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NDTV
9 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Manipur's Naga Groups Demand Kukis To Hand Over Accused In Attack On Vehicle
Imphal: Tangkhul Naga civil society organisations in Manipur on Friday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Kuki tribes, demanding the handing over of those involved in an attack on a passenger vehicle in Ukhrul district. The attack happened on June 26, leaving two people injured. The Tangkhul Naga, one of the major Naga tribes, is an ethnic group primarily living in Ukhrul district of Manipur and parts of neighbouring Myanmar. The ultimatum, jointly issued by the Katho Katamnao Long and the Tangkhul Naga Valley Students' Association, came a day after a mob, suspected to be of the Kuki tribes, allegedly assaulted the driver of the vehicle and injured a woman passenger in Mongkot Chepu village. The civil society organisations demanded that the miscreants be handed over to them within 24 hours, failing which there would be "serious consequences" and no member of the Kuki tribes would be allowed to enter Ukhrul district where the Nagas are in majority. The vehicle was going to Ukhrul when it was allegedly intercepted and attacked. This was not the first instance in which Kuki tribe members settled along the stretch of Ukhrul to Imphal road have engaged in such unwarranted actions against commuters, the Naga groups said in a statement. Alleging that Kuki tribes have proved that they do not want peace, the statement said, "Ever since the May 3, 2023, incident, our efforts to live in peace and cordial harmony have been overlooked and often seen as weakness and cowardice." Manipur, where over 260 people have been killed in ethnic violence since May 2023, is under President's rule. The strife between the Meitei community and the Kuki tribes also left thousands of people homeless, forcing them to stay in relief camps.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Student bodies issue 24-hr ultimatum to Kukis over assault on taxi
Imphal: In a fresh flare-up amid ongoing unrest in Manipur, the Katho Katamnao Long (KKL) and the Tangkhul Naga Valley Students' Association (TNVSA) have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Kuki community to identify and produce those allegedly involved in a mob attack on a taxi heading to Ukhrul. The incident reportedly took place on Thursday in Mongkot Chepu village, where a woman passenger was injured after a mob assaulted the vehicle's driver and damaged the windshield. Sources said the confrontation began near Litan Bridge after two persons on a bike overtook the taxi in a reckless manner. When the driver confronted them for their dangerous driving, the bikers allegedly stopped the van and assaulted him. A mob then gathered at Mongkot Chepu and vandalised the vehicle, injuring the woman passenger. The Tangkhul student bodies condemned the incident, claiming that members of the Kuki community residing along the Imphal-Ukhrul highway (NH-202) were responsible. They also criticised the Mongkot Chepu village chief for allegedly threatening the driver and passengers, reportedly while under the influence of alcohol. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta CFD de BCP está en los titulares — y está haciendo ganar dinero a la gente. TradeMind Haz clic aquí Undo The organisations said this was not an isolated incident and cited repeated instances of intimidation and assault on commuters along the route. They asserted that previous appeals for peace had been ignored, and their restraint was being interpreted as weakness. In a joint statement, the KKL and TNVSA warned of "serious and unbearable consequences" if the accused are not produced within 24 hours. They threatened to block all movement of Kukis along NH-202 and bar their presence in Ukhrul district. According to the officer-in-charge of Litan police station, the incident occurred around 7:15pm on Thursday. He said both parties are currently negotiating a compromise, and no FIR has been registered as of now.
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Over 50 pc of criminal cases in Mizoram linked to refugees: Home minister
Aizawl, Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga on Friday said that more than 50 per cent of criminal cases in Mizoram in recent times were linked to people who came from outside and took refuge in the state. Over 50 pc of criminal cases in Mizoram linked to refugees: Home minister More than 30,000 refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh and Internally Displaced People from Manipur are currently taking shelter in the northeastern state, according to officials. While chairing a review meeting here, the home minister said that the crime rate is on the rise in the state. "More than half of the criminal cases were connected with displaced people from across the international border," the home minister said. The Myanmar nationals fled to Mizoram following a military coup in the neighbouring country in February 2021, while the asylum seekers from Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts came to the state after a military offensive against an ethnic insurgent group in 2022. A large number of Kuki people from Manipur have taken shelter in Mizoram after ethnic violence broke out with Meiteis in May 2023. Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Thursday that his government is contemplating confiscating Myanmar government-issued identity cards of a section of refugees, who repeatedly cross the international border and often violate the India's laws. The Myanmar people who took refuge in Mizoram were mostly from the Chin community, who share ethnic ties with the Mizos. The Kuki-Hmar-Zomi people from Manipur and Bawm tribe from Bangladesh who have taken shelter in Mizoram also share close ethnic ties with the native Mizos. At the meeting on Friday, Sapdanga said that those policemen, who are unable to carry out their duty will be advised to seek voluntary retirement, and those who are not eligible for voluntary retirement should opt for a special retirement scheme. This is required for reforming the police department. Underlining the importance of civil society's support in law and order, Sapdanga also suggested that village defence parties should be strengthened across the state. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
NDTV
15 hours ago
- NDTV
3 Insurgents Arrested For Extortion, Firearms Recovered In Manipur
Imphal: Security forces have arrested three militants, including a woman, belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Friday. A woman cadre of the banned Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested from Haobam Marak area in Imphal West district on Thursday, a senior officer said. She was allegedly involved in extortion and had threatened officials and courier service operators in Imphal, he said. One active cadre of the outlawed Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) was arrested from Samurou in Imphal West district on Thursday for allegedly being involved in extortion in valley areas. A pistol was recovered from him, the officer said. On 25.06.2025, security forces arrested 01 (one) active cadre of PREPAK(PRO), namely, Thangjam Puremba Singh (26) @ Thapanba of Khurai Thangjam Leikai, under Porompat-PS, Imphal East District from his residence. From his possession, 01(one) Mobile Phone and 01(one) Aadhaar Card... — Manipur Police (@manipur_police) June 27, 2025 A cadre of the proscribed Prepak (Pro) was also arrested from his house in Khurai Thangjam Leikai area in Imphal East district on Wednesday. A person, who had allegedly threatened people, using firearms, was arrested from the Mayang Imphal Bengoon Maning area in the Imphal West district. One pistol, along with ammunition, was seized from his possession, the officer said. On 26.06.2025, security forces arrested 01 (one) active cadre woman of RPF/PLA, namely, Loukrakpam Premi Devi (43) of Sayang Konthoujam Leikai, Lamphel-PS, Imphal West District from Haobam Marak Ngangom Leikai area under Singjamei-PS, Imphal West District. She had served monetary... — Manipur Police (@manipur_police) June 27, 2025 Security forces have been conducting search operations and area domination exercises in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki tribes since May 2023. The Centre on February 13 imposed President's rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Kuki, Meitei legislators urged to rise above politics to resolve ethnic conflict
Imphal, A Manipur-based civil society organisation has urged Kuki and Meitei legislators to rise above politics and take responsibility to solve the ethnic conflict in the state. Kuki, Meitei legislators urged to rise above politics to resolve ethnic conflict The organisation - World Meetei Council - acknowledged that "wrongs have occurred on both sides" and asked how long the people should continue to bear the pain. In a statement, the council said, "The conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities has persisted for over two years and two months, with countless lives disrupted, families shattered, and communities divided. Despite several efforts, the Centre has not been able to bring about the desired resolution." The World Meetei Council asked Kuki and Meitei legislators "to rise above politics and take ownership of the crisis", and said the people were suffering the most. "Above all, the most crucial role now lies with our MLAs. You have the people's mandate. You must act. The Meitei and Kuki MLAs must engage with each other, not wait for external intervention. You must lead - because if our elected representatives do not act, then who will?" the Meitei organisation said. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President's rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. The central executive committee of the organisation met on Wednesday and held an in-depth discussion on the current situation in Manipur. WMC strongly believes that a single but meaningful step in the right direction can begin the journey towards normalcy, the statement said. Urging the authorities to open the Imphal International Airport to all citizens, the council said the Meitei community "must take the moral and social responsibility to ensure safety for all who arrive, regardless of community." It also said that the "national highways must be made accessible to all" and every community - especially the Meiteis and the Kukis - must ensure safe passage, free from violence and intimidation. "The recent gesture by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity, in welcoming both Meitei and Kuki victims of the Ahmedabad air crash at Imphal Airport, is a positive and symbolic move in the right direction," it said. "We are destined to live together. Let time and collective effort show us the path to peace," it added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
