Manipur News

Over 38 Kuki and Naga people held hostage by different groups in state: Manipur home minister

Fresh violence in Manipur left four people dead as the state government said more than 38 Naga and Kuki people were being held by different groups. The killings, detention claims and shutdowns have deepened tensions in the hill districts and triggered demands for swift arrests.

Manipur home minister assures swift action after twin ambushes, says ‘some people don’t want peace’

Govindas Konthoujam on May 14 assured that the perpetrators behind the recent ambush attacks in Manipur would be arrested “as soon as possible,” while expressing concern that certain elements may be trying to obstruct peace in the state.

Manipur: Tensions escalate after ambush killings; reports of detentions and abductions surface in Kangpokpi, Senapati

Fresh tensions gripped Manipur on May 14 following the killing of four persons — including three church leaders — in an ambush in Kangpokpi and Noney district, even as separate incidents of alleged detentions and abductions were reported from Senapati and Kangpokpi districts.

Family of Joujangtek ambush victim refuses to claim body until Manipur govt assures action

The family members of the victim killed in the Joujangtek ambush in Noney district, along with the Chiru Union, have announced that they will not claim the body of the deceased until the government provides assurances on their demands, including the arrest of those responsible for the attack.

Manipur districts grind to halt amid shutdowns over church leaders' killings

Shutdowns called by Kuki Zo and Naga groups brought several Manipur districts to a halt after four killings. The closures deepened disruption in areas already strained by the state's continuing ethnic violence.

Manipur Congress condemns twin ambush attacks in Manipur, alleges BJP focused more on elections than peace

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee on May 14 strongly condemned the two separate ambush attacks in Manipur that left four people dead and seven others injured, accusing the BJP governments at the Centre and in the state of failing to restore peace in the conflict-hit region.

Christian bodies condemn killing of Church leaders as Kuki-Zo community observes two-day mourning

The Kuki-Zo community in Manipur on May 14 began a two-day mourning period and 48-hour shutdown following the killing of three church leaders in Kangpokpi district, with several Christian organisations in India and abroad condemning the incident and calling for peace and justice.

Manipur Police seize 250 litres of DIC liquor, one arrested in Imphal West

Manipur Police seized 250 litres of illegal DIC liquor and arrested one person in Imphal West. Authorities continue their crackdown on illicit liquor trade in the state.

Catholic Bishops' Conference of India condemns killing of Baptist leaders in Manipur

Catholic Bishops' Conference of India on May 13 expressed deep grief over the killing of Baptist church leaders in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district and appealed to all communities to reject violence and retaliation.

Thousands gather in Manipur's Kangpokpi to receive bodies of church leaders killed in ambush

A wave of grief swept through Manipur's Kangpokpi on May 13 night as the mortal remains of three slain church leaders were brought to the District Hospital morgue, drawing thousands of mourners from across the Kuki-Zo community.

Manipur legislators demand justice after brutal attack on Thadou church leaders, call for peace

Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen and Saikul MLA Kimneo Hangshing on Wednesday, May 13 strongly condemned the ambush on Christian leaders and missionaries in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, describing the attack as “heinous”, “cowardly” and an assault on peace and humanity.

One killed, wife injured in suspected militant ambush in Manipur’s Noney district

A militant ambush in Manipur's Noney district killed one and injured his wife. Security forces are investigating the attack and working to ensure local safety.

Kuki Inpi Manipur announces 48-hour shutdown across Kuki-Zo areas over killing of church leaders

The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing Kuki tribes in Manipur, has announced a 48-hour total shutdown across all Kuki-Zo inhabited areas from midnight of May 13 to midnight of May 15 following the killing of three prominent church leaders and injuries to five others in an alleged armed assault.

Manipur CM Khemchand Singh visits Kangpokpi ambush victims at Shija hospital, condemns attack

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh along with members of his cabinet and legislators visited injured persons undergoing treatment at SHIJA Hospitals and Research Institute in Imphal on Wednesday, May 13 following the ambush incident in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district earlier in the day.

Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh condemns Kangpokpi civilian attack, assures action against perpetrators

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday, May 13 strongly condemned the firing incident carried out by armed miscreants on a group of civilians between the Kotlen and Kotzim areas in Kangpokpi district, which left three people dead and four others injured.

"Barbaric ambush on church leaders cannot be justified”: Manipur Dy CM Nemcha Kipgen condemns Kangpokpi killings

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen on Wednesday, May 13, strongly condemned the deadly ambush on church leaders and civilians between Kotzim and Kotlen villages in Kangpokpi district, describing the incident as a “cruel and heartbreaking act of violence” that has left the region in mourning.

United Naga Council condemns ambush on Thadou Baptist Association leaders, seeks release of hostages

The United Naga Council (UNC) has strongly condemned the ambush on leaders of the Thadou Baptist Association Church in Manipur in which three people were killed and five others sustained grievous injuries, according to reports.

Manipur: Kangpokpi erupts in protest after Kuki-Zo church leaders killed in ambush, Kuki bodies demand swift action

Kangpokpi district in Manipur witnessed widespread protests and a total shutdown on Wednesday, May 13 following the killing of Kuki-Zo church leaders in an ambush between Kotzim and Kotlen areas earlier in the day. The attack also left several others critically injured.

Zeliangrong United Front rejects Kuki Inpi allegations over Kangpokpi ambush, calls claims ‘baseless’

Zeliangrong United Front has denied allegations made by Kuki Inpi Manipur linking the outfit to the deadly ambush on Kuki civilians between Kotlen and Kotzim in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district.

‘Attack on peace itself’: Kuki Inpi Manipur condemns fatal ambush on Church leaders

Kuki Inpi Manipur has condemned the alleged ambush between Kotzim and Kotlen that killed three church leaders and civilians. It said the attack targeted ongoing peace efforts and demanded a thorough investigation.

Manipur church leaders among three killed in Kangpokpi ambush