Manipur News

Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh reviews security in Jiribam, directs action against drug trafficking

Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh visited Jiribam to inspect security arrangements, IDP sites and police establishments. He told agencies to tighten coordination, check drug trafficking and keep community engagement central to peace.

Delhi Police register FIR against Congress MP Bimol Akoijam over JNU harassment allegations

Delhi Police have filed an FIR against Congress MP and JNU professor Bimol Akoijam over sexual harassment allegations. The case has sharpened a political confrontation, with the BJP accusing Congress of silence on women's safety.

Thadou Inpi Manipur condemns civilian killings, demands arrests over Naga man’s beheading

Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has condemned the killing of multiple civilians in Manipur’s Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts on October 10, amid escalating Kuki-Naga violence, and demanded immediate investigations, arrests and prosecution of those responsible. The organisation also called on the state government to ensure civilian safety and demonstrate accountability through concrete action.

Manipur police arrest alleged PLA cadre, seize suspected heroin in separate operation

Manipur Police arrested an alleged active cadre of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF)/People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and apprehended a man in a separate anti-narcotics operation in Imphal on October 11. The two operations were conducted by teams of the Central Detective Organisation (CDO) in Imphal West and Imphal East, respectively.

Manipur: JTC halts post-mortem of slain Naga men, gives government 48-hour ultimatum to recover victim's missing head

The Joint Tribes Council (JTC-Manipur) has suspended the post-mortem examinations of two Naga men allegedly killed in an attack by suspected armed Kuki militants in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, demanding the recovery of one victim’s missing head and the arrest of three individuals named in its statement within 48 hours.

BJP women's wing to march to Congress HQ over JNU sexual harassment findings against Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam

The BJP Mahila Morcha will march to the Congress headquarters in Delhi over JNU findings against MP Bimol Akoijam. The party says the protest is aimed at holding the Congress leadership accountable for its response.

JNU teachers' association questions professor Bimol Akoijam's dismissal, alleges procedural violations

JNUTA has challenged JNU's dismissal of Professor and Congress MP Bimol Akoijam. The association says the move bypassed due procedure and breached confidentiality norms.

Bodies of seven victims of Manipur violence handed over to families

The bodies of seven people killed in separate attacks across Manipur's hill districts were handed over to their families. The killings deepened tensions, triggered shutdowns and prompted fresh calls for security and restraint.

‘We want justice, not revenge’: Manipur’s Kuki-Zo women pay tribute to slain Gorkha farmer

Manipur MLA seeks deployment of three security companies in Kamjong amid fresh violence

Manipur MLA Leishiyo Keishing has urged Home Minister K Govindas Singh to deploy three security companies in Kamjong after fresh violence. The appeal followed deaths, arson and allegations of repeated militant attacks in the border district.

CoTU shutdown disrupts normal life in Manipur’s Kangpokpi

3.5 kg of suspected brown sugar seized in Manipur’s Bishnupur district, one arrested

A joint Bishnupur police team seized about 3.5 kg of suspected brown sugar during checking at Okshobung and arrested one man. The case is under investigation to trace the source, destination and any wider link.

Manipur CM appeals for peace as death toll in fresh clashes rises to 9

Fresh clashes across Manipur’s hill districts left nine people dead and prompted the chief minister to appeal for restraint. The killings deepened tensions between Kuki and Naga communities as security was reinforced in the worst-hit areas.

Manipur: CoTU shutdown brings Kangpokpi to a standstill amid security concerns

A 24-hour total shutdown called by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) came into effect across Manipur’s Kangpokpi district at 6 pm on Saturday, bringing commercial activities to a halt and disrupting vehicular movement amid heightened security concerns following reports of attacks in several hill districts.

Three civilians killed in Manipur’s Ukhrul, Kamjong; Manipur Deputy CM calls for impartial probe

Three civilians were reportedly killed in separate incidents of violence in Manipur’s Ukhrul, Kamjong and Kangpokpi districts, prompting Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen to condemn the killings and call for thorough and impartial investigations.

Nine dead in 24 hrs as Manipur’s hill districts witness fresh bloodshed; 14 houses torched

At least nine people were killed and 14 houses torched in a spate of violent incidents across Manipur’s hill districts in the past 24 hours, triggering fresh tensions between Kuki and Naga communities and prompting a shutdown in Kangpokpi district.

PM Modi assures support for Manipur’s peace efforts after meeting CM Khemchand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 10 assured all possible assistance to the Manipur government in its efforts to restore peace and normalcy in the state during a meeting with Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh in New Delhi.

Manipur BJP women’s wing stages protest, demands MP Bimol Akoijam’s resignation

The Manipur unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continued its protest demanding the resignation of Congress MP Bimol Akoijam over sexual harassment allegations against him.

Manipur Congress chief says allegations against MP Bimol Akoijam are 'beyond expectation', truth will prevail

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Okram Ibobi Singh on Saturday, October 10 questioned the allegations against Congress MP Bimol Akoijam following a report by Jawaharlal Nehru University’s (JNU) Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), describing the development as unexpected and alleging that the issue was being politicised amid the prolonged crisis in Manipur.

KCP (MFL) cadre arrested in Imphal East; arms and ammunition seized

A joint team in Imphal East arrested an alleged KCP (MFL) cadre and recovered weapons based on his disclosure. The seizure has prompted a wider investigation into the arms cache and possible involvement of others.

CoTU announces 24-hour shutdown in Manipur’s Kangpokpi amid security concerns

CoTU has announced a 24-hour shutdown in Kangpokpi district from 6 pm after reported attacks in several areas. The group said the incidents threatened civilian safety and urged authorities to prevent further escalation.