In the wake of fresh violence in Manipur's Jiribam district, the state's Chief Minister led a meeting of ruling party MLAs to discuss ways to tackle the ongoing ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups. The security agencies have recovered large caches of weapons, which include sniper rifles and rocket bombs, indicating the intensification of the conflict. Despite previous efforts to restore normalcy, violence continues to erupt in ethnically-diverse Jiribam, displacing thousands and resulting in casualties. The government is now pressuring the Centre to take appropriate action to bring the militants under control.
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.
The Manipur government has declared an indefinite curfew in Jiribam district after five people were killed in ethnic violence. The order, made under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, prohibits gatherings and restricts movement, with exceptions for essential services and emergency situations. The superintendent of police will be overseeing the enforcement of the curfew, which will remain in effect until further notice. The regional news portal Northeast Now provides ongoing coverage of the potentially volatile situation.
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.
Violence erupted in Manipur's Jiribam district as insurgents launched rocket attacks in Bishnupur and police forces retaliated by destroying militants' bunkers. One person was killed in their sleep and four others in a subsequent exchange of fire between warring communities. This recent violence adds to the ongoing unrest in the district, despite efforts by community representatives to restore peace in a meeting held earlier this week.
Five people have been killed in a fresh wave of ethnic violence in Manipur's Jiribam district, with one person being shot dead in his sleep and four others killed in an exchange of fire between armed men of two warring communities. This incident adds to the ongoing violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups in the region, which has seen over 200 deaths and displacement of thousands since last year. Despite efforts to restore normalcy, clashes continue in the ethnically diverse district of Jiribam.
Amid ongoing conflicts in Manipur between warring communities and militant groups, the state has witnessed a fresh wave of violence resulting in five deaths. The violence has led to the closure of all educational institutes in the state as well as a declaration of public emergency. The strict policy on digital media for children in countries like Sweden and France has also come under criticism as experts believe it is impractical.
A suspected rocket propelled bomb attack in Manipur's Moirang town has claimed the life of an 80-year-old man and left five others injured. The attack occurred at the residence of the state's first Chief Minister and targeted a prominent figure in Manipur's history. This incident has further fueled the ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in Manipur and has been condemned by the Chief Minister as a cowardly act. Northeast Now, a bilingual news portal, covers every inch of Northeast India and neighboring countries and is politically neutral.
Suspected militants have launched a series of attacks in Manipur, including using drones to drop bombs on people. This is a dangerous escalation in the region, which has a history of ethnic violence. In response, thousands of residents formed human chains to protest the violence, while the government has announced school closures in light of the unrest. Friday's rocket attacks, which resulted in one death and five injuries, have heightened fear and tension in the community.