JIRIBAM DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
District administration of Jiribam in Manipur has formed a reconciliation forum
Tension in Jiribam district escalated, leading to CRPF deployment after a killing. Clashes over Scheduled Tribe status resulted in 900 seeking refuge in Assam, with riots causing 220 deaths and 1,500 injuries.
Demonstrators protest in Manipur, seek resolution to end ethnic violence in state
Protests in Manipur seek political solution for ethnic violence. ITLF demands Union Territory for Kuki-Zo people. Riots caused casualties and displacement. Rallyists appeal to Home Minister for action. Buffer Zone requested for Jiribam. Peace efforts urged for Tribals in Manipur.
Manipur violence: Assam's Cachar district admin plans house-to-house survey in villages along border
Cachar in Assam shares a border with Jiribam. Cachar District commissioner Rohan Kumar Jha, Superintendent of police Numal Mahatta and Additional DC of Jiribam Manoranjan Tokcham and Additional SP Thomas Tokcham held the meeting.
Joint meeting held between Assam and Manipur district administrations after violence in Jiribam
Joint meeting held between Assam's Cachar district administration and Manipur's Jiribam district administration at Jirighat police station to discuss peace measures. Cachar plans house-to-house survey in border villages.
Solution to Manipur crisis likely in 2-3 months: Biren Singh
Talking to media persons in Imphal on Friday, Singh said that violence continues in some areas due to a lack of security personnel, but the situation is improving as security forces which were taken out of the state for general election duties have come back and have been redeployed in vulnerable areas. "Now, the situation will be better," he added.
Police checkpoint in Manipur's Jiribam district set on fire
A police checkpoint at Leingangpokpi in Manipur was set on fire, leading to a gun battle in Gularthol between Manipur Police Commando and suspected militants. Nearby Paithol village in Tamenglong district was also affected.
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Manipur Chief Minister chairs all-party meeting amid rising security concerns
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh chaired an all-party meeting to address the security and law enforcement situation in the state. He emphasized the need for concerted efforts among stakeholders to achieve lasting peace and development. Singh stated that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the central government has initiated plans to engage in dialogue with all parties involved.
Manipur CM Biren Singh's advance convoy attacked, one hurt
One security personnel was injured in an attack on Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh's advance convoy in Kangpokpi district. The convoy was en route to Jiribam district following recent violence. The attack took place near Kotlen village on the Imphal-Jiribam National Highway, with militants firing at the security forces. Additional forces have launched a combing operation to apprehend the attackers.
Manipur unrest forces residents to seek refuge in Assam
Residents of the bordering areas claimed that about 600 people have taken shelter in various parts of Lakhipur in Cachar district, entering the state by crossing the Jiri river over the last four days. They are taking shelter in villages at Jirighat and Lakhipur, though no government relief camp has been opened for them, they said.
Manipur govt extends AFSPA in entire state excluding 19 police station areas including Imphal
The extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in the state of Manipur, excluding 19 police station areas including Imphal, was approved by the Governor of Manipur. This means that the entire state of Manipur, except for these specified areas, will be designated as a "Disturbed Area" under AFSPA for a period of six months, starting from October 1.
175 killed, over 1,100 injured in Manipur since May 3: Police
The ongoing ethnic strife in Manipur has resulted in the death of 175 people, with 1,108 others injured and 32 missing, according to the state police. The violence, which began on May 3, has also led to the destruction of 4,786 houses and 386 religious structures. The police have recovered 1,359 firearms and 15,050 various types of ammunition that were reported as "lost".
CoTU warns of blockade if essential commodities don't reach Kuki-Zo areas
The decision of the CoTU to re-impose the economic blockade along National Highway 2 (Imphal-Dimapur road), and National Highway 37 (Imphal-Jiribam road). CoTU's Media Cell Coordinator, Ng. Lun Kipgen said that the Union Home Minister during his visit to Kangpokpi under his "Peace Mission" initiative, appealed to the public to open the National Highways passing through Kangpokpi district as a "Goodwill Gesture".
Putting in best efforts to safeguard rights and security of all communities: Manipur govt tells Supreme Court
The updated status report filed by the chief secretary of the state was taken on record by the bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha, which asked lawyers representing different ethnic groups to give some positive suggestions to bring normalcy and peace in the state.
When would violence in Manipur stop, asks Mizoram CM Zoramthanga
Zoramthanga in a tweet stated, “The onset of May witnessed a brutal, untoward and uncalled-for incident in Manipur. At this very moment, 3:30am, July the 4th, 2023; nothing seems to have changed. We are counting, and today is the 62nd day. While we hope with much goodwill, anticipation and hope, things would turn for the better, situations seem to have worsened. When will it STOP?”
Mobile internet suspended, prohibitory orders imposed in tense Manipur
Vehicular movement and supplies from Assam have been hit due to the blockade on the Imphal-Dimapur highway (NH-2) and Imphal-Jiribam highway (NH-39) imposed by the All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM). An order issued by Special Secretary (Home) H Gyan Prakash late on Saturday said mobile internet services were suspended for five days, as some anti-social elements were using social media to "transmit hate speeches".
Economic blockade by All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur hits supplies
Trucks are stranded in Imphal-Dimapur highway (NH-2) and Imphal-Jiribam highway (NH-39) as protesters blocked the roads with boulders, besides burning tyres.
Death toll in Manipur landslide rises to 47
This includes 28 Territorial Army soldiers. Intensive search is underway to trace people who are still missing.
10 killed in Manipur landslide; 72 still trapped under debris
The district administration advisory said, “If the situation further deteriorates, it will wreak havoc to the low lying areas... The general public is hereby advised to take their own precautions, and especially ensure children do not come out near the river.”
Northeast on alert as threat of influx by Rohingyas looms large
Assam Rifles, which is guarding the Indo-Myanmar border, is on high alert to check any attempts from Rohingyas to sneak into India.
Only 20 MLAs from 89% of Manipur; 40 MLAs from rest 11%
Some areas in hills have got sub-divisional officer, block development officer, mini-secretariat with accommodation to govt staff.
Widening rift between the valley and hills of Manipur
Manipur which is ruled by congress by congress for last 15 years is often accused of excluding the hills from the development agenda.
In Manipur, BJP is accusing Congress of match-fixing with the Naga group
Congress cited administrative conveniences as the reason for creating new districts, it may have well done the trick of consolidating some gains in hills.
Economic blockade will not impact Manipur poll process: CEC
Zaidi said adequate number of Central police forces will be available for each phase and each polling station will be adequately covered by Central police forces.
Majority should not disturb minority and vice-versa: Manipur CM
"We all are Indians and majority should not disturb the minority and vice-versa," Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said at a programme at the Congress office here.
Centre rushes 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur
The UNC has imposed the economic blockade on NH-2 (Imphal-Dimapur) and NH 37 (Imphal-Jiribam) that serve as lifelines for the landlocked Manipur.
Manipur CM Ibobi plays territorial card via new districts ahead of polls
A body of Nagas living in Manipur, UNC, earlier has resolved to support the NPF in the 2017 assembly polls.
Lift blockade first if you want to talk: Manipur CM to UNC
Economic blockade imposed by UNC on two national highways since November 1 last has ravaged the economy of the state.
Curfew in Imphal as protests over creation of new districts turn violent
Many protestors attacked vehicles coming from Nagadominated areas to Imphal.Vehicles have been vandalised and set on fire and a bus was pushed into the river, a senior police officer told ET.
Tension in Manipur following protest
On Sunday protesters attacked vehicles coming from Naga dominated areas to Imphal. A senior police official told ET, “Vehicles were vandalized and set on fire.
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