The mortal remains of two children, who were killed in a bomb attack in Manipur’s Bishnupur district in April, were handed over to family members on Saturday.The bodies of the five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister were kept in the morgue for 25 days, as the family members had refused to accept the mortal remains,…
Joint security forces have demolished 23 illegally constructed bunkers and recovered a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives during separate operations carried out in conflict-affected areas of Manipur, officials said on Saturday. According to police, the operations were conducted in parts of Ukhrul district and Tengnoupal district as part of intensified security measures in…
Manipur Police has seized several vehicles allegedly involved in the illegal transportation of petroleum and diesel products towards the border town of Moreh during separate operations carried out over the last two days. Officials said the operations were conducted on April 30 and May 1 as part of intensified checking and monitoring activities on routes…
Voicing strong condemnation over recent civilians killing and demanding immediate measures to restore peace in the state, residents of Nongpok Kakching, along with representatives from different civil society organisations, staged Sit-in Protest at Nongpok Kakching on April 30.The demonstration was organised by The Bright Star Union, in collaboration with the residents of Nongren, Nongpok Kakching,…
Security forces have destroyed 23 illegally constructed bunkers and recovered a cache of arms and explosives during separate operations in Manipur’s Ukhrul district and Tengnoupal district, police said on Saturday, May 2. According to police, the bunkers were demolished on Thursday during coordinated operations in the hill villages of Mongkot Chepu, Shongphel, Mullam, Sirarakhong, and…
Manipur police confirmed the demolition of 23 illegally constructed bunkers during a sweeping operation in Ukhrul district. These fortifications were located in the hill villages of Mongkot Chepu, Shongphel, Mullam, Sirarakhong, and Ringue. The tactical move follows a surge in recurring violence in Ukhrul since February, fueled by clashes between the Tangkhul Naga and Kuki…
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has underscored the need to maintain demographic balance and safeguard land rights and security of the State in a lawful and measured manner.“The situation unfolding in Manipur is often being portrayed as a conflict among its indigenous communities. This interpretation does not reflect the ground reality. The people…
Chief Minister, Manipur Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today extended his best wishes to the Haj pilgrims from Manipur particularly from the Meitei Pangal Community who departed Imphal for Kolkata for their onward journey to Madinah, Saudi Arabia. While extending his heartfelt wishes to the pilgrims, Shri Khemchand said “I pray to the Almighty to reach…
During a high-stakes operation in Chandel district on April 29, security forces in Manipur found a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives. This was a big step forward in the fight against insurgent activities and the illegal spread of weapons. After the recovery, a different operation in the Bishnupur district led to the arrest…
The Kuki Christian Leaders’ Forum (KCLF) has expressed grave concern over the escalating tension and violence between sections of Kuki and Tangkhul communities in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts of Manipur. Appealing for peace and unity in the midst of emerging tension between the hill tribes of Manipur, the Forum urged the authority concerned to speed…
