A recent comment by former Assam Rifles chief Lt. Gen. P.C. Nair, hinting at a perceived ethnic bias within the Manipur Police, has ignited a fresh wave of controversy in Manipur. The comment, referring to the “Meitei Police” and “Kuki Police,” has drawn sharp criticism from Manipur Police officials, who slammed the statement as “immature” […]
Manipur is on the brink as Chief Minister N. Biren Singh convened an urgent cabinet meeting to address the escalating ethnic violence that has left communities in fear and sparked nationwide concern. The meeting, held late Saturday night, comes amid an alarming surge in violent clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities, with recent drone […]
The northeastern Indian state of Manipur is witnessing a terrifying escalation in its ongoing ethnic conflict as insurgents deploy drones equipped with explosives, killing civilians and raising concerns about the conflict’s future direction. On September 1 and 2, 2024, two drone attacks shook the Imphal West district, resulting in the deaths of two people and […]
In a sensational turn of events, the small yet strategic trading town of Moreh, located mere metres from the Myanmar border, has become a battleground. The situation escalated with a second Manipur Police commando, Takhellambam Saileshwore, losing his life amid intense violence. This follows the death of 32-year-old Wangkhem Somorjit Meetei, marking a dark chapter […]
In a remarkable turn of events, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh dramatically revealed that the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been instrumental in restoring peace to the conflict-ridden state. Biren Singh stated, “After listening to PM Modi’s and Amit Shah’s statements in Parliament, there is peace […]
A shocking resurgence of violence has gripped the once-peaceful Ukhrul district of Manipur, shaking the very fabric of the state’s tranquility. Three village guards, aged between 24 and 35, met a gruesome end in Kuki Thowai village, a site that had remained relatively calm amidst the ethnic conflict that has gripped Manipur since May. These […]
In a significant move highlighting the escalating rift between Manipur’s hills and valley regions, ten Kuki-Zomi community legislators, with seven from the ruling BJP, submitted a plea to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Their demand? Separate Director General of Police (DGP) and Chief Secretary (CS) positions for Manipur’s five hill districts, including Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Chandel, Tennoupal, […]
In a recent political face-off, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s expectations of the armed forces in the turbulent state of Manipur. BJP leader and ex-Union minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, countered Rahul Gandhi’s statements, asserting that the Congress figurehead lacks democratic sensibility. Ravi Shankar Prasad highlighted Rahul Gandhi’s suggestion that the […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah voiced his disappointment in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, chastising the Opposition for bypassing the opportunity to discuss the ‘sensitive’ issue of Manipur. “From the outset, I was open to discussing Manipur. However, the Opposition evaded it. They could have requested the PM’s statement if unsatisfied with mine,” Amit Shah […]
In a blistering address that set the Lok Sabha abuzz, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unleashed a torrent of revelations on the sizzling Manipur issue. Without mincing words, Amit Shah castigated the Opposition for skirting around the ‘sensitive’ matter. According to Amit Shah, he had been open to dialogue since day one, yet the Opposition […]