Twenty acres of illicit poppy production were destroyed by Manipur security forces working with the forest division in the Loikong hill ranges in the Tengnoupal district. The illegal poppy elimination drive was started by the security forces in response to particular intelligence. After the cultivation was removed, a formal case was filed and an investigation…
The Kuki-Zo community, under the banner of the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), observed the 22nd Remembrance Day at Martyrs’ Cemetery in Phaijang, Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi District, honoring those who lost their lives in past struggles. The solemn event saw prayers, wreath-laying ceremonies, and tributes as the community reaffirmed its call for a Separate Administration….
Assam Rifles, CRPF, and Manipur Police conducted a coordinated operation that led to the voluntary surrender of firearms and ammunition in Jiribam, marking a significant step towards restoring peace and stability in the area. Security personnel worked together with civil society organizations and community leaders to enable the safe surrender of unlawfully owned firearms when…
The Arambai Tenggol organization has extended its appreciation to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla for their efforts in restoring peace and stability in the conflict-affected northeastern state. In a press statement released on Sunday, the group expressed its “heartfelt applause” for Shah’s “unwavering commitment to fostering peace and stability…
Following the appeal of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and joint efforts in public awareness by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, Civilians and community groups in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons. On Sunday, a total of 20 illegal weapons were surrendered by the public to the following places in Imphal East, Bishnupur,…
A high-level conference to assess the security situation in Manipur after the implementation of President’s Rule in the state was conducted by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The North Block in New Delhi served as the venue for the meeting. Senior officials from the Manipur government, top army officers, senior officials from paramilitary forces, and…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday extended the deadline for the surrender of looted and illegal arms until 4 PM on March 6 following demands by people from both hill and valley areas for additional time, an official statement said. “Upon the expiry of the seven-day deadline for the voluntary surrender of arms, there…
In a significant development towards restoring peace in Manipur, members of Arambai Tenggol have surrendered arms to the government under specific conditions. The decision follows a meeting between the group’s representatives and the Governor at Raj Bhavan earlier this week. Speaking to the media after the handover, Arambai Tenggol leader Manindra Mangang stated that the…
A total of 109 different types of weapons, along with various ammunition and other miscellaneous items, were surrendered by the public to police and security forces in four districts of strife-torn Manipur, police said on Friday. At Saikul police station in Kangpokpi district, one 9mm CB1A1 pistol, one 9mm magazine, one grenade, cartridges, and two…
In a major crackdown, Manipur Police arrested an active member of the banned militant outfit Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and a suspect linked to a recent murder case, along with the recovery of arms and ammunition in Imphal East District. Acting on intelligence inputs, security forces apprehended Shamjetsabam Romananda Singh (23), an active KYKL…
