A protest against a new Assam Rifles outpost in Manipur's New Heaven village turned violent on Sunday, leaving at least four civilians injured. The clash has added to tensions in Ukhrul district amid recent ambushes, hostage claims and concern over security deployments.
Three civilians were killed and Kuki homes were burnt in violence in Kangpokpi early on Friday. The incident has renewed security concerns as KIM sought accountability and a thorough investigation.
Security personnel at Imphal airport arrested two alleged smugglers after finding suspected brown sugar in their hand baggage. The 4kg seizure has led to an NDPS Act case and a wider probe into its source and destination.
Armed men allegedly ambushed three Konsakhul villagers as they went to repair a water pipeline in Kangpokpi. The shooting has sharpened fresh tensions in Manipur's foothill region amid accusations, condemnations and heightened security.
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh told the United Naga Council that the abduction case of six missing Naga villagers will be handed to the NIA. The move comes amid competing hostage claims and renewed tension in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts.
A deadly ambush in Manipur's hill districts was followed by abductions involving Kuki and Naga communities. The violence triggered blockades, protests and appeals for the release of all hostages.
Naga and Kuki-Zo groups held separate protests in Manipur over abductions and the killing of three pastors. The demonstrations sharpened demands for security action, investigation and political intervention.
Unidentified gunmen ambushed two vehicles carrying Thadou Baptist Association members in Kangpokpi, killing three church leaders and injuring four others. The attack drew condemnation, rival allegations and shutdown calls, deepening tensions in Manipur.
Separate attacks in Manipur's Ukhrul and Kamjong districts left six people injured and homes torched. The violence has sharpened allegations of a cross-border militant strike and deepened fear in border villages.
Tensions escalated as the rally advanced, leading to a confrontation between demonstrators and police personnel. Security forces fired tear gas shells at multiple locations to bring the situation under control.
The Chief Minister was forced to alter his travel plans due to the blockade, taking a helicopter from Kangla and landing at the Assam Rifles camp before proceeding to the venue by road under tight security.
The ongoing shutdown was triggered by the tragic incident that took place on April 7 in the valley district of Bishnupur, where a five-year-old boy and a five-month-old girl lost their lives in a blast.
The attack comes a day after Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand visited Ukhrul district as part of his "Journey for Peace" initiative, during which he interacted with local residents, including members of Kuki villages, in an effort to ease tensions.
A drug seizure at Tulihal Airport spirals into violence in Manipur's Bishnupur district, with mobs attacking security forces and vehicles torched, raising questions over how a narcotics arrest triggered wider unrest.
In the aftermath of the blasts, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) held a protest rally in Imphal on Wednesday. The protestors gathered at Wangkhei Andro Parking area around 3 pm, holding placards and banners demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh and State Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam over the incident.
Two children were killed in a bomb attack on their home in the sensitive Moirang valley of Manipur. The government ordered mobile internet shutdown in five districts and clamped a curfew in Bishnupur to keep the peace amid fears of unrest.
A deadly strike on a civilian home has reignited tensions in Manipur, sparking protests, arson and fresh security concerns as authorities scramble to contain a rapidly escalating situation across vulnerable districts.
A seven-year-old internally displaced girl was found dead within 24 hours of going missing in Imphal East, with police arresting a 28-year-old man in connection with the case. The accused has been remanded to five days of police custody as protests broke out near the police station.
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Okram Ibobi said the census is a crucial national exercise that must produce reliable and accurate statistical data. He warned that flawed data could adversely affect development planning and governance.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh began a three-day visit to Jiribam district, one of the worst-hit areas by the 2023 ethnic violence between the Meiteis and the Kukis.
