Manipur News

Four suspected RPF/PLA, UNLF cadres arrested in separate operations in Manipur

Security forces and police arrested four suspected cadres of insurgent groups in separate operations in Manipur's Imphal West, Bishnupur and Kakching districts, officials said.

Security forces recover .22 Rifle, guns and 158 cartridges in Manipur's Kangpokpi during search operation

Joint teams of the Manipur Police, CRPF, CoBRA and RAF recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and communication equipment during a search operation in Joupi and Khoirok villages of Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, officials said.

Amid conflict, CRPF and students join Tiranga rally in Manipur’s Kangpokpi

The CRPF's 112 Battalion led a Tiranga rally in Kangpokpi with police, students and local youth. The march brought security forces and young people together in a district still facing Manipur's prolonged conflict.

Manipur Police arrest three RPF/PLA cadres, one UNLF member in separate operations

Manipur Police arrested three RPF/PLA cadres in separate operations on August 13 and picked up a UNLF (Koireng) member a day earlier. The arrests came amid intensified security operations, with further investigation underway.

Manipur observes Patriots’ Day, pays tribute to Heroes of 1891 Anglo-Manipur War

Manipur on August 13 observed Patriots’ Day, with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh leading state dignitaries in paying floral tributes to the heroes of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891.

Manipur Police seize 446 grams of suspected drugs, arrest Nagaland man in Senapati

Manipur Police arrested a Nagaland man and seized 37 soap cases of suspected drugs in Senapati. The case is now under investigation to trace the source and destination of the contraband.

Manipur truckers announce 24-hour strike after stranded driver dies amid NH-37 blockade

Tensions have escalated among truck drivers stranded along Manipur's National Highway 37 after a goods vehicle driver was found dead inside his vehicle near Labankhal in the Jiribam district on August 13.

Manipur IED attack accused was ‘finance head’ of banned outfit, involved in 5 other firing cases: Police

The accused arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the April IED attack at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Manipur's Bishnupur district, which killed two children, was the alleged “finance head” of the proscribed United Kuki National Army (UKNA) and was involved in five other firing incidents, police said.

Two UKNA cadres apprehended in Manipur’s Churachandpur, arms and ammunition seized

Security forces apprehended two alleged UKNA members in Churachandpur during an operation in Khengjang village. Weapons, ammunition and communication equipment were seized as investigators examine their alleged links and activities in the area.

Manipur security forces arrest three active cadres in separate operations

Security forces and Manipur Police arrested three alleged insurgent cadres in separate operations across the state on August 12. The arrests in Kakching, Imphal West and Thoubal are part of ongoing action against suspected extortion and militant networks.

NIA arrests one in Manipur IED attack that killed two children

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an accused in connection with an improvised explosive device (IED) attack at a residential house in Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Manipur’s Bishnupur district that killed two minor children and injured another person in April.

Nation-building shared responsibility of every citizen: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday, August 12 said nation-building is a shared responsibility of every citizen, while urging people to participate actively in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and hoist the national flag with pride

"1574 combing, search operations conducted since February to restore normalcy in Manipur": DGP Mukesh Singh

Manipur Director General of Police Mukesh Singh on Wednesday, August 12 said security forces and law-enforcement agencies conducted 1,574 combing and search operations across vulnerable and conflict-affected areas between February and August 2026 as part of efforts to restore normalcy in the state.

Manipur: CoTU questions ‘selective’ security action after Tokpa Naga incident

CoTU accused security forces of acting swiftly but selectively after the Tokpa Naga incident and the Keithelmanbi operation. It said unequal enforcement was eroding trust and could deepen tensions between communities.

Manipur recovers 1422 arms, 7010 ammunition rounds since February amid intensified peace efforts

Security forces and law-enforcement agencies in Manipur have recovered 1,422 arms, 7,010 rounds of ammunition and 1,137 explosives between February 5 and August 11, the state government said on Wednesday, as security operations continue alongside efforts to revive dialogue and restore peace in the violence-affected state.

Manipur Police arrest five, seize cannabis and codeine in separate raids

Manipur Police arrested five people in separate operations across Imphal East and Kakching on August 11. The raids led to the seizure of cannabis, codeine-based bottles and a car as investigations continued.

Manipur CM gives 15-day deadline to surrender looted weapons, warns of legal action

Manipur's Liangmai Naga Council condemns alleged arson attack on Tokpa Naga village, seeks probe

The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur, has strongly condemned the alleged arson attack on Tokpa Naga village in Kangpokpi district, claiming that multiple armed miscreants entered the village on Tuesday night, August 11, and set fire to around 10 houses and a church.

Assam Rifles Pipe Band enthrals 1,050 spectators at Imphal's Kangla West Gate ahead of 80th Independence Day

The Assam Rifles organised a Pipe Band display at Kangla West Gate in Imphal on Tuesday, August 11, as part of celebrations marking the 80th Independence Day, drawing more than 1,050 spectators.

Armed miscreants burn down several houses in Naga village in Manipur's Kangpokpi

Armed miscreants attacked a Naga village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district and burnt down several houses, officials said on Wednesday, August 12.

Manipur BJP Govt accuses Congress of prioritising NIT campus contracts over student welfare

The Manipur government on Tuesday, August 11 accused the previous Congress-led administration of prioritising construction contracts over the welfare of students and teachers in connection with the proposed permanent campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur.