Security forces recover explosives in Churachandpur as Manipur grapples with unrest
During these operations, a significant cache of explosives and related materials was uncovered in Lesiang village, Churachandpur district.
During these operations, a significant cache of explosives and related materials was uncovered in Lesiang village, Churachandpur district.
Khumbongmayum Abhijit Singh, a suspected PREPAK operative, was apprehended during a late-night raid in the Chumnang area of Kakching district.
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.
Sources said around 4 am, the miscreants ambushed the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel using rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and live rounds from the hilltop of Chikim Village.
Speaking on the occasion of the 76th Army Day, he said due to peace talks with local insurgent groups, there has been positive development in the North-East region.
From Manipur to Maharashtra, the yatra will cover around 6,700 kilometres over 67 days, and pass through 110 districts of 15 states.
Rahul Gandhi recieved warm welcome by Congress workers upon his landing in Imphal.
The Congress said that details of the new venue to start the Yatra will be announced later.
