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Summary of the News In Kakching, Manipur, the arrest of 11 members of Langsai Thouna, a civil society group, sparked widespread protests. These arrests followed a peace rally against holding Lok Sabha elections amidst ongoing violence. Civil society organizations (CSOs) in the region, supported by community leaders and locals, demanded their unconditional release. The situation…
Summary of the Incident In a tragic turn of events, a 20-year-old man, Meraimayum Imtiyas Khan, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Imphal East, Manipur. His death has sparked outrage, with a Joint Action Committee (JAC) demanding swift justice. The JAC issued a 48-hour ultimatum to authorities, threatening a general strike if the culprits…
Summary Manipur is witnessing rising tensions following the National Investigation Agency (NIA) cases against the chief of the Meitei organization Arambai Tenggol. The allegations involve links to acts of violence during the ongoing ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities. This has led to widespread protests, including rallies by Meira Paibis (women’s activist groups)…
Summary of the Issue: The internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur are grappling with immense challenges in their prolonged stay at relief camps following ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023. These displaced individuals, predominantly from violence-stricken communities, have staged protests to demand their right to return to their homes. Living conditions in the camps…
Summary of the News In Manipur, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the enforced disappearance of two young men—Ningthoujam Anthony and Maibam Avinash—has announced plans to block Army vehicles at Sekmai as part of escalating protests. This move follows the alleged inaction of authorities in locating the missing individuals despite detaining suspects. The JAC’s grievances…
Summary In a bid to bolster security in Manipur, extensive search operations led by security forces have resulted in the seizure of a significant cache of arms and ammunition. Conducted across the hill and valley districts, these operations aimed to curb militant activities and safeguard transportation routes. Recovered items included various firearms, grenades, explosives, and…
Short Summary On November 30, 2024, Manipur Police arrested seven individuals involved in a violent attack on the Kakching police station. The incident left several police personnel injured and raised serious concerns about law and order in the state. The attackers, allegedly part of a larger group, stormed the station to seize arms and disrupt…
Summary Manipur continues to face turmoil as a violent incident in Jiribam reveals the severity of the state’s conflict. Armed militants abducted three Meitei women and three children following an attack on a police station and a CRPF camp. Tragically, six internally displaced persons (including a child) lost their lives in this episode, sparking local…
Summary Recent discussions between the Government of India, the Manipur government, and the United Naga Council (UNC) concluded without a definitive resolution. These talks focused on longstanding demands from the UNC, particularly related to greater autonomy for Naga-inhabited areas in Manipur. Despite several rounds of negotiations, consensus remains elusive, with both sides citing significant differences…
Summary In a major breakthrough, Manipur Police recently arrested five cadres from banned insurgent groups linked to extortion activities across the state. The operation, part of a broader effort to curb organized crime, recovered weapons, cash, identification documents, and vehicles from the suspects. These arrests underscore the ongoing challenges of insurgency and law enforcement’s efforts…