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Summary Manipur Police launched a special enforcement drive on August 7, 2025, under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 (as extended by a 2019 Presidential Order), to clamp down on Inner Line Permit (ILP) violations. Over the past week, authorities verified 2,412 individuals at high-traffic chokepoints—markets, National Highway 102, Maram-Peren and Tadubi-Tolloi roads—and arrested more…
Short Summary On April 29, 2025, Manipur Police initiated a comprehensive “survey and verification” operation targeting illegal Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationals residing in the state without proper documentation. This move follows a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, prompting heightened security measures. The operation focuses on specific regions in the Imphal Valley, including Lilong, Minuthong, Kwakta,…
Short Summary In January 2025, three individuals were arrested in Jiribam, Manipur, for possessing fake Inner Line Permits (ILP) and involvement in illegal immigration. The arrests began on January 9, when Sambabu Rabidas was found with a counterfeit ILP issued by the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Tamenglong. Two more arrests followed: Jitendra Kumar, a staff…
Manipur has witnessed a significant increase in revenue following the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, which has become a cornerstone of the state’s strategy for managing its border region. Since its introduction in 2020, the ILP system has generated substantial funds and is proving to be a pivotal tool not just for…
Summary of the News Article Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh marked the five-year milestone of implementing the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the state, highlighting it as a significant step towards preserving the region’s unique identity, culture, and resources. Speaking at the commemorative event, CM Biren emphasized the importance of ILP in safeguarding…
SummaryIn Manipur, 29 individuals were deported for holding invalid Inner Line Permits (ILPs), which were improperly issued under the labour category. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced measures to tighten the ILP system, including forming a review committee to assess its implementation and ensuring strict adherence to guidelines. The CM urged applicants to follow proper…
Summary of the Issue Manipur, a state with a history of rich cultural harmony, is now grappling with persistent violence that seems to have become the dominant mode of communication in resolving disputes. Recent incidents, particularly those arising from ethnic, political, and socio-economic tensions, have highlighted a growing reliance on violence to address grievances. These…
SummaryNaga student groups, led by the Tangkhul Katamnao Long (TKL), are opposing the Indo-Myanmar border fencing in Manipur’s Kamjong district, citing lack of prior consultation with local Tangkhul villages. They argue the fencing is an ineffective solution to the illegal immigration crisis and question the government’s approach. Instead, they suggest alternatives like updating the NRC…