Sonakshi Sarkar

Two youths abducted by suspected Kuki militants were released early this morning. Thokchom Thoithoiba and Oinam Thoithoi, who had been missing since September 27, were handed over to the Superintendent of Police in Kangpokpi around 5 AM. Local sources suggest that negotiations involving community leaders and authorities played a crucial role in securing their safe return. However, details about their health and the exact circumstances surrounding their abduction have yet to be confirmed by officials. This incident prompted urgent appeals from local leaders, including Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who on October 2 called on Home Minister Amit Shah for…

Security forces have made significant recoveries of arms and ammunition across Manipur's hill and valley districts. The operations, conducted in the Mongbung and Kashimpur Balijuri villages of Jiribam District, led to the seizure of two submachine carbines, two magazines, 199 empty shell casings, and an improvised explosive device, locally identified as a Pompi bomb. The security forces also played a critical role in facilitating the movement of essential goods along the state’s major highways. Under stringent security, a convoy of 703 vehicles was safely escorted along National Highways NH-37 and NH-2, ensuring uninterrupted supply routes. To maintain law and order,…

A marathon run for peace was successfully organized in Kolkata by army officers from Manipur, under the banner of Kolkata Marup. The event, aimed at promoting peace and harmony, drew enthusiastic participation from officers, their families, and supporters from various walks of life. Held in the heart of the city, the marathon transcended being just a sporting event, delivering a powerful message of hope, unity, and the desire for peace in Manipur and beyond. Participants included officers of all ranks, their spouses, and children, all running together to spread the message of harmony and solidarity. The event symbolized the collective…

The Kuki-Zo community in Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi District, has launched a two-day total shutdown as a reaction to ongoing propaganda and violence that erupted on May 3, 2023. Organized by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), the shutdown began at 6:00 a.m. today, halting all business operations and school activities in the region. The shutdown has restricted vehicle movement, allowing only essential services to operate. Volunteers, primarily Kuki-Zo women, monitored key locations, including National Highway 2 at the Kangpokpi District Headquarters and Gamgiphai. Exemptions for medical services, airport operations, religious activities, and media are enforced, requiring valid documentation for passage.…