Normal life hit due to 12-hour ‘total shutdown’ in Manipur’s Kuki-majority areas
5 months, 1 week ago

Normal life hit due to 12-hour ‘total shutdown’ in Manipur’s Kuki-majority areas

The Hindu  

Normal life was affected in at least four districts of Manipur due to a 12-hour “total shutdown” called by a major Kuki organisation of the northeastern State to protest against the arrest of five people belonging to the community. The recent arrest of two persons in Jiribam and three others in Kangpokpi “poses a significant security threat” for them, the Kuki Inpi had said in a statement on Tuesday. ‘Non-issue’: Manipur CM on PM Modi’s visit Meanwhile, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on July 10 said whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the State or not is a non-issue, since his Government is in touch with him round the clock. Mr. Singh’s statement came two days after Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi visited Manipur and requested Mr. Modi to come to the ethnic strife-affected state to offer some solace to the people.

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Manipur Crisis | Point of Reservation Not Just About Access to Land but to Ensure Equal Representation: Greeshma Kuthar
2 weeks ago

Manipur Crisis | Point of Reservation Not Just About Access to Land but to Ensure Equal Representation: Greeshma Kuthar

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 09, 2024 18:29 IST - 42 MINS READ For 19 months, violence has engulfed Manipur, widely portrayed as an ethnic conflict between the majority Meitei community and the Kuki-Zo tribes. As violence spreads to new districts like Jiribam and weapons continue to circulate, Kuthar, in this insightful webinar for Frontline, examines the complex factors that determine the …

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: Autopsy reports reveal disturbing details of family kidnapped and killed
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Manipur violence: Autopsy reports reveal disturbing details of family kidnapped and killed

New Indian Express  

The killings of the six, all from the Meitei community, triggered widespread protests across the Imphal Valley. In response, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh assured that those responsible for the killings would be brought to justice. At a recent meeting, NDA MLAs adopted a resolution urging the central government to declare the “Kuki militants” responsible for the killings as an …

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 …

Government schools shut, internet suspension extended amid violence in Manipur
1 month ago

Government schools shut, internet suspension extended amid violence in Manipur

India Today  

In response to escalating ethnic violence and the imposition of a curfew in multiple districts, the Manipur government has announced the closure of all government-run educational institutions in Imphal West and Imphal East. Authorities have also imposed a complete internet shutdown in seven districts, including the curfew-affected areas, to curb the spread of misinformation and prevent the situation from spiralling …

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 …

24-hr shutdown by civil organisations in Manipur over escalating violence
1 month, 1 week ago

24-hr shutdown by civil organisations in Manipur over escalating violence

Hindustan Times  

Districts in Manipur wore a deserted look on Wednesday morning after a 24-hour bandh was announced by 13 civil organisations on Tuesday at 6pm following the growing violence in the state. Khwairamband Market, the largest commercial hub in Manipur, was shut from early Wednesday morning. Ten suspected armed militants were killed in an encounter with security forces and bodies of …

Manipur: Day after Jiribam encounter, 2 Meitei men found dead in homes; 6 missing from relief camp
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur: Day after Jiribam encounter, 2 Meitei men found dead in homes; 6 missing from relief camp

Firstpost  

A shutdown has been observed since 5 am on Tuesday in Kuki-Zo majority areas in the hills to protest against the killing of suspected insurgents in a gunfight with security personnel Security personnel during a search operation and area domination in the vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts of Manipur. PTI Two elderly men from the Meitei community were …

Parts of Manipur state in northeast India shut down after 10 people killed by security forces
1 month, 1 week ago

Parts of Manipur state in northeast India shut down after 10 people killed by security forces

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI, India — Ethnic organizations in parts of India’s violence-wracked northeastern state shut schools and businesses Tuesday, protesting the killings of 10 people by paramilitary soldiers. Parts of Manipur state in northeast India shut down after 10 people killed by security forces They called for an 11-hour shutdown in the hill districts of Manipur from 5 a.m. Tuesday. The Manipur …

Parts of Manipur state in northeast India shut down after 10 people killed by security forces
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1 month, 1 week ago

Parts of Manipur state in northeast India shut down after 10 people killed by security forces

Associated Press  

GUWAHATI, India — Ethnic organizations in parts of India’s violence-wracked northeastern state shut schools and businesses Tuesday, protesting the killings of 10 people by paramilitary soldiers. The Manipur state police said those killed Monday were “armed militants” and the soldiers fired at them after they attacked their post near the district town of Jiribam on Monday. However, the Tribal Leaders’ …

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 …

48-hour shutdown brings normal life to halt in Manipur
2 months, 3 weeks ago

48-hour shutdown brings normal life to halt in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

The 48-hour shutdown called by various Kuki-Zo groups paralysed normal life in tribal-dominated Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts in Manipur on Saturday, with markets and other commercial establishments remaining shut while vehicles staying off the roads. The total shutdown was called by Kuki-Zo groups, including the Committee on Tribal Unity, Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum and Kuki Students Organisation, in protest against …

Top officials in Manipur dispute CMO’s claim of ‘over 900 Kuki militants’ entering from Myanmar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Top officials in Manipur dispute CMO’s claim of ‘over 900 Kuki militants’ entering from Myanmar

Hindustan Times  

Manipur's security advisor Kuldiep Singh and director general of police Rajiv Singh released a joint statement on Wednesday evening disputing the chief minister's office claim of “over 900 Kuki militants” entering the state from Myanmar, saying that it “could not be sustained on the ground”, The Indian Express reported. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh On September 17, an intelligence …

Manipur News: State orders govt, private colleges to remain closed on 11-12 September
3 months, 1 week ago

Manipur News: State orders govt, private colleges to remain closed on 11-12 September

Live Mint  

Manipur Violence: As fresh clashes erupted in the North Eastern state of Manipur, the state government directed all government and private colleges to remain closed on 11 September, Wednesday and 12 September, Thursday. Manipur Protests On Tuesday, thousands of students and female protesters gathered to advance towards the Raj Bhavan on BT Road but were intercepted by security forces near …

Manipur: CM demands handover of unified command
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur: CM demands handover of unified command

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh and several MLAs from the ruling party have made a push for the security apparatus to be brought under the state government’s control amid escalating violence in a region torn apart by ethnic strife for over 16 months now. At least 27 MLAs who attended two meetings with Manipur chief minister Biren Singh on …

Manipur: Govt Orders School Closure On Sept 7 After Bomb Attacks In Bishnupur
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur: Govt Orders School Closure On Sept 7 After Bomb Attacks In Bishnupur

News 18  

The Manipur government on Friday announced the closure of schools on September 7 in view of unrest arising out of bomb attacks in Bishnupur district. “In view of unrest and the prevailing situation in the state and keeping in mind the safety of students and teachers, all government and private schools, central schools will stay closed on September 7,” the …

Manipur violence: One killed in suspected rocket attack in Manipur on former CM’s residence
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur violence: One killed in suspected rocket attack in Manipur on former CM’s residence

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI A 70-year-old man was killed and five others were injured when a “rocket” fell on the house of late Mairembam Koireng Singh, Manipur’s first Chief Minister, in Bishnupur district on Friday. Spate of attacks A neighbour of the former Chief Minister, who died in 1994, said the “rocket” landed near where the victims were erecting a structure for an …

Manipur violence: BJP leader’s house torched in fresh unrest in Manipur
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: BJP leader’s house torched in fresh unrest in Manipur

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Unidentified attackers torched the house of a Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson in ethnic conflict-scarred Manipur on Saturday during protest rallies taken out by Kuki-Zo tribal people demanding a separate administration. Moreover, action will be taken against the concerned officials who failed to provide adequate security, despite prior warnings of potential threats.” Mr. Haokip said Saturday’s incident was the third …

Manipur violence: Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum writes to Amit Shah, seeks his help
5 months, 1 week ago

Manipur violence: Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum writes to Amit Shah, seeks his help

India TV News  

Manipur-based Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum on Saturday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and expressed grave concerns regarding the alleged heavy-handed actions against Kuki-Zo village volunteers by central agencies amid ongoing ethnic conflicts. The letter condemned various incidents, particularly in Jiribam’s Phaitol and Mongbung villages, where it was reported that central security forces allegedly assaulted seven Kuki women and …

Discussion on one year of Manipur violence
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Discussion on one year of Manipur violence

The Hindu  

In this discussion, we are joined by Deputy Editor Vijaita Singh and Senior Reporter Abhinay Lakshman along with A. Bimol Akoijam, Associate Professor, JNU, Centre for Study of Social Systems and Dr. Chinkhanlun Guite, Assistant Professor, Delhi University, St, Stephen’s College. One year ago today, Manipur descended into an ethnic conflict — between the valley-based majority Meitei people and the …

Manipur police register ‘Zero FIRs’ over killings of two Kuki-Zo men
8 months, 1 week ago

Manipur police register ‘Zero FIRs’ over killings of two Kuki-Zo men

The Hindu  

The Manipur police have now registered two First Information Reports over the killings of two Kuki-Zo village volunteers on Saturday, following which their bodies were allegedly mutilated, as per videos circulating on social media. A police source said Zero FIRs were registered at the Kangpokpi police station on Sunday. The complaints over the incident accused members of Arambai Tenggol for …

Northeastern View | Why is Manipur still on the boil?
10 months, 1 week ago

Northeastern View | Why is Manipur still on the boil?

Hindustan Times  

On February 15, a mob stormed the office of the Superintendent of Police in Manipur’s Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district and set it on fire, proceeding then to barge into the mini-secretariat. Kuki-Zo groups accuse the state administration of punishing police officers from its community for colluding with non-state armed entities but not doing much against Meitei officers who allegedly joined hands …

Manipur: At Least 2 Dead, 25 Injured As Mob Storms SP Office in Churachandpur; Internet Shut, Section 144 Imposed
10 months, 1 week ago

Manipur: At Least 2 Dead, 25 Injured As Mob Storms SP Office in Churachandpur; Internet Shut, Section 144 Imposed

News 18  

At least two people were killed and about 25 others were injured after security forces opened fire to disperse a mob of approximately 300-400 people who attempted to storm the office of the Superintendent of Police in Manipur’s Kuki-Zo tribes-dominated Churachandpur district on Thursday night. Manipur churachandpur kukis vs kukis Fighting Yesterday 15/02/2024 pic.twitter.com/EOzPfxZswx— NG Singh February 16, 2024 In …

Mob storms SP office in Manipur’s Churachandpur after head constable from Kuki-Zo community was suspended
10 months, 1 week ago

Mob storms SP office in Manipur’s Churachandpur after head constable from Kuki-Zo community was suspended

The Hindu  

A mob stormed the office of Superintendent of Police and the mini-Secretariat in Churachandpur district of Manipur on Thursday, hours after a head constable from the Kuki-Zo community was suspended for “grave misconduct.” “Mob numbering approx. — Manipur Police February 15, 2024 Earlier in the day, Churachandpur SP Shivanand Surve suspended head constable Siamlalpaul based on a viral video on …

Internet ban lifted in violence-hit Manipur, restrictions in border areas till Dec 18
1 year ago

Internet ban lifted in violence-hit Manipur, restrictions in border areas till Dec 18

India Today  

The Manipur government on Sunday restored mobile internet services in the violence-hit state, except in the border areas of some districts till December 18. Mobile towers catering to services within a 2 km radius along adjoining areas between districts such as Chandel and Kakching, Churachandpur and Bishnupur, Churachandpur and Kakching, Kangpokpi and Imphal West, Kangpokpi and Imphal East, Kangpokpi and …

Manipur violence: Nine, including two cops, injured as fresh bout of firing hits strife-torn Kangpokpi
1 year, 1 month ago

Manipur violence: Nine, including two cops, injured as fresh bout of firing hits strife-torn Kangpokpi

India TV News  

Manipur violence: As Manipur has been reeling under ethnic violence for the last few months, another incident of firing was reported from Kangpokpi district on Tuesday. At least nine people, including two Manipur police personnel and a woman, sustained bullet injuries after unidentified men fired on them at Kangchup foothills in Kangpokpi district. Another firing incident In another firing incident, …

IN PICS | 5 months of Manipur crisis with violence, deaths and protests
1 year, 2 months ago

IN PICS | 5 months of Manipur crisis with violence, deaths and protests

India Today  

The ongoing crisis in Manipur has entered its sixth month, with Churchandpur, the epicentre of the ethnic divide between the majority Meitei and minority Kuki tribes, still in disarray. The tension between the two communities has intensified again after the images of the dead bodies of two Meitei teenagers, who disappeared in July, emerged following the government's lifting of the …

Manipur tribal forum withdraws indefinite shutdown after 2 days
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur tribal forum withdraws indefinite shutdown after 2 days

India Today  

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum, a major Kuki organisation, on Tuesday withdrew the indefinite shutdown it called two days ago in Churachandpur district to protest against the arrests made by the CBI and NIA in connection with the killing of two youths and another case. “After careful consideration, the indefinite shutdown declared by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum. News of …

Five months on, peace eludes ethnic violence-hit Manipur
1 year, 2 months ago

Five months on, peace eludes ethnic violence-hit Manipur

Hindustan Times  

For five whole months, as Manipur waits on an elusive peace, in a village in the tribal Churachandpur, a mother still waits for justice, a police investigation, or even her slain son’s body. Ethnic violence began in Manipur May 3, killing over 178 people in a span of five months. Read here: Delhi court extends NIA custody of Manipur violence …

Manipur students' killing: Kuki-Zo tribal group announces shutdown in Churachandpur
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur students' killing: Kuki-Zo tribal group announces shutdown in Churachandpur

India Today  

The Kuki-Zo tribal group Indigenous Tribal Leader's Forum on Sunday announced an indefinite shutdown in Churachandpur starting from Monday, in protest against the “abduction of 7 Kuki-Zo including 2 minors by the National Investigation Agency and Central Bureau of Investigation at Lamka”. The announcement came after four "main culprits" behind the death of two Meitei students were arrested from Churachandpur …

175 killed, over 1,100 injured in four months of Manipur violence: police
1 year, 3 months ago

175 killed, over 1,100 injured in four months of Manipur violence: police

The Hindu  

As many as 175 people were killed, and 1,108 others injured while 32 are missing in the ethnic strife that has rocked Manipur since early May, police said. Muivah said, “In this challenging time that Manipur is in, we can reassure the public that the police, central forces and the civil administration are trying round-the-clock to bring normalcy back." As …

Two killed in fresh violence in Manipur
1 year, 3 months ago

Two killed in fresh violence in Manipur

The Hindu  

Two persons were killed and several injured in fresh round of violence in Manipur on August 29. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum said that Gangte was killed around 10 a.m. when Kuki-Zo villages around Khoirentak came under attack. A defence source said after the firing was reported early in the day, Central security forces and the Army deployed in the …

Security heightened in Manipur ahead of Independence Day celebrations
1 year, 4 months ago

Security heightened in Manipur ahead of Independence Day celebrations

The Hindu  

Security arrangements were beefed up in Manipur on August 13 after some Imphal valley-based banned organisations called for a strike on Independence Day, officials said. Security forces also conducted search operations in vulnerable areas of five districts and recovered arms and ammunition, the police said. Several outlawed outfits, such as Coordinating Committee, called for a general strike on I-Day from …

Manipur: Three dead in fresh violence in Bishnupur area
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur: Three dead in fresh violence in Bishnupur area

India TV News  

Manipur violence: At least three people died in fresh violence that was reported from Bishnupur area of Manipur. Manipur cabinet recommends governor to summon assembly session: Meanwhile, the Manipur cabinet on Friday recommended Governor Anusuiya Uikey to convene a session of the assembly from August 21. "The State Cabinet has recommended to the Hon'ble Governor of Manipur for summoning the …

Manipur: General strike paralyses normal life in Imphal Valley
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur: General strike paralyses normal life in Imphal Valley

India TV News  

The 24-hour general strike called by the committee of 27 Assembly constituencies in violence-hit Manipur on Saturday crippled normal life in the Imphal Valley with businesses impacted. However, the hills have mostly been unaffected by the strike calls given by the committee to seek an emergency Assembly session to discuss various issues. The state Cabinet on Friday recommended Governor Anusuiya …

Manipur Unrest: Fresh Firing Reported From Churachandpur, Two Injured,
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur Unrest: Fresh Firing Reported From Churachandpur, Two Injured,

Deccan Chronicle  

GUWAHATI: In absence of any proactive steps to disarm the civil society, the gun-battle between the two communities have become a routine affair in trouble-torn Manipur. Suspecting the involvement of armed rebel groups with civilians, security sources said that the shelling of mortars also took place. Security sources said that division in state forces on the community line was making …

Amid Manipur internet ban, Kukis publish own newspaper to keep tribe updated
1 year, 4 months ago

Amid Manipur internet ban, Kukis publish own newspaper to keep tribe updated

India Today  

In the wake of a partial internet shutdown imposed by the Manipur government, the residents of the state are facing a significant information and communication gap. The impact of the internet ban has been felt across the entire state, with people facing difficulties in accessing essential services online. India Today recently visited Kangpokpi town in Manipur, where the Kuki INPI …

Kuki-Zo people hold rally for separate administration in Churachandpur
1 year, 5 months ago

Kuki-Zo people hold rally for separate administration in Churachandpur

The Hindu  

Thousands of Kuki-Zo people in Churachandpur district in Manipur took out a rally on Thursday, pressing their demand for a separate administration in the light of the ongoing ethnic conflict in the State. The protesters were wearing black throughout the march, which saw people raise slogans for separating from Manipur, and denouncing the Biren Singh-led State government along with radical …

Curfew relaxation removed in all valley districts ahead of rally in Manipur
1 year, 5 months ago

Curfew relaxation removed in all valley districts ahead of rally in Manipur

The Hindu  

The Manipur government has removed the daily curfew relaxation in the five valley districts from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. and clamped full curfew in view of a rally, on July 19. Manipur violence | After Kuki Inpi hardens stance, signs of fissures among groups demanding separation The government’s decision comes after Kwairamband Ima Keithel Joint Coordinating Committee for Peace, …

12-hr shutdown observed after woman’s death in Manipur
1 year, 5 months ago

12-hr shutdown observed after woman’s death in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

A 12-hour total shutdown, called to protest the killing of a 57-year-old woman in Imphal East district two days back, was observed in Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur on Monday, even as the state police arrested nine people in connection with the murder, people familiar with the matter said. Police said they have arrested nine people, including five women, in connection …

142 people killed and 17 missing in Manipur violence till July 4, State tells SC
1 year, 5 months ago

142 people killed and 17 missing in Manipur violence till July 4, State tells SC

The Hindu  

The Manipur government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that 142 people were killed and 17 were missing as of July 4 in the violence which ravaged the State since early May. The State government’s 16-page report said 5,995 First Information Reports had been registered as of July 4 and six “important FIRs” had been transferred to the CBI for …

Manipur: Policeman Dead, 10 Injured As Fresh Violence Breaks Out In West Kangpokpi Area
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur: Policeman Dead, 10 Injured As Fresh Violence Breaks Out In West Kangpokpi Area

ABP News  

A policeman died and at least 10 people suffered injuries on Monday in Manipur as fresh violence broke out in the West Kangpokpi area of the state. READ | Supreme Court Can't Be Used As Platform To Escalate Tension In Manipur: CJI At least 150 people have died and hundreds have been injured since the ethnic violence broke out in …

Manipur violence | Policeman killed, 10 injured in west Kangpokpi
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur violence | Policeman killed, 10 injured in west Kangpokpi

The Hindu  

One policeman was killed and at least 10 people injured on Monday following violent overnight clashes in Manipur’s west Kangpokpi area, officials said. There was a brief lull between about 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. but the sound of indiscriminate firing from Phayeng and Singda villages could be heard after that. The firing was aimed at villages and hills in …

Two incidents of intermittent firing in Manipur, no casualties reported
1 year, 5 months ago

Two incidents of intermittent firing in Manipur, no casualties reported

The Hindu  

Intermittent firings were witnessed in two places in Manipur, the latest being in the early hours of July 5, but no casualties have been reported so far, security sources said here. The first incident of intermittent firing was reported between two communities in the Khoijumtambi area from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 4, they said. Union Home Minister …

Intense firing reported in two Manipur districts
1 year, 5 months ago

Intense firing reported in two Manipur districts

India Today  

Intense firing was reported in certain areas of Manipur in the early hours of Wednesday. The previous incident of intermittent firing between two communities took place on July 4, between 7 and 8 pm, reported PTI, quoting security officials. Earlier, on the morning of July 4, a group of armed miscreants made an attempt to loot weapons from the India …

Manipur violence: Kuki National Organisation spokesperson's house set on fire in Churachandpur
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur violence: Kuki National Organisation spokesperson's house set on fire in Churachandpur

India Today  

The house of Kuki National Organisation spokesperson Seilen Haokip in Churachandpur’s Songpi was set on fire by some unknown miscreants on Monday. Meanwhile, expressing concern over the law and order situation in Manipur, the Supreme Court has sought a detailed status report from the state government on the measures taken to curb ethnic violence in the state. The Supreme Court …

Overkill: The Hindu Editorial on the Internet shutdown in Manipur
1 year, 6 months ago

Overkill: The Hindu Editorial on the Internet shutdown in Manipur

The Hindu  

The Manipur High Court, on Tuesday, granted limited Internet access in designated places in the State after a petition seeking the restoration of net access. But the orders seeking to extend the shutdown cite threats to “law and order” and the role of “anti-social elements” — a euphemism for extremists indulging in violent acts or the posting of violence-promoting material …

Manipur women hit the streets for peace
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur women hit the streets for peace

The Hindu  

Hundreds of women in several districts of Manipur took to the streets on Saturday night to condemn the violence in the state. Meitei women holding fire torches formed human chains on the streets in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal and Kakching districts from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. At Kongba, a Meira Paibi leader Thounaojam Kiran Devi told reporters, "We …

Manipur Violence | Mobs clash with security forces in Imphal; attempts at torching houses of BJP leaders
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur Violence | Mobs clash with security forces in Imphal; attempts at torching houses of BJP leaders

The Hindu  

At least two civilians were injured in Imphal after the Rapid Action Force fired rubber bullets and tear gas on a mob of 1,000 that attempted arson in the city’s Palace Compound area on June 16. The RAF also dispersed another mob of around 300 that tried to vandalise Minister Thongam Biswajit’s house in Thongju late into the night. Mobs …

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