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Short Summary Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh recently met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi (on the nights of June 9–10, 2025) to discuss the prolonged ethnic violence, highway blockades, displacement issues, and the public demand for a democratically elected government in the state. Singh shared a memorandum seeking extension for the MHA’s 30-day deadline…
Summary Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei activist group in Manipur, called off its ongoing 10-day shutdown after just three days on June 10, 2025. The shutdown was launched as a protest following the arrest of their leader, Asem Kanan Singh, by the CBI for his alleged role in the 2023 Manipur violence. While the shutdown was…
Summary of the News Article The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has granted a fourth extension to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the ethnic violence in Manipur, now setting the deadline for the final report to November 20, 2025. Established on June 4, 2023, the three-member panel—led by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai…
Quick-Read News Summary A Saturday-night drinking session at Takyel Khongbal in Imphal West turned deadly when 22-year-old Leishangthem Amo fatally shot his 33-year-old cousin Leishangthem Abu after a heated argument. Police say Amo, who had a history of substance abuse, used his licensed firearm. He was arrested at the scene; the victim’s body was taken…
News Summary In a remarkable display of unity and professionalism, officers from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), hailing from the Meitei, Kuki, and Naga communities, collaboratively led a successful evacuation of students from Jammu and Kashmir. This operation, set against the backdrop of recent unrest in the region, underscores the potential for harmony and…
📰 News Summary The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the forensic report on leaked audio clips allegedly implicating former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in the state’s ethnic violence is complete and will be submitted in a sealed cover. The report, prepared by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), is set to…
In the midst of Manipur’s ongoing unrest, the families of two missing teenagers have performed last rites in their absence, highlighting the profound human cost of the conflict. Summary of Recent Developments On March 23, 2025, the families of Maibam Avinash (16) and Ningthoujam Anthony (19) conducted traditional Meitei last rites for their sons, who…
Summary: In a recent incident in Manipur’s Imphal East district, a violent confrontation occurred between members of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and individuals suspected to be from the Arambai Tenggol group. The clash resulted in injuries to four UNLF cadres, who are currently receiving medical treatment and are reported to be in stable…
Summary of Recent Weapons Seizures in Manipur In a series of coordinated operations, security forces in Manipur’s Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts uncovered significant caches of weapons and ammunition. The seizures included locally made long-range mortars, bulletproof plates, various firearm cartridges, INSAS rifles, and mortar bombs. These discoveries highlight the ongoing challenges in addressing armed insurgency…
In a recent development, an advisor from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has confirmed the establishment of a comprehensive roadmap aimed at restoring peace in Manipur, as reported by a prominent Meitei organization. Navigating the Path to Peace in Manipur: A Comprehensive Analysis Manipur, a state nestled in the northeastern corridor of India, has…