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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Manipur Police launches special task forces to combat illegal immigration
Manipur Police are addressing illegal immigration seriously. Special Task Forces are formed in all districts. They will detect and take action against illegal immigrants. Police Headquarters issued revised instructions. These outline procedures for detection and deportation. A Standard Operating Procedure ensures coordinated action. Senior officers review progress regularly. The Home Department asks for vigilance at borders. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Guwahati: Manipur police have formed Special Task Forces (STFs) in all District Police to detect, identify, and take appropriate legal action against illegal immigrants residing in the police stated in X, 'Manipur Police has taken up the issue of illegal immigrants including Bangladeshi / Rohingyas (Myanmar nationals)/ Pakistani nationals with utmost seriousness in view of its growing importance'.It continued, 'Revised instructions outlining the procedure for detection, restriction of movement, and deportation of such individuals have been issued by the Police Headquarters and circulated to all District Superintendents of Police across the addition, a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for verification and detection of illegal immigrants, including Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals, has been provided to ensure uniform and coordinated action at the district level.'The police stated, 'To strengthen enforcement, Special Task Forces (STFs) have been constituted in all District Police to detect, identify, and take appropriate legal action against illegal immigrants residing in the State. Senior officers are conducting regular and strict reviews of the progress and effectiveness of the actions being taken in this regard.'On July 23, in view of apprehension of influx of illegal migrants into the Manipur especially due to the turmoil situation in neighbouring countries, Manipur home department asked Deputy Commissioners and Superintendent of Police to keep robust mechanism to prevent anyone from crossing into State Boundaries illegally and must ensure to maintain utmost vigil at international, inter-State and inter-district boundaries to prevent any such cum secretary (Home) N Ashok Kumar stated in an advisory any such movement, if detected, should be immediately reported and biographic and biometric details of such persons be captured mandatorily. 'Such illegal migrants shall have to be kept in put at secured designated locations for providing shelter and humanitarian support without allowing them to get mixed up or naturalised with local Populace'.The advisory stated, 'All such illegal migrants shall be deported after following due procedures. All Deputy Commissioners shall constitute District level Committee with members from District Police to conduct checking at all suspected locations and shall conduct regular review of the same. Deputy Commissioners shall regularly monitor the Exit-Entry Points under the Border Pass System. Tracing of defaulters/ overstayed cases shall be done through District Police.'It added that the district level Task Force for checking of illegal migrants shall have to be made operational at the earliest. The task force must consist of Additional Superintendent of Police of the District – leader, Officer representing office of DC not below the rank of SDC, representative of Assam Rifles/ BSF/CRPF as desired by team leader and biometric a military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, refugees around 35,000. Around 5,000 Myanmar refugees also took shelter in Manipur government has almost collected the biometric and demographic data of the refugees staying in the state.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Manipur tightens border vigil to curb influx of illegal migrants amid regional unrest
Guwahati: In view of apprehension of influx of illegal migrants into the Manipur especially due to the turmoil situation in neighbouring countries, Manipur home department asked Deputy Commissioners and Superintendent of Police to keep robust mechanism to prevent anyone from crossing into State Boundaries illegally and must ensure to maintain utmost vigil at international, inter-State and inter-district boundaries to prevent any such movement. Commissioner- cum secretary (Home) N Ashok Kumar stated in an advisory any such movement, if detected, should be immediately reported and biographic and biometric details of such persons be captured mandatorily. 'Such illegal migrants shall have to be kept in put at secured designated locations for providing shelter and humanitarian support without allowing them to get mixed up or naturalised with local Populace'. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Product Management MBA CXO Public Policy Artificial Intelligence Others Technology healthcare Data Science PGDM Finance Leadership Project Management Degree Digital Marketing Operations Management Data Science Management MCA Data Analytics Design Thinking Healthcare Cybersecurity others Skills you'll gain: Creating Effective Product Roadmap User Research & Translating it to Product Design Key Metrics via Product Analytics Hand-On Projects Using Cutting Edge Tools Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Product Management Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Competitive Advantage Tactics Product Development Processes & Market Orientations Product Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making Agile Development, Design Thinking, & Product Leadership Duration: 40 Weeks IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Roadmapping User-Centric Product Design Agile Product Development Market Analysis & Product Launch Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details The advisory stated, 'All such illegal migrants shall be deported after following due procedures. All Deputy Commissioners shall constitute District level Committee with members from District Police to conduct checking at all suspected locations and shall conduct regular review of the same. Deputy Commissioners shall regularly monitor the Exit-Entry Points under the Border Pass System. Tracing of defaulters/ overstayed cases shall be done through District Police.' It added that the district level Task Force for checking of illegal migrants shall have to be made operational at the earliest. The task force must consist of Additional Superintendent of Police of the District – leader, Officer representing office of DC not below the rank of SDC, representative of Assam Rifles/ BSF/CRPF as desired by team leader and biometric staff. The Mizoram government is providing training to the district level officials to collect biometrics and biographic data of Myanmar and Bangladeshi refugees. The process of recording biometrics and biographic data of Myanmar and Bangladeshi refugees would start from this month (July). After a military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, refugees around 35,000. Around 5,000 Myanmar refugees also took shelter in Manipur. The Manipur government has almost collected the biometric and demographic data of the refugees staying in the state. Over 2,370 Bangladeshi Bawm community tribals from Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) are also staying in Mizoram for over two years after they fled from their country due to ethnic troubles after the Bangladesh Army launched a crackdown on the tribals. The MHA had earlier asked both the Manipur and Mizoram governments to capture biographic and biometric details of "illegal migrants" in the two states and complete the process at the earliest. Both the northeastern states had earlier agreed to undertake the collection of biometrics and biographic data of Myanmar nationals. Over 4,650 people, including women and children, from Myanmar earlier this month fled to Mizoram and took shelter in three locations of Champhai district following a series of armed clashes. However, as the situation along the India-Myanmar border is relatively calm now majority of the newly arrived Myanmar refugees have returned to their villages in the neighbouring country.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Manipur's Aadhaar process is most stringent in India: Official
1 2 Guwahati: Manipur has established stringent protocols for issuing Aadhaar cards to adults, implementing comprehensive authentication processes and enhanced security protocols under which each adult Aadhaar application has to be mandatorily scrutinised and approved only at the level of state headquarters at the office of the special home secretary. State home commissioner N Ashok Kumar issued a statement noting, "One of the UIDAI officials present at the meeting (chaired by the governor at the Raj Bhavan) observed that Manipur's adult Aadhaar process is perhaps the most stringent in the country." "The high-quality checks and scrutiny process ensure that no illegal foreigner can obtain an Aadhaar card," the home commissioner's statement said. "To further enhance the integrity and security of the Aadhaar ecosystem, Manipur has enforced two mandatory biometric updates — MBU-1 between the ages of 5 to 7, and MBU-2 upon attaining the age of 15" and these mandatory updates are free of charge, the statement added. The home commissioner also said these processes ensure that the Aadhaar holders' information remain current and secure, preventing misuse of identity. "Updating biometric data enhances security and provides seamless access to government and financial services without authentication issues," the home commissioner's statement said. Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday emphasised the critical requirement for rigorous verification protocols and collaboration among Aadhaar authorities, ILP enforcement units, and local administration to ensure legitimate issuance of documents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Singh stated on X, "These efforts are critical to safeguarding our integrity and identity. In addition, it is equally important to remember that Manipur is a state where the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system is in place to regulate the entry and stay of non-residents. The Aadhaar issuance process and all related matters must always adhere to the provisions of the ILP to prevent unauthorised settlements and protect the rights of the indigenous population. " Singh said, "There have been cases where individuals who are not citizens of Manipur managed to reside in the state using questionable documents. A notable example is the case of one late Nehginpao Kipgen. As per media report, he was born in Teijang, Myanmar (Burma), in 1975, but later came to Manipur for education, went on to study in other parts of the country and abroad, and lived as an Indian citizen. This is a classic example of how the origins of certain individuals were never seriously questioned in this part of the country, and over time, they freely and covertly became citizens of India through unchecked processes. " He added, "In another case, the chief judicial magistrate, Imphal West, ordered the police to carry out a detailed investigation to verify the citizenship status of a professor of Hyderabad University and his family. Their names appeared in the electoral records of Churachandpur for the first time in 2005, with no trace of them in earlier records. This case highlights how serious the issue is and how such entries can quietly slip into the system when proper checks are not in place. " Emphasising the urgent need for strict verification mechanisms and close coordination between Aadhaar issuing authorities, ILP enforcement agencies, and local administrative bodies to ensure that identity documents are issued only to those who are rightfully entitled, Singh wrote, "This is not just an administrative issue but a matter of national security. Manipur shares a porous border with Myanmar and is close to China, making strict identity checks essential to protect the country's safety and interests. "
United News of India
08-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Internet suspended in Manipur, curfew imposed
Imphal, June 8 (UNI) Curfew has been imposed and internet service suspended in five districts of Manipur including the state capital for five says after violence erupted on Saturday night. As per a notification posted on Manipur Police website at 6 am on Sunday, N Ashok Kumar Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home). Government of Manipur announced the internet services were being suspended in view of the prevailing law and order situation in Imphal West. Imphal East, Thoubal. Kakching and Bishnupur districts, "..there is apprehension of some anti-social elements using the social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video messages, inciting the passions of the public which might have serious repercussions for the law and order situation in the State of Manipur," said the notification. "There is an imminent danger of loss of life and /or damage to public/private property, and widespread disturbances to public tranquillity and communal harmony, as a result of inflammatory material and false rumours," it said. According to the government, such inflammatory materials and false rumours "might be transmitted or circulated to the public through social media/ messaging services on mobile services, SMS services and dongle services." "To thwart the design and activities of anti-national and anti-social elements and to maintain peace and communal harmony and to prevent any loss of life or danger to public/private property, it has become necessary to take adequate measures to maintain law and order in public interest, by stopping the spread of disinformation and false rumours. through various social media platform," said Ashok. Such platforms included Whats App, Facebook. Instagram and Twitter, on various electronic equipment Ike tablet, computer and mobile phone. A bar has been also placed on sending bulk messages. The notification said the steps was being taken as circulation of such materials and rumours could facilitate and mobilize mobs of agitators and demonstrators. "which can cause loss of life and/or damage to public property by indulging in arson/vandalism and other types of violent activities". The notification was used under Rule 2 of Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017, to prevent "serious disturbances to the peaceful co-existence and maintenance of public order". The government has ordered suspension/curbing of internet and mobile data services including VSAT and VPN services "in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West. Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching & Bishnupur districts of the State of Manipur for 5 days with effect from 11:45 P.M. of June 7 07-06-2025 except for those cases whereby State Government exempts and allows for whitelisting". Curfew was also imposed to control the situation. Crisis erupted after the arrest of a leader of Arambai Tengol and in the protest large numbers of people were injured as police and security personnel resorted to heavy firing. A journalist was among those injured. The situation is tense and security personnel are out in large numbers to control the situation. UNI NS SSP
India.com
08-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Manipur cuts internet services in 5 districts as violent protests erupt after arrest of Meitei radical outfit leader
Manipur cuts internet services in 5 districts as violent protests erupt after arrest of Meitei radical outfit leader Imphal: The Manipur Government on Saturday suspended Internet services, including mobile data, in five valley districts after violent protests in Imphal East and Imphal West districts following the reported arrest of a Meitei radical outfit 'Arambai Tenggol' leader, news agency IANS quoted officials as saying. The five affected districts are Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur. 'In view of the prevailing law and order situation in the State of Manipur especially in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching & Bishnupur districts districts of Manipur, there is apprehension that some anti-social elements might use social media extensively for transmission serious of images, hate speech and hate video messages inciting the passions of the public which might have repercussions for the law and order situation in the State of Manipur, 'Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home) N Ashok Kumar said in an order. 'There is an imminent danger of loss of life and /or damage to public/private property, and wide spread disturbances to public tranquillity and communal harmony, as a result of inflammatory material and false rumours, which might be transmitted/circulated to the public through social media/ messaging services on mobile services, SMS services and dongle services,' it added. The order states that Internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN, were temporarily suspended for five days in five districts of Manipur (Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur), starting at midnight on Saturday. Internet and mobile data service suspensions will not apply to individuals granted exemptions by the state government. The emergency order, issued without prior notice to affected parties, warns of legal consequences for anyone violating its terms. Protests broke out in some areas of Imphal on Saturday evening following the reported arrest of an Arambai Tenggol leader. 'To thwart the design and activities of anti-national and anti-social elements and to maintain peace and communal harmony and to prevent any loss of life or danger to public/private property, by it has become necessary to take adequate measures to maintain law and order in public interest, as Whats stopping the spread of disinformation and false rumours, through various social media platform such WHATS App, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc, on various electronic equipment like tablet, computer, demonstrators, mobile phone etc. and sending bulk SMS, for facilitating and/or mobilization of mobs of agitators and arson/vandalism which can cause loss of life and/or damage to public/private property by indulging inand other types of violent activities,' the order added. 'Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 2 of Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017, having satisfied that the above situation is likely to cause serious disturbances to the peaceful co-existence and maintenance of public order, do hereby order suspension/curbing of internet and mobile data services including VSAT and VPN Bishnupur services in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching & districts of the State of Manipur for 5(five) days with effect from 11:45 P.M. of 07-06- 2025 except for those cases whereby State Government exempts and allows for whitelisting,' it added. (With inputs from agencies)
