Manipur: Eight arrested over attacks on police station, MLAs' residences
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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 of elected representatives on November 16, it said. Also, seven people were arrested on Thursday for attacking Kakching police station and its personnel on November 27. More than 250 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last year.

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Why have Manipur SITs made little progress?
1 day, 22 hours ago

Why have Manipur SITs made little progress?

The Hindu  

A report accessed by The Hindu shows that the special investigation teams, set up by the Supreme Court to investigate cases of rape, sexual offences against women, murder, loot, and arson in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, have filed chargesheets only in a fraction of the cases. Chargesheets, the police summary of allegations, pertaining to various crimes such as rape, sexual offences …

Relatives of 6 Jiribam victims killed by Kuki Militants demand death penalty for perpetrators
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Relatives of 6 Jiribam victims killed by Kuki Militants demand death penalty for perpetrators

Op India  

Six people from the Meitei community, including three children, were kidnapped and killed in Manipur’s Jiribam district by Kuki militants in November this year. Addressing a Press Conference, the relatives of the killed Meiteis said, ““While seeing the deceased bodies of my 6 family members including my wife and children, they were signs of torture, sexually assaulted and I suspected …

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 …

7 more arrested in Manipur for arson at legislators' residences
Top News
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 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: 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 …

MLAs under tight cordon as Manipur conflict rages on
1 month ago

MLAs under tight cordon as Manipur conflict rages on

Hindustan Times  

The Central Armed Paramilitary Forces have been roped in to provide security cover to at least 18 MLAs from the valley in Manipur, officials familiar with the matter said on Friday, in a move that came after the houses of legislators were targeted by violent protesters. In at least three places, including the homes of MLAs Biswajit Singh and L …

Suspects involved in looting properties of Manipur ministers, MLAs identified: CM
1 month ago

Suspects involved in looting properties of Manipur ministers, MLAs identified: CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday said that suspects involved in looting the properties of ministers and MLAs during protests on November 16 were identified and legal actions initiated. "But those politically motivated gangs who took advantage of the situation, we will take legal action," Singh said. Manipur has seen a fresh wave of protests after six …

Manipur: 32 Arrested Over Violence Targeting MLAs, Ministers; CM Says 'Don’t Blame Govt Only, We Need To...'
1 month ago

Manipur: 32 Arrested Over Violence Targeting MLAs, Ministers; CM Says 'Don’t Blame Govt Only, We Need To...'

ABP News  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday condemned the recent violence targeting ministers and MLAs during protests on November 16, asserting that the suspects had been identified and legal action initiated. We need to correct ourselves as well.” Kuldiep Singh, Security Advisor to the Manipur government, confirmed the arrest of 32 individuals involved in vandalism and arson targeting ministers' …

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 …

Manipur minister erects barbed wire fence around ancestral house to protect it from mob attack
1 month ago

Manipur minister erects barbed wire fence around ancestral house to protect it from mob attack

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: To protect his ancestral house in Imphal East district from mob attack, a Manipur minister has constructed barbed wire fence and iron nets around the residence with temporary bunkers for security forces. The ancestral house of Manipur Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution minister L Susindro Meitei at Khurai was attacked by a mob on November 16. The minister …

5 tribal villages at epicentre of the unending ethnic conflict
1 month ago

5 tribal villages at epicentre of the unending ethnic conflict

Hindustan Times  

Imphal/Churachandpur Muolvaiphei, Valpakot, Ngurte, Thenmol and Khawpuibing are non -descript Hmar dominated tribal villages in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, nearly 65 km away from the state capital, Imphal. The state government and security forces are convinced the five villages are home to militants who travelled almost 250km to Jiribam, a town bordering Manipur-Assam, attacked security forces on November 11, and killed …

Manipur's endless unrest: A tragedy of mistrust, mayhem and missed leadership
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1 month ago

Manipur's endless unrest: A tragedy of mistrust, mayhem and missed leadership

India Today  

If there was ever a moment when Manipur appeared to be slipping from the national consciousness, the events of November have dragged it back into the spotlight. This triggered violent protests in Imphal, where enraged mobs ransacked the homes of three legislators, including R.K. Imo, chief minister N. Biren Singh’s son-in-law and a BJP MLA. Not surprisingly, one of Biren …

Manipur NDA MLAs Demand Mass Operation Against Militants Behind Civilian Killings
1 month ago

Manipur NDA MLAs Demand Mass Operation Against Militants Behind Civilian Killings

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: A meeting of MLAs of the ruling BJP-led NDA in Manipur adopted a resolution calling for a "mass operation" against the militants responsible for killing the six civilians in Jiribam district within seven days, a statement said. It also sought that the group responsible for the killing of the three women and three children be declared an "unlawful organisation", …

Manipur violence: Kuki groups to hold ‘coffin rally’ to honour 10 slain ‘militants’
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1 month ago

Manipur violence: Kuki groups to hold ‘coffin rally’ to honour 10 slain ‘militants’

Hindustan Times  

Manipur violence: Manipur’s Kuki organisations have announced a 'coffin rally' in Churachandpur on Tuesday to honour the ‘10 Kuki-Zo youths’ killed in an alleged gunfight with CRPF in Jiribam district. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum, a prominent Kuki-Zo community organisation in Manipur, announced on Sunday that the funerals would be delayed until postmortem reports are provided to the families. More …

Manipur NDA MLAs call for 'mass operation' against militants behind civilian killings in Jiribam
1 month ago

Manipur NDA MLAs call for 'mass operation' against militants behind civilian killings in Jiribam

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Amid the ongoing tensions in Manipur, a section of NDA MLAs attended the meeting convened by Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday evening. In the meeting, an eight-point resolution calling for 'mass operations' against the Kuki militants responsible for the recent killing of six civilians in Jiribam within seven days was adopted. One of the resolutions was to …

MLAs’ houses burnt, curfew imposed: Why is Manipur burning again?
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1 month ago

MLAs’ houses burnt, curfew imposed: Why is Manipur burning again?

Firstpost  

Irate protesters have stormed the houses of MLAs and gone on a rampage, bringing life to a standstill in Manipur. Now, a year later, Manipur is in the news again as fresh violence has broken out in the northeastern state, which has also resulted in the National People’s Party, led by Conrad Sangma, withdrawing its support from the Bharatiya Janata …

Bodies found in Assam river amid renewed Manipur violence
1 month ago

Bodies found in Assam river amid renewed Manipur violence

Deccan Chronicle  

The bodies of an unclothed woman and a young girl stuffed into a gunny sack were found on Sunday in the Barak River in south Assam. The discovery comes just hours after mob violence erupted in neighboring Manipur over six corpses suspected to be of three women and three children reported missing from a relief camp in violence-hit Jiribam. Violence …

Centre to deploy 5,000 personnel to Manipur as Amit Shah reviews situation; CM to meet MLAs
1 month ago

Centre to deploy 5,000 personnel to Manipur as Amit Shah reviews situation; CM to meet MLAs

New Indian Express  

CRPF Director General A D Singh and senior officers from other Central Armed Police Forces are also present in the state. The central government had reimposed the Armed Forces Act in six police station areas of Manipur, including the violence-affected Jiribam, on Thursday. Given the prevailing volatile situation, the state government ordered the closure of all educational institutions on Monday …

Fresh attacks, arson as Manipur remains tense
1 month ago

Fresh attacks, arson as Manipur remains tense

Hindustan Times  

A tense Sunday unfolded for Manipur as more rioting and arson was reported, including targeting of the homes of several legislators and demonstrations despite curfew, even as the bodies of two victims from a family that has lost six members to attacks from militants were found with gory injuries, a discovery that could further inflame the ethnic conflict. The ripples …

Manipur: Headless body of boy and grandmother’s corpse found in River, Kuki militants suspected behind killings
1 month ago

Manipur: Headless body of boy and grandmother’s corpse found in River, Kuki militants suspected behind killings

Live Mint  

Two days after six members of a Meitei family were reportedly killed following their abduction, the bodies of a 60-year-old woman and a two-and-a-half-year-old child were recovered from a river near Jiribam on Sunday. Herojit’s son’s headless body was found tangled in tree branches in the river, while his grandmother’s semi-naked body was discovered floating face-down nearby, according to witness …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

Manipur CM summons MLAs to Imphal amid mass protests over killing of 6 civilians
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur CM summons MLAs to Imphal amid mass protests over killing of 6 civilians

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh on Saturday summoned all state legislators to Imphal amid mass protests across the capital and other valley districts following the discovery of bodies of six individuals who had been missing since November 11 and suspected to be held captive by Kuki militants. The protestors, demanding swift punishment for those responsible, stormed the residences of …

Manipur: Protesters take to streets in Imphal after 3 bodies found in Jiribam
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur: Protesters take to streets in Imphal after 3 bodies found in Jiribam

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds of people took to the streets in various parts of Imphal Valley on Saturday after three bodies, believed to be those of six missing individuals, were discovered in Jiribam district, reported news agency PTI. Students from various schools and colleges took part in a candlelight vigil organised by Democratic Students' Alliance of Manipur The protesters, who were mostly women, …

Manipur: Protests Break Out In Imphal After Recovery Of Bodies Of Suspected Kidnapping Victims
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur: Protests Break Out In Imphal After Recovery Of Bodies Of Suspected Kidnapping Victims

ABP News  

Imphal, Nov 16 Hundreds of people protested in different parts of Imphal valley on Saturday after three bodies suspected to be of six persons missing were found from Jiribam district. The protesters mostly women blocked the main roads in Kwakeithel area in Imphal West district, Sagolband Tera in Imphal West district by burning tyres to prevent vehicular movement, police said. …

How The Killing Of 11 Terrorists In Manipur Can Send A Strong Message I OPINION
1 month, 1 week ago

How The Killing Of 11 Terrorists In Manipur Can Send A Strong Message I OPINION

ABP News  

This week, security forces succeeded in neutralizing 11 terrorists, reportedly belonging to the Kuki-Zo community, in Jiribam, a district in the northeastern state of Manipur. As expected, the Kuki-Zo community has described these individuals as “village volunteers” and slammed the actions of the central security forces. The Centre must closely monitor the situation, ensuring that security forces operate without bias …

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: Bodies of woman, 2 children found amid hostage crisis in Jiribam: Sources
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur: Bodies of woman, 2 children found amid hostage crisis in Jiribam: Sources

India Today  

Three of the six people who went missing from a relief camp days ago, following a gunfight between Kuki militants and security forces, have been found dead near the Manipur-Assam border, sources said on Saturday. While retreating, the militants allegedly kidnapped three women and three children from a relief camp near the police station. On November 7, a Hmar tribal …

Manipur: 3 bodies found days after 6 people were abducted in Jiribam
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur: 3 bodies found days after 6 people were abducted in Jiribam

Hindustan Times  

Silchar/Imphal: The decomposed bodies of two children, including an infant, and a woman were found near the Manipur-Assam border on Friday, officials aware of the matter said, days after six members of a family were abducted by suspected militants in Jiribam. On Tuesday, bodies of two civilians were recovered from a Jiribam village a day after security officers gunned down …

Manipur: BJP calls for release of six abducted members of a family by militants
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur: BJP calls for release of six abducted members of a family by militants

Deccan Chronicle  

Manipur BJP president Sharda Devi on Thursday called for the immediate release of the three women and three children allegedly abducted by militants in Jiribam district.She termed the alleged abduction of six members of a family from Borobekra and Jakuradhor in Jiribam as "unfortunate" and demanded their release on humanitarian grounds. "We demand the immediate release of the abducted six …

Manipur: Mother of 3 tortured before being set on fire in Jiribam, finds autopsy: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur: Mother of 3 tortured before being set on fire in Jiribam, finds autopsy: Report

Hindustan Times  

The autopsy report of a 31-year-old tribal woman, who was killed in Manipur's conflict-torn Jiribam district, revealed signs of third-degree torture before she was allegedly raped and her house was set on fire, The Times of India reported. An autopsy performed on the woman's body by Assam's Silchar Medical College could not ascertain if the woman was raped, as her …

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, …

Manipur: Kukis, Meiteis Protest After 10 Militants Killed In Jiribam Gunfight, Search On For 6 Missing Civilians
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur: Kukis, Meiteis Protest After 10 Militants Killed In Jiribam Gunfight, Search On For 6 Missing Civilians

ABP News  

Warring Meitei and Kuki-Zo groups staged peaceful bandhs in their respective areas of influence in Manipur on Tuesday following the deaths of at least 10 armed men and two civilians in an attack on a police station and a CRPF camp in Jiribam district, and "abduction" of six civilians. The Manipur Police said 10 suspected militants were killed in a …

Manipur violence: 2 civilians found dead; 6, including 3 children, missing
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1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur violence: 2 civilians found dead; 6, including 3 children, missing

Hindustan Times  

A day after ten suspected armed militants were killed in an encounter with security forces, the bodies of two civilians were found and six others, including three children, were found missing in strife-torn Manipur’s Jiribam district on Tuesday, according to police. “During a further search after yesterday ’s incident, bodies of two civilian IDPs were found at Jakuradhor village,” inspector …

Manipur: 2 men found dead day after Jiribam encounter; 6 missing
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1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur: 2 men found dead day after Jiribam encounter; 6 missing

Hindustan Times  

Two men were found dead in Manipur's Jiribam on Tuesday morning, a day after 10 militants were killed in an encounter in the district. The bodies of two men – Laishram Balen and Maibam Kesho – were recovered from the debris in the Jakuradhor Karong area, where militants set fire to some shops on Monday. A shutdown has been observed …

Manipur Tense After Gunfight Leaves 11 Dead, 6 Missing
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur Tense After Gunfight Leaves 11 Dead, 6 Missing

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: A day after 11 suspected militants were killed in a gunfight, security forces on Tuesday recovered the bodies of two Meitei men from houses in Manipur’s Jiribam district of Manipur. According to local residents, the two had been staying at a relief camp at Borobekra police station and were among 10 people from the camp to have gone missing …

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 …

Manipur Police launches search operation to trace six missing civilians after Jiribam encounter
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1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur Police launches search operation to trace six missing civilians after Jiribam encounter

India TV News  

The Manipur Police on Tuesday informed that their search is ongoing to trace six civilians who have been reported missing since the encounter that broke out between security forces and insurgents in the state's Jiribam district yesterday. According to the information released, the police provided details of the search operation being carried out in the region to trace three women …

Manipur Violence: Militants killed in encounter with security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Second woman killed in Manipur in three days
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Second woman killed in Manipur in three days

The Hindu  

Suspected extremists gunned down a woman, second in three days, in conflict-scarred Manipur on Saturday. “We have launched an investigation into the attack while security measures in the area have been heightened to prevent further violence,” a district police officer said. The incident followed the killing of a Hmar tribal woman by an armed group in the Jiribam district adjoining …

Manipur violence flares up again: Houses torched, woman gunned down, ‘teacher set on fire’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur violence flares up again: Houses torched, woman gunned down, ‘teacher set on fire’

Live Mint  

Tensions flared up in the several districts of Manipur earlier this week, with fresh violence being reported in Bishnupur on Saturday. The incident took place in the Saiton area when the woman, along with other farmers, went to tend to the crops when militants opened fire from hill-based positions on the low-lying farmlands in Imphal Valley, news agency PTI reported. …

Woman gunned down by militants in Manipur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Woman gunned down by militants in Manipur

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: A woman working in the paddy fields was gunned down by suspected hills-based militants in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Saturday, officials said. The incident took place in Saiton area when the woman, along with other farmers, went to tend to the crops when militants opened fire from hill-based positions on the low-lying farmlands in Imphal Valley. The killing came …

Manipur: Woman killed in Vishnupur district amid ongoing communal violence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur: Woman killed in Vishnupur district amid ongoing communal violence

India TV News  

A woman was shot dead by suspected hills-based terrorists while she was working in paddy fields in Manipur’s Vishnupur district on Sunday. The terrorists reportedly opened fire from hilly areas in the lower Imphal valley, triggering earlier violence among locals who accused the central forces of being ineffective in preventing such attacks. Tension escalated in Jiribam district after the second …

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