"ethnic-violence"

The Centre has approved deployment of two CRPF CoBRA battalions in Manipur to conduct operations against armed groups amid ongoing ethnic tensions. The move aims to strengthen security efforts as authorities work to restore lasting peace in the violence-hit state

Five kutcha houses were gutted in suspected militant arson at Kuki-Zo village Kharam Vaiphei in Manipur’s Kangpokpi. Police said no casualties occurred. KIM condemned the attack, demanding probe. Clashes between Naga, Kuki-Zo tribes continue amid ongoing ethnic violence

Elangbam Johnson resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party citing failure of the state government to meet people’s aspirations amid ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur since May 2023, which has killed over 260 people and displaced thousands

In Imphal, protests led by COCOMI demanding peace and justice in Manipur turned violent as police blocked marchers heading to the CM’s residence. Tear gas was used, though a delegation later submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister

In Manipur’s Ukhrul district, police evacuated 51 Kuki students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Ramva following clashes with the Tangkhul Naga community that damaged 30 houses. Authorities transferred students to Kangpokpi and urged communities to maintain restraint amid rising ethnic tensions

The Supreme Court extended the tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal committee until July 31, 2026, to oversee relief, rehabilitation, and compensation for Manipur ethnic violence victims. The panel has submitted 42 reports since its 2023 formation

A transgender social activist cycling from Delhi to Manipur for peace safely crossed the Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district under central forces’ security after a Kuki outfit issued a warning, highlighting the deep ethnic divide in violence-hit Manipur

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 his New Year message, Biren Singh says there is still anguish in the hearts of many but rest assured

There is an all-pervading sense of helplessness amid the failure of the administration to check the growing violence in Manipur

District administration imposes prohibitory orders to avoid any untoward incident in Jiribam, while an operation was launched to trace missing persons

Four live hand grenades, one detonator, one 9mm pistol with magazine, one .32 pistol and one wireless radio set among other seized, say officials

Northeastern State has been in the grip of ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year

Elderly people, women and children were being moved to safer places by security forces as the violence broke out

Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum expresses serious concerns regarding the alleged heavy-handed actions against Kuki-Zo village volunteers

Senior officials from Central, State governments, other security forces to attend high-level meeting

They also torched the Jiri police outpost located in Chotobekra area on the banks of the Barak river

The trigger for the violence was cattle theft, sparked by the animals trampling farmers' fields.