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29 Nov

The Mizo National Front called for the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh

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On November 28, the Mizo National Front issued a press statement demanding the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, to which the Manipur government has responded forcefully. In addition to criticizing the MNF for its alleged anti-national actions and historical role in sowing strife, the response emphasizes Manipur's strong position against outside meddling in its own affairs. The Indian government is trying to fence its open borders with Myanmar in order to prevent illegal immigration, stop the trafficking of weapons and drugs, and protect internal security and defense. The Manipur government, in a news statement, characterized the Mizo…

21 Nov

Security forces ramp up operations to maintain law and order in Manipur

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Security forces in Manipur have intensified operations across the state's hill and valley districts to uphold law and order amid ongoing tensions. The measures aim to ensure the safe movement of essential goods and bolster public safety. Key efforts included escorting 51 and 355 vehicles carrying essential supplies along National Highways 37 and 2, respectively. Sensitive stretches were secured with armed convoys to guarantee uninterrupted transportation. Authorities have also established 104 Nakas and checkpoints across the state to monitor movement and reinforce vigilance. Despite the heightened security presence, no detentions were reported for violations during these operations. “Maintaining the flow…

18 Nov

Israeli airstrikes have taken place in Lebanon’s Tyre

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According to AFP, which cited the Lebanese Ministry of Health, Israeli airstrikes in the Tyre region of Lebanon resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 48 injuries. These latest strikes, which come weeks after earlier Israeli military operations in the same region that had already sparked concerns owing to damage done to multiple heritage sites and the injury of sixteen people, add to the already rising tensions, according to Al Jazeera. The most recent strikes come after a major event earlier in the week in which Mohammed Afif, the head of Hezbollah's media relations, was killed by an Israeli airstrike…

16 Nov

Candlelight vigil in Aizawl to honor the Manipur Hamar-Mizo community’s deaths

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The killings of 11 members of the Hmar-Mizo community in the Jiribam district of Manipur drew hundreds of people to Aizawl on Friday night for a candlelight vigil. In response to the violence that killed multiple people, the Mizo Defence League held a protest in front of Vanapa Hall to show their sorrow and an indignation. The killing of a Hmar tribal lady, a mother of three, who was killed on November 7 in Zairawn village, close to Jiribam town, sparked a lot of protests. The protesters also denounced the alleged November 11 murders of ten other members of the…

16 Nov

Manipur security forces seize large cache of arms and explosives in major operation

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In a major operation to secure vulnerable regions, security forces in Manipur have successfully seized a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives across the state's hill and valley districts. The operations, part of a coordinated effort to strengthen area domination, took place in the fringe areas of the Dampi Reserve Forest in Churachandpur district. The recovered items include a mix of firearms, ammunition, and explosives, such as a .303 rifle, a .22 rifle, country-made pistols, live rounds of various calibers, and explosives including tear gas grenades, mortar bombs, and detonators. These items were seized as part of a concerted…

16 Nov

Ammunition and Explosives have been recovered across the hill and valley districts of Manipur

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Security forces in Manipur have successfully retrieved a sizable stockpile of weapons, ammunition, and explosives through a series of well-coordinated search operations throughout the hill and valley regions. These operations were conducted in the outskirts of the Dampi Reserve Forest in the Churachandpur district with the goal of strengthening area dominance in susceptible areas. Five bore cart cases, five Pumpi rounds, two tear gas grenades, one smoke grenade, one 2-inch mortar bomb, ten Grade 2 explosives, twenty detonators, one.303 rifle, one.22 rifle. To stop the misuse of such hazardous materials, the security forces have increased their presence in these vital…

12 Nov

Manipur Police confirm neutralization of ten militants following attack on security posts

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In a significant encounter on November 11, Manipur Police confirmed the neutralization of ten militants following an attack on a CRPF post in Jakuradhor and the nearby Borobekra Police Station in Jiribam district. The assault, which began around 3 p.m., led to an intense 45-minute gunfight between the militants and security forces. During the exchange, CRPF Constable Sanjeev Kumar sustained a bullet injury and was swiftly transported to Silchar Medical College in Assam, where he is receiving treatment. A police statement detailed the aftermath: “A search operation uncovered the bodies of ten armed militants, along with a substantial cache of…

12 Nov

Manipur violence Jiribam situation is tense

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According to officials, the situation in Manipur's Jiribam district remained peaceful but tense Tuesday morning, with policemen patrolling at critical areas, one day after eleven suspected militants were killed in a battle with security forces. While an operation was started to find the missing, the district administration enforced prohibitory orders to prevent any unfortunate incidents in the area. Insurgents in camouflage clothing, armed with advanced weaponry, shot randomly at a police station and a nearby CRPF camp in Jiribam district on Monday, killing eleven suspected militants in a heated battle with security personnel, they claimed. During the intense firefight at…

11 Nov

Major arms haul seized by Manipur forces in Kakching district

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Security forces in Manipur recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition during intensive search operations across vulnerable areas in the hill and valley districts. The operations, part of area domination exercises, aim to curb violence and reinforce security in the conflict-sensitive regions. The seized items included two country-made 9mm pistols with a magazine, a .22 rifle with a magazine, and a locally crafted launcher known as “Pompi.” Authorities also confiscated a .36 high-explosive (HE) grenade, six live rounds, and 27 empty shell casings, along with a Lathode empty case. Additional items found during the operation included two smoke grenades,…

11 Nov

Manipur recovered large quantities of weapons in hill and valley districts

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A vast cache of guns and ammunition was recovered as a result of security personnel conducting area domination exercises and search operations in the vulnerable and outlying areas of Manipur's hill and valley districts. The potential armament concealed in the area was further highlighted by the discovery of 40 live rounds of ammunition and two AK-47 magazines during the search. Additionally, the troops discovered two cell phones, one charger, and three homemade explosive devices. They found a.22 rifle with a magazine, two 9mm handguns made in the nation with magazines, and a locally made launcher called a "Pompi." Five tear…