Security forces with anti-riot equipment have been deployed across the Muslim-dominated Lilong area in Manipur’s Thoubal district in the wake of violent protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, officials said on Tuesday. Vigil has also been heightened in parts of Imphal East district ahead of a planned “human chain protest” at Khurai Khumidok Bazaar on…
The district administration of Saitual, Mizoram, prohibited the importation of dogs on April 7 in response to allegations of a rabies outbreak in the Churachandpur district of Manipur. The district and neighboring Manipur are adjacent. According to a directive by Saitual District Magistrate (DM) Lalngura Tlau, all dog owners must vaccinate their pets against rabies…
In a major crackdown on insurgency, Manipur Police arrested a militant of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) and unearthed a key insurgent hideout during a series of operations across the state. The arrested militant, identified as 31-year-old Waikhom Loveson Singh, was picked up from Nagamapal Kangjabi Leirak in Imphal West for his…
Amidst the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, a team of 21 multidisciplinary medical professionals from Saveetha Medical College undertook a crucial three-day humanitarian mission recently, delivering critical medical care and psychological support to over 1,800 internally displaced persons struggling with severe health crises, trauma, and inadequate access to healthcare. The team had also delivered 180…
Security forces arrested four militants belonging to two proscribed outfits from Manipur’s Bishnupur, Thoubal and Imphal East districts, police said on Saturday. Two members of the proscribed United National Liberation Front (Pambei) were arrested on Friday from Nambol in Bishnupur district for their alleged involvement in the abduction of a 47-year-old man. Police said on…
Security forces have arrested at least 11 militants belonging to various valley-based proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Friday. Two active members of the banned PREPAK were apprehended from Langthabal Kunja in Imphal West district on Thursday, while another member of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) was held from Awanf Potsangbam in the same…
Security forces have confiscated a massive cache of guns, explosives, and ammunition from five strategic areas in Manipur as part of a significant operation against illicit weapon stockpiling. An official statement issued on Friday stated that the coordinated operation by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Border…
The Lok Sabha on Thursday formally adopted a Statutory Resolution confirming the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, with members across party lines acknowledging the necessity of the decision while criticizing the central government for its handling of the prolonged crisis in the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in his response to the discussion,…
Five people were taken into custody by the Manipur Police for engaging in illegal stone extraction in Lungthar village, Thoubal district. The security staff is attempting to stop illicit quarrying operations with this operation. Among those detained are Md. Rami Khan (41), Md. Abir Khan (35), Haobam Naocha Singh (19), Wairokpam Somorjit Meitei (28), and…
Five active members of the KCP-Noyon gang were detained by Manipur Police from different parts of the Imphal East and Imphal West Districts, and weapons and ammunition were taken from them. Khoisnam Sanajaoba Singh (27), Khoinaijam Robertson Singh (24), Soubam Rohit Singh (23), Leishangthem Naobi Singh (33), and Khaidem Nongpoknganba Meitei (25), according to Manipur…
