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Protests, twin shutdown disrupt normal life in areas of Imphal after suspected militant attacks| India News

Protests, twin shutdown disrupt normal life in areas of Imphal after suspected militant attacks| India News

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Normal life in several hills and valley districts of Manipur has been disturbed after the twin shutdown related to two incidents of suspected militant attack earlier this month. Protestors confront security personnel during a Meira (torch) rally at Koirengei, demanding justice regarding the Tronglaobi killing incident, in Imphal East on Sunday. (ANI) One incident took place on April 7, in which two children were killed in a bomb attack in Bishnupur’s Tronglaobi. In another incident, a retired Army man was killed during an ambush allegedly by Kuki militants near Litan village, on April 18. What happened A 5-year old boy and his 6-month-old sister were killed while sleeping, and their mother was injured, in a bomb attack that took place at Tronglaobi in Bishnupur district. The incident took place on April 7, with the protest ongoing since April 11. Following this, three protestors were killed during a CRPF firing in Gelmol village in Churachandpur, a Kuki-Zo-dominated district. The government imposed a three-day suspension of internet service on April 7, citing “volatile law and order situation,” …

Manipur: Situation tense yet under control after violence over Bishnupur bombing

Manipur: Situation tense yet under control after violence over Bishnupur bombing

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The situation remained tense but calm across five valley districts in Manipur on Wednesday, with curfew, internet suspension and heavy police deployment in place, after violence broke out over a bomb attack that left two children dead in Bishnupur a day ago, a senior officer said. No fresh violence was reported this morning, but clashes between security forces and protesters broke out late on Tuesday in some places in Imphal East and West districts, prompting the police personnel to fire tear gas shells to disperse the demonstrators, he said. They also burnt tyres on the streets at Khurai Lamlong and Wangkhei in Imphal East district, and at Uripok and Kwakeithel in Imphal West, and demanded action against those involved in the killing of the two children. “The situation has been brought under control after the overnight clashes. No fresh violence was reported this morning. The overall situation remains calm,” the officer said. Curfew and internet suspension have been in force in Imphal East and West, Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kakching districts, he said. Violence broke out …

Bomb explodes at fuel station in Bishnupur district, no one injured: Manipur Police| India News

Bomb explodes at fuel station in Bishnupur district, no one injured: Manipur Police| India News

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IMPHAL: An unidentified person on a two-wheeler threw a bomb at a fuel station in Bishnupur district’s Moirang Thana Leikai area, police said on Friday. Police line tape. Crime scene investigation. Forensic science. (Getty Images) Police said the incident took place at 8:10pm on Thursday when the pump was closed. No one was injured in the incident. According to CCTV footage retrieved by the police, the suspect was seen approaching the fuel station on a two-wheeler and hurling the explosive at the pump leading to an explosion. Police said a case has been registered in connection with the explosion at the fuel station, which may be connected to extortion demands “Necessary security measures will be taken to prevent from such activities and public are requested to contact police if any illegal monetary demand is made from any banned organisation,” a police officer said. On December 13 last year, Manipur Petroleum Dealers Fraternity (MPDF), an association of fuel station operators in Manipur, launched an agitation to shut down fuel stations over extortion demands and bomb threats. …

Manipur on edge as NIA probes twin blasts in Bishnupur

Manipur on edge as NIA probes twin blasts in Bishnupur

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The investigation into the twin blasts in Manipur`s Bishnupur district was handed over to the NIA, officials said on Tuesday. Two people were injured in the consecutive explosions that rocked Ngaukon in the Phougakchao police station area on Monday morning, they said. The first blast, suspected to have been caused by an improvised explosive device (IED), occurred around 5.45 am at an abandoned house. The second one occurred nearly 200 metres away around 8.45 am, when locals gathered after getting news of the earlier blast. “The case has been forwarded to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for further investigation,” a statement issued by the state police said. “Combining and search operations are being carried out in the adjoining areas, and security has been strengthened to prevent any further escalation of violence. Investigation and operational efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those responsible for the blasts,” it said. The incident further escalated tensions in the restive state, where over 260 people have been killed and thousands left homeless in the ethnic clashes that broke out …

At least 6 militants arrested in Manipur’s Bishnupur

At least 6 militants arrested in Manipur’s Bishnupur

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Manipur Police arrested one active cadre of KYKL(SOREPA), namely, Leichombam Pakpi Devi (37). | Photo Credit: X/@manipur_police Six militants were arrested from different parts of Manipur in separate operations, police said on Saturday (April 12, 2025). The arrests were made on Friday (April 11, 2025) from Bishnupur, Imphal East, Imphal West and Kangpokpi districts, they said. A cadre of the Kanglei Yaowl Kanna Lup (KYKL/SOREPA) was arrested from Leimaram Mamang Leikai in Bishnupur. Leichombam Pakpi Devi (37), the arrested militant, was allegedly involved in extortion and recruiting youth in the proscribed group, police said. An active member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon) was arrested from the Checkon crossing in Imphal East district. Huidrom Sunder Singh (39) was involved in the transportation of arms and ammunition and extorting shops located in the Mantripukhri area, police said. A militant of KCP(PWG) was arrested from Urup Awang Leikai in Imphal East, while another member of the outfit was nabbed from Lei Ingkhol Maning Leikai in Imphal West. Both of them were involved in extorting small businesses. …

Challenges in Manipur can be overcome if people abide by Constitution: Justice Kotiswar Singh | Latest News India

Challenges in Manipur can be overcome if people abide by Constitution: Justice Kotiswar Singh | Latest News India

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Imphal, Supreme Court judge, Justice N Kotiswar Singh, on Sunday asserted that challenges in Manipur can be overcome if people abide by the Constitution, which provides guidance to work in difficult times. Challenges in Manipur can be overcome if people abide by Constitution: Justice Kotiswar Singh He said the Supreme Court judges’ delegation, led by Justice B R Gavai, witnessed much optimism among people during their visit to Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts on Saturday. Speaking at a function to mark the 12th anniversary of the establishment of Manipur High Court, Justice Singh said, “Manipur, as a small state, is not without challenges but fortunately we have the Constitution which provides us guidance to work in difficult times.” Justice Singh said that the team of the apex court judges witnessed enthusiasm among people during their visit to Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts on Saturday. “There is so much optimism in Churachandpur and Bishnupur. There are challenges, which we can overcome if we abide by constitutional values,” he said. “Churachandpur has rich traditions and a vibrant community. Lots …

Arson attack at SDO office in Manipur’s Bishnupur district amid Meira Paibi march | India News

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Miscreants tried to set fire to the office of the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of Kumbi in Bishnupur district on Thursday night, the Manipur Police said on Friday. The police said the incident occurred around 9 pm when a torch rally organised by a local Meira Paibi was underway. Meira Paibis or “women torch bearers” are local groups led by women who represent a powerful moral force. The police on Friday said locals nearby saw the fire and reported it to the police who swung into action and doused it. The SDO office was located around 300 metre away from the police station. A woman leader, while condemning the arson attack, said the incident was an attempt to tarnish the image of the Meira Paibis who were organising a protest rally. The rally was organised by five Meira Paibi groups of Kumbi area with a charter of demands, including separation from India for its failure to protect and safeguard the properties and lives of the innocent civilians of the state. The Meira Paibi leader urged the …

Manipur govt announces school closure on Sep 7 after bomb attacks in Bishnupur

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The Manipur government on Friday announced the closure of schools on September 7 in view of unrest arising out of bomb attacks in Bishnupur district. According to a notification issued by the Directorate of Education (Schools), all schools in the state will remain closed on September 7 for safety of students and teachers. “In view of unrest and the prevailing situation in the state and keeping in mind the safety of students and teachers, all government and private schools, central schools will stay closed on September 7,” the notification said. An elderly man was killed and five others were injured after suspected militants launched the bomb attack on a residential area of Moirang in Bishnupur district on Friday afternoon, an official said. The rocket, which fell on the compound of former chief minister Mairembam Koireng’s residence, seemed to be an improvised one. It is the second rocket that was fired in the district on Friday. “The elderly man was preparing for some religious rituals in the compound when the bomb exploded. He died on the …

Fresh bomb attack in Manipur’s Bishnupur district, no injuries | India News

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Suspected militants launched a fresh bomb attack in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Friday morning damaging at least two structures, police said. Rockets were fired from elevated positions in the nearby hill areas of Churachandpur district toward the low-lying residential locality of Tronglaobi, located around 45km from state capital Imphal. The range of the rockets was estimated to be over 3km, police said. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the attack. However, a local community hall and an empty room were damaged because of the bombing, police added. In addition, the suspected militants also fired several rounds towards Bishnupur district, prompting security forces to retaliate. On Thursday night, Kumbi village, located a few kilometers from Tronglaobi, experienced heightened tension after multiple drones were spotted hovering less than 100 metres above the ground, eyewitnesses said. Click here to join The Indian Express on WhatsApp and get latest news and updates Source link

High Drama As Soldiers Fire In Air To Disperse Protesters In Manipur’s Bishnupur

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Women protesters surround army soldiers in Manipur’s Bishnupur district Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi: An army patrol that found 11 armed men in police uniform in Manipur’s Bishnupur district was surrounded by a group of women protesters after the soldiers detained the men and seized their weapons, the police said. The women protesters, part of a cultural movement known as Meira Paibis (she who holds the burning torch), demanded the army to release the men and also return the weapons. The protesters alleged the 11 men were “village defence volunteers” and disarming them would put their village at risk of attack by armed men from nearby hills, amid the ethnic tensions. Visuals of the incident that happened on Tuesday show the soldiers being pushed around by the women, who stood in front of an armoured mine-proof vehicle and stopped it from leaving the area with the confiscated weapons. Surrounded by shouting and yelling protesters, the soldiers fired several rounds in the air to disperse the crowd. But it had little effect. “Don’t go anywhere, stand here, stand here,” …