Manipur Bandh Disrupts Normal Life in Valley Districts
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Manipur Bandh Disrupts Normal Life in Valley Districts

News Summary On May 22, 2025, a 48-hour bandh called by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) brought normal life to a standstill across Manipur’s valley districts. The protest was in response to an incident where the name “Manipur” was allegedly removed from a government bus transporting journalists to the Shirui Lily Festival. Shops,…

Manipur: 4 Arrested for Kidnapping; Victims from Delhi, Rajasthan Rescued
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Manipur: 4 Arrested for Kidnapping; Victims from Delhi, Rajasthan Rescued

News Summary In a swift and decisive operation, Manipur Police arrested four individuals involved in the kidnapping and extortion of two non-local men from Delhi and Rajasthan. The victims were lured to Imphal under the guise of a business opportunity, only to be held captive and threatened for ransom. The police’s prompt action led to…

Manipur: DESAM Stages Protest Rally Demanding Full Implementation of NEP 2020
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Manipur: DESAM Stages Protest Rally Demanding Full Implementation of NEP 2020

News Summary On May 13, 2025, the Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) organized a protest rally in Imphal, urging the state government to fully implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The rally highlighted concerns over the lack of clarity and action regarding the adoption of NEP 2020 in Manipur’s higher education system. DESAM…

Man Arrested for Scissor Attack in Crowded Imphal Market: A Wake-Up Call on Public Safety
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Man Arrested for Scissor Attack in Crowded Imphal Market: A Wake-Up Call on Public Safety

Quick Summary On May 5, 2025, a 29-year-old man named Khuraijam Davish Singh was arrested for stabbing a 41-year-old woman, Ningthoujam Bebe Devi, in the neck with a pair of scissors at the bustling Paona Bazar in Imphal, Manipur. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. following a quarrel between the two. Bebe Devi was promptly…

Manipur Security Forces Dismantle Insurgent Network: 21 Militants Apprehended in Coordinated Operations
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Manipur Security Forces Dismantle Insurgent Network: 21 Militants Apprehended in Coordinated Operations

Quick Summary In a significant crackdown, Manipur’s security forces arrested 21 militants linked to various banned outfits between April 27 and May 4, 2025. The operations, spanning districts like Kakching, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, and Kangpokpi, led to the seizure of 31 weapons, 14 IEDs, grenades, and other war-like stores. These coordinated efforts aim to dismantle insurgent…

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: NIA Arrests Two Individuals Linked to Mob Violence in Imphal
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Manipur: NIA Arrests Two Individuals Linked to Mob Violence in Imphal

Quick Summary In a significant development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), in collaboration with Manipur Police, apprehended two individuals—​Waikhom Rohit Singh (33) and Sinthangamba Konsham Mangang (25)—​from Thoubal district. Both are implicated in multiple mob violence incidents across Manipur, including attacks on government offices and police stations. The arrests led to the recovery of firearms…

Manipur Crackdown: 11 Insurgents Nabbed for Extortion in Imphal
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Manipur Crackdown: 11 Insurgents Nabbed for Extortion in Imphal

Summary of the News Article In a major operation, security forces in Manipur arrested 11 insurgents linked to valley-based underground groups for extortion activities. The coordinated effort, spanning Imphal East and Imphal West districts, targeted criminals threatening businesses, banks, and the public. One of the key arrests was a member of the banned PREPAK (Pro)…

Manipur Police Arrest Two PLA Cadres for Extortion in Imphal
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Manipur Police Arrest Two PLA Cadres for Extortion in Imphal

📰 Summary of the Incident On April 24, 2025, Manipur Police arrested two active members of the banned People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), for their involvement in extortion activities in Imphal. The first arrest occurred at Paobitek Lamkhai under Wangoi Police Station, where authorities apprehended 32-year-old Leiphrakpam…

Manipur Police Arrest Two Women for Militant-Linked Extortion​
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Manipur Police Arrest Two Women for Militant-Linked Extortion​

News Summary On April 23, 2025, the Anti-Extortion Unit of the Manipur Police apprehended two women involved in extortion activities linked to valley-based militant groups. The arrests took place in Imphal West and Imphal East districts. Investigations revealed that these women were recruited by banned outfits to collect monetary demands as part of their preliminary…