Over 140 weapons surrendered in Manipur after Amit Shah's appeal
1 year, 7 months ago

Over 140 weapons surrendered in Manipur after Amit Shah's appeal

The Hindu  

More than 140 weapons have been surrendered in different places in Manipur after Union Home Minister Amit Shah's appeal a day ago, sources said on June 2. After the Home Minister's appeal in Imphal, more than 140 weapons have been surrendered till June 2 morning, sources said. Tengnoupal district has nine camps with 884 persons, Kakching 14 camps with 992 persons, Jiribam three camps with 115 persons, Kangpokpi 54 camps with 8,000 persons, Ukhrul one camp with 35 persons, Senapati two camps with 552 persons, Kamjong five camps with 364 persons and Chandel has two camps with 150 persons. The Home minister had also said an Inter-Agency Unified Command would be formed for "better coordination" among all security agencies in Manipur as multiple forces were working on the ground.

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Manipur violence: 10,000 more central forces to be deployed to tackle Meitei-Kuki clash; 3,000 stolen arms recovered
1 month, 3 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, 3 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. …

Amit Shah chairs meet amid Manipur unrest, 50 central force units to be deployed
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Amit Shah chairs meet amid Manipur unrest, 50 central force units to be deployed

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to discuss the ongoing situation in Manipur as the violence in the state escalated, according to sources. During the meet, the Home Minister reviewed security deployment in Manipur, directing Central Armed Police Forces and state police officials to maintain peace and order in the region. Protests and violence escalated …

Manipur violence: Security forces seize arms, ammunition from Jiribam, Churachandpur districts
2 months ago

Manipur violence: Security forces seize arms, ammunition from Jiribam, Churachandpur districts

India TV News  

Manipur violence: Days after fresh violence in the state, security forces in Manipur seized a large cache of arms and ammunition during cordon and search operations conducted in the districts of Jiribam and Churachandpur, police said on Thursday. According to the Manipur Police statement, the security forces during cordon and search operations in Champanagar, Narayanpur and Thangboipunjre areas of Jiribam …

4 militants, 1 civilian killed in fresh violence in Manipur
4 months, 1 week ago

4 militants, 1 civilian killed in fresh violence in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Four militants and a civilian were killed in a fresh wave of violence that was reported from Manipur’s Jiribam district on Saturday morning, according to the district administration. Rockets attack in Manipur Friday’s attack is the first known use of rockets in the state since the conflict erupted 17 months ago, said officials, just six days after drones were first …

Withdraw ‘mute’ Central forces from Manipur, Amit Shah urged
4 months, 1 week ago

Withdraw ‘mute’ Central forces from Manipur, Amit Shah urged

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI A day after a gun-and-bomb attack killed two persons, including a woman, a Manipur Bharatiya Janata Party legislator urged Home Minister Amit Shah to withdraw Central forces from the State for allegedly remaining aloof to the violence around. In a letter to Mr. Shah on Monday, Rajkumar Imo Singh said the Central forces “are mostly present as mute spectators” …

Manipur: Gunfight between security forces, militants continues for day 2
1 year ago

Manipur: Gunfight between security forces, militants continues for day 2

Live Mint  

The exchange of gunfires between security personnel and militants continued for the second day on Tuesday near Manipur’s border town Moreh. "Many Meitei militant groups are also posing as commandos or security forces and attacking the Kuki villages," Haokip said. Yesterday, Kuki women held protests in Moreh and Kangpokpi, demanding the exit of Manipur police commandos from their villages. On …

Manipur violence will stop if 4K looted weapons are recovered, Says Army
1 year, 1 month ago

Manipur violence will stop if 4K looted weapons are recovered, Says Army

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The Eastern Command chief of the Indian Army Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita has said that ongoing violence and unrest in trouble-torn Manipur needs a political solution as sporadic incidents of violence continue to rock north-eastern states due to sharp polarisation between two communities. In an interaction organised by the Gauhati Press Club Lt Gen Kalita told reporters, “It …

Manipur Violence: Only 30% Looted Weapons Recovered, Forces to Start Massive Combing Ops
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur Violence: Only 30% Looted Weapons Recovered, Forces to Start Massive Combing Ops

News 18  

Security forces in strife-torn Manipur have planned a massive combing operation across districts to recover weapons and ammunition missing since riots broke out in the state. The Manipur government has said security forces will undertake a “strong and comprehensive search operation” all over the state after 15 days to recover weapons and those associated with any illegal weapons will be …

Manipur CM asks people to surrender weapons within 15 days
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur CM asks people to surrender weapons within 15 days

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on September 22 asked people to surrender looted police weapons in the next 15 days. He said that after 15 days, security forces, Central and State, would undertake a “strong and comprehensive search operation to recover such weapons, and all persons associated with any illegal weapons will be dealt with severely, as per the …

Manipur reports fresh violence, 15 houses torched, 1 person shot
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur reports fresh violence, 15 houses torched, 1 person shot

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: In view of the recent flareup and fresh incidents of violence, the security forces have launched multiple counter-insurgency operations in trouble-torn districts of Manipur on Sunday and 10 more companies of Central forces have been rushed to assist the existing forces to maintain law and order in the strife-torn state. On the fresh counter-insurgency operations, the security sources said …

Manipur Police confirms reports of arms, ammunition loot
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur Police confirms reports of arms, ammunition loot

Live Mint  

Manipur police have confirmed that arms and ammunition have been looted from various police stations and armouries in the north-eastern state. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, LiveMint's sister publication, mobs have looted around 4,000 weapons and 50,000 rounds of ammunition from police stations and armouries since the conflict began. In a separate incident, around 500 people in …

Manipur government statement in court on recovery of stolen weapons does not add up
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur government statement in court on recovery of stolen weapons does not add up

The Hindu  

The Manipur government informed the Supreme Court last week that 197 “stolen arms”, along with 70 bombs and 2,196 rounds of ammunition have been recovered in combing operations so far. While 121 arms, 40 bombs and 2,092 ammunition were recovered from the Valley, 76 arms, 30 bombs and 104 rounds of ammunition were seized from the Hill areas, a status …

Tackling stolen arms in Manipur a challenge for forces
1 year, 6 months ago

Tackling stolen arms in Manipur a challenge for forces

Hindustan Times  

Joint combing operations by the army and Assam Rifles to retrieve stolen weapons and munitions started on June 7, however, the forces have managed to recover only 170 weapons so far in the ethnic clashes-hit Manipur, where miscreants continue to use the stolen weapons to launch attacks in different parts of the state, officials familiar with the matter said. The …

140 weapons surrendered from across Manipur after Amit Shah’s visit
1 year, 7 months ago

140 weapons surrendered from across Manipur after Amit Shah’s visit

Op India  

After the appeal made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent visit to Manipur, the State police on Friday said that a total of 140 weapons have been surrendered at different places across the State. Among the surrendered weapons include SLR 29, Carbine, AK, INSAS Rifle, INSAS LMG,.303 Rifle, 9mm pistol,.32 pistol, M16 rifle, smoke gun and tear …

After three days of fragile peace, fresh attack hits Manipur
1 year, 7 months ago

After three days of fragile peace, fresh attack hits Manipur

Hindustan Times  

A fragile peace established in strife-torn Manipur was rattled in the early hours of Friday after unidentified militants dressed in olive-green fatigues walked into a village and opened fire, killing three residents and injuring another two, marking the first reports of violence in the northeastern state in four days. Read here: CBI forms SIT, files 6 FIRs to probe Manipur …

Amid violence, Manipur police recovers 57 arms, over 1500 ammunition in last 24 hours
1 year, 7 months ago

Amid violence, Manipur police recovers 57 arms, over 1500 ammunition in last 24 hours

Hindustan Times  

In the last 24 hours, the Manipur Police has recovered 57 arms, 1,588 ammunition and 23 bombs in Imphal East, Kakching, Tengnoupal and Bishnupur districts of Manipur. The move came after the Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday constituted a Special Investigation Team under DIG-rank officer and registered six cases to probe the ethnic clashes in Manipur. CBI forms special …

At least 35 weapons, ammunition recovered in violence-hit Manipur on 2nd day of joint operation by security forces
1 year, 7 months ago

At least 35 weapons, ammunition recovered in violence-hit Manipur on 2nd day of joint operation by security forces

Hindustan Times  

At least 35 weapons and warlike stores were recovered during joint combing operations by security forces in ethnic violence-affected Manipur, an official said. Stating that 35 weapons of different types, ammunition and warlike stores were recovered on the second day of joint combing operations on Thursday in the hills and valley sector, the official said that the security forces are …

Manipur: 57 arms, 318 ammunition, 5 bombs recovered
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur: 57 arms, 318 ammunition, 5 bombs recovered

Deccan Chronicle  

IMPHAL/NEW DELHI: With the recovery of 57 arms, 318 ammunition and five bombs in the last 24 hours, security forces in Manipur have recovered 868 automatic weapons and 11,518 ammunition looted from police stations and district armouries during the ethnic riots that erupted on May 3, a top official said Wednesday. The security adviser to the Manipur government, Kuldiep Singh, …

Security Forces Recover 868 Arms And 11,518 Ammunition Pieces Looted During Manipur Violence
1 year, 7 months ago

Security Forces Recover 868 Arms And 11,518 Ammunition Pieces Looted During Manipur Violence

ABP News  

Security forces in strife-torn Manipur recovered 57 arms and 318 pieces of ammunition during the last 24 hours taking the total number of sophisticated and automatic arms recovered to 868 and 11,518 pieces of ammunition, said an official on Wednesday. Security advisor to Manipur government Kuldiep Singh said that 57 arms, 318 pieces of ammunition and five bombs have been …

Manipur group to Amit Shah: Kuki outfits intensifying attacks, cannot surrender arms
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur group to Amit Shah: Kuki outfits intensifying attacks, cannot surrender arms

The Hindu  

A Manipur-based civil society group has said the State’s youth were unwilling to surrender their arms in view of intensified attacks by Kuki “terrorists”. In a memorandum to Home Minister Amit Shah on June 4, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity listed a series of attacks by Kuki extremist groups on the Meitei people inhabiting the Imphal Valley and the …

‘Only 18% of looted weapons surrendered in Manipur’
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Only 18% of looted weapons surrendered in Manipur’

The Hindu  

A month after Manipur was engulfed in ethnic violence, only 18% of over 4,000 weapons, looted or taken away from police armouries have been surrendered with the authorities, a senior government official told The Hindu. In the first phase when violence erupted on May 3, around 1,600 weapons were robbed and in the second phase, from May 27-28, ahead of …

Manipur violence: Amit Shah's ‘sincerest appeal’ as Centre forms 3-member panel
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur violence: Amit Shah's ‘sincerest appeal’ as Centre forms 3-member panel

Hindustan Times  

The Union home minister has formed a three-member committee to probe Manipur ethnic violence even as home minister Amit Shah on Sunday appealed to the people of the northeastern state to lift the blockades on the Imphal-Dimapur national highway. Union home minister Amit Shah addresses a press conference regarding the Manipur violence, in Imphal. “My sincerest appeal to the people …

Manipur: 'Normalcy returning, no incident of violence in last 24 hrs,' says Security adviser to govt
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur: 'Normalcy returning, no incident of violence in last 24 hrs,' says Security adviser to govt

India TV News  

The security adviser to state government Kuldiep Singh said on Saturday said there was no incident of violence in Manipur as of now and the state was "completely peaceful". As part of the state's confidence-building measures, the Union home minister spent last week in the state for four days and met with everyone. Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur after …

Manipur: Amit Shah appeals to public to lift blockades of NH-2; Govt sets up 3-member panel
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur: Amit Shah appeals to public to lift blockades of NH-2; Govt sets up 3-member panel

India TV News  

Manipur: Taking cognisance of the situation in Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday appealed to the people of the state to lift the blockades from National Highway-2. Apart from this, the government today constituted a three-member Inquiry commission to look into the possibilities of lapses or dereliction of duty by responsible authorities or the individuals in the riots …

Normalcy returning in Manipur, peace efforts on: security adviser
1 year, 7 months ago

Normalcy returning in Manipur, peace efforts on: security adviser

The Hindu  

The deployment of a large contingent of Central armed forces and a call for peace by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has led to a reduction in the intensity of violence in Manipur in the past few days, though incidents have not completely stopped. Besides, joint security forces, including Army and Assam Rifles, have recovered 35 arms and 88 bombs …

Deadly arms in Manipur loot; recoveries after Shah appeal
1 year, 7 months ago

Deadly arms in Manipur loot; recoveries after Shah appeal

Hindustan Times  

Mobs stole deadly weapons including high-grade ammunition, AK-47s, sniper rifles and mortar shells in bulk from various armouries and police stations during the violence that rocked Manipur over the past month, an official assessment by the state police headquarters has revealed, even as local residents started returning their arms a day after Union home minister Amit Shah issued an appeal. …

98 killed in Manipur clashes, 36k moved to relief camps, says govt
1 year, 7 months ago

98 killed in Manipur clashes, 36k moved to relief camps, says govt

Hindustan Times  

Ethnic violence in Manipur have claimed at least 98 lives and left 310 people injured, officials said on Friday, a month after the clashes broke out between the Meitei and Kuki communities. The officials said that curfew has been lifted from Senapati, Ukhrul, Kamjong, Noney and Tamenglong districts A total of 3,734 FIRs related to the violence have been registered …

Manipur violence: Over 140 weapons, including AK, LMG, M16 and sten gun surrendered after Amit Shah's appeal
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur violence: Over 140 weapons, including AK, LMG, M16 and sten gun surrendered after Amit Shah's appeal

India TV News  

Manipur violence: On the appeal of Home Minister Amit Shah, more than 140 weapons have been surrendered in different places in violence-hit Manipur, sources said on Friday. Inter-Agency Unified Command is likely The home minister had also said an Inter-Agency Unified Command would be formed for "better coordination" among all security agencies in Manipur as multiple forces were working on …

Manipur CM Urges People To Surrender Arms Snatched From Police, Warns Of Legal Action
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur CM Urges People To Surrender Arms Snatched From Police, Warns Of Legal Action

ABP News  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh Wednesday appealed to people to surrender weapons looted from security forces and warned of legal action against anyone found to be in unauthorised and illegal possession of arms and ammunition. In a signed statement, the chief minister also appealed to all concerned in Manipur not to block roads and hinder the free movement of …

Manipur Violence: Amit Shah Reviews Security, Meets Kuki, Meitei Communities; CM Appeals for Surrender of Looted Arms
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur Violence: Amit Shah Reviews Security, Meets Kuki, Meitei Communities; CM Appeals for Surrender of Looted Arms

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah In Violence Hit Manipur: Government is committed to restoring peace in Manipur and ensuring the return of displaced people to their homes as early as possible, stated Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to the camps of Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur on Wednesday. Shah also held a meeting with civil society …

Manipur: Public causes 'roadblocks, hindrance' on movement of security personnel; CM responds | READ MORE
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur: Public causes 'roadblocks, hindrance' on movement of security personnel; CM responds | READ MORE

India TV News  

Manipur: On receiving several reports of violation by the public at different locations in Manipur, CM N Biren Singh on Wednesday released a statement appealing to the people to abide by law and order. Singh in his statements mentioned that at a huge number of locations, the public is violating curfew restrictions and blocking roads and causing immense obstacles to …

Army rounds up 25 miscreants with arms in Manipur
1 year, 7 months ago

Army rounds up 25 miscreants with arms in Manipur

The Hindu  

At least 25 miscreants with arms, ammunition and grenades have been rounded up by Indian Army and para-military forces across ethnic-strife riven Manipur, officials said on May 29, 2023. "During operations in Sansabi, Gwaltabi, Shabunkhol, Khunao in Imphal East, Army apprehended 22 miscreants with weapons and other war like stores. Five 12 bore double barrel rifles, three single barrel rifles, …

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Manipur to plan for peace measures
1 year, 7 months ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Manipur to plan for peace measures

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s three-day visit to Manipur — his first since the violence began on May 3 — began on May 29. A senior government official said the Home Minister, whose flight landed in Imphal late in the evening, would hold several rounds of security meetings to assess the situation and plan steps to restore normalcy. “The people …

Amit Shah In Manipur: HM To Arrive In Imphal Today For 3-Day Visit To Review Security Situation
1 year, 7 months ago

Amit Shah In Manipur: HM To Arrive In Imphal Today For 3-Day Visit To Review Security Situation

ABP News  

Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in violence-hit Manipur on Monday on a three-day visit and hold meetings with various stakeholders to usher in peace in the hill state. The United People's Front and the Kuki National Organisation, which work for the welfare of the Kuki Zo community in Manipur, said they are looking forward to Union Home …

In Manipur, a need for building bridges
1 year, 7 months ago

In Manipur, a need for building bridges

Hindustan Times  

It has been roughly three weeks since ethnic clashes convulsed Manipur and killed 74 people, but there are no signs that the tensions are abating. Just this week, violence flared up in two regions – including in a district that was relatively peaceful during the worst phase of the riots – showing deep distrust continues to drive a wedge between …

Manipur Violence 37 Killed, 134 Of Looted Arms Recovered, Situation Under Control, Says Security Advisor
1 year, 8 months ago

Manipur Violence 37 Killed, 134 Of Looted Arms Recovered, Situation Under Control, Says Security Advisor

ABP News  

Security advisor on Manipur violence Kuldeep Singh said on Sunday that the situation in the state is under control. #WATCH | "37 casualties happened and agencies are reporting some more deaths, we are still verifying," says Kuldeep Singh, Security Advisor, Manipur #ManipurViolence pic.twitter.com/KJ81JsUJgQ — ANI May 7, 2023 The clashes began last Wednesday in Churachandpur district after tribals protested against …

37 Manipur militants lay down arms; CM Biren Singh calls it ‘homecoming’
1 year, 8 months ago

37 Manipur militants lay down arms; CM Biren Singh calls it ‘homecoming’

Hindustan Times  

As many as 37 cadres belonging to two insurgent groups operating in the northeastern state laid down their arms and joined the mainstream in Imphal on Friday. Highlighting the achievements of the state government in different sectors for a balancing development across the state, he also appealed to the cadres of armed groups who participated in the day’s ‘homecoming’ ceremony …

43 Manipur militants lay down arms before CM Biren Singh
2 years ago

43 Manipur militants lay down arms before CM Biren Singh

Hindustan Times  

Forty three cadres belonging to nine insurgent groups operating in Manipur laid down their arms and ammunition and joined the mainstream in Imphal on Saturday. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, accompanied by Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba, council of ministers and director general of police welcomed the cadres. Chief minister N Biren Singh, accompanied by Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba …

‘We are not your enemies’, says Manipur CM as 14 militants lay down arms
2 years, 7 months ago

‘We are not your enemies’, says Manipur CM as 14 militants lay down arms

Hindustan Times  

IMPHAL: Fourteen cadres of a militant outfit operating in Manipur on Wednesday laid down arms before chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh in what is called as a ‘Homecoming ceremony’ organised at the banquet hall of 1st Manipur Rifles battalion in Imphal. You are all our people,’ Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh told the militants who surrendered. Referring to the …

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