Manipur government statement in court on recovery of stolen weapons does not add up
1 year, 4 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 report filed by the State government in the apex court on August 1 said. On June 13, a press note by Kuldiep Singh, Security Adviser, Manipur government, said that “a total of 1,040 arms, 13,601 ammunition and 230 bombs have bee recovered till date”. Without furnishing the records of the total number of looted police weapons, the State government submitted that “measures are being undertaken for recovery of stolen arms/ammunitions.” “It is submitted that area sanitisation activities and combing operations have been undertaken by the security forces.” It further added that 124 companies of Central Armed Police Force, 185 columns of Assam Rifles and the army are deployed in addition to the State Police.

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Over 2,000 personnel searching for missing Manipur man: Army to court panel
2 days, 22 hours ago

Over 2,000 personnel searching for missing Manipur man: Army to court panel

India Today  

The Army informed a committee appointed by the Manipur High Court that it had been conducting extensive searches and deploying around 2,000 people each week, to locate the man who had been missing since November 25. A two-judge bench of Justices D Krishnakumar and Golmei Gaiphulshillu, constituted a committee on December 3 to look into the disappearance of Laishram Kamal, …

Security forces recover arms, ammunition, drugs, and arrest suspects in Manipur
1 week, 2 days ago

Security forces recover arms, ammunition, drugs, and arrest suspects in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Imphal:Combined teams of security forces have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from various locations in Manipur and arrested suspected armed criminals from Churachandpur district, said a police officer familiar with the matter. During the operations, security forces recovered --- one MA4 assault rifle, one 12-bore single-barrel gun, one 9mm pistol, one.32 pistol, five hand grenades, five arming rings, …

​Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government
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1 week, 3 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 …

Submit report on arson and illegal occupation of assets: SC to Manipur
2 weeks ago

Submit report on arson and illegal occupation of assets: SC to Manipur

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Manipur government to submit a comprehensive report detailing measures taken to address the widespread arson and illegal occupation of properties during the ethnic strife that has gripped the northeastern state since May 2023. “The report to be submitted by the state government should also indicate the steps taken by the state …

Manipur Crisis | Supreme Court Asks State To Furnish Details Of Buildings Burnt, Looted & Trespassed And Action Taken Against Violators
2 weeks ago

Manipur Crisis | Supreme Court Asks State To Furnish Details Of Buildings Burnt, Looted & Trespassed And Action Taken Against Violators

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today asked the Manipur Government to furnish in a seal cover a list of properties which have been burnt, looted or encroached upon amidst the ongoing ethnic clashes in the State. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing the matter relating to the Manipur Ethnic Violence Crisis. The CJI told the State …

Conflict claimed 258 lives in Manipur: Security advisor
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1 month ago

Conflict claimed 258 lives in Manipur: Security advisor

Hindustan Times  

At least 258 people have died in the ethnic violence that has shrouded Manipur for 18 months, the state’s security adviser Kuldiep Singh said on Friday, adding that an additional 90 Central Armed Police Force companies or approximately 9,000 personnel will be deployed in the strife-torn province. “The total number of deceased, including militants, is 258,” Singh said after chairing …

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

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

90 more CAPF troops to be deployed in Manipur; total death toll of ethnic violence at 258: State security advisor
1 month ago

90 more CAPF troops to be deployed in Manipur; total death toll of ethnic violence at 258: State security advisor

New Indian Express  

The Centre will deploy around 90 more companies of the Central Armed Police Force in Manipur, the state government's Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh said on Friday. We are distributing forces to protect the lives and properties of the citizens and vulnerable points," Singh said at a press conbference after holding a security review meeting in the state's capital. Meanwhile, the …

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

Ensure peace in Manipur, says Shah
1 month ago

Ensure peace in Manipur, says Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Imphal: In a high-level meeting here with top security and intelligence officials here, the Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday reviewed the volatile security situation in Manipur for the second consecutive day and directed them to focus on restoring peace and order as early as possible. The MHA has decided to rush an additional 50 companies of the …

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

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

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

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

‘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: MHA directs security forces to take necessary steps to restore peace, order
1 month, 1 week 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 news: 6 bodies suspected to be of Meitei hostages found, Home Ministry warns strict action
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur news: 6 bodies suspected to be of Meitei hostages found, Home Ministry warns strict action

Live Mint  

Amid the security scenario remained 'fragile' in the past few days in Manipur, the Union Home Ministry on Saturday directed all the security forces deployed in the state to take necessary steps to restore order and peace. The latest order was issued following the Manipur government imposed AFSPA in the entire state on October 1, barring 19 police station areas …

MHA directs security forces to take all necessary steps to restore order, peace in Manipur
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Manipur violence: Security forces seize arms, ammunition from Jiribam, Churachandpur districts
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Additional paramilitary forces rushed to Manipur amid spike in ethnic violence
1 month, 1 week 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 News: Unrest Continues in Manipur—Eye-Witness Report from Imphal’s Streets | ABP News
3 months, 1 week 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 …

4 militants, 1 civilian killed in fresh violence in Manipur
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Army chief in Manipur to review security measures
4 months ago

Army chief in Manipur to review security measures

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday reached Manipur for a security review of the strife-torn state, officials aware of the matter said. This is Dwivedi’s first visit to the state after taking over as army chief from General Manoj Pande on June 30. Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi met Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh during his …

Speculation of military reinforcement has no basis, says Manipur govt
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Speculation of military reinforcement has no basis, says Manipur govt

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur government has clarified that the speculation of military reinforcement into the state has no basis, and it should be ignored as misinformation. The Manipur government said the fact is that the security personnel requisitioned outside Manipur for the conduct of the general elections to the 18th Lok Sabha are returning to their bases in the state. In a …

Manipur CM seeks police report on violence in Jiribam
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur CM seeks police report on violence in Jiribam

The Hindu  

As homes and police posts were torched and hundreds displaced in Manipur’s Jiribam district over the past few days, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh sought a report from the State police regarding security measures taken to contain the violence. The Chief Minister’s office had written three letters on January 15, January 27, and January 31 to the Director General of …

In Manipur conflict, vehicles of all kinds on hit list
9 months, 1 week ago

In Manipur conflict, vehicles of all kinds on hit list

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi On the evening of December 23, 2023, four armed militants stopped Imphal resident Dhanaraj Singh Chongtham and held him at gunpoint. Since May 3, 2023, the day the violence began, senior police officers said that hundreds of vehicles have been looted in the state. In the valley, police officers said, the stolen vehicles have essentially created a cycle …

Manipur violence: Chargesheet filed against 7 accused of looting arms
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur violence: Chargesheet filed against 7 accused of looting arms

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against seven men accused of looting arms and ammunition from the 2nd Indian Reserve Battalion in Manipur last August amid the ethnic violence in the state. The incident took place on August 3, 2023, when several armed miscreants allegedly looted 300 arms, 19,800 ammunition, and 800 types of munitions, as well …

Manipur Police accuse radical outfit Arambai Tengol of extortion, assault
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Police accuse radical outfit Arambai Tengol of extortion, assault

The Hindu  

In its first official confirmation of the criminal havoc being caused by a popular and radical Meitei group, the Manipur Police on Thursday said that Arambai Tenggol is engaged in many “anti-social activities”, such as assaulting civilians, snatching vehicles from the public and government officials, and extortion from businessmen. Two days after Arambai Tenggol members attacked a senior police officer, …

Over 200 militants stormed Manipur top cop’s house before abducting him: Police
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 200 militants stormed Manipur top cop’s house before abducting him: Police

Hindustan Times  

Over 200 militants stormed a senior police officer’s residence, vandalised it, and fired gunshots before abducting him and his guards hours before they were rescued on Tuesday, the Manipur Police said on Wednesday. The Manipur Police said additional security forces were rushed to the spot after the militants stormed Moirangthem Amit Singh’s residence in Imphal East district. Kuki groups have …

Manipur: Army Called In As Fresh Tension Erupts After Senior Cop Briefly Kidnapped
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur: Army Called In As Fresh Tension Erupts After Senior Cop Briefly Kidnapped

ABP News  

The Army was called in as fresh tension mounted in Manipur on Tuesday and four columns of the Assam Rifles were deployed in Imphal East after a senior police officer was abducted allegedly by cadres of the Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei organisation, from his residence, officials said. The officer, Additional Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar, posted in the operations wing …

Manipur: Commando shot dead, 3 IRB personnel wounded in attack by Kuki terrorists in Tengnoupal district
11 months ago

Manipur: Commando shot dead, 3 IRB personnel wounded in attack by Kuki terrorists in Tengnoupal district

Op India  

Fresh violence broke out in Manipur as security personnel and Kuki terrorists engaged in gunfire in the border town of Moreh in the Tengnoupal district on the morning of 17th January. A police commando identified as Wangkhem Somorjit Meetei from Malom in Imphal West district died while three members of the India Reserve Battalion sustained injuries as a result of …

CBI files chargesheet against five in Manipur arms loot case
11 months ago

CBI files chargesheet against five in Manipur arms loot case

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday filed a chargesheet against five people in a case of looting of arms and ammunition from Manipur Police personnel last year in May. According to a press release issued by the agency, the charge sheet was filed before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup in Guwahati for the looting of arms and …

Manipur: CBI files chargesheet against five people in arms-looting case
11 months ago

Manipur: CBI files chargesheet against five people in arms-looting case

India TV News  

Manipur arms-looting case: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday filed a chargesheet against five people in a case of looting of arms and ammunition from Manipur Police personnel in May 2023, said a CBI spokesperson. According to the FIR, the case pertains to a mob storming into the Manipur Police Training College's Pangei complex on May 4, 2023, and …

Manipur: Gunfight between security forces, militants continues for day 2
11 months, 2 weeks 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: Army recovers illegal weapons, war-like stores from Kangpokpi
1 year ago

Manipur: Army recovers illegal weapons, war-like stores from Kangpokpi

India Today  

The Assam Rifles along with the police on Monday recovered illegal weapons and other war-like stores from Loiching range in Kangpokpi in Manipur. Officials recovered items including one AK 56 rifle with two magazines, a single shot barrel rifle, a Chinese grenade, a round of Mortar, 100 rounds of AK 56 and seven fired cases of single shot barrel rifle. …

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: Militant arrested with cartridges, explosives, probe underway
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur: Militant arrested with cartridges, explosives, probe underway

India TV News  

Imphal: A militant was arrested and over 1,200 cartridges and 68 lathode explosives were seized from his possession, police said on Monday. The traffic police stopped a car at the Moirangkhom Road crossing in the Imphal West district on Saturday, however, it attempted to flee. Both the militant and the seized items were handed over to the Imphal police station …

Manipur Violence: Only 30% Looted Weapons Recovered, Forces to Start Massive Combing Ops
1 year, 2 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 government declares entire state as 'disturbed area' amid violence
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur government declares entire state as 'disturbed area' amid violence

India Today  

The Manipur government on Wednesday declared the entire state a "disturbed area" in light of the prevailing law and order situation. As per the state government's notification, the entire state, except for 19 specific police station areas, was declared a "disturbed area" under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. The government is of the opinion that the "violent activities of …

Manipur violence: After 143 days mobile internet services to be restored in northeastern state from today
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur violence: After 143 days mobile internet services to be restored in northeastern state from today

India TV News  

Manipur violence: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday announced that the internet ban will be lifted in the state from today, nearly five months after they were snapped after ethnic violence erupted in the northeastern state on May 3. Surrender illegal weapons within 15 days The announcement to fully restore internet services comes a day after the government …

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 News: 5 youth arrested for carrying weapons, granted bail after protests
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur News: 5 youth arrested for carrying weapons, granted bail after protests

Live Mint  

In violence stricken Manipur, a special court has granted bail to five ‘village defence volunteers’ who had earlier been arrested by Manipur Police for possessing weapons. Rejecting the remand prayer of Manipur police for judicial custody, the court said, "all the accused persons have not yet committed any prejudicial activities against the state till the time of the arrest." The …

Manipur gives report on stolen, missing arms, ammunition
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur gives report on stolen, missing arms, ammunition

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud on September 22 opted to wait a “little bit” before seeking a status report from Dattatray Padsalgikar, former Maharashtra Director General of Police, who was appointed by the Supreme Court to supervise the CBI probe into 11 cases of crimes committed against women and children in the Manipur ethnic violence. Meanwhile, the Manipur …

Manipur government files status report in Supreme Court on recovery of arms
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur government files status report in Supreme Court on recovery of arms

India Today  

The Manipur government on Friday told the Supreme Court it has filed a status report on recovery of arms from "all sources" in the ethnic violence-hit state. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and Manipur government, told a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud the status report is for the "consumption" of judges only. "Last time …

In Manipur, Army and paramilitary forces face a constant challenge — armed men in police uniforms
1 year, 3 months ago

In Manipur, Army and paramilitary forces face a constant challenge — armed men in police uniforms

The Hindu  

Armed men in police uniforms are a constant challenge for the Central security forces in violence-hit Manipur, a defence source said on September 10. Meanwhile, around 4,500 additional Central Armed Police Force personnel will be sent to the State after the conclusion of the G-20 summit in Delhi, a senior government official said, adding that a request has been made …

40 injured in protest over Army barricade in Manipur
1 year, 3 months ago

40 injured in protest over Army barricade in Manipur

The Hindu  

More than 40 people were injured in a stampede at Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Wednesday as security forces fired tear gas shells to disperse over 10,000 people who had converged to demand the removal of an Army barricade. A senior government official said armed miscreants used automatic guns to fire at the security forces deployed in the buffer zone, some …

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