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."
The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), an apex body representing the Kuki-Zo tribe in Manipur, has called for a 12-hour shutdown in tribal areas to protest against the recent arrest of five village volunteers by security personnel. The KIM has urged all Kuki-Zo regional organisations to support the cause and demand justice for their people, who have been facing threats and persecution from valley-based militant groups. This move comes after a recent incident where the house of a KIM leader was allegedly burnt down by a radical outfit, and tribal women were attacked by security forces. The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights has also condemned the incident and expressed solidarity with the tribe's struggle for autonomy.
The quiet district of Jiribam in Manipur was engulfed in violence after the murder of a local resident. As a result, 600 individuals from both the Meitei and Kuki communities have sought shelter in neighboring Cachar district of Assam. In response, the SP of Cachar has announced intensified security measures along the border with Manipur, with police patrolling the area and ensuring the safety of the displaced individuals.
In a shocking turn of events, suspected insurgents launched attacks on multiple police outposts and set homes on fire in Manipur's Jiribam district in India. The attack, believed to be carried out by Kuki insurgents, has caused panic among the local communities. As a precautionary measure, the Assam Rifles has evacuated over 250 members of the Meitei community who were living on the outskirts of Jiribam town. Tensions have been rising between the Kuki and Meitei communities in the area, leading to concern among residents about their safety. This attack has once again brought attention to the ongoing ethnic tensions in the region.
In a show of solidarity, thousands of people belonging to the Kuki Zo tribe took to the streets in Manipur and Mizoram to protest against the Indian government's decision to cancel the Free Movement Regime with Myanmar and erect fencing on the border. The decision was made to address the issue of illegal immigration, which has been blamed for the ethnic strife in Manipur, that has resulted in the deaths of over 200 people. The protests, organised by various tribal organisations, aimed to send a message to the government to reconsider their decision and preserve the unique culture and identity of the Kuki Zo community.
Tragedy struck in Manipur as two CRPF personnel from the 128 Battalion were killed in an attack by Kuki militants in the Naransena area during the state's second phase of Lok Sabha elections. Manipur’s Chief Electoral Officer praised the high voter turnout and minimal disruptions, with only one incident of EVM malfunctioning reported. Comparing to the previous elections, the overall conduct was relatively peaceful, attributed to robust participation and minimal disturbances.