Manipur: Total curfew imposed in Imphal until further notice
1 month ago

Manipur: Total curfew imposed in Imphal until further notice

Deccan Chronicle  

Manipur police officials have arrested 23 individuals who were part of the mob involved in the alleged “ransacking and arson of the houses,” said Manipur Police on Sunday.These individuals were arrested from Imphal East, Imphal West, and Bishnupur districts of the state. Additionally, the police officials have recovered one.32 pistol, seven rounds of SBBL, and eight mobile phones from their possession, the police said.Amid the escalation in the state, a total curfew has been imposed in Imphal until further orders. Following this, the government immediately suspended Internet and mobile data services for two days.According to police officials, 8 persons have been injured in the process of dispersal of the mob that targeted various houses and properties of public representatives in Imphal.Following this incident, heavy security forces including the Army and Assam Rifles were deployed in Imphal.In a post on X, Manipur Police wrote, “On 16.11.2024, irate mobs have targeted various houses and properties of public representatives including Ministers and MLAs of the State in Imphal. Senior officers are critically monitoring the situation round the clock,” Manipur police said in its post.On Saturday, Manipur Police said, "Search operations and area domination were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts.

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Security forces recover arms, ammunition, drugs, and arrest suspects in Manipur
1 week, 2 days ago

Security forces recover arms, ammunition, drugs, and arrest suspects in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Imphal:Combined teams of security forces have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from various locations in Manipur and arrested suspected armed criminals from Churachandpur district, said a police officer familiar with the matter. During the operations, security forces recovered --- one MA4 assault rifle, one 12-bore single-barrel gun, one 9mm pistol, one.32 pistol, five hand grenades, five arming rings, …

Manipur Extends Mobile Internet Suspension In Nine Districts Till December 9; Exemptions For Govt Offices
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Manipur Extends Mobile Internet Suspension In Nine Districts Till December 9; Exemptions For Govt Offices

ABP News  

The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet services in nine districts until December 9, according to the state home department's lastest order. According to a report by Hindustan Times, commissioner N Ashok Kumar stated that the decision was made after assessing the law and order situation, and the suspension includes mobile internet, data services, VSATs, and VPNs …

Mobile internet shutdown extended in Manipur's 9 districts till December 3
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mobile internet shutdown extended in Manipur's 9 districts till December 3

India Today  

The Manipur government on Sunday extended the suspension of mobile internet for two days in nine districts of the state till December 3. "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 …

Manipur violence: Eight arrested for arson, attacks on Police and legislators' properties
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Manipur violence: Eight arrested for arson, attacks on Police and legislators' properties

India TV News  

In the violence-hit state of Manipur, incidents of arson targeting police stations and the residences of legislators have come to light, resulting in the arrest of eight individuals. One of the key arrests was made on Thursday, when Chongtham Thoicha, a resident of Kiym Mamang Leikai in the Patsoi Police Station area of Imphal West district, was apprehended about the …

Manipur: Eight arrested over attacks on police station, MLAs' residences
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Manipur: Eight arrested over attacks on police station, MLAs' residences

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Eight people have been arrested in connection with attacks on a police station and residences of MLAs in strife-torn Manipur, a police statement said on Saturday. One person, identified as 20-year-old Chongtham Thoicha, who hails from Kiyam Mamang Leikai in Patsoi police station area in Imphal West district, was arrested on Thursday in connection with arson at the properties …

Manipur: Schools, colleges in curfew-imposed districts to remain closed for indefinite period
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Manipur: Schools, colleges in curfew-imposed districts to remain closed for indefinite period

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur government on Tuesday announced an indefinite extension of the closure of all schools and colleges in districts with curfews from November 27. Curfew has been relaxed in all five valley districts and Jiribam from 5 a.m. to 12 noon, according to orders issued by the district magistrates, to enable people to purchase essential items and medicines. An order …

Manipur extends ban on mobile internet in 9 districts for 2 more days
4 weeks ago

Manipur extends ban on mobile internet in 9 districts for 2 more days

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur government on Monday extended the suspension of mobile internet services in nine districts for two more days, a home department order said. The state suspended mobile internet services on November 16 for two days to prevent anti-social elements from spreading content that might create law and order problems amid escalation in violence following the recovery of bodies of …

Manipur Govt Postpones Reopening Of Schools Amid Continued Violence; 7 More Held Over Attacks On Ministers’ Homes
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Manipur Govt Postpones Reopening Of Schools Amid Continued Violence; 7 More Held Over Attacks On Ministers’ Homes

ABP News  

The Manipur government has postponed its decision to reopen schools and colleges in Imphal Valley and Jiribam district on Monday amid ongoing violence, officials stated. Educational institutions in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kakching, and Jiribam had been closed for about a week due to prohibitory orders issued after fresh unrest in the state, they said, news agency PTI …

Internet ban extended in Manipur as 7 arrested for arson in Imphal
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Internet ban extended in Manipur as 7 arrested for arson in Imphal

Deccan Chronicle  

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. 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, …

7 more arrested in Manipur for arson at legislators' residences
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

7 more arrested in Manipur for arson at legislators' residences

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: Manipur Police arrested seven more people for causing damage and engaging in arson at the residences of legislators in Imphal Valley on November 16, an official statement said on Sunday. From Kakching district police arrested three persons on Friday, the police statement said. From Imphal West district police arrested four persons on Saturday, it said. Manipur Chief Minister N …

Manipur govt scraps order to reopen schools, colleges in Jiribam, Imphal Valley
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Manipur govt scraps order to reopen schools, colleges in Jiribam, Imphal Valley

India TV News  

The Manipir govt on Sunday scrapped orders by the Directorate of Education- Schools and Higher and Technical Education Department, which allowed to reopen the schools and colleges in Imphal Valley and Jiribam districts of violence-hit Manipur's on Monday, an official said. Notifying the latest development, the Directorate of Education - Schools issued an order stating, "Normal classes will resume for …

Seven more arrested in connection with arson at legislators' residences in Manipur
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Seven more arrested in connection with arson at legislators' residences in Manipur

India TV News  

Manipur Police have arrested seven additional individuals for their involvement in damaging properties and setting fire to the residences of legislators during violent protests in Imphal Valley on November 16. The latest arrests were made over the past two days, as law enforcement continues to take action against those responsible for the attacks. According to an official statement, three people …

Manipur govt extends internet ban by two more days till November 25
1 month ago

Manipur govt extends internet ban by two more days till November 25

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur government on Saturday extended the ban on mobile internet services by two more days till November 25 in nine districts, according to a home department order. The state authority had initially suspended internet services on November 16 for two days “to thwart the design and activities of anti-national and anti-social elements and to maintain peace and communal harmony …

Manipur: 2 more arrested for arson at residences of MLAs
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1 month ago

Manipur: 2 more arrested for arson at residences of MLAs

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: Two more persons were arrested in Manipur for allegedly being involved in vandalism and arson at residences of legislators in Imphal Valley on November 16, police said on Saturday. Police also said that they are examining inputs and looking for additional suspects in various localities of Imphal Valley for arson incidents on November 16. Mobs set fire to the …

Manipur violence: 10,000 more central forces to be deployed to tackle Meitei-Kuki clash; 3,000 stolen arms recovered
1 month ago

Manipur violence: 10,000 more central forces to be deployed to tackle Meitei-Kuki clash; 3,000 stolen arms recovered

Live Mint  

The Centre will deploy over 10,000 more soldiers in Manipur to contain the ongoing violence in the northeastern state. We have been distributing the forces to protect lives and properties of civilians and monitor vulnerable areas and points,” the National Security Advisor to Manipur Kuldiep Singh said at a press conference on Friday. With the addition of 90 companies of …

Manipur police arrest 7 more in connection with arson, property damage; 32 arrested so far
1 month ago

Manipur police arrest 7 more in connection with arson, property damage; 32 arrested so far

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: Manipur Police on Friday arrested seven more individuals in connection with arson and property damage incidents involving elected members on November 16. In connection with cases related to arson/damage of properties of elected members on 16.11.2024, Manipur Police arrested 07 more persons on 20.11.2024 and 21.11.2024 in addition to the 25 persons arrested on earlier days", the police officials …

2,000 additional paramilitary personnel deployed to Manipur amid fresh violence
1 month ago

2,000 additional paramilitary personnel deployed to Manipur amid fresh violence

India Today  

The Centre on Friday dispatched 20 more companies of paramilitary forces to Manipur in the wake of the recent surge in violence in the state, officials said. The 20 companies comprising 2,000 additional paramilitary personnel have been dispatched to the strife-stricken state days after 50 such companies were sent to Manipur after a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. …

Manipur Violence: More central forces deployed in affected areas
1 month ago

Manipur Violence: More central forces deployed in affected areas

The Hindu  

Amid an escalation in violence in Manipur, eight companies of the Central Armed Police Force have reached the state capital Imphal, and these forces will be deployed in sensitive and fringe areas, an official said. Cash, jewellery worth ₹1.5 cr looted from Manipur MLA’s residence: Police Meanwhile, the mother of JD MLA Kh Joykishan Singh in Manipur has lodged a …

Manipur: Meitei organisations protest re-imposition of AFSPA as government relaxes curfew in four districts
1 month ago

Manipur: Meitei organisations protest re-imposition of AFSPA as government relaxes curfew in four districts

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Several Meitei organisations on Thursday organised demonstrations and rallies in various parts of the Imphal valley against the re-imposition of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the state. The protesters also demanded prompt action against the members of the Kuki-Zo-Hmar group who were allegedly responsible for the killing of six civilians including three women and three children from Jiribam. …

Manipur Schools, Colleges To Remain Closed Till November 23 Amid Fresh Tensions In Jiribam
1 month ago

Manipur Schools, Colleges To Remain Closed Till November 23 Amid Fresh Tensions In Jiribam

ABP News  

Schools and colleges in the Imphal Valley of Manipur will remain shut until November 23 for the safety of the students, as per official notifications issued on Wednesday. The closure applied on November 16 to both state-run and private institutions in the districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching after fresh tensions arose in the state following …

Manipur to relax curfew in 5 districts for people to buy essential items
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1 month ago

Manipur to relax curfew in 5 districts for people to buy essential items

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur authorities on Wednesday announced that the curfew in all areas of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Kakching and Thoubal districts will be relaxed from 5am till 12 noon on Thursday. “Now therefore, restriction of movement of general public outside their residences is hereby lifted for 21st November, 2024 from 5am to 12 noon for all areas of Imphal …

Ensure peace in Manipur, says Shah
1 month ago

Ensure peace in Manipur, says Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Imphal: In a high-level meeting here with top security and intelligence officials here, the Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday reviewed the volatile security situation in Manipur for the second consecutive day and directed them to focus on restoring peace and order as early as possible. The MHA has decided to rush an additional 50 companies of the …

Manipur violence: Centre to send 50 more CAPF companies; Imphal schools, colleges shut amid curfew; all you need to know
1 month ago

Manipur violence: Centre to send 50 more CAPF companies; Imphal schools, colleges shut amid curfew; all you need to know

Live Mint  

The Manipur government ordered the closure of schools and colleges in Imphal West and East until November 19 amid a curfew being imposed in these two restive districts. Amid unabated violence in the strife-hit northeastern state, the central government on Monday decided to send additional security personnel to tackle the situation and restore law and order. An order from Secretariat …

Manipur News: Curfew Imposed Across 7 Districts, Internet Services Suspended | ABP News
1 month ago

Manipur News: Curfew Imposed Across 7 Districts, Internet Services Suspended | ABP News

ABP News  

The National Investigation Agency has taken over three cases related to the recent violence in Manipur. In the Jiribam district, militants killed three women and three children, which led to an angry mob attacking the residences of three state ministers and six legislators. Meanwhile, the National People’s Party withdrew its support from the BJP-led government in Manipur on Sunday, claiming …

Manipur violence: Centre takes action, hands over three cases to NIA
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1 month ago

Manipur violence: Centre takes action, hands over three cases to NIA

India TV News  

Manipur violence: The National Investigation Agency has taken charge of investigating three key cases related to the recent violence in Manipur, which has led to loss of lives and caused widespread disruption of public order. The agency took over these cases from Manipur Police following a recent order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs as the violent activities linked …

Union home minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting on Manipur as crisis intensifies
1 month ago

Union home minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting on Manipur as crisis intensifies

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired an emergency meeting with senior security establishment officials to review the deteriorating situation in Manipur, officials aware of the matter said and added that a more detailed review was scheduled for Monday. People aware of the matter said chiefs of security forces working in Manipur, senior officials from the home ministry and …

Curfew and internet shut down in Manipur as fresh violence erupts over killing of six
1 month ago

Curfew and internet shut down in Manipur as fresh violence erupts over killing of six

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A complete curfew has been …

Manipur violence: Internet shutdown, ultimatum to withdraw AFSPA, delayed funerals and more
1 month ago

Manipur violence: Internet shutdown, ultimatum to withdraw AFSPA, delayed funerals and more

Firstpost  

Violent protests over six killings prompted an indefinite curfew and internet shutdown. COCOMI has demanded military action and AFSPA withdrawal within 24 hours, while the Kuki-Zo community delayed funerals of 10 youths killed in Jiribam, awaiting post-mortem reports Violence erupted in the restive state of Manipur following the discovery of 6 dead bodies. PTI Manipur remains on high alert after …

‘You have failed Manipur…,’ Congress Kharge slams PM Modi over ‘mob’ violence in state
1 month ago

‘You have failed Manipur…,’ Congress Kharge slams PM Modi over ‘mob’ violence in state

Live Mint  

Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday slammed PM Narendra Modi for Manipur ‘mob’ violence noting that the state is “undergoing unimaginable pain, division and simmering violence.” Posting on X, he said, “We are saying it with utmost responsibility that it looks that the BJP deliberately wants Manipur to burn, for it serves its hateful divisive politics. New districts are being added to …

Curfew, internet suspension back in Manipur after fresh violence rocks Imphal
1 month ago

Curfew, internet suspension back in Manipur after fresh violence rocks Imphal

Hindustan Times  

The situation remained calm but tense in Manipur's 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. Agitators ransacked the houses of three legislators, including that of Chief Minister N Biren …

Manipur violence news: Centre urged to withdraw AFSPA as mob attacks CM Biren Singh, son-in-law’s house
1 month ago

Manipur violence news: Centre urged to withdraw AFSPA as mob attacks CM Biren Singh, son-in-law’s house

Live Mint  

Manipur violence news today: On Saturday, Manipur witnessed a dramatic escalation of violence as an enraged mob attempted to storm the private residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Imphal. Manipur violence news: Protests Outside BJP Legislator's Home Protesters also assembled outside the Sagolband residence of BJP legislator RK Imo, son-in-law of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. Manipur violence …

Manipur: Curfew reimposed in Imphal valley, no internet in 7 districts
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur: Curfew reimposed in Imphal valley, no internet in 7 districts

Hindustan Times  

Authorities in Manipur reimposed a curfew in the Imphal valley and suspended internet in at least seven districts on Saturday amid simmering tensions over the abduction of six members of a Meitei family and the subsequent recovery of three unidentified bodies, even as the state government urged the Centre to withdraw the recent reimposition of Afspa in parts of Manipur. …

Manipur violence: Curfew re-imposed, internet suspended as mob targets ministers, MLAs — What’s happening now?
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur violence: Curfew re-imposed, internet suspended as mob targets ministers, MLAs — What’s happening now?

Live Mint  

Curfew was reimposed and internet services were suspended in several districts of Manipur amid unrest on Saturday. "Total curfew is imposed with effect from 4:30 pm on November 16, 2024, until further orders," stated an order issued by the district magistrate of the Imphal West district. List of Manipur ministers and MLAs attacked A mob allegedly stormed the residence of …

Protesters storm residences of two Manipur ministers, three MLAs over killing of six persons, curfew clamped
1 month, 1 week ago

Protesters storm residences of two Manipur ministers, three MLAs over killing of six persons, curfew clamped

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Massive protests erupted in Manipur’s Imphal Valley on Saturday after the bodies of six persons, believed to be among those reported missing from Jiribam district on Monday, were recovered from a river near the Assam-Manipur border. In response to the unrest, the state government temporarily suspended internet and mobile data services in seven “affected” districts in the Imphal Valley …

Curfew imposed, internet suspended in 7 Manipur districts amid protests over kidnapping, killings
1 month, 1 week ago

Curfew imposed, internet suspended in 7 Manipur districts amid protests over kidnapping, killings

India TV News  

Six evacuations have been ordered in Imphal West and Imphal East, as internet services have been suspended in seven districts of Manipur following the discovery of six bodies in Jiribam. Discovery of bodies, the ongoing search for missing persons The bodies of six people were found murdered near a river in remote Jirimukh village on the Manipur-Assam border. The Center …

Curfew imposed, internet suspended in 7 Manipur districts after 6 found dead
1 month, 1 week ago

Curfew imposed, internet suspended in 7 Manipur districts after 6 found dead

India Today  

A curfew was imposed in Imphal West and Imphal East in violence-hit Manipur and internet services were suspended in seven districts as fresh protests erupted in the Valley districts against the killing of six people, whose bodies were found in Jiribam after they were kidnapped allegedly by militants. Internet was suspended in Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi …

Manipur news: AFSPA reimposed in six police station areas
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1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur news: AFSPA reimposed in six police station areas

Live Mint  

In an attempt to control violence in Manipur, the central government has reimposed the Armed Forces Act in state’s six police station areas, including Jiribam. The six 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 …

MHA imposes AFSPA in areas under 6 police stations in Manipur after security review
1 month, 1 week ago

MHA imposes AFSPA in areas under 6 police stations in Manipur after security review

Hindustan Times  

IMPHAL: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday declared areas under the jurisdiction of six police stations in Manipur as “disturbed areas”, bringing these areas also under the Armed Forces Act or AFSPA, 1958. Manipur police commandos stand guard along the Imphal-Moirang road amid militant activity in Ningthoukhong town at Bishnupur district The move comes a day after the home …

AFSPA imposed in Manipur's six police station areas including Jiribam
1 month, 1 week ago

AFSPA imposed in Manipur's six police station areas including Jiribam

India Today  

The Centre has reimposed the Armed Forces 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. 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, …

Additional paramilitary forces rushed to Manipur amid spike in ethnic violence
1 month, 1 week ago

Additional paramilitary forces rushed to Manipur amid spike in ethnic violence

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has rushed 20 additional paramilitary companies or nearly 2,500 personnel to Manipur amid a spike in the protracted ethnic violence in the state and an increase in threats against the Central Reserve Police Force, people aware of the matter said on Wednesday. The six are among the 50,000 people displaced since the ethnic clashes between the Meitei …

Manipur: Curfew imposed in Jiribam after 11 militants killed in encounter with CRPF
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur: Curfew imposed in Jiribam after 11 militants killed in encounter with CRPF

Hindustan Times  

District administration in Manipur's Jiribam imposed a curfew on Monday as the Kuki-Zo organisations called for a complete shutdown in hill areas to protest the encounter of 11 suspected militants, news agency PTI reported. Eleven 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 …

11 suspected militants killed in encounter with security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam; curfew imposed
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1 month, 1 week ago

11 suspected militants killed in encounter with security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam; curfew imposed

Live Mint  

Manipur News: At least 11 suspected militants were killed in an encounter with the CRPF personnel in Manipur's Jiribam district on Monday. The firing took place after armed militants torched several shops located in Borobekra sub-division of Jiribam district earlier in the day. The militants fired several rounds towards Borobekra police station around 2.30pm and proceeded towards Jakurador Karong and …

Curfew relaxed in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, ban on mobile internet extended
3 months, 1 week ago

Curfew relaxed in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, ban on mobile internet extended

Hindustan Times  

The authorities on Monday relaxed for nine hours the curfew in ethnic violence-hit Manipur’s four districts to allow people to purchase essential items including medicines and food items even as the ban on mobile internet was extended until September 20. The curfew was imposed on Tuesday last amid protests for handing over the unified command to the Manipur government to …

Explainer | Why Manipur is back on the edge
3 months, 1 week ago

Explainer | Why Manipur is back on the edge

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Violence returned to Manipur after four months, with armed groups changing the dynamics by using drone bombs for the first time, deepening the ethnic divide. The Kukis cannot go to Meitei-majority Imphal Valley and the Meiteis cannot go outside the state as two arterial highways — the state’s lifelines — pass through Kuki areas. All 10 Kuki legislators, including …

Curfew relaxation withdrawn in Manipur districts after women’s protest
3 months, 1 week ago

Curfew relaxation withdrawn in Manipur districts after women’s protest

The Hindu  

Three district administrations in Manipur’s Imphal Valley withdrew a partial curfew relaxation on Friday following a large gathering of women outside a police station to protest the critical injury suffered by a pregnant woman during the students’ unrest on Tuesday. The district authorities’ order then imposed a total curfew indefinitely due to a “developing law and order situation”. ‘Stillborn baby’ …

Manipur News: Unrest Continues in Manipur—Eye-Witness Report from Imphal’s Streets | ABP News
3 months, 1 week ago

Manipur News: Unrest Continues in Manipur—Eye-Witness Report from Imphal’s Streets | ABP News

ABP News  

Manipur is once again engulfed in violence, with the recent surge of unrest bringing peace in the region under severe threat. The origins of the violence trace back to early 2023 when the Manipur High Court urged the state government to consider including the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe list. The demand for Scheduled Tribe status for the Meitei …

Broadband services restored 'conditionally' in Manipur; mobile internet to remain suspended
3 months, 1 week ago

Broadband services restored 'conditionally' in Manipur; mobile internet to remain suspended

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The Manipur government conditionally restored internet broadband services on Thursday. Internet services in the five Imphal valley districts – Imphal East, Imphal West, Kakching, Thoubal and Bishnupur – were suspended on Tuesday after the protests by the students had turned violent. The students in the Imphal valley are demanding the removal of state’s security advisor Kuldiep Singh and Director …

Uneasy calm in Manipur, curfew on
3 months, 1 week ago

Uneasy calm in Manipur, curfew on

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: No fresh violence was reported from Manipur on Wednesday but parts of the Imphal valley remained tense following Tuesday’s clashes between protestors and security personnel which left over 50 students injured. An indefinite curfew was imposed in Imphal East, Imphal West and Thoubal districts on Tuesday. Internet services in the five valley districts – Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, …

Indian state imposes curfew and shuts internet after fresh wave of ethnic clashes
3 months, 1 week ago

Indian state imposes curfew and shuts internet after fresh wave of ethnic clashes

Associated Press  

GUWAHATI, India — Indian authorities on Tuesday imposed an indefinite curfew and shut down the internet in some parts of the northeastern state of Manipur following protests from students against a fresh wave of ethnic violence, which has roiled the state for more than a year. Manipur, a state of 3.7 million people tucked in the mountains on India’s border …

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