Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on November 9 met the families of two youths, Paoginlal Hangshing and Tinginlun Chongloi, at the Taphou Kuki Village Authority Office in Kangpokpi district and assured them that justice would be delivered. During the meeting, the chief minister expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and assured them of…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has joined the Manipur Police’s investigation into the recent incidents of arson and killing of civilians in the State.“Regarding the unfortunate recent incidents of arson and killings of civilians, the cases are under thorough investigation and efforts are on to identify the accused and witnesses are being located and questioned,”…
Manipur Police and security forces have launched extensive joint operations across violence-affected areas following recent incidents of arson and civilian killings, with investigations underway to identify and apprehend those responsible. In a statement issued on November 6, the authorities said all cases related to the incidents were being thoroughly investigated. Efforts are also being made…
Suspected armed militants allegedly opened fire on passenger vehicles and a goods-laden truck travelling along the Imphal-Ukhrul road near TM Kasom village in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Wednesday afternoon, triggering panic among commuters. No casualties were reported in the incident. According to sources, the firing occurred at around 4:45 pm when several passenger vehicles, including…
Normal life remained disrupted in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district for the second consecutive day as markets, shops and business establishments stayed shut during a shutdown called by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) to protest the alleged inaction of the state government over the killing of two Kuki youths. According to police, several goods-laden vehicles travelling…
Meluri Town FC emerged champions of the second edition of the Pangolin Cup 2026, defeating Knight Riders Club from neighbouring Phek district in the final. The six-day football tournament featured eight local teams competing for the prestigious title. Along with the championship trophy, the winning team received a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, while all…
The recovery of the bodies of two Kuki-Zo youths allegedly abducted at gunpoint in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district has triggered widespread protests and confrontations between demonstrators and security forces, with tensions escalating across the district on November 1.The bodies of Paoginlal Hangshing (21) and Tinginlun Chongloi (20), both residents of Taphou Kuki village, were recovered on…
Three people were reportedly killed during an armed confrontation in Manipur’s Noney district on October 30, with conflicting accounts emerging from Naga and Kuki-Zo organizations regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to local reports from Ukhrul-based sources, an exchange of gunfire allegedly took place between Naga Village Guards (NVG) and suspected Kuki militants near…
Security forces in Manipur seized 7.732 kg of brown sugar, arrested three individuals, including an alleged insurgent cadre, and recovered a large cache of weapons and tactical equipment during a series of operations carried out over the past 36 hours. In one operation, Churachandpur Police intercepted a Bolero vehicle at Valpakot village and recovered the…
Top security officials conducted separate reviews of the security situation and operational preparedness in Manipur this week, with a focus on maintaining peace, strengthening coordination and enhancing border management along the India-Myanmar frontier. On October 27, CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh visited Imphal and reviewed the operational readiness of the force in the state….
