KUKI MEITEI CONFLICT

Manipur's ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities has resulted in 258 deaths since May. Authorities have apprehended 32 individuals for property destruction and recovered around 3,000 looted weapons. An additional 90 companies of the...

Ten Kuki MLAs in Manipur, including seven from the ruling BJP alliance, are urging for the extension of AFSPA to the entire state. They argue that this is necessary to recover over 6,000 weapons looted during ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023.

Clashes between Kukis and Meiteis continue to devastate Manipur, resulting in numerous deaths and widespread displacement. Despite mounting pressure, including from the RSS, the BJP's handling of the crisis has been inadequate.

Hundreds marched in Manipur's Churachandpur district. They demanded justice for those killed in a gunfight with security forces. The gunfight happened in Jiribam. Ten suspected militants were killed. The marchers carried empty coffins. They also hel...

The Indian government is increasing security forces in Manipur to restore peace. Violence erupted recently, causing loss of life and unrest. Over 200 people have died in ethnic clashes since last year. The Home Minister will hold a meeting to discus...

A mob in Manipur's Imphal West district vandalized the ancestral home of BJP MLA Kongkham Robindro, marking the second attack on his properties in two days. The mob sought the MLA's stance on the ongoing violence in the state, which has seen over 20...

Manipur remains deeply divided along ethnic lines, with violence escalating between the Meitei community in the valley and the Kuki tribals in the hills. Since May, over 250 people have died and 60,000 displaced in clashes over quotas and government...

Cachar district in Assam is under high alert due to violence in Manipur's Jiribam. Assam Police are conducting patrols and taking precautionary measures. Jiribam has experienced violence following the death of a farmer. Two civilians were recently k...

The World Meetei Council has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace Manipur's Chief Minister N Biren Singh due to his failure to restore normalcy after 17 months of unrest. The letter cites ineffective governance and security measures, leadin...

In Manipur's Jiribam, two farmhouses belonging to the Hilghat gram panchayat head were set ablaze by suspected militants, leading to a gunfight with CRPF and Manipur Police. The incident follows recent violence amid Meitei and Kuki community tension...

Militants attacked a village in Jiribam district, Manipur, using sophisticated weapons and bombs. CRPF and police retaliated as additional forces rushed to the scene. No casualties are reported yet. Elderly people, women, and children were moved to ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Laos has sparked criticism from the Congress, questioning why he has not addressed the ongoing violence in Manipur since May 2023. Congress highlights India's northeast as crucial for ASEAN relations and empha...

Manipur's Director General of Police, Rajiv Singh, has confirmed reports of 900 trained Kuki militants infiltrating from Myanmar to attack Meiteis on September 28 were unverified. Security forces remain on high alert. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ ...

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has urged Kuki-Zo people in Manipur to avoid travel and stay alert from September 26-29 due to potential attacks. ITLF has announced border closures, school shutdowns, and a total shutdown on September 28....

Improvised rocket head ammunition and shells were discovered in Manipur's Churachandpur district during search operations. The police seized various types of ammunition, including improvised rocket shells and mortars. This discovery comes amid ongoi...

The Manipur Congress claims there's no evidence of government talks with Kuki and Meitei groups to resolve ethnic conflict. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated talks are ongoing and border fencing with Myanmar has begun. The Congress demands transp...

The situation in Manipur is worsening as protests escalate, demanding the removal of key security officials and control of the unified command by the state government. Tensions between ethnic groups continue, with concerns about drone attacks and in...

Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh remains firm in his stance against creating a separate state for the Kuki community amid prolonged violence. He emphasized the historical integrity of Manipur and expressed willingness to develop hilly areas. Singh...

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has announced the appointment of Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) battalions as part of the state highway protection force to curb menaces along highways and provide adequate protection to the people. The state gov...