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13 May

Special POCSO Court in Manipur Awards Life Term to Man for Assaulting Minor Daughter

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A Special POCSO Court in Manipur’s Senapati district has sentenced a 48-year-old man to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life after convicting him of sexually assaulting his seven-year-old daughter.The judgment was delivered on May 12 by Special Judge (POCSO) Lamkholal Kipgen, nearly four years after the case first came to light in 2022. The convict, identified as K. Besii of Kalinamai village under Mao police station, was found guilty under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, which deals with aggravated penetrative sexual assault.According to the court order, the accused was arrested…

12 May

Border Tensions Escalate After Militants Attack Villages in Manipur

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A fact-finding mission by the Ukhrul District Working Journalists’ Association (UDWJA) has uncovered alarming evidence of an alleged coordinated cross-border militant attack from Myanmar that ravaged three Naga villages in Kamjong district, exposing serious lapses in border security along the Indo-Myanmar frontier. The UDWJA team visited Namlee, Wanglee, and Z. Choro villages on May 8, a day after heavily armed militants reportedly crossed the international border and launched simultaneous attacks on these frontier settlements in the early hours of May 7. According to villagers and survivors, the attack began around 4 am when a large group of armed militants entered…

02 May

Manipur Unrest: Security Forces Dismantle Fortified Positions in Coordinated Raids

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In a significant push to restore order in conflict-hit Manipur, security forces have dismantled dozens of illegal fortifications and recovered a substantial cache of explosives and weaponry. The coordinated operations, spanning the districts of Ukhrul and Tengnoupal, mark a intensified effort to curb ethnic violence and neutralize militant infrastructure in the region. Manipur police confirmed the demolition of 23 illegally constructed bunkers during a sweeping operation in Ukhrul district. These fortifications were located in the hill villages of Mongkot Chepu, Shongphel, Mullam, Sirarakhong, and Ringue. The tactical move follows a surge in recurring violence in Ukhrul since February, fueled by…

20 Apr

Rally Violence Will Not Be Tolerated, Says Manipur Police

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Over the past few days, women activist organizations have spearheaded protest marches in the conflict-ridden State, and Manipur Police has issued a warning that legal action will be taken against both those responsible for violence and those who instigate it. Meira rallies have been happening every night in different parts of Imphal for the past few days. Numerous anti-social individuals have participated in violent acts during a number of these events while posing as demonstrators. These include throwing stones at security personnel, using gasoline bombs, and using catapults equipped with iron projectiles, according to a statement released by the state…

20 Apr

Intensified Security Measures in Manipur: Checkpoints and Search Operations Yield Results

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Security forces in Manipur have intensified their ongoing crackdown against militant elements, resulting in the arrest of a cadre belonging to the proscribed outfit, the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Progressive), commonly known as PREPAK (PRO). The operation, conducted on Sunday, April 19, marks a significant push by authorities to stabilize the region amidst persistent security challenges. The arrested militant has been identified as 25-year-old Sorokhaibam Pathou Meitei, a resident of Chairen Mangjing in the Moirang area of Bishnupur district. Officials confirmed that the individual was taken into custody as part of targeted efforts to disrupt the activities of insurgent…

19 Apr

Manipur Gripped by Seven-Day Shutdown After Fatal Explosion

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Public anger continues to escalate across Manipur as women-led civil society groups, the Meira Paibi, have expanded their shutdown call from five days to a full seven-day statewide bandh in protest against the deadly bomb attack in Tronglaobi, Bishnupur district. The blast, which occurred earlier this month, claimed the lives of two young children and left their mother critically injured, sending shockwaves across the state and reigniting concerns over civilian safety amid ongoing unrest. Describing the incident as “inhuman and unacceptable,” the Meira Paibi groups have demanded swift and decisive action from law enforcement agencies. They have set April 25…

17 Apr

Chief Minister Reviews Shirui Lily Festival 2026 Preparations Amid Peace Push

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The visit was a centerpiece of the government’s ongoing trust-building initiative between the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities. The chief minister made several stops at sensitive locations, including Thawai Kuki Village and Sharkaphung. Interacting directly with the residents, he acknowledged the deep-seated pain and trauma caused by recent unrest. He warned that continued violence offers no winners and would only leave a legacy of hardship for future generations. "There is no other option left other than dialogue for the restoration of peace," he asserted, urging all stakeholders to prioritize conversation over confrontation. Beyond the rhetoric of peace, the chief minister…

15 Apr

Misunderstanding Behind Thinungei Clash, Clarifies Manipur Home Minister

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The recent conflict in Thinungei, located in the Bishnupur district of Manipur, has been described by Govindas Konthoujam, the Minister for Home in Manipur, as a result of a misunderstanding between civilians and security personnel. The Minister made this announcement during a press conference held at the New Secretariat Complex in Imphal. He attributed the increased tension between the two groups to a rumor created by a female resident of Thinungei and led to confrontations that resulted in approximately thirty injuries. Minister Konthoujam urged that citizens seek peaceful solutions and join together to stop road blockades and trust in the…

06 Apr

Kuki Human Rights Trust Calls for Independent Inquiry into “Targeted” NSA Detentions

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Tensions in Manipur have escalated on the legal front as the Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust, or KOHUR, issued a sharp critique of the state government’s recent actions. The rights body is alleging that the Government of Manipur is using the National Security Act (NSA) to bypass judicial decisions, specifically citing the detention of two individuals who had recently been granted bail by the Gauhati High Court. The controversy centers on the detention of Philip Khaikholal Khongsai, the former president of the Moreh Youth Club, and Hemkholal Mate, the chief of K. Molsang village. A Division Bench of the…

07 Mar

Protest March in Manipur Seeks Justice for Victims of 2023 Ethnic Violence After Valte’s De*ath

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A road march was organised in Manipur’s Churachandpur district by members of the Central Village Defence Force (CVDF) to demand justice for former BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte and others who lost their lives during the ethnic violence that broke out in the state in 2023.A large number of people joined the march and walked through the town carrying placards and raising slogans seeking justice for the victims. The participants said the march was meant to remind the authorities about the killings that took place during the violence and the need for proper action against those responsible.Speaking to reporters during the…