, three INSAS rifles, 16 SLRs, five .303 rifles, 19 pistols, two carbines, nine other types of rifles, and 16 single-barrel guns, he stated. A total of 86 weapons, along with 974 different types of grenades, ammunition, explosives and mortar shells were recovered. Forty-one magazines and six wireless handsets were also recovered, he added. Kabib said this seizure marked a significant achievement for the security forces in their mission to restore peace, uphold public order, and protect lives and property. The police are committed to ensuring a peaceful and secure Manipur. We also urge the people to cooperate with the police and security forces, and promptly report any suspicious activities or information related to illegal arms, he said.

Two militants arrested, explosives recovered in Manipur

IMPHAL: Security forces arrested two militants, including a woman, belonging to a proscribed outfit in Manipur's Thoubal and Imphal West districts, police said on Sunday. During search operations, arms and explosives were recovered from various parts of Chandel district, a senior officer said. A woman cadre of the banned Prepak (PRO) was apprehended from the Salungpham area in Thoubal on Saturday, while another member of the outfit was held from the Nagamapal area in Imphal West district, he said. Intelligence-based search operations and cordons are being widely carried out to apprehend those involved in extortion and criminal activities in the state, the officer said. Security forces recovered arms and ammunition from different locations in Chandel district on Friday, he said. Security forces continue to conduct search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts. During these operations, the following items were recovered: 1.On 04.07.2025, security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from different pic.twitter.com/w6V2owcYa2 Manipur Police (@manipur_police) July 5, 2025 The seized items include 12 rifles, four IEDs and four grenades, the officer said. Security forces have been conducting search operations in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President's rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation.