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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Three militants among six held in Manipur
Security forces have arrested three militants belonging to two banned organisations from Manipur's Imphal East and Kakching districts, police said in a statement on Monday (July 21, 2025). Three others were also apprehended from the Imphal West district for allegedly being involved in the trading of ammunition, it said. A self-styled sergeant major of the banned Prepak was arrested from his residence at Kontha Ahallup in Imphal East district on Saturday (July 19, 2025), the police said, adding that he had received basic military training at Tanal in Myanmar and had recruited a cadre in October last year for the outfit. Two active members of the proscribed UPPK were apprehended from a market in Kakching on Sunday (July 20, 2025) for allegedly being involved in extortion activities in the district and adjoining areas, the police statement said. Security forces also arrested three persons from Thangmeib and Khuyathong Polem Leikai areas in Imphal West district on Sunday (July 20, 2025) for their alleged involvement in illegal sales of ammunition, it said. More than 100 ammunition items were recovered from their possession, the police said. Security forces have been conducting search operations 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-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 Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Two militants arrested in Manipur for extortion activities
Security forces arrested two militants belonging to proscribed outfits in Manipur for their alleged involvement in extortion activities, police said on Friday (July 18, 2025). One cadre of the banned Prepak was apprehended from Thinungei Mamang Paton area in Bishnupur district on Wednesday (July 16) a senior officer said. "He had undergone a 30-day basic military training at Kakching Khunou and was also involved in extortion from schools, pharmacies, government offices, doctors and engineers in Bishnupur district and Imphal areas," the police said. One member of the outlawed National Revolutionary Front of Manipur was arrested from Koirengei Awang Potshangbam Road in Imphal East district on Wednesday (July 16) the officer said. He was accused of being involved in abduction, demanding ransom to raise funds for his outfit and also supplying arms and ammunition, the police said. He also "played an instrumental role in the movement of militants" in the valley, the officer added. Notably, security forces have been conducting search operations across the State since ethnic violence erupted two years ago. 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 in the wake of the ethnic violence. The State Assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation.
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Two militants arrested, explosives recovered in Manipur
Security forces arrested two militants, including a woman, belonging to a proscribed outfit in Manipur's Thoubal and Imphal West districts, police said on Sunday (July 6, 2025). During search operations, arms and explosives were recovered from various parts of Chandel district, a senior officer said. A woman cadre of the banned Prepak (PRO) was apprehended from the Salungpham area in Thoubal on Saturday (July 5, 2025), while another member of the outfit was held from the Nagamapal area in Imphal West district, he said. Intelligence-based search operations and cordons are being widely carried out to apprehend those involved in extortion and criminal activities in the State, the officer said. Security forces recovered arms and ammunition from different locations in Chandel district on Friday (July 4, 2025), he said. The seized items include 12 rifles, four IEDs and four grenades, the officer said. Security forces have been conducting search operations 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-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.
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BJP working hard to bring back elected govt in Manipur: Biren Singh
IMPHAL: Former Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh said on Friday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is doing everything it can to restore peace and bring back a 'popular government' in the northeastern state. Former Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh. (ANI) 'We are not fighting any political party. Our only aim is to end the crisis and bring peace to the state,' he told the media after attending a BJP meeting at Thambal Sanglen in Imphal, chaired by state BJP president A. Sarda Devi. He said the law and order situation has improved and no gunfights have been reported in the last eight or nine months. He praised Union home minister Amit Shah for working day and night to help bring back normal life. Biren also spoke about the serious problems caused by illegal immigration and drug trafficking. 'People are now beginning to understand how dangerous illegal immigrants and drugs are for Manipur and the Northeast,' he said. He added that the BJP has been asking the Centre to speed up the process of forming a new government. 'We want a government that truly represents the will of the people,' he said. BJP Manipur president A. Sarda Devi said the party has already informed central leaders about the people's strong wish to have an elected government. 'The Centre will take the required constitutional steps soon,' she said. When asked about unity within the party, Sarda said, 'Only time will tell. But we believe slow and steady wins the race.' She said that this is not the right time for political competition. 'Elections are not the priority right now. What matters most is peace and stability. We must act according to what the people want,' she added. Speaking on Sambhidhan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Murder Day), Sarda blamed the Congress for the Emergency declared on June 25, 1975. She said during that time, civil rights were taken away, opposition leaders were jailed, and the media was silenced. She explained that the BJP was not yet formed during the Emergency. It was the Bharatiya Jana Sangh that fought against the authoritarian rule. 'People now accuse the BJP of targeting the media, but back then, journalists were arrested and real press freedom was crushed,' she said. Sarda said peace, unity, and responsible governance are the BJP's main goals in Manipur. The party is working hard to bring back an elected government. When asked whether a new government could be formed before the six-month President's Rule ends, she said 'development will be seen,' but gave no clear answer. President's Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13 after N. Biren Singh resigned as chief minister. Since then, the state assembly has been kept under suspended animation due to ongoing violence and political instability.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Efforts underway to form popular government in Manipur: Biren Singh
Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Saturday (June 28, 2025) said efforts are underway for setting up of a popular government in the State which is now under President's rule. Speaking at the sidelines of a programme at BJP State headquarters, Mr. Singh expressed hope that a new government will be formed in Manipur soon. "We are working to form a government at the earliest. We are a national party. After looking into the ground situation, I have faith that a government will be formed soon. BJP and its allies want a popular government as well. We are working for restoration of popular government," he said. "We, BJP, haven't criticised anybody. We are concentrating only on the present crisis. We are approaching the Central government and concerned persons to bring an amicable solution and peace in the State. In the meantime, we are also working to restore a popular government with frequent gatherings of MLAs. Everybody wants the restoration of peace. Peace is compulsory. In the last seven or eight months, there have been no reports of fighting between communities," the former CM said. Mr. Singh said the Central government is working day and night to restore peace in the State. To a media query, Mr. Singh said, "I have said earlier that illegal immigrants and drug cartels have affected the entire Northeast as well as the whole nation. Slowly, everyone has come to understand this issue. This change is a positive sign, and together we can fight these elements." The Centre had 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. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023.
