Manipur Police dismantled an extortion network targeting educational institutions and businesses while security forces uncovered a significant weapons cache during separate operations across three districts over the weekend. The breakthrough came when police arrested Thongam Dilip Meitei, an active member of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), from Tangjeng Khunou area in Kakching district….

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh hailed the Assam Rifles for collecting biometrics of those who have been entering India illegally from Myanmar and said the influx of outsiders is “real and ongoing”. His comment comes after Assam Rifles Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, while addressing a programme at Manipur University on Wednesday,…

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has said that both his state and Tripura face pressing challenges on illegal immigration and encroachment. Singh, who hosted TIPRA Motha party founder Pradyot Manikya Debbarma at his residence at Heingang on Friday evening said, “It was an honour to host the founder and leader of the TIPRA…

In a major counter-insurgency operation, security forces arrested eight militants belonging to four banned outfits from different parts of Manipur on Sunday, police said on Monday. Five active cadres of the KCP (PWG) were arrested from various locations across Imphal West, Imphal East, and Bishnupur districts. The arrested individuals—identified as M Premkumar Singh (28), Yambem…

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi met Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday. General Dwivedi was accompanied by senior officers, including the Eastern Army Commander, at the meeting at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, a statement said. “The governor extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Army leadership on the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, and commended…

Manipur Police, in a coordinated crackdown on insurgent activity, arrested five active cadres linked to three banned outfits in separate operations across Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts. Three members of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba City Meitei) were apprehended in Imphal East. Acting on intelligence, police intercepted two suspects—Phijam Joychandra Meitei (35)…

The Rajya Sabha on Friday, admitted a statutory resolution moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, approving the extension of President’s Rule in Manipur for a further six months. The resolution validates the continuance of the presidential proclamation issued on February 13. With this extension, President’s Rule in the state will remain in effect from…

Security forces conducted a series of coordinated operations across Manipur between July 21-23, 2025, resulting in the arrest of nice active militants from various insurgent groups involved in widespread extortion activities targeting businesses, educational institutions, and government departments. The operations dealt a significant blow to extortion networks that have been systematically targeting legitimate establishments across…

Manipur Police chief Rajiv Singh has reviewed law and order in Bishnipur and Churachandpur districts, an official statement said on Saturday. The DGP visited the two districts on Friday and held meetings with officers of the district police and central armed police forces, it said. The visit reinforces an enduring commitment to security, coordination, and…

Eighty-six weapons and 974 ammunition were recovered by security forces in a simultaneous operation in the five valley districts of Manipur on Tuesday. Acting on specific intelligence, security forces carried out the operation in Imphal East, Kakching, Imphal West, Thoubal, and Bishnupur districts, IGP (Zone-II) K Kabib said, addressing a press conference. “Coordinated operations were…