Security forces in Manipur arrested seven people, including three militants, recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, destroyed 39 illegal bunkers, and killed a UKNA militant during operations in Churachandpur. Crackdowns and security measures continue across the state
Normal life was disrupted across parts of Manipur as Kuki Zo and Naga groups enforced shutdowns protesting the killings of three church leaders and a civilian. Schools, markets and transport services were affected in Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Chandel districts amid heightened tensions
Security forces seized an improvised long-range rocket containing nearly 40 kg of explosive from Gelmol village in Manipur’s Churachandpur district. Separate operations in Kangpokpi led to the recovery of multiple rifles, explosives, grenades and communication equipment from areas near Songlung and Gelbung.
Addressing a public gathering in Churachandpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to transform the strife-torn Manipur into a beacon of peace and prosperity. He appealed to all groups to shun violence and assured that the Centre stands firmly with the people of state.
In an operation at Champhai hill, forces seized an M-16 rifle and a .22 rifle, two SLRs, one country-made Sten gun, two carbines, eight country-made 9 mm pistols
Shah had told the Parliament on August 9 that problems started in Manipur with the influx of Kuki refugees from neighbouring Myanmar after the military rulers there started a crackdown against militants in 2021.
A woman from Churachandpur district filed the FIR and a separate detailed complaint at the Bishnupur women's police station on Thursday, diving details of the horrific incident that took place on May 3.
