11 Kuki undertrial prisoners were released early this morning at the Saparmeina Police Station. Sources indicate that these prisoners were initially set for bail release a month ago but were unable to leave due to a lack of proper escort arrangements. In a related incident, two youths, Thokchom Thoithoiba and Oinam Thoithoi, who had been…
Security forces have made significant recoveries of arms and ammunition across Manipur’s hill and valley districts. The operations, conducted in the Mongbung and Kashimpur Balijuri villages of Jiribam District, led to the seizure of two submachine carbines, two magazines, 199 empty shell casings, and an improvised explosive device, locally identified as a Pompi bomb. The…
A marathon run for peace was successfully organized in Kolkata by army officers from Manipur, under the banner of Kolkata Marup. The event, aimed at promoting peace and harmony, drew enthusiastic participation from officers, their families, and supporters from various walks of life. Held in the heart of the city, the marathon transcended being just…
The Kuki-Zo community in Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi District, has launched a two-day total shutdown as a reaction to ongoing propaganda and violence that erupted on May 3, 2023. Organized by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), the shutdown began at 6:00 a.m. today, halting all business operations and school activities in the region. The shutdown…
Manipur rights activist Malem Thongam has demanded the removal of 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs from the state legislative assembly, threatening to self-immolate outside Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s residence if his demands are not met within 10 days. Thongam accused the Kuki-Zo legislators of being involved in the ongoing ethnic crisis in the state, specifically citing…
Manipur Police has clarified that while inputs suggesting the infiltration of 900 trained Kuki militants from Myanmar have been verified through various channels, there is no concrete evidence on the ground to substantiate these claims. In a press release jointly signed by the state’s Security Adviser and Director General of Police (DGP), authorities acknowledged community…
A team from the Loktak Development Authority (LDA), led by Chairman Moirangthem Asnikumar, participated in a workshop marking the 25th anniversary of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh. The workshop, held from September 24-25, also served as the platform for the Tripartite Portfolio Review Meeting (TPRM) and was co-organised…
Several prominent Meitei civil society organizations (CSOs) in Delhi, including the Delhi Manipuri Society (DeMAS), Meitei Heritage Society, and Ningols United Progressive Initiative (NUPI), have called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the escalating violence in Manipur. They allege that armed Kuki militants have been targeting Meitei civilians in a series of attacks. According…
Robert Naorem, State Director for Miss Universe Manipur, has withdrawn the People’s Choice Best National Costume Award in protest against the selection process at Miss Universe India 2024. The decision followed widespread disappointment over the exclusion of Manipur’s Danube Kangjam from the pageant’s top 20 contestants. Naorem expressed his dissatisfaction on Instagram, stating that the…
The Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has strongly condemned the recent bombings of Kuki villages in Mongbung and Sejang in Manipur’s Jiribam district, accusing Meitei militants, allegedly backed by state forces, of orchestrating the attacks. According to KOHUR, the assaults involved military-grade weaponry and targeted civilian areas, resulting in widespread destruction and the…
