THOUBAL DISTRICT
Manipur: Security forces nab three armed cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibanganba)
At least 220 people have been killed, 1,500 injured and 60,000 displaced since violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities on May 3 last year.
Manipur introduces 'School on Wheels' program to educate students in relief camps
Manipur's 'School on Wheels' educates students in relief camps after ethnic conflict. Schools shut due to hailstorm. Governor Uikey's initiative provides library, computers, sports items for displaced students. Casualties, injuries, displacements reported. Communities clash. Orange alert issued.
Manipur CM: 15,425 properties severely damaged by hailstorm; centre releases Rs 6.9 crore for assistance
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh mentioned that the Centre has released Rs 6.9 Crore to assist the state, with more funds likely to come. Speaking to media persons, he said, “We are assessing the total damage, including to houses, livestock, and agriculture. We will provide compensation.”
Lok Sabha election phase 1: No voters turn out in six districts of Nagaland
Even the MLAs of 20 assembly segments in the Eastern Nagaland did not turn up to vote. There are over 738 polling stations in the six districts of Eastern Nagaland.
Fresh violence erupted in Manipur; two killed
In fresh violence two people were killed in Manipur's Phailengmol region of Kangpokpi district. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday chargesheeted two accused, including the main conspirator, in the June 2023 Kwatka (Manipur) vehicle borne IED blast case, in which three persons were injured and several public and private properties were damaged.
Extortion rises in Manipur: Traders pressured for arms sponsorship
During the violence several organization or fringe elements propped up, these organization self style themselves as civil society group. They espouse the cause of fighting for their respective communities and operate like armed cadres of a militia.
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Violence resurfaces in Manipur: Three injured in clashes, security forces deployed
Violence erupted once again in Manipur after a brief lull, with three people injured in clashes in Heirok of Thoubal District, Tengnoupal district, and Pallel of Kakching District. The firing between two groups from Heirok and Tengnoupal has been ongoing since the previous evening. Following the incident, irate Village Volunteers and the public of Heirok retaliated against the armed miscreants.
Manipur: Abducted Army JCO rescued within hours
Defence sources said army columns launched a coordinated joint search operation for JCO Konsam Kheda Singh. "The synergised efforts of the security forces resulted in the JCO being safely rescued at 6:30 pm. The JCO is currently at Waikhong Police Station (near Kakching) in Thoubal district. Manipur Police is investigating the incident," they said.
Army JCO abducted from home in Manipur's Thoubal district
A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army was abducted in Manipur's Thoubal district. Miscreants entered his home in Charangpat Mamang Leikai village and he was forced to get inside a vehicle. His family has received extortion threats. Deportation of Myanmar nationals has begun.
Army officer kidnapped in Manipur, fourth such incident since conflict began
A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army, Konsam Kheda Singh, was kidnapped from his home in Manipur's Thoubal district by unknown individuals, marking the fourth such incident since the conflict in Manipur began. The reason for the abduction is not yet known, but it is suspected to be related to extortion. Security agencies have initiated a coordinated search operation to rescue the JCO, conducting checks on vehicles along National Highway 102.
Manipur government seeks Assam Rifles' assistance to maintain peace in troubled districts
The Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Bishnupur district, Hanjabam Bobby Sharma, in a letter to the Assam Rifles authority, stated that due to a serious breach of peace, disturbances to public tranquility, and grave danger to human lives and properties in the state, particularly in Bishnupur district, a prohibitory order has been imposed across the entire district, prohibiting the movement of people from outside their residences.
Manipur: Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra set to begin from Thoubal on 14 January
Manipur government gave limited permission to use the Hapta Kangjeibung Palace compound ground in Imphal for launching the ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ led by former Congress party, the opposition on Friday announced that the Yatra would be flagged off from a private ground in the state’s Thoubal district instead of state capital Imphal.
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to begin from private ground in Manipur's Thoubal: Congress
The Congress announced that the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi, will commence from a private ground in Manipur's Thoubal district instead of the state capital, Imphal. The party had initially sought permission to start the Yatra from the Hapta Kangjeibung ground but was given conditional approval by the state government.
Manipur: Four people shot dead, six others injured in Manipur’s Thoubal district
A senior police officer who does not want to be named said that gunmen arrived in camouflage dress in the Lilong Chingjao area. There was indiscriminate firing. “ There was an altercation over ransom demand.”
Alleged shooting by Manipur Rifles personnel sparks public outcry and calls for justice in Jiribam
In Jiribam's Leingangpokpi area, a 32-year-old, Oinam Gandhi Singh, was allegedly shot dead by a Manipur Rifles personnel, identified as Loitam Arunta Singh. The incident led to public outrage, prompting locals to vandalize Arunta's residence. Though the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, Gandhi, scheduled to travel to Imphal, visited the outpost to meet a relative.
Manipur: Funerals of 13 youths who died in clashes performed
Family members of the 13 victims expressed suspicion of torture in custody and cold-blooded execution and demanded the government for swift investigation to bring all those involved in the crime to justice.
Manipur CM announces destruction of new poppy cultivation in Singngat Sub Division
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh reported the discovery of new poppy cultivation in Suangkuang under Singngat Sub Division (Churachandpur District) during a joint survey. Out of the five locations surveyed, only Suangkuang had new poppy cultivation, approximately 1 acre, which was promptly destroyed. This follows the destruction of 16 hectares of illicit poppy fields earlier in November as part of the state government's intensified efforts against illegal poppy cultivation, particularly in reserve and protected forests.
Manipur violence: House construction for the people displaced at Thoubal district completed
Construction of a cluster of prefabricated houses for internally displaced persons in Manipur is complete, and the water supply system is being finalized. The temporary shelter complex will house 400 families and is expected to be inaugurated within two weeks. The complex consists of 40 units, each accommodating 10 families.
Manipur: Meitei community wants government to provide family allowance money on a priority basis
Over 60,000 people, who were affected by the ongoing violence that unfolded on May 3 are currently putting up at around 351 relief camps in both the valley and hill districts since then. Of them, members of the committee are taking refuge at 249 relief camps in the valley districts. At least 4,786 houses were ravaged by the violence across the state.
Violence-hit Manipur now battling dengue and African Swine Fever
The State Malaria Officer of the National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme, S Priyokumar, confirmed the official figures recorded from across the state since January, with Imphal West classified as the worst hit district with 898 cases, including 3 suspected deaths, and Tamenglong, with the two newly formed districts of Pherzawl and Jiribam yet to report any case.
Curfew relaxed in five valley districts of Manipur
Authorities announced curfew release schedule a day after curfew was imposed in the five valley districts of Manipur to allow the general populace to acquire necessities like food and medicine. According to an order issued on Wednesday, the curfew for the districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, and Kakching would be eased on Thursday from 5 am to 6 pm.
Full curfew reimposed in five valley districts of Manipur as preventive measure
In a hurriedly called press conference, government spokesperson and Information and Public Relations Minister Sapam Ranjan said, "The government appeals to COCOMI to withdraw the proposed plan to storm the army barricade at Phougakchao Ikhai near Torbung on September 6."
Two people killed, seven others injured in firing between two groups in Manipur
Police said that on Tuesday firing between armed miscreants occurred in the adjoining villages of Naransena in which two persons succumbed to injuries and seven persons sustained bullet/splinter injuries. District Police, AR, Army and CAPF deployed in the area responded and brought the situation under control.
Security forces recover 70 ammunitions, 16 explosives in multiple operations in Manipur
Security forces have recovered 70 ammunition and 16 explosives in multiple operations in Manipur. The police stated that search operations were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of Imphal-East, Imphal-West, Kakching, Thoubal, Kangpokpi and Bishnupur districts and recovered 16 (sixteen) arms, 70 (seventy) ammunitions and 16 (sixteen) explosives from Imphal-East, Imphal-West and Kangpokpi districts.
At least 27 people are missing in seven valley district of Manipur
The two missing journalists from local media are Atom Samarendra Singh (47) and Yumkhaibam Kirankumar Singh (48). These 27 persons are reported missing in May, June, and July from Imphal West, Imphal East, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, Kangpokpi, Thoubal, Kakching districts. The missing cases were reported in various police stations.
Manipur CM says 2 persons arrested in connection with two women being paraded naked by mob
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday evening said two persons were arrested in connection with the May 4 incident in which two women were paraded naked in Kangpokpi district by a mob. Addressing a press conference, Singh said it was a crime against humanity.
NHRC notice to Manipur Chief Secy, DGP seeks report in 4 weeks
The National Human Rights Commission has demanded a report from Manipur’s chief secretary and DGP on the status of investigation of FIRs registered with regard to the incidents of abduction, gangrape and murder, health status of victims, and compensation granted. The police has registered a case in the Thoubal district against unidentified persons. The villagers have set the house of the accused on fire and ostracized his family. The Commission has given four weeks to submit the detailed report.
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