The physical assault on executives of the Senapati District Students’ Association (SDSA) at the Gamgiphai check post on December 22, allegedly by Kuki volunteers, has ignited widespread condemnation from Naga civil society organizations, who are demanding accountability and swift justice. According to the SDSA, its leaders were harassed, attacked, and subjected to unwarranted questioning by…
The Indian Army, working with other security agencies, has retrieved 25 guns, some ammunition, and warlike stocks (WLS) from three districts in Manipur, which are located in both hill and valley regions, in a series of coordinated operations over the past few days. In coordinated operations, the Army, Assam Rifles, other Central Armed Police Forces…
The Manipur Police force was strengthened in the violent northeastern state on Monday when over 2,000 recruits graduated from the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy here. The primary guests during the ceremony were Manipur primary Minister N Biren Singh and Assam and Manipur Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. According to the senior official, 1,984 Manipur Police recruits…
Manipur Police have apprehended an active cadre of the banned militant group PREPAK, intensifying their investigation into an armed SUV snatching case. The arrested individual, Khumbongmayum Abhijit Singh (26), a resident of Irengband Mairenbam Maning Leikai in Kakching District, was detained in the Kakching Chumnang area. The arrest is linked to a broader probe into…
Manipur Police and security forces carried out two coordinated operations, resulting in the arrest of three individuals linked to militant groups and the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and vehicles. In the first operation, an active cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) [KCP (PWG)] was apprehended in Imphal West. The suspect, identified…
Security forces in Manipur’s Imphal East district have recovered a significant cache of illegal weapons and explosives during search operations in Nungbram and Lairok Vaiphei villages, raising concerns about regional security.The recovered items include a 7.62mm Russian RPD machine gun, a 5.56mm INSAS rifle, a 0.32 pistol with its magazine, and a variety of explosives…
In an effort to promote greater communication and understanding amongst the citizens of various states and Union Territories, Manipur and Uttar Pradesh have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” program. In areas including language learning, culture, traditions, music, tourism, food, sports, and the sharing of best practices,…
Renowned Manipuri writer Haobam Satyabati Devi has been awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for her acclaimed book Mainu Bora Nungshi Sheirol. The award, one of India’s highest literary honors, celebrates outstanding contributions to Indian literature across various languages. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh congratulated Satyabati Devi on social media, praising her for…
A mortar was discovered at Khongampat in Imphal East district, Manipur, on Tuesday, triggering a swift response from security forces. The explosive was found in a field by locals, just a few hundred meters from a Border Security Force (BSF) camp and approximately 1.5 kilometers from the private residence of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh,…
In Kakching district, Manipur Police detained seven KCP (PWG) militants after two Bihar migrant workers were killed. The arrests came as part of a stepped-up campaign following the killings on December 14. Although the direct involvement of the militants is still being investigated, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said the operation is intended to…
