During concerted operations, Manipur’s security services found a sizable stash of guns and drugs

As part of a stepped-up crackdown on illegal weapons and drugs, Manipur’s security forces made a number of notable arrests and seizures in many districts on June 12. At the Mao checkpoint in Senapati district, a 27-year-old man named Anshu Raj from Bhojpur, Bihar, was detained in possession of two packets of suspected heroin weighing…

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“Still have hopes”: Family of 21-year-old crew member in mourning awaits official confirmation

After the unfortunate event Boeil 787-8 plane, Air India flight 171, crashing in Ahmedabad, the family of 21- year-old Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam here remains in mourning, awaiting official confirmation from the authorities, anxious to know whether she is dead or alive. Nganthoi Sharma, the middle child of three daughters in the family, was part of…

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‘Brooms’, not ‘Bars’: Manipur Police turns protest cleanup into civic lesson for youths

In an unprecedented step towards reformative justice, Manipur Police has launched a unique initiative where dozens of youths detained during recent protests are being put to community service instead of being jailed. The approach replaces handcuffs with brooms and shovels, sending a strong message about second chances and social responsibility. The decision follows widespread unrest…

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Quakes measuring 3.2 and 3.6 on the Richter scale struck Imphal East and Tawang

Imphal East District in Manipur and Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh saw two minor earthquakes, with corresponding magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.6 on the Richter scale, according to officials. There have been no initial reports of fatalities or property damage as a result of these tremors, according to Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh disaster management officials….

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Manipur cops detain 19 for street violence in Imphal East, warn of legal action

Manipur police, on June 10, detained 19 individuals for their involvement in incidents of street violence in Imphal East district. The individuals were reportedly blocking roads, harassing commuters, and disturbing public peace – many of them under the influence of alcohol. Their actions caused significant inconvenience to the public and disrupted normalcy in the area….

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