In a significant operation on November 28, Manipur Police apprehended three active members of the proscribed group KCP (PWG) for alleged involvement in extortion and possession of illegal arms. The suspects were identified as Chongtham Shyamchandra Singh (23) from Imphal West, and Maibam Suraj Khan (32) and Boghimayum Sahid Khan (30) from Imphal East. Recovered…
On November 28, the Mizo National Front issued a press statement demanding the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, to which the Manipur government has responded forcefully. In addition to criticizing the MNF for its alleged anti-national actions and historical role in sowing strife, the response emphasizes Manipur’s strong position against outside meddling…
Manipur Police have successfully rescued a kidnapped medical officer, Dr. Kh. Nabakeshore, and arrested five suspects involved in the crime. Dr. Nabakeshore was abducted on November 22 from Langthabal Kunja Awang Leikai, with the kidnappers demanding ransom and issuing death threats. Acting on intelligence inputs, the police launched a rescue operation on November 24, tracking…
The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services in seven districts for two more days as a precautionary measure, despite no recent incidents of violence reported, officials confirmed on Saturday. The suspension, effective until 5:15 p.m. on November 25, impacts Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi, and Churachandpur…
Early on Friday morning, a small 3.6-mag earthquake struck Manipur, causing vibrations to be felt throughout the region. The epicentre of the 4.42 am earthquake was 10 kilometers below the surface of the earth in the state’s Bishnupur district. According to reports, there were no fatalities or property damage from the minor earthquake. In the…
Ten Kuki legislators in the Manipur Assembly, including seven from the ruling BJP-led alliance, have called for the extension of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) across the entire state. The move aims to facilitate the recovery of over 6,000 looted sophisticated weapons reportedly stolen by Meitei groups during ongoing ethnic clashes. The Union…
Security forces in Manipur have intensified operations across the state’s hill and valley districts to uphold law and order amid ongoing tensions. The measures aim to ensure the safe movement of essential goods and bolster public safety. Key efforts included escorting 51 and 355 vehicles carrying essential supplies along National Highways 37 and 2, respectively….
Manipur continues to grapple with escalating violence as irate mobs targeted the homes of political leaders following the abduction and murder of six individuals in Jiribam. On November 16, protesters vandalized or set ablaze the residences of 13 lawmakers, including a state minister, nine BJP MLAs, one Congress MLA, one JD(U) representative, and an independent…
According to AFP, which cited the Lebanese Ministry of Health, Israeli airstrikes in the Tyre region of Lebanon resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 48 injuries. These latest strikes, which come weeks after earlier Israeli military operations in the same region that had already sparked concerns owing to damage done to multiple heritage sites…
The killings of 11 members of the Hmar-Mizo community in the Jiribam district of Manipur drew hundreds of people to Aizawl on Friday night for a candlelight vigil. In response to the violence that killed multiple people, the Mizo Defence League held a protest in front of Vanapa Hall to show their sorrow and an…
