Manipur Police Arrest Man for Smuggling Peacock Feathers to Myanmar
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Manipur Police Arrest Man for Smuggling Peacock Feathers to Myanmar

On May 17, 2025 Manipur police intercepted a vehicle near Pallel in Kakching district and seized 72,000 peacock-feather shafts packed in four plastic sacks. The consignment—protected under India’s Wildlife (Protection) Act—was allegedly being ferried by 24-year-old Md. Sharifuddin of Moreh Ward 5, who planned to sneak the feathers across the porous Indo-Myanmar border. Officers booked…

Operation Abhiyas: Kangpokpi’s Civil Defence Mock Drill Sets New Standards in Emergency Preparedness
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Operation Abhiyas: Kangpokpi’s Civil Defence Mock Drill Sets New Standards in Emergency Preparedness

News Summary: Kangpokpi’s Successful Execution of Operation Abhiyas On May 17, 2025, the Kangpokpi District Administration in Manipur conducted a comprehensive civil defence mock drill named “Operation Abhiyas” at Elite Higher Secondary School. This exercise aimed to simulate emergency responses during hostile situations, including air raids and large-scale disasters. Overseen by Deputy Commissioner Mahesh Chaudhari…

Manipur Police File FIR Against KSO Delhi Chief Over Threats to Meitei Community
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Manipur Police File FIR Against KSO Delhi Chief Over Threats to Meitei Community

News Summary On May 17, 2025, Manipur Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Paojakhup Guite, President of the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) Delhi. This action followed the circulation of a video on social media in which Guite allegedly threatened members of the Meitei community, warning them not to cross the buffer zone to…

Manipur: Security Forces Apprehend Key CKNDF Cadre in Churachandpur Operation
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Manipur: Security Forces Apprehend Key CKNDF Cadre in Churachandpur Operation

News Summary On May 17, 2025, Indian security forces, in collaboration with civil police, apprehended an active member of the Chin-Kuki National Defence Force (CKNDF) in Manipur’s Churachandpur district. The arrested individual, identified as 34-year-old Thongkhohou Touthang from Tonglal Veng, was captured in the Tuibong area. Authorities recovered a mobile phone with a SIM card…

Manipur’s Crackdown on Insurgency: 8 Arrested in Statewide Anti-Extortion Raids
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Manipur’s Crackdown on Insurgency: 8 Arrested in Statewide Anti-Extortion Raids

News Summary Between May 15 and 16, 2025, Manipur’s security forces conducted a series of coordinated operations targeting insurgent groups involved in extortion and recruitment activities. These intelligence-driven raids led to the arrest of eight individuals affiliated with banned outfits such as the KCP (PWG), PREPAK (Pro), UNLF (P), and the Chin Kuki National Defence…

Massive Arms Haul in Manipur’s Imphal East During Security Operation at Urup Hill
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Massive Arms Haul in Manipur’s Imphal East During Security Operation at Urup Hill

News Summary On May 17, 2025, security forces in Manipur’s Imphal East district uncovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation at Urup Hill. The operation, conducted under the jurisdiction of Irilbung Police Station, led to the recovery of various weapons, including a .303 rifle, a 9mm pistol, a country-made pistol,…

CRPF Officer from Manipur Killed, Four Injured in Lightning Strike During Anti-Naxal Operation in Jharkhand
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CRPF Officer from Manipur Killed, Four Injured in Lightning Strike During Anti-Naxal Operation in Jharkhand

News Summary In a tragic incident on May 15, 2025, a lightning strike during an anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district claimed the life of CRPF officer Maharabam Prabo Singh from Manipur and injured four others, including Assistant Commandant Subir Kumar Mandal and two Jharkhand Police personnel. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM in…

Manipur: Infiltration Attempt Along Indo-Myanmar Border Foiled
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Manipur: Infiltration Attempt Along Indo-Myanmar Border Foiled

News Summary On May 14, 2025, Indian security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Chandel and Tengnoupal districts. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint operation was launched at the Libong-Duthang Junction under Tengnoupal police station. The operation led to the seizure of a cache of weapons and ammunition, including…

Manipur Police Recover 167 Stolen Vehicles in One Month
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Manipur Police Recover 167 Stolen Vehicles in One Month

News Summary In a significant crackdown on vehicle theft, Manipur Police have recovered 167 stolen vehicles within a month. The operation, initiated on April 16, 2025, targeted vehicle lifters and anti-social elements across the state. The recovered vehicles include two-wheelers, cars, and trucks from various locations. Notably, a member of the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party…

Manipur: 7 Insurgents Arrested, Weapons and Explosives Seized
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Manipur: 7 Insurgents Arrested, Weapons and Explosives Seized

News Summary In a decisive move to curb insurgent activities, security forces in Manipur have arrested seven individuals linked to various outlawed groups within the past 36 hours. These arrests, spanning multiple districts, led to the seizure of arms, ammunition, explosives, and communication devices. The detained individuals are suspected of involvement in extortion, looting, and…