Imphal/Kangpokpi The development comes in the backdrop of a significant rise in clashes in the conflict-ridden state this month, with militants turning to modern weaponry like drones and rockets Recovery of several rockets and the increasing number of attacks have forced security personnel deployed in Manipur to spread across various sectors of the northeastern state — from the borders between …
Violence marred the first phase of Manipur assembly elections to 38 constituencies on Monday even as 67.53 per cent of around 12.09 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm, election officials said. Naorem Ibochouba, a state police personnel deployed for poll duty in Tipaimukh assembly constituency in Churachandpur district, died in a "suspected case of accidental firing" from his …
Manipur recorded a voter turnout of 78.03 per cent till 5 pm, with the highest turnout so far in Kangpoki at 82.97 per cent, followed by Imphal West at 82.19 per cent and Imphal East at 76.64 per cent. Incidents of violence marred elections to 38 assembly constituencies in the first phase of Manipur polls on Monday even as 67.22 …
