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A 24-hour shutdown called by the United Naga Council disrupted normal life across Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur. The protest followed the recovery of six abducted Naga villagers' bodies, with the organisation demanding justice and action against those responsible.

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

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

Security forces in Manipur arrested seven militants, including two women cadres linked to banned outfits UNLF and PREPAK, during coordinated operations across multiple districts. Arms, ammunition and drugs were also seized as security operations intensified statewide

Security forces in Manipur arrested six militants, including two women, linked to banned outfits for alleged extortion activities. The arrests across Imphal and Bishnupur districts led to the seizure of firearms and ammunition, police said 

Manipur security forces arrested four PREPAK militants for extortion, recruitment and issuing threats to cultural groups. Police also caught a vehicle thief and filed five cases related to intimidation during the Sangai Festival. Extensive checkpoints and convoy protection continue across the State.

Security forces in Manipur arrested seven militants linked to KCP and PLA/RPF from four districts. Large caches of arms and 2,000 methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 16.66 lakh were recovered. Strict security measures continue to ensure safe movement on NH-37

Prime Minister Modi visited Manipur for the first time since the 2023 ethnic clashes and launched 17 projects worth Rs 1,200 crore. These include a new police HQ, Ima markets, cultural parks, college upgrades, and infrastructure across key districts like Imphal and Churachandpur

Real Kashmir FC defeated NEROCA FC 3-1 in the Durand Cup, with goals from Salam Ranjan, Tarek, and Modou, finishing their group stage campaign with six points from three matches

NEROCA FC and Indian Navy FT played a goalless draw in their Group F encounter in the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup. Despite several chances, both teams failed to find the net

NEROCA FC held TRAU FC to a thrilling 1-1 draw in the Imphal Derby, with Arunkumar Singh scoring a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser in their Durand Cup Group E clash

Security forces recovered 86 weapons and 974 ammunition rounds in a major joint operation across five districts in Manipur. Arms included AK rifles, pistols, and explosives. Officials praised the effort as a big step toward restoring peace in the region

Activists of a tribal organisation enforced an indefinite shutdown in the district in protest against the killing of an elderly Kuki woman. Markets and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was disrupted as Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) activists, including women, blocked several roads in the district

Manipur Police have seized 57 kg of methamphetamine tablets worth ₹22 crore and arrested a truck driver. In a separate operation, heroin and opium worth ₹55 crore were found in Churachandpur, highlighting continued drug smuggling through the Myanmar border

A government order said that Internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN services, were suspended in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts for five days, effective Saturday midnight

The protesters torched tyres and old furniture in the middle of the road in Kwakeithel and Uripok, demanding the release of the leader

Security forces in Manipur have arrested more than 350 insurgents during intensified crackdown on extortion rackets that have taken an unusual turn, with groups mainly from the Valley now demanding money to resolve matrimonial disputes, property disputes

Police officials stated that the renewed violence broke out when a group of individuals attempted to remove a flag belonging to a Zomi armed group in Churachandpur town, a tribal-dominated area. Before security forces could arrive, clashes erupted between mobs and armed members of both the Zomi and Hmar tribes, leading to intense stone-pelting.

Singh was accompanied by 14 MLAs belonging to the BJP and NPF; State BJP president A Sharda and senior saffron party leader Sambit Patra was also part of the delegation