Manipur’s Divide
The ethnic tensions in Manipur between the Kuki-Zo tribes and the Meitei community have brought the state's governance under intense scrutiny.
The ethnic tensions in Manipur between the Kuki-Zo tribes and the Meitei community have brought the state's governance under intense scrutiny.
Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh has asserted that the state, which has been reeling under ethnic clashes since May 2023, is witnessing signs of improvement.
In a series of coordinated operations, security forces dismantled camps and apprehended members of the banned militant groups in Manipur’s Imphal East and surrounding districts, police reported on Thursday.
Police deployed water cannons on Wednesday to stop Congress protesters from marching to the Raj Bhawan here. The protest was organized to demonstrate against the NDA government's stance on industrialist Gautam Adani and the ongoing violence in Manipur.
The discovery of a suspected Starlink device during a security raid in Manipur has sparked controversy, with SpaceX founder Elon Musk categorically denying that Starlink satellite internet services are operational in India.
Manipur police has intensified its efforts in the war against drugs by destroying a significant 59 acres of illegal poppy cultivation across Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. In a post on his X handle, Chief Minister N Biren Singh highlighted the impact of these operations, emphasizing the state’s commitment to curbing narcotic drug production and trafficking.
Officials said that except for the Meitel man, who went missing on November 25 from Kangpokpi district, no major incident was reported from any of the nine districts since November 18
This decision follows a detailed assessment of the law and order situation and its correlation with internet usage.
This move comes as part of efforts to maintain public safety amidst a crisis that has gripped the state for months.
The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest here on Thursday against the BJP-led government at the Centre, alleging it has failed to address issues of paper leak, Agnipath scheme and Manipur situation.
