Manipur: Meitei organisations protest re-imposition of AFSPA as government relaxes curfew in four districts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Several Meitei organisations on Thursday organised demonstrations and rallies in various parts of the Imphal valley against the re-imposition of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the state. The protesters also demanded prompt action against the members of the Kuki-Zo-Hmar group who were allegedly responsible for the killing of six civilians including three women and three children from Jiribam. The protesters, belonging to organisations such as Meira Paibis held sit-ins against the re-imposition of AFSPA in areas falling under six police stations of the state. A rally was also taken from Waikhom Mani College to Thoubal Mela ground in Thoubal district covering a distance of nearly 2 km, to protest against the "deteriorating law and order situation" in the state.

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Manipur: Massive rally in Imphal Valley against AFSPA
1 month ago

Manipur: Massive rally in Imphal Valley against AFSPA

Hindustan Times  

A massive rally was held in Manipur's capital Imphal on Tuesday against the Armed Forces Act and the alleged "terrorist action" taking place in the strife-torn state since May last year. Along the route, participants chanted slogans such as “Do not obliterate Manipur,” “Repeal AFSPA,” “Long live Manipur,” and “Self-determination is our birthright.” The demonstration was organised jointly by AMUCO, …

Thousands take out rally against AFSPA, civilian killings in Manipur's Imphal
1 month ago

Thousands take out rally against AFSPA, civilian killings in Manipur's Imphal

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Thousands of people, largely women and students, took out a massive rally in the Manipur capital Imphal on Tuesday against the Armed Forces Act and civilian killings by “terrorists”. The rally, coinciding with the International Human Rights Day, was taken out from the Thau Ground and it culminated at the Khuman Lampak Stadium, 5 km away. Five organisations such …

Manipur's Imphal witnesses protests against AFSPA, killings of women, children
1 month ago

Manipur's Imphal witnesses protests against AFSPA, killings of women, children

India TV News  

In Manipur’s capital Imphal hundreds of people took out a rally on Tuesday against the reimposition of AFSPA and the killings of six people, including three children, in Jirbham district last month. The rally was organised jointly to mark Human Rights Day by All Manipur United Clubs Organisation, Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur, All Manipur Women Voluntary Association, Committee …

Thousands take out protest march in Manipur's Imphal, demand removal of AFSPA
1 month ago

Thousands take out protest march in Manipur's Imphal, demand removal of AFSPA

India Today  

Thousands of people took to the streets in Manipur's Imphal on Tuesday on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, demanding the removal of the Armed Forces Special Power Act, 1958. Other organisations that took part in the protest include Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur, All Manipur Women Voluntary Association, Committee on Human Rights COHR and Manipur Student Federation. …

Thousands rally against AFSPA in Manipur
1 month, 1 week ago

Thousands rally against AFSPA in Manipur

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: Thousands of demonstrators on Thursday defied curfew and staged a rally in Manipur's Imphal East district demanding removal of the Armed Forces Act from the state and the arrest of those responsible for the killings of three women and three children in Jiribam district. Meanwhile, in Jiribam district, volunteers from the Coordinating Committee of Manipur Integrity student wing locked …

Manipur violence : Protestors condemn killings, demand AFSPA repeal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur violence : Protestors condemn killings, demand AFSPA repeal

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Protests erupted in Manipur’s Imphal East district on Monday, a day after the chilling details of the autopsy reports of a three-year-old boy, his mother, and grandmother became public. Defying curfew orders, protestors took out a rally to condemn the killings and demand the repeal of the Armed Forces Act, which was recently reimposed in six police station areas …

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 …

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. …

Manipur Violence: More central forces deployed in affected areas
1 month, 3 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, 3 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 …

As crisis continues, Meitei body rejects NDA resolution
1 month, 3 weeks ago

As crisis continues, Meitei body rejects NDA resolution

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: An uneasy calm shrouded Manipur on Tuesday as the umbrella body of Meitei civil society outfits rejected a resolution passed by National Democratic Alliance legislators and members of warring ethnic groups took out separate rallies in their respective strongholds over divergent demands. Monday’s meeting, which was convened amid a surge in violence in the strife-torn state, produced a strongly …

Centre to deploy 5,000 personnel to Manipur as Amit Shah reviews situation; CM to meet MLAs
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Union home minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting on Manipur as crisis intensifies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Curfew and internet shut down in Manipur as fresh violence erupts over killing of six
1 month, 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: Internet shutdown, ultimatum to withdraw AFSPA, delayed funerals and more
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

Revoke AFSPA: Manipur's appeal as violence flares up, CM's house targeted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Revoke AFSPA: Manipur's appeal as violence flares up, CM's house targeted

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur government has formally requested the Centre to reconsider and revoke the reimposition of the Armed Forces Act in six police station areas of the state. The ministry of home affairs had reimposed AFSPA on November 14 in areas including Sekmai PS and Lamsang PS in Imphal West, Lamlai in Imphal East, Moirang in Bishnupur, Leimakhong in Kangpokpi, and …

Manipur govt urges Centre to withdraw AFSPA
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur govt urges Centre to withdraw AFSPA

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: The Manipur government has requested the Centre to review and withdraw AFSPA from areas falling under the jurisdiction of six police stations in the state, an official said. The Centre has reimposed the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in Manipur's six police station areas, including violence-hit Jiribam. A letter from the Joint Secretary to the Centre on Saturday, mentioned that …

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 govt urges centre to withdraw AFSPA
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur govt urges centre to withdraw AFSPA

India TV News  

The Manipur government has formally requested the Centre to reconsider and withdraw the reimposition of the Armed Forces Act from areas under the jurisdiction of six police stations in the state. This development follows the recent notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs on November 14, 2024, reimposing AFSPA in the regions of Sekmai, Lamsang, Lamlai, Moirang, Leimakhong, and Jiribam …

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 Govt Appeals To Centre For Withdrawal Of AFSPA From Six ‘Disturbed’ Areas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Govt Appeals To Centre For Withdrawal Of AFSPA From Six ‘Disturbed’ Areas

ABP News  

The Manipur government has pledged the Centre to review and withdraw AFSPA from areas coming under the sovereignty of six police stations in the state, an official stated on Saturday. According to a report by news agency PTI, the Centre has reimposed the Armed Forces Act in six of Manipur’s police station areas, including Jiribam, which has been hit by …

Manipur: Curfew reimposed in Imphal valley, no internet in 7 districts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Manipur: 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 …

Manipur: Protests Break Out In Imphal After Recovery Of Bodies Of Suspected Kidnapping Victims
1 month, 3 weeks 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. …

Curfew imposed, internet suspended in 7 Manipur districts amid protests over kidnapping, killings
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Afspa back in parts of restive Manipur areas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Afspa back in parts of restive Manipur areas

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Thursday reimposed the Armed Forces Act, or Afspa, in areas under the jurisdiction of six police stations across five Manipur districts, more than a year after it was removed from these places, amid a fresh wave of violence in the state. In an official notification, the ministry of home affairs declared the regions falling under Sekmai …

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 …

MHA imposes AFSPA in areas under 6 police stations in Manipur after security review
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 …

AFSPA imposed in Manipur's six police station areas including Jiribam
1 month, 4 weeks 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, …

Centre reimposes AFSPA in Manipur's 6 police station areas. What is AFSPA?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Centre reimposes AFSPA in Manipur's 6 police station areas. What is AFSPA?

India Today  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday declared six more areas in Manipur as “disturbed areas,” bringing them under the Armed Forces Act, 1958. This act enables special powers for armed forces in regions classified as “disturbed areas” due to security concerns. The decision to declare more areas in Manipur as “disturbed” under AFSPA comes just after the home ministry …

Additional paramilitary forces rushed to Manipur amid spike in ethnic violence
1 month, 4 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 …

Manipur: Curfew imposed in Jiribam after 11 militants killed in encounter with CRPF
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

AFSPA extended in 4 districts of Assam amid 'recent disturbances' in Bangladesh
3 months ago

AFSPA extended in 4 districts of Assam amid 'recent disturbances' in Bangladesh

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The Armed Forces Act or AFSPA was extended in four districts of Assam for six months in view of the "recent disturbances" in Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on the internal law and order situation, according to a notification issued on Tuesday. Reports from various agencies obtained through the police headquarters have indicated that "due to sustained efforts …

Centre, state working for safe release of 2 Meitei youths: Manipur CM
3 months, 1 week ago

Centre, state working for safe release of 2 Meitei youths: Manipur CM

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: The Centre and Manipur government are closely working together to ensure the safe release of two of the three Meitei youths who were allegedly abducted by militants in Kangpokpi district three days ago, chief minister N Biren Singh said on Monday. Singh, who was addressing reporters on the sidelines of the 128th birth anniversary of legendary leader and social …

Manipur extends AFSPA for another six months
3 months, 1 week ago

Manipur extends AFSPA for another six months

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur government has extended the Armed Forces Act for another six months with effect from Tuesday in the ethnic violence-hit northeastern state excluding areas under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations. In a notification, commissioner N Ashok Kumar said the state government has decided to maintain the status quo citing violent activities of extremist/insurgent groups, the overall law and …

MHA extends imposition of AFSPA in districts, areas of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

MHA extends imposition of AFSPA in districts, areas of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre has decided to extend the enforcement of the Armed Forces Act, under which an area is declared as “disturbed” for the convenience of security forces, in eight districts in Nagaland, three districts in Arunachal Pradesh and some other areas of the two states for six more months after a review of the law and order situation. …

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

Explainer | Why Manipur is back on the edge

New Indian Express  

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

Manipur News: Unrest Continues in Manipur—Eye-Witness Report from Imphal’s Streets | ABP News
3 months, 4 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, 4 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 …

Indefinite curfew imposed in Imphal amid protests, escalation in ethnic violence
4 months 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 …

Manipur students protest renewed violence, pelt stones outside Raj Bhavan
4 months ago

Manipur students protest renewed violence, pelt stones outside Raj Bhavan

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Scores of students took to the streets of Imphal on Monday to protest the renewed violence in Manipur, resulting in a brief scuffle with security forces as they pelted stones at the heavily guarded Raj Bhavan. The students also demanded that the Centre hand over the charge of the Unified Command to the State government and withdraw the “indifferent” …

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

COCOMI holds mass rally to protect Manipur’s integrity
6 months, 2 weeks ago

COCOMI holds mass rally to protect Manipur’s integrity

The Hindu  

Amidst the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity on June 28 took out a mass rally from Imphal West’s Thau Ground, calling for the integrity of the State to be maintained, an end to the Suspension of Operations pact with Kuki-Zo groups, and a stop to combing operations that they believe are being conducted in …

Security officials determined to prevent escalation of ethnic violence in Manipur’s Jiribam district
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Security officials determined to prevent escalation of ethnic violence in Manipur’s Jiribam district

The Hindu  

Jiribam will not be allowed to go the same way as the rest of Manipur, officials in the security establishment asserted as an uneasy calm prevailed in the western district after the violence over the last two weeks. Outsiders from both the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities — who have been engaged in an ethnic conflict in the State for more …

Manipur violence: Mob set ablaze 2 abandoned Meitei houses in Jiribam
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: Mob set ablaze 2 abandoned Meitei houses in Jiribam

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: In another incident in Manipur’s Jiribam, where fresh violence erupted last week, two abandoned houses belonging to Meitei were allegedly set ablaze by unknown miscreants in the early hours of Friday. This comes despite the deployment of additional security forces in the Jiribam district after the reignition of violence in the border district of Manipur. Additional security forces, including …

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