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Short SummaryA suspected cadre of the proscribed militant outfit PREPAK, identified as Leichombam Ajitkumar Singh alias Inaotomba (30), was arrested by Manipur Police during coordinated operations in Bishnupur and Kakching districts on July 19, 2025. Authorities recovered a white Maruti Suzuki Fronx Delta car, a mobile phone, and an Airtel SIM from him. Additionally, a…
Short SummaryManipur’s Director General of Police, Rajiv Singh, visited Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts on July 18 to conduct a comprehensive review of the prevailing law-and-order situation. During his visit, he interacted with district police officers, personnel from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and probationers, aiming to boost morale and enhance coordination. The inspection concluded with a felicitation…
Short Summary Police in Thoubal district, Manipur, conducted two separate operations within 36 hours, arresting three individuals for vehicle theft and recovering two stolen motorcycles. The first raid, based on a tip-off near Kaleikhong Oil Pump in Lilong, led to the arrest of Md. Achouba (19) and Md Abdul Razak alias Churanthaba (20), with one…
Short Summary A Fast Track Special Court in Manipur convicted Ningthoujam Dhojo (30) under Section 10 of the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a minor girl in August 2017 in Thoubal district. On July 18, Judge W Tonen sentenced him to six years of rigorous imprisonment and fined him ₹5,000—with an additional three months’ simple imprisonment if…
Short SummaryRepublican Party of India (RPI-A) leader Maheshwar Thounaojam has called on Manipur’s three MPs to prioritize the safe and prompt return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) during the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, starting July 21 and running until August 21. He stressed that MPs should set aside party politics and jointly advocate for key issues…
Short SummaryFarmers in Manipur’s Bishnupur district are facing significant challenges accessing their fields during the monsoon season due to escalated security concerns stemming from recent ethnic violence. Following a June 19 shooting of a farmer, Ningthoujam Biren in Phubala, local cultivators have urged district authorities to ensure safe field access and improved water supply. Deputy…
Short SummaryNikhil Okram, hailing from Imphal, Manipur, has been crowned Mister International India 2025 by Mega Entertainment after his standout performance at the 14th Set Wet Mega Mister North East 2025 . A Bachelor’s in Physical Education student and active NSS volunteer, Nikhil will now represent India at the Mister International Pageant in the Philippines…
Summary of the News Article Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Tamenglong, Manipur, have formally submitted a memorandum to the Governor highlighting persistent issues in ration availability, healthcare, electricity supply, and road infrastructure. They have issued a five-working-day ultimatum to prompt swift government action, warning of escalated peaceful protests if their demands aren’t met A Five-Day…
Summary of the News Article On July 17, 2025, the Manipur Police, collaborating with the Drivers Union Senapati, stepped in for a civic action project to repair the Chakabama–Senapati bypass road. The stretch, connecting Chakabama (Nagaland) to Martyr’s Park in Senapati, had become severely damaged, stranding vehicles and causing major disruptions. Police crews patched the…
Summary of the News Article On July 18, 2025, Manipur Police arrested a 22-year-old drug trafficker, Md Farish Khan of Thoubal district, and seized approximately 1 kg of heroin worth around ₹6 crore during a checkpoint operation on Sekmai-Khurkhul inter-village road, Imphal West. The arrest followed intelligence about smuggling routes originating from the Myanmar border via…