Tension in Manipur’s Saibol village after 20 women injured in clash with forces
1 week ago

Tension in Manipur’s Saibol village after 20 women injured in clash with forces

Hindustan Times  

Around 20 women protesters were injured in a clash with central security forces during an area domination exercise in Kuki-inhabited Saibol village in Manipur’s violence-hit Kangpokpi district on Tuesday, people familiar with the matter said. In a post on X, the Manipur police said a joint team of security forces were deployed in the area to prevent any untoward incidents when the incident took place. Central forces have been conducting area domination operations in Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts after armed men fired from the hilltops of Kangpokpi district on Christmas Eve, targeting the Sinam Kom village in Imphal East. A Kangpokpi police officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the situation in Saibol village is under control, and efforts to sensitise the area to prevent gunfights in adjoining villages will continue.

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Manipur: Kukis attack police in Kangpokpi, demand removal of central forces
4 days, 11 hours ago

Manipur: Kukis attack police in Kangpokpi, demand removal of central forces

Op India  

On Friday, a Kuki mob attacked the police in Saibol village in Kangpokpi district of Manipur. Reportedly, the Kuki-backed Committee on Tribal Unity had announced a ‘total shutdown’ in the region against the deployment of central forces. #𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗽𝗶, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗽𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟯𝗿𝗱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗗‼️#KukiZo mob have stormed and are attacking the SP office in #Kangpokpi right …

Manipur: Tensions erupt as mob storms Kangpokpi police station against security deployment, SP seen bleeding
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4 days, 23 hours ago

Manipur: Tensions erupt as mob storms Kangpokpi police station against security deployment, SP seen bleeding

Hindustan Times  

Tensions flared in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district of Manipur on Friday evening as protesters demanded the withdrawal of security forces deployed at Uyokching, a location in Kangpokpi district bordering Imphal West. Protesters stormed the Kangpokpi police station on Friday evening, pelting stones amid anger over the continued deployment of central forces particularly the BSF and the CRPF in the village. The …

Kuki women protest deployment of security forces, clash with them in Manipur
1 week ago

Kuki women protest deployment of security forces, clash with them in Manipur

India Today  

A major confrontation occurred on Tuesday in the Saibol area of Manipur's Kangpokpi district as women from the Kuki community protested the deployment of security forces in the region where a recent gunfight had taken place. Large groups of women from nearby villages gathered to obstruct operations by joint security forces, including personnel from the Border Security Force, Indian Army …

Extorting non-locals, women militia raised to provoke violence in Manipur: Report
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Extorting non-locals, women militia raised to provoke violence in Manipur: Report

Op India  

The violence in Manipur has flared up yet again which has rendered the state in a critical situation. The armed outfits including Kangleipak Communist Party, Kuki National Front and United People’s Party of Kangleipak are hell-bent on burning the state. Additiona lly, it prepared its cadres to collect personal tax from Manipur’s businessmen and target the members of the Bihari …

Manipur violence: BJP leader’s house torched in fresh unrest in Manipur
4 months, 1 week 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: Kuki body writes to Amit Shah to expedite creation of Union territory
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur: Kuki body writes to Amit Shah to expedite creation of Union territory

Hindustan Times  

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum, a prominent Kuki organisation in Manipur, on Saturday wrote an open letter to Union home minister Amit Shah urging the Centre to expedite creating a Union territory with a legislature for the Kuki-Zo community under Article 239A of the Indian Constitution. The Kuki body alleged that the sate police and central security forces have become …

Manipur violence: ITLF seeks Home Minister Amit Shah’s help
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: ITLF seeks Home Minister Amit Shah’s help

The Hindu  

Manipur-based Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum on July 13 wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing serious concerns regarding the alleged heavy-handed actions against Kuki-Zo village volunteers by central agencies amid ongoing ethnic conflicts. The letter strongly condemned multiple incidents, particularly in Jiribam’s Phaitol and Mongbung villages, where it was reported that central security forces allegedly assaulted seven Kuki women …

Manipur violence: Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum writes to Amit Shah, seeks his help
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Manipur: Economic blockade supporters block trucks along NH37 in Tamenglong
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur: Economic blockade supporters block trucks along NH37 in Tamenglong

Hindustan Times  

Over 500 goods-laden trucks stranded between Leingangpokpi and Gulathol in Jiribam district in Manipur were forced to return to Jiribam after Kuki villagers blocked National Highway 37 at Tatbung in Tamenglong district on Monday. However, the trucks were halted by indefinite blockade supporters around 9.30am at Tatbung in Tamenglong district, about 1 kilometre from Leingangpokpi Police outpost and about 5 …

Firing reported at Manipur’s Moirangpurel; some Assam Rifles units blocked by Meitei protesters
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Firing reported at Manipur’s Moirangpurel; some Assam Rifles units blocked by Meitei protesters

The Hindu  

With tensions already simmering in Jiribam district in western Manipur after a recent spate of violence there, intermittent firing was reported farther east on Wednesday, in the Moirangpurel area along the border of the Kangpokpi and Imphal East districts. As security forces conducted area domination exercises, some of them were blocked by civilian women’s groups protesting the presence of the …

75 women rescued from Kuki militants after 2-hour gunfight in Manipur
7 months, 2 weeks ago

75 women rescued from Kuki militants after 2-hour gunfight in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

In a nearly two-hour gunfight, the Army and Assam Rifles rescued 75 Meitei women from an attack by Kuki militants on Friday night, according to officials familiar with the matter. Manipur one year on: Meitei-Kuki couples forced to live apart, contemplate uncertain tomorrow “At around 10:30 p.m., our night vision thermal cameras detected militant movement in the foothills, approaching the …

Two killed in Manipur gunfight as hostilities flare afresh
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Two killed in Manipur gunfight as hostilities flare afresh

Hindustan Times  

Fragile peace maintained over the past month-and-a-half in strife-torn Manipur was rattled with the death of two people on Saturday as a bloody gunfight erupted between two armed groups in a village bordering Kangpokpi and Imphal East districts, marking the first death in clashes in the northeastern state in at least 46 days. Later in the evening, militants disrupted and …

Are NGOs fanning tensions in Manipur?
1 year, 1 month ago

Are NGOs fanning tensions in Manipur?

Firstpost  

A Supreme Court-appointed panel has accused civil society organisations of exerting ‘pressure’ on the victims’ families to not accept their bodies for last rites. Now, a Supreme Court-appointed panel has accused civil society organisations of keeping the pot boiling by applying “pressure” on the victims’ families to not accept their kin’s bodies for last rites. Panel’s report on Manipur conflict …

Manipur tribals protest deployment of ‘additional’ police commandos in border town Moreh
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur tribals protest deployment of ‘additional’ police commandos in border town Moreh

The Hindu  

A section of tribal women in Manipur’s Moreh town bordering Myanmar has been protesting against the deployment of “additional” police commandos for the past few days. “Despite the strong presence of para-military forces and Indian Army manning the buffer zones and securing tranquillity within Moreh, the deployment of additional Meitei police through night choppers is of grave concern,” COTU said …

Kuki groups protest killing, demand re-imposition of AFSPA in parts of Manipur
1 year, 4 months ago

Kuki groups protest killing, demand re-imposition of AFSPA in parts of Manipur

Hindustan Times  

The killing of three Kuki village patrol guards by armed miscreants in the Ukhrul district of violence-hit Manipur on Friday has led to protests by members of the community and demands for the reimposition of the contentious Armed Forces Act in all parts of the northeastern state from where it was removed earlier. Alleging blockade of essential goods being prevented …

India’s opposition calls out Narendra Modi government for ‘brazen indifference’ over violence in Manipur
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s opposition calls out Narendra Modi government for ‘brazen indifference’ over violence in Manipur

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 group of aligned opposition …

Manipur Unrest: Fresh Firing Reported From Churachandpur, Two Injured,
1 year, 5 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 …

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 …

Manipur Violence: United People's Front, Kuki National Organisation Announce Lifting Of Blockade In Kangpokpi
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur Violence: United People's Front, Kuki National Organisation Announce Lifting Of Blockade In Kangpokpi

ABP News  

United People's Front and Kuki National Organisation on Sunday announced lifting of blockade at Manipur’s Kangui in Kangpokpi on National Highway-2 with immediate effect. “Keeping in view of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's deep concern to restore peace and harmony in the State and alleviate the plight of people in general, United People's Front and Kuki National Organisation have decided …

'Help us to help Manipur', urges Army as women activists block routes, interfere military operations I VIDEO
1 year, 6 months ago

'Help us to help Manipur', urges Army as women activists block routes, interfere military operations I VIDEO

India TV News  

Amid the tense situation in Manipur following community clashes, Indian Armed forces urged local women activities to help it in restoring peace in the Northeastern state. The humble request from Army came after women activists deliberately blocked routes and interfered in operations by security forces in violence-hit Manipur. Women protestors deliberately interfering in security forces operations Notably, the statement came …

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 …

Tribal forum calls for President’s rule in Manipur amid violence against Kuki-Zo ethnic group
1 year, 6 months ago

Tribal forum calls for President’s rule in Manipur amid violence against Kuki-Zo ethnic group

The Hindu  

Members of the Joint Unau Tribal Forum, Hyderabad, demanded immediate imposition of President’s rule in Manipur in the context of rampant violence against the ethnic Kuki-Zo tribal group. Besides taking over law and order in the hilly state, the Centre should dismiss the government of Manipur which has failed to control violence for the past month, demanded members of the …

‘No rationale’: Meitei, Kuki groups refuse to participate in peace process
1 year, 6 months ago

‘No rationale’: Meitei, Kuki groups refuse to participate in peace process

Hindustan Times  

A peace committee constituted by the Centre to broker amity between the warring Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur run into rough weather on Monday after prominent civil society organisations from both sides refused to be a part of the process. “Kuki Inpi Manipur senses no rationale to pursue for peace solely with individuals who have engineered the ethnic cleansing …

Kuki MLAs, civil society groups decide against dialogue with Manipur’s Biren Singh Government
1 year, 7 months ago

Kuki MLAs, civil society groups decide against dialogue with Manipur’s Biren Singh Government

The Hindu  

At least eight tribal MLAs from Manipur and various civil society organisations decided not to engage in any dialogue with the N. Biren Singh’s Government running the northeastern State which was recently rocked by ethnic violence, according to a statement issued by them. Several civil society entities belonging to Chin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi-Hmar ethnic groups in Manipur and the tribal legislators from there, …

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