Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday assured that the state government is taking all necessary steps to ensure justice in the Leilon Vaiphei abduction and killing case, stating that two of the five suspects identified by the victims’ families have already been arrested. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the launch of…

The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has appealed to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu to ensure justice, accountability and protection of innocent Naga civilians affected by the ongoing conflict in Manipur, particularly the abduction, torture and killing of six Naga civilians.The demand was made through a memorandum submitted to the President via Nagaland Governor Nand…

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal for the appointment of additional general secretaries and secretaries for the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) with immediate effect.The opposition party appointed eight additional general secretaries and 25 secretaries for the MPCC as part of the party’s organisational revamp ahead of the Assembly elections due early next…

Manipur Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted a joint operation and have apprehended two persons allegedly involved in the killing of six Naga individuals at Leilon Vaiphei village on May 13 this year.According to a statement issued by the Manipur Police, the operation was launched on the…

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday visited several locations across Senapati district and reviewed the ongoing developmental projects being taken up in the district.The Chief Minister also interacted with the public and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and assessed the implementation of various government projects and initiatives.Upon his arrival at a Potato Farm in…

Manipur Director General of Police, Mukesh Singh visited Noney district Police Headquarters on Tuesday to review the prevailing law and order, crime and operational situation.The DGP was accompanied by the Additional DG (Law and Order), IG, and other senior officers during the visit.During the review, the DGP emphasised maintaining law and order, strengthening anti-extortion operations,…

Two Assam Rifles personnel were reportedly killed in an ambush near Nungshang Kong (Lungshang River) in Ukhrul district of Manipur on Monday afternoon, even as heavy gunfire and multiple explosions triggered panic among local residents.According to information available so far, the incident occurred at around 1:30 pm while the personnel were returning to the 40…

Manipur Police and security forces arrested an alleged active cadre of the KCP (MFL) and three alleged extortionists linked to the UNLF (Pambei) in separate operations across the state, while also recovering a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Kangpokpi district. According to police, an alleged KCP (MFL) cadre, identified as…

The Kuki CSO Working Committee (KCWC), South West Sadar Hills, has announced a 24-hour total shutdown along National Highway-37 with immediate effect following an armed attack on civilians in Thingkhojang village of Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. In a statement, the organisation condemned the incident, alleging that unidentified armed assailants attacked the village while a Sunday church…

Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today attended the funeral service of former Thanlon MLA, late Vungzagin Valte, at his residence in Dorcas Veng, Churachandpur, becoming the first Chief Minister to visit the district since the ethnic violence broke out on May 3, 2023. The Chief Minister travelled to Churachandpur by helicopter as he had…