Manipur Police Arrest Alleged Armed Smuggler in Imphal West
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Manipur Police Arrest Alleged Armed Smuggler in Imphal West

Summary of the News Article On May 3, 2025, Manipur Police arrested 50-year-old Konsam Romeo Singh, suspected to be an armed smuggler, near the Bazar India Shopping Mall in Chingmeirong, Imphal West district. Acting on intelligence inputs, a Commando unit from the City police station apprehended Singh, a resident of Sawombung Maniyaiskul in Imphal East…

Naga Council Urges Manipur Governor to Reinstate Free Movement Regime and Halt Border Fencing with Myanmar
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Naga Council Urges Manipur Governor to Reinstate Free Movement Regime and Halt Border Fencing with Myanmar

News Summary The United Naga Council (UNC), the apex Naga body in the region, has urged Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to reinstate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Indo-Myanmar border and halt the construction of border fencing and walls. A UNC delegation, led by President NG Lorho and General Secretary Vareiyo Shatsang, met…

Manipur Shuts Down on 2nd Anniversary of Ethnic Violence: IDPs Still Await Homecoming
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Manipur Shuts Down on 2nd Anniversary of Ethnic Violence: IDPs Still Await Homecoming

Summary of the News Article On May 3, 2025, Manipur observed a complete shutdown to mark the second anniversary of the ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. The violence, which began in May 2023, resulted in over 260 deaths, more than 1,500 injuries, and the displacement of over 70,000 individuals. The shutdown was…

Imphal’s Ring Road Project: A Game-Changer for Traffic Woes and Smart City Dreams
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Imphal’s Ring Road Project: A Game-Changer for Traffic Woes and Smart City Dreams

News Summary Imphal, the capital city of Manipur, is undergoing a transformative infrastructure development with the initiation of a 51.23-kilometer-long Ring Road project. Commenced in January 2024 and funded by the Asian Development Bank at an estimated cost of Rs 1,766 crore, this project aims to alleviate the city’s persistent traffic congestion. The Ring Road…

Manipur Security Forces Arrest 2 UNLF and 2 PREPAK Rebels, Seize Weapons
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Manipur Security Forces Arrest 2 UNLF and 2 PREPAK Rebels, Seize Weapons

News Summary On May 1, 2025, a joint operation by Manipur Police and central security forces led to the arrest of four insurgents—two from the United National Liberation Front (UNLF-K) and two from the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro). The operations, conducted in Imphal and Thoubal districts, resulted in the seizure of firearms, ammunition,…

Manipur Security Forces Bust 5 Militant Camps, Seize Weapon Cache in Kangpokpi Operation
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Manipur Security Forces Bust 5 Militant Camps, Seize Weapon Cache in Kangpokpi Operation

News Summary In a significant operation on May 1, 2025, security forces in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district dismantled five militant camps across Kuki villages—Lungphou, Maohing, Makhom, Kangchup Chiru, and Phaileng. The joint operation led to the seizure of a substantial cache of military-grade weapons, including rifles, grenades, and improvised mortars, marking a pivotal step in curbing…

Manipur’s Milky Meinam Clinches Gold at Asian U-15 Boxing Championships in Jordan
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Manipur’s Milky Meinam Clinches Gold at Asian U-15 Boxing Championships in Jordan

📰 Quick Summary On May 1, 2025, Manipur’s young boxing prodigy, Milky Meinam, secured a gold medal in the U-15 girls’ 43kg category at the Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships held in Amman, Jordan. Her victory contributed to India’s impressive haul of 25 medals in the U-15 category, positioning the nation at the top…

Manipur Police Arrest Accused in Sexual Assault and Murder of 9-Year-Old in Churachandpur
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Manipur Police Arrest Accused in Sexual Assault and Murder of 9-Year-Old in Churachandpur

Quick Summary On May 1, 2025, Manipur Police arrested a suspect in connection with the sexual assault and murder of a 9-year-old girl in Lanva TD Block, Lingsiphai, Churachandpur district. The case, registered at the Women Police Station in Churachandpur, prompted a high-priority investigation involving multiple agencies. The probe included forensic examinations, analysis of mobile…

Manipur: Assam Rifles Seize ₹9 Crore Worth of Contraband, Apprehend Two in Chandel Operation
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Manipur: Assam Rifles Seize ₹9 Crore Worth of Contraband, Apprehend Two in Chandel Operation

News Summary In a significant anti-smuggling operation on April 29, 2025, the Assam Rifles apprehended two individuals and seized contraband worth approximately ₹9 crore in Manipur’s Chandel district. The operation, based on intelligence inputs, led to the interception of two vehicles at Yangoubung, resulting in the recovery of 3 lakh WY tablets, ₹2.6 lakh in…

Manipur: Security Forces Arrest 5 Insurgents from PLA, KCP, and UPPK; Weapons Seized
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Manipur: Security Forces Arrest 5 Insurgents from PLA, KCP, and UPPK; Weapons Seized

📰 Quick Summary In a coordinated operation on May 1, 2025, Manipur Police and central security forces apprehended five insurgents and an associate linked to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), and United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) in the valley districts of Manipur. The operations led to the seizure of weapons,…