Sonakshi Sarkar

Three suspected militants held after Bishnupur blast, arms and narcotics seized in Manipur crackdown

Security forces in Manipur have arrested three suspected militants and seized arms and narcotics following a deadly explosion in Bishnupur district that led to protests in several valley areas.According to Manipur Police, the explosion took place around 1 am on April 7 at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai under Moirang Police Station. The blast occurred inside the…

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UKC writes to CPO, highlights historical ties and seeks dialogue on jurisdiction issue

The United Kuki Council (UKC) has issued a detailed communication to the Chakhroma Public Organization (CPO), expressing appreciation for long-standing community ties while also placing on record its position on historical and jurisdiction-related concerns. In a letter dated April 8, 2026, the UKC acknowledged receipt of CPO’s earlier communication regarding jurisdiction and agreements, and responded…

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Manipur govt hands over Tronglaobi blast case to NIA, launches massive operation

The Manipur government has handed over the investigation into the deadly Tronglaobi blast to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), even as a large-scale security operation has been launched to track down those responsible for the attack that killed two children. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced the decision during a press conference at his official…

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ITLF rejects allegations linking Kuki-Zo community to Tronglaobi incident, calls for fact-based approach

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) on Tuesday issued a strong clarification rejecting allegations that have linked the Kuki-Zo community to the recent incident in Tronglaobi. The organisation said the claims being circulated are “baseless” and not supported by any credible evidence. In an official statement, the ITLF said that any untoward incident involving the…

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Rocket strike in Manipur village kills two children, heightens tension in Bishnupur

Fresh violence has once again disturbed peace in Manipur after a suspected militant attack killed two young children and injured their mother in Tronglaobi village of Bishnupur district early Tuesday morning. According to initial reports, a projectile believed to be a rocket was fired towards a civilian house in Moirang Tronglaobi. The explosive hit the…

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Four militants arrested in Manipur in separate operations across two districts

Security forces arrested four militants linked to different banned outfits in separate operations across two districts of Manipur, police said on Monday. According to officials, two militants—Thokchom Ingocha Singh (31) and Thokchom Ragunath Meitei (48)—were apprehended on April 4 from the vicinity of Yangoubung village in Tengnoupal district, close to the India-Myanmar border. The operation…

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