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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands rally against AFSPA in Manipur

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 …

District Manipur Afspa Jiribam District Jiribam Lamlai

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur govt extends internet ban by two more days till November 25

Hindustan Times

The Manipur government on Saturday extended the ban on mobile internet services by two more days till November 25 in nine districts, according to a home department order. The state authority had initially suspended internet services on November 16 for two days “to thwart the design and activities of anti-national and anti-social elements and to maintain peace and communal harmony …

Manipur

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 …

Society Resolution Members Areas Nda Meitei Manipur

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Assam police temporarily seal vulnerable entry points to Manipur’s Jiribam

Hindustan Times

Assam police have increased the security arrangements by temporarily sealing vulnerable entry points along the border with Manipur’s Jiribam district. Cachar shares nearly 130 kilometres of border with Manipur and a large part of it is riverine border. According to superintendent of police, Numal Mahatta, the vulnerable entry points except for the highway, have been temporarily sealed. “We have deployed …

Border Manipur Vulnerable Entry Points Jiribam Assam

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur govt relieves police officer of duties after probe into Jiribam firing incident

Deccan Chronicle

Imphal: The Manipur government has "relieved" senior SP Nectar Sanjenbam of his duties after a probe was conducted into the Jiribam firing incident which left one person dead and another injured, according to a Home Department order. The order issued by the Home Department on Monday said that "the service of Col Nectar Sanjenbam as senior SP shall be discontinued". …

Jiribam Firing Incident Govt Relieves

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Map: What the recent spurt of Manipur violence looks like

India Today

After a brief lull, ethnic violence in Manipur is once again threatening to spiral out of control, with the government deploying around 5,000 additional central armed forces troops and civilians attacking the residences of ministers and MLAs. The largest number of casualties was recorded on November 11, when militants belonging to the Hmar community ambushed Central Reserve Police Force posts …

Community Violence Naga Meitei Manipur Jiribam District

1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

State Mlas Nda

1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Security Order State Nda Manipur Crpf Situation

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protester killed, another injured in alleged police firing in Manipur’s Jiribam

Hindustan Times

One protester was killed and another injured in alleged police firing at Jiribam in ethnic violence-hit Manipur on Sunday night even as the worsening situation prompted the state government to close educational institutions and extend a curfew for two days until Tuesday. Chief minister Biren Singh was also scheduled to meet BJP lawmakers at 6pm amid reports of brewing dissent …

Delhi Congress Minister Chief Meitei Manipur Kuki

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 …

State Manipur Kuki Crpf Jiribam

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 …

State Shah Meeting Meitei Manipur Kuki Forces

1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Security Violence Congress State Bjp Mla Singh

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 …

Centre Manipur Jiribam

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 …

Violence Minister Singh Manipur Afspa Security Forces Imphal

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 …

State Centre Areas Manipur Jiribam District Jiribam Withdraw Afspa

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. …

State Bjp Centre District Meitei Manipur Imphal

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 …

Order State Pti District Areas Manipur Afspa

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 …

Security Districts Areas Stations Meitei Kangpokpi 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 …

Act Areas Manipur Jiribam

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 …

Station Areas Manipur Afspa Jiribam

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 …

District Areas Stations Manipur Afspa Mha Imphal

1 month, 4 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 …

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, …

Station Manipur Jiribam District

1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Security District Manipur Security Forces Jiribam Churachandpur Churachandpur District

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Thousands rally against AFSPA in Manipur

Manipur govt extends internet ban by two more days till November 25

As crisis continues, Meitei body rejects NDA resolution

Assam police temporarily seal vulnerable entry points to Manipur’s Jiribam

Manipur govt relieves police officer of duties after probe into Jiribam firing incident

Map: What the recent spurt of Manipur violence looks like

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

Ensure peace in Manipur, says Shah

Protester killed, another injured in alleged police firing in Manipur’s Jiribam

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

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

Fresh attacks, arson as Manipur remains tense

Manipur govt urges Centre to withdraw AFSPA

Manipur violence news: Centre urged to withdraw AFSPA as mob attacks CM Biren Singh, son-in-law’s house

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

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

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

Afspa back in parts of restive Manipur areas

AFSPA Reimposed in 6 Districts of Strife-Hit Manipur

Manipur news: AFSPA reimposed in six police station areas

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

Armed forces special powers act imposed in 5 Manipur districts

AFSPA imposed in Manipur's six police station areas including Jiribam

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