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
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
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
The Union Home Ministry sanctioned over Rs 947 crore for relief and rehabilitation of nearly 59,000 people displaced by Manipur’s ethnic violence since May 2023. With 217 deaths and widespread damage, efforts now focus on resettlement, housing, and restoring normalcy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil 31 projects worth ₹8,500 crore in Manipur today. During his visit to Imphal and Churachandpur, Modi will meet internally displaced persons, address public gatherings, and lay foundations for major infrastructure initiatives amid tight security.
The abrupt attack by the suspected militants has caused widespread tension, and panic leading to the fleeing of many villagers, including women, children, and elderly persons, to take shelter in safer places.
