Civil society groups in Manipur’s Imphal Valley have intensified protests against the central government, accusing it of failing to curb the ongoing violence in the state. Protesters have begun locking down central government offices and institutions as a symbolic act of defiance.
Lt Gen A S Pendharkar, GOC, Spear Corps visited Indian Army, and Assam Rifles units in Manipur on Nov 17 and interacted with the troops deployed in security duties in Imphal
Shillong, Nov 17: The National People’s Party (NPP) announced on Sunday that it has decided to withdraw support from the Biren Singh-led government in...
The attacks, road blockades, and demonstrations erupted following the grim discovery in Jiribam, adding to the already volatile situation in the state, which has been grappling with prolonged ethnic violence
The fragile peace in Manipur, where ethnic tensions between the Kuki and Meitei communities have simmered for over 18 months, was shattered again as violence escalated across the state. Tensions rose sharply following the discovery of three bodies, suspected to be missing persons, along the Assam-Manipur border.
In response to ongoing ethnic tensions and insurgent activities in Manipur, the Centre on Thursday imposed the draconian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 in six areas across 5 valley-based districts of the State to carry out security operations and control the escalating law and order situation in these areas.
