Authorities in Imphal East and Imphal West have announced a temporary relaxation of the curfew in place, offering residents an 11-hour window on Saturday to stock up on essential goods. The curfew, imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, will be eased from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. to facilitate…
The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Manipur Police, CRPF, and BSF, launched an extensive 48-hour operation across Manipur, leading to the recovery of substantial arms and ammunition in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts. On September 11, 2024, acting on specific intelligence, security forces recovered one 7.62mm AK-series assault rifle with a magazine, three medium-sized improvised…
The Manipur Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the ongoing protests in Thoubal district. The arrests were made on September 11, following specific intelligence inputs, from the southern side of Sanjenthong under the jurisdiction of Porompat Police Station, Imphal East District. The accused have been identified as Laishram Roshan Singh (26) of Khangabok…
Manipur Police arrested two persons suspected to be involved in protests happening in the Thoubal district. On September 11, under the jurisdiction of the Porompat officers Station in the Imphal East District, officers detained them in the vicinity of Sanjenthong, following a particular tip. Laishram Roshan Singh (age 26) of Khangabok Tangkha Leikai and Moirangthem…
Police in Manipur have arrested 33 people and detained seven juveniles in connection with the violent protests that have been going on across the state. Amidst the disturbance, Manipur police conducted the arrests at several sites. In addition to starting an investigation, the police will file charges against individuals responsible. Through their X account, they…
Inspector General of Police (Intelligence) K Kabib addressed the media on September 11, stating that Manipur has witnessed a series of protests over the past 24 hours across multiple districts, with the state police working relentlessly to maintain law and order amid growing tensions. While protests in Imphal East, Bishnupur, Kakching, and Imphal West were…
The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) and Editors Guild of Manipur (EGM) have strongly condemned remarks made by Lt. General P.C. Nair, former Director General of Assam Rifles, regarding media coverage during the ongoing Manipur crisis. In a recent interview, Lt. Gen. Nair questioned the accuracy of both national and local media reporting on…
Manipur Police on September 10, issued a press note addressing the violent protests in the state capital, urging citizens to demonstrate peacefully. According to the police, a large group, mostly consisting of students, violated curfew orders and marched towards Raj Bhavan, leading to clashes with law enforcement. The police, along with an Executive Magistrate, attempted…
In a call for peace and unity, the Meira Paibis of Thangmeiband and neighboring areas organized a peaceful torch rally on September 9, demanding a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Manipur. The state has been mired in unrest for over 16 months, with little progress toward a peaceful solution. The protest, which started at…
Amid ongoing unrest in Manipur, security forces recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition during search operations across hill and valley districts. On September 9, 2024, protests by student groups erupted outside the Raj Bhavan and the Thoubal District Police Headquarters, resulting in violent clashes with law enforcement. In Imphal, defying prohibitory orders, several…
