Manipur Violence: Govt Issues Shoot-At-Sight Order For 'Extreme Cases'
1 year, 8 months ago

Manipur Violence: Govt Issues Shoot-At-Sight Order For 'Extreme Cases'

ABP News  

The N Biren Singh government in Manipur has issued a shoot-at-sight order for 'extreme cases'. Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey has authorised all district magistrates, sub-divisional magistrates and all executive magistrates/special executive magistrates to issue shoot-at-sight orders "in extreme cases whereby all forms of persuasion, warning, reasonable force etc has been exhausted". Governor of Manipur authorises all District Magistrates, Sub-Divisional Magistrates and all Executive Magistrates/Special Executive Magistrates to issue Shoot at sight orders "in extreme cases whereby all forms of persuasion, warning, reasonable force etc has been exhausted." pic.twitter.com/XkDMUbjAR1 — ANI May 4, 2023 Trouble started brewing in the state on April 27, 2023, after incidents of violence, including vandalising of government properties, arson and subsequently setting the venue, where Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh was scheduled to inaugurate a facility, was reported after agitated crowds, led by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum, who objected to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government's survey of reserved and protected forest areas besides the wetlands in the state, went on a rampage.

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Manipur CM apologises for ethnic conflict, appeals for forgiveness
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1 week, 1 day ago

Manipur CM apologises for ethnic conflict, appeals for forgiveness

Deccan Chronicle  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised for the ethnic conflict in the state which claimed over 250 lives and rendered thousands homeless, and appealed to all communities to forget and forgive past mistakes and live together in a peaceful and prosperous state. Addressing reporters here, Singh said that there has been relative peace in the state in …

Fresh attacks in Manipur's Imphal East injure 2, CM Biren Singh ‘strongly condemns’ firing
1 week, 4 days ago

Fresh attacks in Manipur's Imphal East injure 2, CM Biren Singh ‘strongly condemns’ firing

Hindustan Times  

After fresh gun-and-bomb attacks in Manipur's Imphal East led to two persons being injured on Friday, chief minister N Biren Singh “strongly condemned the indiscriminate firing”, suggesting central and state police have proper coordination. "Armed men from the hilltops started firing indiscriminately and hurling bombs around 10.45 am at Sanasabi village and adjacent areas, forcing security personnel to retaliate," the …

2 injured in fresh violence in Manipur's Imphal, locals moved to safer locations
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1 week, 4 days ago

2 injured in fresh violence in Manipur's Imphal, locals moved to safer locations

India Today  

At least two people were injured on Friday after violence returned to haunt strife-torn Manipur as heavy crossfire broke out in Sanasabi, Yaingangpokpi, Thamnapokpi, Sabungkhok Khunou, Shanti Khongbal and several other places in Manipur’s Imphal East District. However, the security forces, including Central Reserve Police Force personnel, retaliated and also evacuated people to safer locations. One police personnel identified as …

Biren Singh 'strongly condemns' fresh attacks in Manipur's Imphal that injured 4
1 week, 4 days ago

Biren Singh 'strongly condemns' fresh attacks in Manipur's Imphal that injured 4

India Today  

After four people, including a video journalist, were injured in a fresh gun and bomb attack in Manipur's Imphal East district, Chief Minister N Biren Singh "strongly condemned the indiscriminate firing", saying that adequate security personnel have been rushed to the affected areas. In a post on X, Singh said, "I strongly condemn the indiscriminate firing by Kuki militants at …

​Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

​Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government

The Hindu  

Hearing a case by petitioners aggrieved with the unremitting hostilities in Manipur, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Manipur government to disclose details of destroyed and encroached properties following the ethnic violence a year and a half ago. The Court had also, a few months ago, extended the working tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal-led Committee supervising the …

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

Manipur violence: SC asks state to provide details on arson, encroachments of properties
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Manipur violence: SC asks state to provide details on arson, encroachments of properties

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Manipur government to provide details in a sealed cover on the dwelling units and properties burnt either fully or partially, and encroached upon during the ethnic violence in the state. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar fixed the plea for hearing in the week commencing January …

Manipur News: NIA reopens 3 major cases as mass hunt for Jiribam culprits intensifies
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur News: NIA reopens 3 major cases as mass hunt for Jiribam culprits intensifies

Live Mint  

Manipur Unrest: The National Investigation Agency has taken charge of three major cases related to the recent violence in Jiribam, Manipur, following directives from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Meanwhile, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that the Central and State Governments have launched massive combing operations in Jiribam and its surrounding areas to apprehend those responsible for …

Manipur govt scraps order to reopen schools, colleges in Jiribam, Imphal Valley
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Manipur violence: Autopsy reports reveal disturbing details of family kidnapped and killed
1 month, 2 weeks 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 violence: 10,000 more central forces to be deployed to tackle Meitei-Kuki clash; 3,000 stolen arms recovered
1 month, 2 weeks 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 to get additional 90 CAPF companies to maintain peace, says state security advisor
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur to get additional 90 CAPF companies to maintain peace, says state security advisor

Hindustan Times  

The Centre will provide additional 90 companies of the Central Armed Police Force to Manipur, over and above the 198 companies that are already in the violence-hit state. Manipur's state security advisor Kuldiep Singh said the ethnic violence has killed 258 people since May last year. 198 companies were here and 70 more companies are coming, and a sizeable portion …

Manipur violence: BJP accuses Congress of encouraging nexus of foreign forces aiming to derail India’s progress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur violence: BJP accuses Congress of encouraging nexus of foreign forces aiming to derail India’s progress

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party president J.P. Nadda on Friday accused the Congress of “endorsing and encouraging a nexus of foreign forces looking to derail India’s progress”, stating that the fallout of Congress governments’ failure to address local critical issues in the early 1990s were being felt in Manipur even today. In a letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, which was …

2,000 additional paramilitary personnel deployed to Manipur amid fresh violence
1 month, 2 weeks 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. …

​Ending the tragedy: On the Manipur crisis, a solution
1 month, 2 weeks ago

​Ending the tragedy: On the Manipur crisis, a solution

The Hindu  

The adage “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” holds true for Manipur. The initial clashes resulted in scores of deaths, and, since then, parts of the State, many of which are under the effective control of security forces, have witnessed sporadic but intense incidents of violence. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh …

Manipur Violence: More central forces deployed in affected areas
1 month, 2 weeks 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 Violence: Additional Central Forces Companies Deployed Amid Escalated Tensions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur Violence: Additional Central Forces Companies Deployed Amid Escalated Tensions

ABP News  

Imphal, Nov 21 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. Security forces also foiled the attempt of the agitators to storm the ancestral residence of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on …

Manipur violence: Centre to send 50 more CAPF companies; Imphal schools, colleges shut amid curfew; all you need to know
1 month, 3 weeks 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 Crisis Govt Rushes 50 Additional CAPF Companies Amid Worsening Violence; NIA Begins Probe Into 3 Cases Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Crisis Govt Rushes 50 Additional CAPF Companies Amid Worsening Violence; NIA Begins Probe Into 3 Cases Report

ABP News  

The Union government has ordered the deployment of 50 additional Central Armed Police Force companies, comprising over 5,000 personnel, to Manipur, in response to the state's deteriorating security and law and order situation, official sources said on Monday, as per news agency PTI. According to official sources cited by PTI, "A deployment plan is being drawn to base these new …

1 protester dead in fresh Manipur violence; mob ransacks BJP, Congress offices
1 month, 3 weeks ago

1 protester dead in fresh Manipur violence; mob ransacks BJP, Congress offices

India Today  

One person was killed, and another sustained injuries on Sunday as protests and violence continued in Manipur’s valley areas. pic.twitter.com/mfpxJY3dSQ — ANI November 18, 2024 In the wake of the devolving crisis, the National People’s Party withdrew its support for the BJP-led Manipur government, blaming them for not being able to find a solution to the ongoing crisis in the …

Manipur violence: Centre takes action, hands over three cases to NIA
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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Manipur violence: BJP deliberately wants State to burn, says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: BJP deliberately wants State to burn, says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

With a spate of violence in Manipur, the Congress renewed its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of “deliberately” keeping Manipur burning. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in a long post on X said, Manipur, since May 2023 has undergone “unimaginable pain”, “division and simmering violence” which has destroyed the future of its people. …

Curfew and internet shut down in Manipur as fresh violence erupts over killing of six
1 month, 3 weeks 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 News: Amit Shah cancels Maharashtra Election rally to return to Delhi amid rising tensions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Violence News: Amit Shah cancels Maharashtra Election rally to return to Delhi amid rising tensions

Live Mint  

Manipur Violence News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his scheduled election rallies in Maharashtra and returned to Delhi as tensions escalate in the northeastern state of Manipur. Manipur Violence News: Amit Shah’s Return to Delhi for Emergency Review of Situation Amit Shah, who was in Maharashtra to campaign for the state Assembly elections, is now expected to hold …

‘You have failed Manipur…,’ Congress Kharge slams PM Modi over ‘mob’ violence in state
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Manipur: Total curfew imposed in Imphal until further notice
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Manipur Violence News: Meitei group issues 24-hour ultimatum for Biren Singh govt; Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi’s visit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Violence News: Meitei group issues 24-hour ultimatum for Biren Singh govt; Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi’s visit

Live Mint  

Manipur Violence News: In a rapidly escalating crisis, civil society groups in Manipur have given the state government a 24-hour ultimatum, demanding immediate and decisive action against armed militant groups, reports NDTV. Country can't afford the crisis to continue.” Manipur Violence News: Violence Escalates with Attacks on Government Properties The situation in Manipur turned even more volatile as protesters attacked …

Manipur violence: Rahul urges PM to visit state
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: Rahul urges PM to visit state

Deccan Chronicle  

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday termed the recent string of violent clashes and continuing bloodshed in Manipur "deeply disturbing", as he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the state and work towards restoring peace in the region. A day after the bodies of three out of six missing persons were fished out …

Manipur violence news: Centre urged to withdraw AFSPA as mob attacks CM Biren Singh, son-in-law’s house
1 month, 3 weeks 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 wants AFSPA revoked as violence flares up, Biren Singh's house targeted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur wants AFSPA revoked as violence flares up, Biren Singh's house targeted

India Today  

As tensions soared in Manipur following the recovery of the bodies of all six missing persons, protesters targeted the houses of ministers and MLAs, ransacking their residences and setting some of them on fire. They also tried to storm the Chief Minister N Biren Singh's house as security forces responded by firing tear gas to disperse the crowd in various …

Manipur: Protesters Storm Residences Of Ministers, MLAs After 3 Bodies Found, MHA Directs Forces To Restore Order
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur: Protesters Storm Residences Of Ministers, MLAs After 3 Bodies Found, MHA Directs Forces To Restore Order

ABP News  

After a fresh cycle of violence erupted in Manipur, protestors stormed the residences of two ministers and three MLAs in Imphal on Saturday, demanding justice for three people whose bodies were found in Jiribam district. A mob of protestors stormed Health and Family Welfare Minister Sapam Ranjan's residence in Lamphel Sanakeithel area, a senior officer told news agency PTI. Some …

Manipur violence: MHA directs security forces to take necessary steps to restore peace, order
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: MHA directs security forces to take necessary steps to restore peace, order

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday directed all the security forces in Manipur to take necessary measures to restore order and peace in the state as the situation in the past few days remained "fragile". In view of the tense situation in the state, the Centre on Thursday had reimposed the Armed Forces Act in Manipur's six police station …

MHA directs security forces to take all necessary steps to restore order, peace in Manipur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MHA directs security forces to take all necessary steps to restore order, peace in Manipur

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI : The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday said it has asked all the forces deployed in Manipur to take necessary steps to restore order and peace in the state as the security scenario has remained “fragile” for the past few days. Manipur experienced violence again on Monday when security forces killed 11 suspected militants in an …

AFSPA Reimposed in 6 Districts of Strife-Hit Manipur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AFSPA Reimposed in 6 Districts of Strife-Hit Manipur

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday reimposed the Armed Forces Act in six police station areas across five districts of trouble-torn Manipur, including violence-hit Jiribam, in view of the escalating violence. In a notification issued by the MHA, the ‘Disturbed Areas’ status – which was in place for all of Manipur except 19 police stations in the state’s …

Manipur news: AFSPA reimposed in six police station areas
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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Armed forces special powers act imposed in 5 Manipur districts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Armed forces special powers act imposed in 5 Manipur districts

Deccan Chronicle  

Amid escalating violence in Manipur, the Ministry of Home Affairs reimposed the Armed Forces Act on Thursday, extending the "Disturbed Areas" status to six police station areas across five districts, including Jiribam, a hotspot of violence. Previously, AFSPA had been suspended in 19 police stations in the relatively stable Meitei-dominated valley, but recent violence prompted this extension. AFSPA grants armed …

Additional paramilitary forces rushed to Manipur amid spike in ethnic violence
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Centre deploys 20 additional CAPF companies in Manipur amidst fresh violence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Centre deploys 20 additional CAPF companies in Manipur amidst fresh violence

India TV News  

Manipur violence: The Centre has rushed 20 additional companies of the Central Armed Police Forces, comprising around 2,000 personnel, to Manipur following recent attacks and escalating law and order concerns in the state, according to official sources. 11 Kuki insurgents killed At least eleven suspected insurgents were killed after a gunfight broke out with the Central Reserve Police Force in …

DC Edit | Govt must stop Manipur drift now or face trouble
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Govt must stop Manipur drift now or face trouble

Deccan Chronicle  

The grist of the Indian Constitution, or for that matter the constitution of all democratic counties, is the protection of the weak against injustice perpetrated by the mighty, whether it is between the citizen and the state or between various individuals or sections of the population. The people of Manipur, a state of the Indian Union, have been denied the …

Parts of Manipur state in northeast India shut down after 10 people killed by security forces
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 violence: Curfew imposed in several areas after suspected militants were killed in Jiribam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas after suspected militants were killed in Jiribam

The Hindu  

A day after the killing of eleven suspected militants in a gunfight with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district, the situation there remained calm but tense on Tuesday morning with policemen patrolling at vulnerable points, officials said. Eleven suspected militants were killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces on Monday after insurgents in camouflage uniforms, armed with sophisticated weapons, …

Security forces seize grenades, machine gun, ammunition in Manipur raids
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Security forces seize grenades, machine gun, ammunition in Manipur raids

India Today  

In a week-long coordinated operation, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police, along with other security forces, recovered weapons, explosives, and ammunition across multiple districts in Manipur. Acting on specific intelligence, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police conducted a search on November 4 in Samukom Village, Tengnoupal District. In a similar operation on the Thanjing ridge in Churachandpur District, Indian …

Manipur Violence: Militants killed in encounter with security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Manipur Violence: Militants killed in encounter with security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district

The Hindu  

Ten armed militants were killed in Manipur’s Jiribam in “retaliatory fire” after a Central Reserve Police Force post came under attack on Monday, police said. The Manipur police said the extremists attacked a CRPF post located at Jakuradhor and the Borobekra police station around 3 p.m. Arms recovered The police said three AK-47 rifles, four self-loading rifles, 2 INSAS, a …

Tensions simmering in Manipur since March 2023, we kept the troops ready even before May 3: former Assam Rifles D-G
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tensions simmering in Manipur since March 2023, we kept the troops ready even before May 3: former Assam Rifles D-G

The Hindu  

Former Director-General of the Assam Rifles, Lieutenant-General Pradeep Chandran Nair, said the only serious attempt by the security forces for a dialogue between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities in Manipur last year was derailed, when a video of two Kuki-Zo women being stripped and paraded by a mob surfaced on social media on July 19. In an interview with The …

Manipur Violence: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Violence: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On 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 …

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

Manipur Police book valley-based miscreants for attack on CRPF camp
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Police book valley-based miscreants for attack on CRPF camp

The Hindu  

The Manipur Police have filed a suo motu case against valley-based armed miscreants who attacked a Central Reserve Police Force camp on September 8, amid renewed violence in the State. The civil society groups and students in the Meitei-dominated valley districts staged protests on Tuesday, often clashing with the police and the Central security forces, to demand the removal of …

Indian state imposes curfew and shuts internet after fresh wave of ethnic clashes
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Indefinite curfew imposed in Imphal amid protests, escalation in ethnic violence
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Indefinite curfew imposed in Imphal amid protests, escalation in ethnic violence

Hindustan Times  

The authorities on Tuesday imposed an indefinite curfew in Imphal East and Imphal West districts from 11 am amid protests over the last two days for handing over the unified command to the Manipur government to oversee security operations in the ethnic violence-hit state. Thousands of students took to the streets in Imphal on Sunday and gave an ultimatum of …

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