US EditionAt least 6 militants arrested in Manipur’s Bishnupur
- Six militants were arrested in separate operations across Manipur, including members of Kanglei Yaowl Kanna Lup and Kangleipak Communist Party, according to police reports.
- The arrests were linked to extortion activities targeting small businesses and residents in the conflict-affected areas of Manipur amidst ongoing ethnic violence.
- Authorities recovered multiple weapons and ammunition from Kakching and Imphal West districts, highlighting efforts to reduce illegal arms flow in the region.
- Over 250 individuals have died due to ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities, prompting the imposition of President's Rule in February 2025.
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Manipur Police recover weapons and arrest militant in ongoing crackdown on armed groups
In a significant development on Thursday, the police in Manipur reported the recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and other war-like materials from the Kakching and Imphal West districts. This comes as authorities continue to address the ongoing security concerns following the state’s recent ethnic violence. The police discovered an array of weapons, including two SMG carbines without magazines, a .303 rifle with a magazine, a single b…
Military Intelligence: Six suspects arrested in three governorates for various offenses
The Military Intelligence Directorate announced today, Saturday, the arrest of six suspects on various charges in Baghdad, Nineveh, and Maysan. In a statement received by Noon News Agency, the directorate stated that "based on information, the
Manipur: Kuki groups warn Meiteis against climbing 'sacred' Thangjing Hill
Imphal: Kuki-Zo civil society organisations have "warned" the Meitei community against climbing the Thangjing Hill in Manipur's Churachandpur district, stating that any attempts "will be opposed tooth and nail". The Thangjing Hill is considered a sacred site for Meiteis who visit it in April. In a statement, six Kuki-Zo groups said any attempt to climb the hills would be viewed as a "direct challenge". "There is speculation that the Meitei commu…
Cache Of Arms Recovered In Manipur's Bishnupur District
Imphal, April 11: A joint security operation foiled an attempt by miscreants to retrieve a hidden cache of arms and ammunition in the fringe areas of Saiton and Haiyaikon under the Bishnupur district of Manipur this morning, police said. The operation was launched following credible intelligence input that armed miscreants had concealed a large quantity of weapons in the area, police also said. Acting on the information, a combined team comprisi…
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