Laishram Herojit, a low-level government worker, has appealed for the safe return of his family who went missing after an encounter between suspected Kuki insurgents and security forces in Manipur. Two women, including Herojit's wife, and an eight-year-old child are among the six people who went missing. Herojit has called for the release of his innocent family and has appealed to any group that may be holding them hostage to return them unharmed. He recalls getting a call from his wife during the violence, which later got disconnected, and a Bengali friend later informed him that they were taken away in a boat.
In a fierce encounter between the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Kuki militants in Manipur, 11 suspected rebels were shot dead while two CRPF jawans were injured. The injured jawan has been airlifted to a hospital for treatment. The tense situation in the district has led to the imposition of an indefinite curfew by the district magistrate. There are concerns about missing civilians, with officials suspecting that they may have been abducted by the militants.
Security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district successfully countered an attack launched by suspected Kuki insurgents on a police station and nearby settlement. The encounter resulted in 10 deaths of the insurgents and one injured CRPF jawan. The security forces recovered weapons such as RPGs and AK assault rifles and have continued operations to flush out any remaining militants in the area. This attack has led to tensions in the region, with Kuki civil society groups announcing a shutdown in certain areas to mourn the deaths of the militants.
In Manipur's Jiribam district, a fierce gun battle between 11 armed Kuki militants and a CRPF jawan resulted in multiple casualties. In response, the Manipur government has declared an indefinite curfew to maintain law and order and prevent potential unrest. Only government agencies, security forces, and essential services personnel are exempt from the restrictions, and anyone seeking permission for urgent processions must obtain written approval from the Superintendent of Police. Test your knowledge by taking our quiz on the situation.
Several shops belonging to the Meitei community were set ablaze by suspected Kuki militants in Manipur's Jiribam district, raising questions about the effectiveness of security forces. The attacks took place within close proximity of a police station, highlighting the urgent need for increased security measures to protect the local population. This incident is part of the ongoing violence in Manipur, which has caused displacement and destruction.
The ongoing conflict between Kuki militants and security agencies in Manipur has taken a dangerous turn as the Kukis have sought foreign help in their demand for a separate state. According to sources, the World Kuki-Zo Intellectual Council has approached the UN, UK and Israel with their demands, citing their right to self governance under the Indian Constitution and various international agreements. The Kukis claim to be lost Jew tribes who were brought to India for tourism but later held captive by the country.
Six people were killed in Manipur's Jiribam district in a string of attacks launched by suspected Kuki militants. These attacks, including rocket-propelled bombs and gunfights, resulted in the death of a 63-year-old man and injuries to six others. The police and security forces responded with combing operations and destruction of two bunkers previously held by the militants. These recent developments come amid peace talks between Meitei and Hmar leaders, highlighting the ongoing tensions between different groups in the region.
In response to recent violence in Manipur's Jiribam district, the state government has taken swift action by deploying a military chopper for aerial patrolling and anti-drone systems. This move comes after five people were killed in attacks believed to be carried out by Kuki militants, sparking tensions in the area. Officials have also recovered several sophisticated weapons and ammunition, and clashes between security forces and militants are ongoing in the mountainous villages of Jiribam.
The recent spate of violence in Manipur continues as a rocket attack at the home of a late former chief minister resulted in the death of an elderly man and injured five others. The rocket, alleged to have been fired from a Kuki-majority area, hit the home and destroyed two structures. This attack comes after a series of drone bombings in the valley, leading to heightened tensions between the Kuki and Meitei communities. In response, Meitei associations have declared a public emergency, urging people to stay indoors.
A CRPF jawan was killed and three others were injured, including a Manipur Police Sub-Inspector, in an ambush by unknown armed men in Manipur's Jiribam district. The security team was on a search operation for a previous firing incident when they were ambushed. Additional security forces have been deployed and a manhunt is underway to find the attackers. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has condemned the attack, claiming involvement of "suspected Kuki militants."