Senior IPS officer Rajiv Singh has assumed charge as Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat, marking the end of his nearly three-year tenure in Manipur, a period that coincided with one of the state’s most challenging phases marked by prolonged ethnic violence and social unrest. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet had approved the appointment…
Three civilians were killed and several houses were damaged in an armed attack on a village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district in the early hours of Friday, triggering fresh concerns over security in the region and prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the incident. According to reports, the attack took place at around 4 am…
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls commenced in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Thursday, drawing significant participation from residents even as Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of the Kuki tribes, objected to the exercise and sought its immediate suspension over concerns related to internally displaced persons (IDPs). The revision process began at…
The Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has demanded a court-monitored investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the killing of three Kuki church leaders in Manipur, while disputing recent claims made by the United Naga Council (UNC) regarding the incident. In a statement issued on Saturday, KOHUR said the May 13 ambush…
In a major step aimed at strengthening security and supporting peace-building efforts in Manipur, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the deployment of two battalions of the elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the state.According to official sources, the two battalions selected for…
Security forces have arrested six active cadres of various banned insurgent organisations during a series of operations carried out in Manipur’s Imphal West and Imphal East districts on May 27 and 28, officials said. According to security officials, the operations targeted members of proscribed outfits allegedly involved in extortion and other unlawful activities in the…
The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Manipur government, demanding immediate action to trace and secure the release of six Liangmai Naga hostages who were allegedly abducted by Kuki militant groups operating under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. The decision was taken during an Emergency Presidential Council…
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Friday strongly condemned the ambush on a convoy carrying essential commodities along National Highway-202 in Ukhrul district, which resulted in the death of a truck driver and injuries to a police constable. The attack took place between Leingangching and TM Kasom under the jurisdiction of Litan Police Station…
The silence inside Leimakhong Baptist Church on Sundays and the closure of Hope International School have become painful reminders of the ongoing hostage crisis involving Reverend Dr. Manu Thiumai and five others in Manipur. For the pastor’s family, church members and students, daily life has come to a standstill since Reverend Thiumai was allegedly taken…
The Delhi Police Special Cell, in a joint operation with the Manipur Police and central security agencies, has arrested an alleged member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), officials said on Wednesday. The accused has been identified as Haobijam Dilip Singh. According to officials, he was allegedly associated with the proscribed insurgent outfit and…
