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SHORT SUMMARY OF THE INCIDENT On August 6, 2025, hundreds of residents of Irengband village in Kakching district, Manipur—led by school and college students—gathered to demand urgent repairs on the 5.2-km Irengband–Kakching–Tekcham Road, left in disrepair for over 16 years despite repeated promises under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Protesters, holding placards and…
Summary of the News Article In a heated clash on January 3, 2025, between protestors and security forces in Kangpokpi district, the Superintendent of Police (SP) sustained injuries. The unrest underscores the region’s escalating tensions, which stem from longstanding grievances and recent developments. Security forces have been deployed to manage the situation, but the incident…
Summary An indefinite bandh on the Imphal-Ukhrul road was initiated by the Lamlai Kendra Village Volunteers Force (LKVVF) to address severe security concerns in Manipur’s Lamlai Assembly Constituency. Frustrated by a lack of security forces and recent attacks, the bandh aims to prompt action from the government. Various local groups, including women’s societies, have joined…
Summary On October 15, 2024, various proscribed groups in Manipur have called for a 12-hour general strike. These groups, considered illegal by the government, are protesting policies and actions they claim undermine indigenous rights and interests. The strike is expected to disrupt daily activities across the state, with businesses, educational institutions, and transportation likely to…