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Summary In a major breakthrough in Manipur’s fight against illegal drug production, authorities arrested four individuals for cultivating poppy in the Ukhrul district. A significant area of approximately 30 acres under illicit cultivation was detected and destroyed as part of the state’s ongoing “War on Drugs” campaign. This operation underscores the government’s firm stance against…
Summary In a bid to bolster security in Manipur, extensive search operations led by security forces have resulted in the seizure of a significant cache of arms and ammunition. Conducted across the hill and valley districts, these operations aimed to curb militant activities and safeguard transportation routes. Recovered items included various firearms, grenades, explosives, and…
Summary In a major breakthrough, Manipur Police recently arrested five cadres from banned insurgent groups linked to extortion activities across the state. The operation, part of a broader effort to curb organized crime, recovered weapons, cash, identification documents, and vehicles from the suspects. These arrests underscore the ongoing challenges of insurgency and law enforcement’s efforts…
Summary Tensions have flared in Manipur as armed poppy cultivators clashed with law enforcement and local volunteers in Makhan Village. This confrontation highlights the broader challenges faced by the state in its aggressive crackdown on illegal poppy cultivation. The government, spearheaded by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s “War on Drugs,” has intensified efforts to dismantle…
Summary Recent developments in Manipur highlight intensified police action following attacks on the properties of Phungzathang Tonsing, a former chief minister and current legislator. Seven individuals have been arrested as part of investigations into these assaults, reflecting ongoing unrest in the region. The authorities are working to ensure public safety amid political and social tensions….
Summary: In a significant operation, the Assam Rifles in Manipur seized smuggled areca nuts worth Rs 74.52 crore. The operation involved intercepting 53 trucks carrying a total of 10,855 bags of areca nuts in the Tengnoupal district, near the Myanmar border. This was the largest seizure of the year, with several smaller operations yielding over…
Summary The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been tasked with investigating three violent incidents in the Jiribam district of Manipur. The incidents occurred on November 7 and 11, 2024, and involved attacks on police stations, a CRPF post, and the murder of a local woman. Under the direction of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs,…
Summary In a significant anti-liquor operation on November 5 and 6, Manipur Police confiscated a large amount of alcohol, worth over ₹1.56 lakh, from Churachandpur. Raids targeted multiple areas including Victoria’s Mart, Hmar Veng, and Rengkai, leading to the seizure of 252 beer cans, 42 whiskey bottles, 18 wine bottles, and more, including 84 liters…
Summary In response to recent tensions in Manipur, security forces launched intensive search operations across vulnerable areas, particularly in Bishnupur district. Over 73 individuals were questioned, with six detentions made. Police also established over 100 checkpoints to control the movement of potential miscreants. Security personnel facilitated the safe passage of essential goods along National Highways…
Summary In Manipur’s Bishnupur district, a 25-year-old man, Khwairakpam Amarjit, was shot and injured on November 6, 2024, by unknown attackers along the Ningthoukhong to ITI road. He sustained a gunshot wound near his collarbone and is currently receiving medical treatment in Imphal. Although police have initiated a case, the motivation behind the incident remains…