Manipur violence: Rahul Gandhi urges PM to visit State, work towards restoring peace

Manipur violence: Rahul Gandhi urges PM to visit State, work towards restoring peace

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. | Photo Credit: ANI The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday (November 16, 2024) termed the recent string of violent clashes and continuing bloodshed in Manipur “deeply disturbing”, as he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the state … Read more

Two militants arrested in Manipur

Two militants arrested in Manipur

They were arrested from the Pureiromba Khongnangkhong area on Friday (October 18, 2024). | Photo Credit: @manipur_police/X “Two militants were arrested in Manipur’s Imphal East district,” police said on Saturday (October 19, 2024). “Those arrested were identified as Mutum Inao Singh (31) and Khwairakpam Rajen Singh (25) of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War … Read more

Manipur Police recovers 80% of firearms looted during Ukhrul violence

Manipur Police recovers 80% of firearms looted during Ukhrul violence

“Efforts are underway to retrieve the remaining weapons. Among the arms recovered were 9mm pistols, INSAS rifles and AK-47 rifles,” the police said. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “Sixteen firearms looted by a mob from the Ukhrul police station in Manipur were recovered,” police said on Saturday (October 5, 2024). Addressing a press conference, … Read more

Manipur’s tribal group says misinformation being spread about Kuki-Zo communities

Manipur’s tribal group says misinformation being spread about Kuki-Zo communities

Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), a tribal body representing the Kuki people of Manipur, on Wednesday, accused the state government of spreading misinformation about Kuki-Zo communities and urged the Centre to intervene and address the “bias and injustice” against them. In a statement, the KIM also rejected the claims made by the Manipur Security Adviser that … Read more

Input on infiltration by 900 Kuki militants could not be substantiated on the ground, says Manipur security advisor

Input on infiltration by 900 Kuki militants could not be substantiated on the ground, says Manipur security advisor

Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh visits violence-affected areas at Kadangband and Koutruk in Imphal on September 3, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI Manipur security advisor Kuldiep Singh and Director-General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Singh said in a joint statement on Wednesday (September 25, 2024) that the input regarding the infiltration of 900 trained Kuki militants from … Read more

Army seeks info from Manipur Security Adviser on entry of 900 Kuki militants

Army seeks info from Manipur Security Adviser on entry of 900 Kuki militants

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: ANI The Army has sought information from Manipur security advisor Kuldiep Singh to provide details on intelligence regarding the alleged entry of 900 Kuki militants from Myanmar on August 28. A post on X by Spear Corps, Indian Army said, “These inputs have very serious security … Read more

Curfew imposed in three Manipur districts amid drone, rocket attacks

Curfew imposed in three Manipur districts amid drone, rocket attacks

Download App NewsIndiaCurfew imposed in three Manipur districts amid drone, rocket attacks Curfew imposed in three Manipur districts amid drone, rocket attacks Advertisement UPDATED: Sep 10, 2024 12:12 IST Curfew imposed in three Manipur districts amid drone, rocket attacks This is a developing story. It will be updated. Published On: Sep 10, 2024 Advertisement … Read more

Manipur CM Biren Singh calls emergency meeting with ruling coalition MLAs

Manipur CM Biren Singh calls emergency meeting with ruling coalition MLAs

Manipur | Photo Credit: PTI Official sources said Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh called an emergency meeting on Saturday (September 7, 2024) evening with MLAs from the ruling coalition, which comprises the BJP, Naga People’s Front, and National Peoples Party (NPP), to discuss the prevailing law and order situation in the state. The meeting, … Read more

Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi reviews security situation along International Border in Manipur

Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi reviews security situation along International Border in Manipur

General Upendra Dwivedi. File | Photo Credit: ANI “Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the security situation along the international border in Manipur,” an Army statement said. Gen Dwivedi is on a two-day visit to Manipur. “The Army chief along with the Eastern Army Commander reviewed the security situation along the border and the internal … Read more