US EditionTension in Manipur's Churachandpur following assault of Hmar tribal leader
- The Meitei community's apex body in Jiribam accused an MLA of supplying weapons to miscreants in the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur.
- The MLA allegedly organized meetings and provided monetary aid, war gear, and accessories to support miscreants, according to Jiri Apunba Lup.
- Since May 2023, over 250 people have died in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups, leading to thousands being rendered homeless.
- President's rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, 2025, after N Biren Singh resigned as chief minister.
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Manipur MLA Accused of Supplying Weapons to Miscreants
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The apex body of the Meitei community in Manipur's Jiribam district on Thursday charged an MLA with supplying weapons to miscreants. There was no immediate reaction from the legislator and all attempts to get his comment on the allegation failed. India News | Manipur MLA Accused of Supplying Weapons to Miscreants.
"MLA Supplied Weapons," Says Meitei Body In Manipur's Jiribam, Seeks Probe
The top body of the Meitei community in Manipur's Jiribam district on Thursday charged an MLA with supplying weapons to miscreants. There was no immediate reaction from the MLA and all attempts to get his comment on the allegation failed. "The MLA organised many meetings... supporting (miscreants) with monetary help, war gears and accessories. But the Muslims want to live peacefully with the Meiteis. So his plan failed," Jiri Apunba Lup said in …
Manipur: Public gatherings barred in Churachandpur after Hmar leader allegedly assaulted
The Manipur government on Monday imposed prohibitory orders in Churachandpur district amid escalating tensions after a leader belonging to the Hmar tribal community was allegedly assaulted a day earlier.On Sunday, Richard Hmar, the general secretary of Hmar Inpui, was allegedly attacked by a group of men inside the VK Montessori complex at Zenhang Lamka at around 7.30 pm, PTI quoted unidentified officials as saying.Hmar Inpui is one of the apex …
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