Manipur security forces arrest militants, seize contraband in multi-district operations

In a series of coordinated operations across Manipur, security forces arrested multiple militants linked to proscribed groups and seized significant contraband, enhancing the region’s safety. On February 20, an active cadre of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF – P) was apprehended from Chingyang Lairenbi Ima Keithel in Imphal East district. The militant, identified as…

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Manipur’s Senapati River is severely polluted, and authorities are issuing stern warnings

On February 20, the Senapati River was inspected by the Senapati district administration of Manipur as part of the ongoing Clean Senapati River Campaign. The project, which was spearheaded by Rang David Kung, MCS, ADM Senapati, and Adahrii Maheo, MCS, CEO of the Autonomous District Council Senapati, involved the Karong Senapati Town Committee, Senapati District…

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Security forces tighten grip on insurgency in Manipur, arrest four militants across three districts

In a major anti-insurgency drive, security forces in Manipur arrested four active members of various banned militant outfits in a series of coordinated operations conducted across Bishnupur, Imphal West, and Imphal East districts. The crackdown, which took place on February 17 and 18, marks a significant success in the state’s ongoing battle against insurgent activities….

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Manipur chief secretary visits Churachandpur, takes stock of situation

Manipur chief secretary Prashant Kumar Singh on Monday visited Churachandpur district and took stock of the law and order situation, officials said. During the visit, Singh held discussions with representatives of civil society organisations of Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts to understand local concerns, it added. Singh also held talks with security officials to get a…

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Manipur Police arrest RPF/PLA cadre for extortion in Imphal East

In a major crackdown on insurgent activities, Manipur Police apprehended an active cadre of the proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF)/People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on February 17. The arrested individual, identified as Shamurailatpam Bipin Sharma alias Nanda (56), was taken into custody from Khongman Mangjil, Zone-I, in Imphal East district. Authorities disclosed that Sharma had been…

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Authorities in the Tengnoupal district of Manipur destroyed ten acres of illegal poppy growing

Under the direction of the District Magistrate, security personnel and the Forest Department carried out an operation to demolish illegal poppy plantations in the Khudei Laipham hill range, which is under the jurisdiction of Tengnoupal Police Station, as part of a coordinated effort to combat the cultivation of illegal drugs. About ten acres of illegally…

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‘Illegal check posts’ dismantled in Manipur’s Churachandpur

Security forces have dismantled “illegal check posts” put in place by “village volunteers” in Manipur along the Imphal-Churachandpur road, police said on Sunday. The check posts came into existence since the beginning of the ethnic conflict, they said. “Joint security forces dismantled volunteer check posts at Kaprang and S Kwatlian in Churachandpur District on NH-2……

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Meitei body claims Prez rule in Manipur ‘most unfortunate’, Kukis claim move long overdue

Two major organisations belonging to the Meiteis and Kukis, the communities which have been fighting with each other in Manipur since May 2023, on Friday responded to the imposition of President’s Rule in the state in opposite ways.  The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an umbrella body of several Imphal-based civil society organisations of…

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