Manipur: Arrests and Tensions Amid Arson and Vandalism at Residences of Elected Members

Manipur: Arrests and Tensions Amid Arson and Vandalism at Residences of Elected Members

Summary Recent incidents in Manipur highlight rising tensions, as law enforcement arrested 41 individuals, including a juvenile, in connection with arson and vandalism targeting residences of elected members. These events are part of ongoing unrest in the region, with authorities intensifying their efforts to restore order. Despite challenges, officials continue to call for peace and…

Protests in Manipur: Kuki-Zo Women Prevent CM’s Passage Through Kangpokpi

Protests in Manipur: Kuki-Zo Women Prevent CM’s Passage Through Kangpokpi

Summary Kuki-Zo women in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district protested to block Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s passage to a regional festival, viewing it as a provocation. The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) cautioned that CM’s visits to Kuki-Zo areas could escalate tensions. The peaceful protest highlights ongoing demands for separate administrative recognition for the Kuki-Zo community…

Manipur: School Torched in Jiribam Amid Ownership Change

Manipur: School Torched in Jiribam Amid Ownership Change

Summary: On October 19, 2024, unidentified miscreants set fire to the Blooming Flower Children Foundation School in Kalinagar, Jiribam. The arson occurred around 3:30 a.m., gutting five rooms of the school during ongoing renovations following an ownership transfer. Previously managed by someone from the Hmar community, it was to be run by Haorongbam Anil in…