Mobile internet services are back in five districts of Manipur. The state government made this decision after observing improvements in law and order. These districts include Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. Earlier, internet services were suspended following protests after the arrest of Arambai Tenggol leader Ashem Kanan Singh.
Doomed flight AI171: Manipur cabin crews family recounts her final conversation
Imphal: Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, 21, the youngest of the eight flight attendants on Air India Flight AI171, which tragically crashed in Ahmedabad, spoke to her family members residing in Manipurs Thoubal district for the last time at 11.38 am on Thursday. Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma told her elder sister that she would fly to London in [] The post Doomed flight AI171: Manipur cabin crews family recounts her final conversation appeared first on NorthEast Now .
The suspension of internet services has been extended till 6 am of June 13 in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts According to an order issued by N Ashok Kumar, Commissioner Home , the internet ban will be lifted after 6 am tomorrow The people have been asked not to indulge in any activities which may warrant further internet suspension The ban was imposed from the night of June 7 Source The Sangai Express
Manipur Guv, ex-CM Biren Singh express grief over Ahmedabad plane crash
IMPHAL, June 12: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the aircraft crash in Ahmedabad. A London-bound Air India plane with 242 passengers and crew on board crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport. Several casualties are feared. A 20-year-old Manipuri woman from Thoubal district, identified as Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi []
'Her Phone Is Still On...': Kin Of Manipuri Air Hostess Cling To Hope After News Of Ahmedabad Crash
As news of the Air India plane crash reached the home of the 20-year-old air hostess in Manipur's Thoubal district, her family broke down in grief
Two cabin crew members from Manipur among victims of Ahmedabad Air India crash
GUWAHATI: Two female cabin crew members from Manipur were onboard the ill-fated Air India flight that crashed in Gujarat on Thursday. The two were identified as Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam, a 22-year-old Meitei woman hailing from Thoubal district in the Imphal Valley, and Lamnunthem Singson, a 28-year-old Kuki woman from Kangpokpi district. The fate of both was not known. When news broke about the plane crash, relatives and neighbours gathered at the residence of Kongbrailatpam even as the family members were waiting for information about her. She last spoke to her family at 9 am on Thursday. Not much could be known about Lamnunthem except that her family was displaced by the ethnic conflict and is now living in the Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district. LIVE | Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad: One miracle survivor, 241 people on board feared dead, says police
Manipur: Prohibitory orders, internet suspended after violence
Prohibitory orders have been clamped in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching districts, while internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN facilities, have been suspended in these valley areas since Saturday night after violent protests
PM Modi's insensitivity towards the suffering of people in Manipur 'truly shocking': Congress
NEW DELHI: With fresh violence rocking parts of Manipur, the Congress on Sunday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his insensitivity to the suffering of people in the state. In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the pain, distress, and agony of the people of Manipur continues unabated as five districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Katching, and Bishnupur in Manipur have been rocked by violence in the last 24 hours. A day after violent protests erupted in Manipur over the arrest of a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol, the situation remained tense on Sunday with the administration imposing prohibitory orders and suspending internet services in five Imphal valley districts, police said. Prohibitory orders have been clamped in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching districts, while internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN facilities, have been suspended in these valley areas. Hitting out at the government, Ramesh claimed that in February 2022 the BJP engineered a majority for itself alone in the assembly elections. But less than fifteen months later from the night of May 3, 2023 Manipur was made to burn. Hundreds of innocent men, women, and children were killed. Thousands were displaced. Places of worship were destroyed, he said. The pain, distress, and agony of the people of Manipur continues unabated. For the past 24 hours five districts--Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Katching, and Bishnupur--have been rocked by violence. In February 2022, the BJP engineered a majority for itself alone in the pic.twitter.com/IFRgxL602g Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 8, 2025 On June 4, 2023, the Congress leader said the Union Government set up a three-member Commission of Inquiry. That Commission has been given repeated extensions to submit its report and the latest deadline given to it is November 20, 2025, he noted. On August 1, 2023, Ramesh said the Supreme Court observed that there had been an absolute breakdown of constitutional machinery in the state for the past two months. The Union Home Minister went through the motions of visiting Manipur while the PM maintained absolute silence refusing to say anything and meet anybody from the state. Demands were made by the Indian National Congress for the imposition of President's Rule to begin with. That was ignored till the INC announced that it was bringing a no-confidence motion against the CM in the assembly session beginning February 10, 2025. The BJP read the writing on the wall, got the CM to resign on the night of Feb 9, 2025, and finally imposed President's Rule on February 13, 2025, he said. President's Rule, however, has made no difference, Ramesh said. He claimed the Governor himself has been forced to travel from Imphal airport to his residence by helicopter. Law and order in many parts of the state remains in a state of peril, he added. When will the PM find the time and inclination to visit Manipur? His drum-beaters once claimed that he had stopped the war between Ukraine and Russia for a while. That claim, like most of his boasts, proved completely bogus, he stated. The PM has travelled to different parts of the world and visited numerous states of our country to do his trademark inaugurations. But he has never met with political leaders or civil society organisations from Manipur, having outsourced the management of the state's affairs to the Union Home Minister who has failed miserably, the Congress general secretary alleged. The insensitivity of the Frequent Flyer PM to the suffering of the people of Manipur is truly shocking and defies understanding. He stands totally exposed just as the people of the state continue to pay the price of his callous and complete indifference. Their suffering is that of not only the state and the northeastern region but of the entire country, Ramesh said in his post.
Prohibitory Orders Clamped in 5 Manipur Districts
As a preventive measure, prohibitory orders have been clamped in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching districts, while internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN facilities, have been suspended in these valley areas.
Manipur: Prohibitory orders issued in 5 districts following suspension of internet services
The assembly of four or more persons has been restricted in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, and Kakching districts. Meanwhile, a total curfew has been imposed in the Bishnupur district
Manipur imposes 5-day internet ban amid fresh protests
Imphal: The Manipur government has reimposed a five-day suspension of internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN, across five valley districts, effective 11:45 PM on Saturday. This decision comes amidst a fresh wave of violent protests and clashes in the state capital, Imphal. The affected districts are Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, [] The post Manipur imposes 5-day internet ban amid fresh protests appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur government imposes curfew, internet suspension in five valley districts
A curfew has been imposed in Bishnupur district while prohibitory orders barring movement of five or more people have been issued in other valley districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal and Kakching.
Manipur government suspends Internet services for five days in five valley districts
The districts are Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching
Manipur govt suspends internet services for five days in five valley districts
IMPHAL: The Manipur government has ordered suspension of internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN, in the territorial jurisdiction of five valley districts for five days with effect from 11:45 pm on Saturday, an official statement said. The districts include Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching. The order issued by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home), N Ashok Kumar, said, In view of the prevailing law and order situation, especially in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts, there is apprehension that some anti-social elements might use social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video messages to incite the passion of the public, which might have serious repercussions on the law and order situation of the state. The order is being passed ex-parte in view of the emergent situation. Any person found guilty of violating the order will be liable to face legal action, it added. The order followed widespread protests in Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Saturday night after the arrest of a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol.
Nine militants held in Manipur crackdown; arms seized
Imphal: Nine extremists belonging to various banned groups were arrested in the past 24 hours from different districts of the trouble-torn state of Manipur in combined operations by security forces, officials said on Saturday. A police official said that the nine militants were arrested from five districts Imphal East, Imphal West, Churachandpur, Thoubal and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Manipur: Security forces nab five militants, recover arms
Imphal: Security forces have arrested five militants, belonging to various proscribed outfits, in three districts of Manipur, police said on Friday. All the arrests were made on Thursday in Imphal East, Imphal West and Thoubal districts, a senior officer said. Two cadres of the banned United National Liberation Front (Koireng) were apprehended from Andro Parking Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Five militants arrested in Manipur
Manipur police arrested five militants from different banned organizations in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts. The security forces recovered firearms, ammunition, rifles, and a hand grenade. The arrested militants belonged to UNLF (Koireng), KCP (PWG), KYKL (SOREPA), and PREPAK (Pro). Security forces have increased operations in Manipur since the ethnic violence broke out two years ago.
Seven militants arrested in Manipur
IMPHAL, May 15: Security forces arrested seven militants belonging to various proscribed outfits from different districts of Manipur, police said on Thursday. The arrests were made in Thoubal, Kakching, Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts. Two active cadres of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), identified as RK Mubisana Meitei (47) and Moirangthem Naresh Singh (28), were arrested from []
12 militants arrested from 3 Manipur districts
Manipur police arrested twelve militants from proscribed organizations. The arrests occurred on Tuesday. Security forces apprehended members of PLA, KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, and UNLF. Two arms dealers were also arrested. The police recovered a rifle and ammunition. The arrests took place in Tengnoupal, Thoubal, and Imphal East districts. The operation aims to curb insurgency in the region.
Last rites of BSF constable from Manipur today
BSF constable Deepak Chingakham, who was injured in cross-border shelling in J&K's RS Pura sector on Sunday, has died. His last rites will be performed in Thoubal, Manipur, on Tuesday with full state honors. Chingakham, who joined BSF in April 2021, was the sole breadwinner for his family, his father expressed immense pride in his son's sacrifice.
Last rites of BSF constable from Manipur today
BSF constable Deepak Chingakham, who was injured in cross-border shelling in J&K's RS Pura sector on Sunday, has died. His last rites will be performed in Thoubal, Manipur, on Tuesday with full state honors. Chingakham, who joined BSF in April 2021, was the sole breadwinner for his family, his father expressed immense pride in his son's sacrifice.
11 Militants arrested for extortion in Manipur; arms and ammunition seized
IMPHAL: Eleven militants were arrested from different parts of Manipur on charges of extorting locals, police said on Sunday. The arrests were made from Imphal West, Kakching, Bishnupur and Thoubal districts on Saturday. Among those arrested were four cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (MC Progressive). Police recovered two pistols and 27 live rounds of ammunition from their possession. Security forces also seized additional arms and ammunition during the operations. Authorities said further investigations are underway.
11 Cadres of Banned Outfits Arrested in Manipur During Crackdown
Security forces seize weapons, explosives in Imphal East, Kakching and Thoubal amid ongoing anti-insurgency operations
16 militants held in Manipur; arms, ammo recovered
Manipur police have arrested 16 members of various banned outfits in the last 48 hours, including seven militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) who were apprehended during a midnight operation in Thoubal district. The arrests come amidst ongoing security operations in the state following ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023.
16 militants arrested in Manipur, arms recovered
IMPHAL: A total of 16 members of several proscribed outfits have been arrested in the last 48 hours in Manipur, police said on Sunday. Two cadres of the banned United National Liberation Front (Pambei) were apprehended from Napetpalli Andro road near Nongdam village in Imphal East district on Saturday. They were allegedly involved in extortion, a senior officer said. Security forces arrested one member of the outlawed Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibanganba) from Ningthoukhong Ward No 13 in Bishnupur district on Friday, he said. Two cadres of the proscribed KCP (MFL) were apprehended on the same day from Salam Mamang Leikai Ketuki Lampak in Imphal West district, the officer said, adding that they were also allegedly involved in extortion. The state police arrested one cadre of the proscribed Prepak (PRO) from Kyamgei Heibong Makhong area in Imphal East district on Friday, he said. One cadre of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) was taken into custody from the Imphal East district. A United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) member was also arrested on Friday from Imphal East district. Another active cadre of the banned Prepak was apprehended from Sanjenbam Shangshabi village in Imphal East district on the same day. The Manipur Police on Sunday afternoon said seven militants of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) were arrested during a midnight operation conducted by commando teams and CRPF units at Heirok Part-III in Thoubal district. The operation took place from around 1 am to 3 am. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession, police said. Some locals, however, tried to obstruct the personnel by hurling stones following which on-lethal means were used to disperse them, a police officer said. A few vehicles of security forces were damaged, he said, adding, the situation is now under control. The police and security forces have been conducting search operations across Manipur since the ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. More than 250 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the ethnic strife between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups. The Centre had imposed President's rule in the state on February 13 after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. Reviving taste for scent of a book in Manipur
Manipur: 11 outfit cadres held, recover armsandammunition
Imphal: Security forces arrested 11 cadres of three proscribed outfits from Thoubal, Tengnoupal and Imphal East and Imphal West districts of restive Manipur, police said on Wednesday. These people, most of whom were picked up on Tuesday, were allegedly involved in extortion. Four cadres of the KCP (Apunba City Meitei) were arrested from Salungpham Mamang Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mass protests erupt in Manipur districts against Waqf Amendment Act
Manipur witnessed widespread protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. Imphal East, Thoubal, and Bishnupur districts saw demonstrations. A mob attacked a BJP leader's house in Lilong, leading to a curfew. Thousands protested in Kwakta and Khumidok. MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan criticized the Act and threatened legal action. President Droupadi Murmu approved the bill.
Security heightened in Manipur's Lilong, Imphal East after violent protests over Waqf Act
IMPHAL: Security forces with anti-riot equipment have been deployed across the Muslim-dominated Lilong area in Manipur's Thoubal district in the wake of violent protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, officials said on Tuesday. Vigil has also been heightened in parts of Imphal East district ahead of a planned 'human chain protest' at Khurai Khumidok Bazaar on Tuesday against the Act, they said. Security forces shall be equipped with anti-riot equipment including tear gas gun shells, canes, body protectors and helmets, an order issued by the Superintendent of Police (Thoubal) said. It also directed the officer-in-charge of Lilong police station to cover vulnerable locations in the town by way of frequent mobile patrolling and ensure adequate deployment of commando teams at strategic locations. The number of security personnel has also been increased at the residence of local MLA Abdul Nasir as a precautionary measure. On Sunday night, the house of BJP Minority Morcha's Manipur president, Asker Ali, was set on fire in Lilong by a mob for allegedly supporting the Waqf Amendment Act. Following the incident, the district administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS in the Lilong assembly constituency on Monday. The order, promulgated by the district magistrate, prohibited the assembly of five or more people and the carrying of firearms, swords, sticks, stones or other lethal weapons by the public. It stated that the SP reported on Sunday night that nearly a 7,000-8,000-strong mob, armed with lathis and stones, stormed the residence of Md Asker Ali in Lilong'S Sambrukhong Mamei area and set it ablaze. Ali had on Saturday expressed support on social media platforms for the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. Following the incident on Sunday night, he reportedly apologised for his earlier statement and condemned the Act. Various parts of the Imphal Valley also witnessed protests against the Act on Sunday. Over 5,000 people participated in a rally that disrupted traffic on National Highway-102 at Lilong, while protesters scuffled with security forces in some areas, including Irong Chesaba, police had said. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday, and by the Rajya Sabha in the early hours of Friday after marathon debates in both Houses of Parliament. The Act aims to streamline the management of Waqf properties (assets permanently donated by Muslims for religious or charitable purposes) with provisions to safeguard heritage sites and promote social welfare. It also seeks to improve governance by enhancing transparency in property management, streamlining coordination between Waqf boards and local authorities and protecting stakeholders' rights. President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Bill on Saturday.
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An indefinite curfew was imposed on areas falling under Lilong Assembly constituency of Manipur's Thoubal district on Monday over unrest over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Lilong, a Muslim-majority constituency in the Meitei-dominated Thoubal district, witnessed mob violence and arson targeting a local BJP leader's residence. The house of Manipur state Minority Morcha president was attacked and torched by a mob that was at least 7,000 strong, The Hindu said in a report. It was on Sunday night that the armed mob targeted BJP leader Mohammed Asker Ali's house in Lilong's Sambrukhonh Mamel area over his reactions to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. ALSO READ | Why did Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi skip discussion on Waqf Bill? asks JPC head Jagdambika Pal after LoP calls it unconstitutional According to reports, a session of the Manipuri Muslim community, also known as Pangals, were infuriated by Mohammed Asker Ali's social media activities in support of the Bill. Attacking the BJP leader's house with sticks and stones, the crowd later set it on fire, the news report said. Following the incident, Ali posted a video on social media, apologising for his earlier statement, said news agency PTI. In a statement, the BJP condemned the incident and assured that such unfortunate incidents shall not happen in the future. According to district officials, the situation remains tense, forcing them to impose an indefinite curfew to avoid further violence. ALSO READ | Munambam land dispute: Relief for Kerala govt as HC allows inquiry commission to resume proceedings Meanwhile, Manipur legislator Sheikh Noorul Hassan on Monday said he will challenge the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, in the Supreme Court. In a video message, Hassan, a National People's Party MLA, said, The Waqf Amendment Act 2025 violates the rights of Muslims. I personally condemn and reject this Act. I will challenge it in the Supreme Court.
Curfew imposed in Manipur's Lilong after BJP leader's house torched over support to Waqf Act
Curfew was imposed for an indefinite period in entire Lilong Assembly constituency in Manipur's Thoubal district on Monday, a day after a mob set the house of BJP minority morcha's state President, Md Asker Ali, on fire reportedly for supporting the Waqf Amendment Act, officials said.
Prohibitory Orders in Lilong After BJP Leader's House Torched Over WaqfActSupport
Tension grips Thoubal district after Md Asker Alis social media post backing Waqf Amendment Act sparks violent backlash
Militant Camp Busted in Manipur After Brief Gunfight
Security forces seize arms and arrest KCP (PWG) insurgent during separate operations in Thoubal and Imphal
Manipur BJP leader's house torched for backing Waqf Act
The house of the BJP Minority Morcha's Manipur president, Asker Ali, was set on fire by a mob allegedly for supporting the Waqf Amendment Act. The incident happened at Lilong in Thoubal district on Sunday night. Ali had expressed his support for the Act on social media on Saturday. An irate mob gathered outside his residence around 9 pm, vandalised it and later set it on fire. Following the incident, Ali posted a video on social media, apologising for his earlier statement. He also expressed opposition to the Act.
Prohibitory orders in Manipur's Lilong after BJP leader's house burnt over support to Waqf Act
An angry mob set the house of BJP Minority Morcha's Manipur president Md Asker Ali on fire for supporting the Waqf Amendment Act. In response, the Thoubal district administration imposed prohibitory orders, banning the assembly of five or more people and the carrying of lethal weapons to restore peace.
Manipur: Security forces seize large cache of arms, ammunition in Thoubal district
Security forces in Thoubal, Manipur, recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and equipment from a forest area under Heirok Police Station. During the search, forces were fired upon, retaliated, and discovered an armed miscreants' camp. Similar operations in different districts resulted in further seizures of weapons and apprehension of suspects.
Manipur BJP minority wing chiefs house torched after social media post backing Waqf Act
Unidentified miscreants set fire to the house of BJPs Manipur Minority Morcha president Askar Ali Makakmayum in Thoubal districts Lilong area late Sunday night, following his remarks in support of the Waqf Act. According to sources, a mob vandalised and torched the house around 9 pm in the Muslim-majority locality, a day after Makakmayum posted a message on social media praising the BJP and supporting the Waqf Act. Later, Makakmayum had issued a video apology on social media, distancing himself from his earlier remarks and stating he no longer endorses the Act. The incident took place hours after large-scale protests broke out in Imphal against the Waqf Act, with many taking to the streets to express their opposition. Earlier in the day, protests were held in different parts of Imphal Valley against the Act. Over 5,000 people participated in a rally that disrupted the traffic on NH 102 at Lilong. In some places, the protesters got engaged in a scuffle with the security forces, officials said. One such incident happened at Irong Chesaba in Thoubal in the morning. The scuffle broke out after the demonstrators were stopped by the security forces from moving forward. The demonstrators raised slogans against the BJP-led government at the Centre, decrying the Act. Protests were also held in Kshatri Awang Leikai, Kairang Muslim and Kiyamgei Muslim areas in Imphal East, and Sora in Thoubal district, among other places. Security has been strengthened in Muslim-dominated areas of the Valley, with additional forces deployed, officials said. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday, and by the Rajya Sabha in the early hours of Friday after marathon debates in both Houses of Parliament. The Act aims to streamline the management of Waqf properties (assets permanently donated by Muslims for religious or charitable purposes) with provisions to safeguard heritage sites and promote social welfare. It also seeks to improve governance by enhancing transparency in property management, streamlining coordination between Waqf boards and local authorities and protecting stakeholders' rights. President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the bill on Saturday. (With additional inputs from PTI)
AFSPA extended for six months in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal
NEW DELHI: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of the law and order situation there. The AFSPA, under which a particular state or some areas are declared disturbed, has also been extended to eight districts in Nagaland and 21 police station areas in five other districts of the state for six months, according to a notification issued by the Union home ministry. The law was also extended to Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and three police station areas in Namsai district in the state for six months beginning April 1 after a review of the law and order situation in these northeastern states. The AFSPA, often criticised as a draconian law, gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary. Whereas the central government after review of the law and order situation in the state of Manipur, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958) declares the entire state of Manipur, excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of the following 13 (thirteen) police stations of 5 districts, as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from 01.04.2025, unless withdrawn earlier, the notification related to Manipur read. The police station areas in Manipur where the AFSPA will not be in force are: Imphal, Lamphal, City, Singjamei, Patsoi, Wangoi in Imphal West district, Porompat, Heingang, Irilbung in Imphal East district, Thoubal in Thoubal district and Bishnupur and Nambol in Bishnupur district and Kakching in Kakching district. Manipur has been under President's rule since February 13 after Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who was heading a BJP-led government, resigned on February 9 following ethnic violence that claimed over 260 lives since May 2023. The disturbed area declaration was in force in the entire Manipur (except the Imphal municipality area) from 2004 till early 2022. In April 2022, the Manipur government issued a notification where it said that disturbed area will no longer be applicable in seven police station areas of Imphal West district, four police station areas under the Imphal East district and one police station area each in the districts of Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kakching and Jiribam. There are 16 districts in Manipur. In October 2024, the Manipur government reimposed AFSPA in the entire state, barring 19 police station areas A month later, the AFSPA was also extended in six of the 19 police station areas after violence broke out in Jiribam district. More than 260 people were killed and thousands left homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. In a separate notification, the home ministry said a further review of the law and order situation in Nagaland has been undertaken. After that, Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek and Peren districts in Nagaland were declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for six months with effect from April 1, 2025, unless withdrawn earlier. The areas in Nagaland declared as 'disturbed area' under AFSPA for six months fall within the jurisdiction of i) Khuzama, Kohima North, Kohima South, Zubza and Kezocha police stations in Kohima District; ii) Mangkolemba, Mokokchung-I, Longtho, Tuli, Longchem and Anaki 'C' police stations in Mokokchung District; iii) Yanglok police station in Longleng District; iv) Bhandari, Champang and Ralan police stations in Wokha District; and v) Ghatashi, Pughoboto, Satakha, Suruhuto, Zunheboto and Aghunato police stations in Zunheboto District, according to the notification. A third notification issued by the home ministry said a further review of the law and order situation in Arunachal Pradesh has also been undertaken. Therefore, Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Namsai, Mahadevpur and Chowkham police stations in Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh, bordering the State of Assam, are declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for six months with effect from April 1, 2025, unless withdrawn earlier, it said. There have been protests and demands for the complete withdrawal of the law from the Northeast as well as Jammu and Kashmir. Manipuri activist Irom Chanu Sharmila fought against the law by remaining on hunger strike for 16 years, before ending it on August 9, 2016. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier said the AFSPA has been removed in 70 per cent of the areas in the northeastern states even though it is in force in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah had also said that the central government would consider revoking AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir.
2 strong earthquakes within an hour rock Manipur
Cracks were seen in several buildings in Manipur following the quakes. Videos shared on social media showed cracks at a school building in Wangjing Lamding in Thoubal district where a relief camp for the ethnic strife hit people was being run.
Two earthquakes including one of 5.7 magnitude strike Manipur, tremors felt across northeast
IMPHAL: Two consecutive earthquakes, including one of 5. 7 magnitude, rocked Manipur on Wednesday and the tremors were felt across the Northeast, officials said. The earthquake of 5. 7 magnitude struck the state at 11.06 am. Its epicentre was 44 km east of Yairipok in Imphal East district, and at a depth of 110 km, according to officials of the Regional Seismological Centre in Shillong. The tremors were felt in Assam, Meghalaya and other parts of the region, they said. A second earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hit Manipur at 12.20pm. It struck the Kamjong district of the state, at a depth of 66 km, they added. Cracks were seen in several buildings in Manipur following the quakes. Videos shared on social media showed cracks at a school building in Wangjing Lamding in Thoubal district where a relief camp for the ethnic strife hit people was being run. We are confirming the reports of the damage, an official in Imphal said. No damage was reported so far in other states of the region.
33 arms surrendered in five Manipur districts
Imphal: Thirty-three arms and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered by the public in five districts in strife-torn Manipur, police on Tuesday. The arm surrenders were made in Churachandpur, Thoubal, Imphal East, Imphal West, and Bishnupur districts, a senior officer said. Notably, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has recently extended the deadline for the surrender of looted Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Detention of village volunteers trigger widespread protests in Imphal
GUWAHATI: Protests broke out in different parts of Manipurs Imphal valley on Friday after security forces apprehended 28 village volunteers. According to reports, the persons, believed to be from the Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol, were picked up during an early morning raid carried out at Panjao Pallumda in the Kakching district. They were later taken to a camp in Thoubal district and were reportedly released. When news about their apprehension spread, protests erupted in the five districts of Imphal Valley. The protestors burnt tyres and blocked roads. In the wake of the lightning protests, shopkeepers downed their shutters. Women had come out in large numbers in different parts of the valley. They shouted slogans demanding the immediate release of the persons and the revocation of the Presidents rule. President's Rule imposed in Manipur following Biren Singh's resignation amid ethnic violence They said Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla s call to people to surrender weapons was unreasonable as the crisis was yet to be resolved while a stable government was yet to be established. The governor had on Thursday issued a seven-day ultimatum asking people to surrender the looted weapons within seven days or face strict action. In an appeal, he stated that people of Manipur, both in the valley and the hills, suffered immense hardship for over 20 months due to a series of unfortunate incidents affecting peace and communal harmony. In the greater interest of restoring normalcy, so that people can return to their normal day-to-day activities, all communities in the state must come forward to ensure cessation of hostilities and maintenance of peace and order in the society. It is in this regard that I sincerely request the people of all communities, particularly the youth in the valley and the hills, to voluntarily come forward and surrender the looted and the illegally held weapons and ammunition the governor had appealed.
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 .
