Manipur Security Forces Launch Extensive Operations; 14
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Manipur Security Forces Launch Extensive Operations; 14

Quick Summary: In a significant crackdown, Manipur’s security forces have intensified operations against insurgent groups, leading to the arrest of 14 individuals associated with various banned outfits. These coordinated efforts, spanning multiple districts, have also resulted in the seizure of a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and contraband. The operations underscore the state’s commitment to…

Manipur Security Forces Nab Two Militants, Recover Cache of Arms and Equipment
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Manipur Security Forces Nab Two Militants, Recover Cache of Arms and Equipment

đź“° News Summary In a significant operation on April 17, 2025, security forces in Manipur apprehended two active militants associated with proscribed outfits. The first arrest occurred in Imphal East, where Wahengbam Ramananda Singh of the KCP (Lalumba) faction was detained, leading to the seizure of multiple firearms and ammunition. The second arrest took place…

Manipur CM Focuses on Restoring Peace and Reviving Polo Heritage Amid Conflict
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Manipur CM Focuses on Restoring Peace and Reviving Polo Heritage Amid Conflict

Summary Manipur’s Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to restoring peace following the ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023, resulting in over 250 fatalities and displacing thousands. At the closing ceremony of the DGAR Men & Women Polo Championship 2025, Singh lauded the efforts of the Army and Assam Rifles…

Freedom of Expression in Manipur: A Complex Landscape

Freedom of Expression in Manipur: A Complex Landscape

Summary: Renowned Manipuri writer Haobam Satyabati Devi asserts that freedom of expression in Manipur remains largely unrestricted, except in areas affected by the ongoing Meitei-Kuki conflict. She acknowledges that internet bans and movement restrictions in these conflict zones have disrupted daily life but emphasizes that, outside these areas, freedom of expression is not formally curtailed….

Addressing the Manipur Crisis — Taragi Cheisu’s Call for Action
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Addressing the Manipur Crisis — Taragi Cheisu’s Call for Action

Summary of the News Article The organization Taragi Cheisu has called for an urgent judicial inquiry into the ongoing conflicts in Manipur, emphasizing the need to hand over sensitive cases to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This comes amidst concerns about escalating violence and allegations of inadequate state responses. They also demand coordinated action from…

Manipur Police Recover 2,800 Looted Weapons and Arrest 125 Individuals for Extortion

Manipur Police Recover 2,800 Looted Weapons and Arrest 125 Individuals for Extortion

Summary: In a significant development, the Manipur police have recovered over 2,800 looted weapons and arrested 125 individuals on charges of extortion. These recoveries come amid ongoing efforts to combat the violence that erupted in May 2023. The looted weapons, stolen during ethnic clashes, are part of an estimated 6,000 missing from state armories. The…