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SummaryOver the past year, Manipur police, in joint operations with central security forces, have neutralized 16 militants and arrested 291, as reported during the state’s 133rd Raising Day celebration. The authorities also made significant progress in fighting insurgency and drug trafficking, registering 762 cases and destroying 651 acres of poppy fields. The police have implemented…
Summary The Rongmei Naga Council Manipur (RNCM) strongly opposes the Union Environment Ministry’s initial approval for oil and gas exploration in the Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. The sanctuary is rich in biodiversity, home to species like tigers, leopards, and hornbills. The RNCM argues that the exploration threatens indigenous rights and the…
Summary Debkumar Bose, a pioneer of Manipuri cinema and director of the state’s first full-length feature Matamgi Manipur, has passed away at the age of 91. Bose’s work significantly shaped Manipuri cinema despite his Bengali roots, and he was known for his sensitive storytelling style. The Manipuri film community recently held a vigil in his…
Summary The apex body of Wabagai, known as CARD, has issued a three-day ultimatum threatening to block the Wabagai Lamkhai Mayai Lambi road, part of NH-137(A), if the road’s poor condition isn’t addressed. Community members, frustrated by inaction from local authorities despite several pleas, are especially concerned about the dangers posed by the road’s deterioration,…
Summary Manipur’s Khwairamband Ema Keithel women vendors are protesting the installation of storage boxes by the Social Welfare Department. The vendors argue that the department implemented this initiative without consulting them, resulting in boxes that are too small and inconvenient for their workspace. The vendors demand their removal, criticizing the secrecy and lack of discussion…
Summary In a shocking turn of events, over 10 Indian carrier flights were hit with bomb threats within a span of 24 hours. Flights from IndiGo, Akasa, Vistara, and Air India Express faced serious security alerts, leading to diversions and emergency landings. After thorough checks, all threats were deemed hoaxes, but the chaos left passengers…
Summary Recently, tensions escalated between Assam Rifles and Mizoram following an incident involving the state’s minister. A convoy of Assam Rifles was allegedly blocked after an altercation with Mizoram officials, and reports emerged of power outages at their bases. The Assam Rifles claim this disruption followed a previous altercation involving the Mizoram minister’s convoy being…
Summary: In a significant development, the Manipur police have recovered over 2,800 looted weapons and arrested 125 individuals on charges of extortion. These recoveries come amid ongoing efforts to combat the violence that erupted in May 2023. The looted weapons, stolen during ethnic clashes, are part of an estimated 6,000 missing from state armories. The…
SummaryAn inter-state gang involved in drugging drivers and snatching vehicles has been busted by Nagaland Police. The eight arrested suspects are from Assam, Manipur, and West Bengal. Their modus operandi involved befriending drivers, drugging them through food laced with narcotics, and stealing their vehicles while they were unconscious. Investigations led to the recovery of two…
Summary: On October 19, 2024, suspected Kuki militants attacked the Bodobekra Police Station in Manipur’s Jiribam district, hurling explosives and firing multiple rounds at the station. The attack, which began at 5:30 am, led to an intense exchange of gunfire between the militants and security personnel, including the CRPF and Manipur Police. Although the militants…