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Summary of the News On July 14, 2025, Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, convened a high‑level meeting at the Raj Bhavan to evaluate and enhance relief and rehabilitation efforts for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Joined by the Chief Secretary, Deputy Commissioner of Imphal West, and senior officials, the Governor reviewed progress…
Summary Security forces in Manipur, working together from the state and central levels, have arrested six members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) across Imphal West and East as of July 12, 2025. The arrests included individuals from different KCP factions—PWG, Taibangnganba, and Apunba. These operatives were arrested for extortion and making threats against…
Short Summary of the News On July 8, 2025, Manipur Police arrested four active militants linked to the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) during anti-extortion drives in Bishnupur and Imphal districts. The arrests—of cadres identified as extortion operatives—were part of a broader crackdown on insurgency-linked extortion. Authorities seized mobile phones and cash from the suspects…
A 49-year-old former PREPAK insurgent, Nameirakpam Dhamen Singh alias Meitei, was re-arrested in Imphal today, July 5, 2025, for his alleged role in a 2012 bomb attack at the home of former Manipur Assembly Speaker Irengbam Hemochandra. Initially arrested on June 18 for extortion, Singh was re-arrested inside the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court after fresh…
Summary of the News Article Security forces in Manipur’s Churachandpur district have launched a major manhunt following a day‑light ambush near Mongjang village on June 30, which claimed the lives of four individuals—three Kuki National Army (KNA) members, including the deputy chief, and a 72‑year‑old civilian. The ambush targeted a white SUV around 1–2 pm; over…
Summary of the News ArticleA joint operation by the Thoubal (Manipur) police, Assam Rifles, and commando units resulted in the arrest of Mutum Dinesh Singh (38), a senior recruiter for the banned militia Kangleipak Communist Party–People’s War Group (KCP‑PWG). Singh was arrested near Leirongthel Pitra Primary School in Thoubal district on June 30. Investigators believe…
Summary of the News ArticleOn June 30, 2025, unidentified gunmen ambushed a vehicle near Mongjang village in Churachandpur, Manipur, killing four people: Thenkhothang “Thahpi” Haokip, deputy commander-in-chief of the Kuki National Army (KNA), two of his bodyguards, and a 72‑year‑old woman bystander . Authorities suspect the rival United Kuki National Army (UKNA) claimed the attack,…
Summary of the NewsManipur Police, in a well-coordinated operation on June 28, 2025, arrested three active insurgents from banned militant outfits across Bishnupur, Imphal West, and Tengnoupal districts. A massive weapons cache was recovered near TB Hospital, containing military-grade arms—.303 rifles, 12‑bore shotguns, grenades—and protective gear like bulletproof vests and helmets The Big Picture –…
Summary The Pambei-led faction of Manipur’s United National Liberation Front (UNLF‑P) has criticized the Manipur and Central governments for “spotlighting” and defaming the group following the arrest of its Central Committee member Sinam Pankhei (aka Somendro) by Manipur police. Authorities allege that the group was involved in arms smuggling, recovering multiple high-caliber pistols and ammunition…
Summary of the News Article Manipur Police, in a collaborative effort with central security forces, executed a joint operation on Sunday, June 23, 2025, resulting in the arrest of five individuals linked to banned militant organizations. Among those apprehended was a wanted active cadre of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Sanasam Rajesh Meitei (35), caught…