Manipur: Infiltration Attempt Along Indo-Myanmar Border Foiled
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Manipur: Infiltration Attempt Along Indo-Myanmar Border Foiled

News Summary On May 14, 2025, Indian security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Chandel and Tengnoupal districts. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint operation was launched at the Libong-Duthang Junction under Tengnoupal police station. The operation led to the seizure of a cache of weapons and ammunition, including…

Manipur Police Recover 167 Stolen Vehicles in One Month
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Manipur Police Recover 167 Stolen Vehicles in One Month

News Summary In a significant crackdown on vehicle theft, Manipur Police have recovered 167 stolen vehicles within a month. The operation, initiated on April 16, 2025, targeted vehicle lifters and anti-social elements across the state. The recovered vehicles include two-wheelers, cars, and trucks from various locations. Notably, a member of the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party…

Manipur: 7 Insurgents Arrested, Weapons and Explosives Seized
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Manipur: 7 Insurgents Arrested, Weapons and Explosives Seized

News Summary In a decisive move to curb insurgent activities, security forces in Manipur have arrested seven individuals linked to various outlawed groups within the past 36 hours. These arrests, spanning multiple districts, led to the seizure of arms, ammunition, explosives, and communication devices. The detained individuals are suspected of involvement in extortion, looting, and…

Manipur: Man Arrested in Imphal East for Illegal Drug Trade
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Manipur: Man Arrested in Imphal East for Illegal Drug Trade

News Summary In a decisive operation on Thursday evening, May 15, 2025, Manipur Police apprehended 46-year-old Md Abdullah Khan from Khabeisoi Sabal Leikai in Imphal East district. Acting on credible intelligence, a joint team from the Manipur Police Anti-Drug Unit and Heingang Police Station conducted a raid, resulting in the seizure of six vials containing…

Manipur Police Deny Existence of Kuki Group Behind Threat to Meiteis Ahead of Shirui Festival
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Manipur Police Deny Existence of Kuki Group Behind Threat to Meiteis Ahead of Shirui Festival

News Summary On May 15, 2025, the Manipur Police officially refuted the existence of a group named ‘Kuki Zo Village Volunteers Eastern Zone,’ which had allegedly issued threats against the Meitei community concerning their participation in the upcoming Shirui Lily Festival. The police clarified that no such organization was found upon investigation and urged the…

Major Crackdown in Manipur: Seven Militants from Banned Groups Arrested Across Multiple Districts
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Major Crackdown in Manipur: Seven Militants from Banned Groups Arrested Across Multiple Districts

📰 News Summary On May 15, 2025, Manipur witnessed a significant security operation as law enforcement agencies arrested seven militants affiliated with various banned outfits across several districts, including Thoubal, Kakching, Bishnupur, Churachandpur, and Imphal East. These arrests targeted members from proscribed groups such as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), United National Liberation Front (UNLF),…

Rs 3 Lakh Crore Investment Expected in Northeast: DoNER Minister

Rs 3 Lakh Crore Investment Expected in Northeast: DoNER Minister

News Summary On May 15, 2025, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, announced that the Northeastern states are poised to attract fresh investments ranging from ₹2.5 to ₹3 lakh crore across multiple sectors. This significant development comes ahead of the Rising Northeast Investors Summit, scheduled for later this month. The…

Manipur: Chin-Kuki Liberation Army Leader Among 10 Arrested in Churachandpur
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Manipur: Chin-Kuki Liberation Army Leader Among 10 Arrested in Churachandpur

News Summary On May 15, 2025, security forces in Manipur arrested ten individuals, including a self-styled Sergeant Major of the Chin-Kuki Liberation Army (CKLA), during operations in Churachandpur district. The CKLA, an armed wing of the outlawed United People’s Liberation Front (UPLF), is not part of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the central…

10 Militants Killed in Manipur’s Chandel District; Operation Underway
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10 Militants Killed in Manipur’s Chandel District; Operation Underway

News Summary On May 14, 2025, a significant counter-insurgency operation unfolded in Manipur’s Chandel district, resulting in the death of at least 10 militants. The Assam Rifles, acting on precise intelligence about armed cadres near New Samtal village in Khengjoy tehsil, launched the operation close to the Indo-Myanmar border. During the mission, the troops faced…

Meitei Entry Banned in Kuki Zones During Shirui Lily Festival: A Deep Dive into Manipur’s Ongoing Ethnic Tensions
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Meitei Entry Banned in Kuki Zones During Shirui Lily Festival: A Deep Dive into Manipur’s Ongoing Ethnic Tensions

News Summary The Kuki-Zo Village Volunteers Eastern Zone (KZVV-EZ) have announced a prohibition on Meitei community members entering Kuki territories during the Shirui Lily Festival, scheduled from May 20 to 24, 2025, in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. This decision stems from unresolved grievances related to the ethnic violence that erupted on May 3, 2023. The KZVV-EZ…