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Summary Manipur Police apprehended two young men—Kshtrimayum Ajoy (20) of Tellou Mayai Leikai and Mangsatabam Ajay (21) of Nongada Kameng Khunjao—on July 20 in connection with a sexual assault case involving a minor under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East district. The swift action following…
Summary of the NewsThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the probe into the looting of arms and ammunition from the 5th India Reserve Battalion (IRB) camp at Chingarel Tezpur, Imphal East, which occurred on the night of February 13, 2024. A mob stormed the camp, leading to a shootout with security forces….
Manipur security forces arrested a UNLF (Pambei faction) militant in Imphal West and seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition in separate operations across Churachandpur, Imphal East, and Bishnupur districts on July 4–5, 2025. The arrest took place in Moirangkhom, and weapons included rifles, pistols, grenades, live rounds, bulletproof gear, and communication equipment ….
Summary of the News ArticleA 45-year-old unemployed man from Keikhu Maning Leikai in Imphal East, Manipur—identified as Md Mujibur Rahman—confessed in court to murdering his wife, 44-year-old Anganwadi worker Sima Sahani, with a kitchen knife on the night of June 21. His motive: financial hardship and a desire to remarry due to not having a son, admitting…
Short Summary of the News A tense land dispute erupted on the morning of June 15, 2025, between Meitei and Kuki communities near Sadu Lampak village, Imphal East, Manipur. A Meitei farmer attempted to till a paddy field—abandoned since the May 2023 ethnic clashes—using a tractor. Kuki villagers contested, asserting that the land belonged to…
Summary of the News Article A covert militant camp in Manipur’s Imphal East (Baruni Hills near Khalong) was dismantled following sharp intelligence inputs. No arrests were made, but security forces confiscated a hefty cache of electronic and communication gear—including radio sets, solar panels, LAN cables, antennas, inverter, batteries, and more—discovered during a roughly three-hour raid…
Quick Summary On June 11, 2025, Imphal East witnessed a disturbing bout of street unrest. 19 individuals were detained by Manipur Police for allegedly organizing road blockades, harassing commuters, and creating public disturbances—many reportedly under the influence of alcohol . Authorities issued a stern warning to youth, emphasizing that such behavior could have serious legal…
News Summary In early June 2025, relentless monsoon rains have led to severe flooding across Manipur, causing widespread power outages, particularly in Imphal East and several hill districts. Submerged power stations, substations, and transmission lines have forced the Manipur State Power Company Limited (MSPCL) to shut down electricity in affected areas to prevent accidents. Restoration…
Quick Summary Amid relentless rainfall and severe flooding in Manipur, the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal East faced significant challenges. Floodwaters inundated the hospital premises, leading to the urgent evacuation of all patients and medical staff to nearby facilities. The hospital’s blood centre, operating on generator backup, managed to transfer 400…
Quick Summary In a remarkable display of courage and coordination, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles have rescued over 500 civilians from the flood-stricken areas of Imphal East and West in Manipur. Torrential rains have led to widespread flooding, displacing thousands and damaging infrastructure. The military’s swift response, including the deployment of 10 flood relief…