Joint operations yield significant arms recovery in Manipur

In a coordinated series of successful joint operations, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police, alongside other security forces, have recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and warlike stores (WLS) from the hill and valley regions of Manipur. The operations, conducted across Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, and Thoubal districts, underscore the unwavering commitment of security…

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Manipur Minister sends missing person’s documents to PMO, urges action on military station disappearance

Manipur’s Social Welfare Minister Heikham Dingo confirmed on Friday that all relevant documents regarding the disappearance of Laishram Kamalbabu Singh, who allegedly went missing from the Leimakhong Military Station, have been sent to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), as well as to the offices of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah. Singh,…

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Manipur destroys 8.6 acres of illicit poppy fields in Senapati district

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced a significant success in the state’s war on drugs, with 8.6 acres of illicit poppy fields eradicated in the Senapati district. The joint operation underscores the government’s commitment to combating drug-related activities and preserving environmental and social stability. A coordinated team comprising the Senapati Forest Department, Executive Magistrate,…

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Manipur police conduct separate operations to seize weapons and detain KCP cadres

Several weapons were recovered as a result of search and area domination operations carried out by security forces in Manipur’s hill and valley regions. The Thoubal District’s Fungei Ching Ngamukhong neighborhood served as the site of the operation. Numerous firearms, including an SLR, SMG Carbine, 12 Bore Double Barrel Gun, 9 mm and.32 mm pistols,…

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Kuki-Zo groups warn of indefinite shutdown over transport policies

The Kuki-Zo community in Manipur has intensified its opposition to recent state transport policies, threatening an indefinite shutdown if the measures are not withdrawn. A 48-hour total shutdown, organized by civil society organizations in Kangpokpi District, began on December 3, paralyzing the region. Essential services, including schools and vehicular movement, were exempted. The protest stems…

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Manipur government makes second attempt to resume inter-district public transport

The Manipur government has announced plans to restart inter-district public transport services from Wednesday, marking the second attempt in 19 months to connect Imphal with hill districts under heightened security. The decision comes amidst a temporary lull in ethnic violence that has plagued the state since May 2023. Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi issued an official…

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