A Kuki women’s organisation has urged the Central government to take immediate and visible action in Manipur after two village volunteers were killed in violence reported from Ukhrul district. The group said the latest incident has once again exposed the fragile security situation in the state and raised serious questions about the effectiveness of efforts…
Normal life was disrupted in parts of Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Saturday as a 10-hour shutdown was observed following the killing of two village volunteers in Mulam village. The shutdown was called by the Committee on Tribal Unity to honour the two deceased volunteers. The bandh was observed from 6 am to 4 pm amid…
The Kuki CSO Working Committee in Ukhrul has warned of “full-scale self-defence” following a series of violent incidents in Kuki-inhabited villages in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. The organisation described the attacks as a “clear declaration of war” and held both the state government and the Centre responsible for any further escalation.In a detailed statement issued on…
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A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Kamjong in Manipur early Tuesday morning, officials said. According to the National Center for Seismology, the tremor occurred at around 5:50 am IST on April 21. Data shared by the agency showed that the earthquake originated at a depth of 62 kilometres beneath the surface,…
The Indian National Congress has strongly criticised the Union government over the continuing violence in Manipur, raising concerns about the situation on the ground and calling for immediate steps to restore peace and normal life.Addressing a press conference, Inner Manipur MP A Bimol Akoijam said the situation in the state has not improved despite the…
Manipur Police has arrested 21 people for their alleged involvement in violent incidents during a protest rally held on April 18 in Imphal West district, officials said. The rally, which took place along the Imphal–Jiribam road between Patsoi and Sagolband, turned violent as some protesters reportedly resorted to stone pelting and used petrol bombs, catapults…
Security forces used tear gas to disperse protesters in Kakching after tensions escalated during a demonstration demanding justice for victims of the Tronglaobi incident. The protest took place at Kakching Bazar, where a large number of people gathered and raised slogans over the April 7 attack in Tronglaobi Awang Leikai area of Moirang. The situation…
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Kuki civil society organisations and residents of a remote village in Manipur’s Ukhrul district came together to pay tribute to a Border Security Force (BSF) constable who lost his life in a recent incident of firing. The gathering, marked by a candlelight vigil and silent procession, reflected both grief and a strong appeal from the…
