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04 Jul

Manipur CM Makes First Churachandpur Visit Since 2023 Violence

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Saturday visited Churachandpur to attend the funeral of former BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, marking his first visit to the district since ethnic violence broke out across the state on May 3, 2023.The Chief Minister travelled to Churachandpur by helicopter along with BJP MLA Tongbram Robindro Singh under heavy security arrangements. His visit came amid protests by sections of the Kuki-Zomi community, which had opposed his entry into the district until a political solution to the ongoing ethnic conflict is reached. Valte, a three-time BJP legislator from Thanlon Assembly constituency and a senior Zomi…

22 Jun

Massive Arms Haul in Manipur After Joint Security Operation; NEET-UG Exams Pass Peacefully

PreetiManipur

A joint operation by Manipur Police, CRPF, RAF, COBRA and the Army has resulted in the recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition and other war-like stores from suspected militant locations in Manipur. According to Manipur Police, acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of armed militants, security forces launched a joint operation on June 20, 2026, in the general areas of Leilon Vaiphei, Leilon Munlui, Molhoi, P. Moulding, Leilon Khunou and surrounding areas. During the operation, an exchange of fire took place between security forces and suspected militants. The operation continued on June 21 and 22, leading…

17 Jun

Manipur Police Burn 39 Kg Drugs in Major Disposal Drive

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

In a major step under its ongoing anti-drug campaign, Manipur Police on Wednesday destroyed nearly 40 kilograms of seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances at a biomedical waste treatment facility in Imphal West district. The disposal exercise was carried out at the SHIJA Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility in Lamdeng as part of the Manipur Police Department’s Pre- and Post-Trial Drug Disposal Programme. Officials said approximately 39.395 kilograms of narcotics confiscated during various anti-drug operations were destroyed through an incineration process under police supervision. Speaking during the programme, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ningshen Worngam said the initiative represented an…

17 Jun

Midnight Transfer Ends Two-Day Agitation Outside RIMS Imphal

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Three injured Kuki patients receiving treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal were shifted from the hospital premises shortly after midnight on Wednesday amid tight security arrangements, following two days of protests and repeated demands from civil society groups. The patients were moved at around 12:15 am on June 17 after the Manipur government reportedly assured protest representatives that the transfer would take place around midnight. The issue had triggered demonstrations at the hospital campus, with protesters demanding the removal of the patients and seeking clarity from the government regarding their identities and alleged affiliations. The…

18 May

Khemchand Yumnam Assures Development Works After Site Inspection

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Manipur Chief Minister Minister Khemchand Yumnam inspected the ongoing improvement and upgradation works of the Imphal–Saikul Road along with concerned officials and reviewed the progress of the project.During the inspection, Yumnam said the construction work was progressing satisfactorily and assured the public that the project would be completed after the rainy season. The minister reviewed various sections of the road project and interacted with officials involved in the execution of the work. The Imphal–Saikul Road is considered an important route connecting several areas, and the upgradation work is expected to improve transportation and road connectivity for local residents.Later, Yumnam also…

18 May

Militant Cadre of Banned PREPAK Outfit Arrested in Imphal

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

Security forces continued combing and search operations in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Sunday as efforts to trace missing persons in the area remained underway. According to official sources, search operations were carried out in the hill ranges located northwest of Leilon Vaiphei and Kharam Vaiphei villages in Kangpokpi district. Authorities said security personnel are continuing operations in the area as part of the ongoing mission to locate the missing persons. Officials, however, did not disclose further details regarding the number of personnel involved in the operation or the identities of those missing. The latest operation comes amid continued security deployment…

13 May

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

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

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

riyaManipur

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

nanikaManipur

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

riyaManipur

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…