Manipur: Two Bihar youths shot dead in Kakching; CM Biren Singh calls it “act of terrorism”
Two youths from Bihar, who were working as migrant workers in Manipur were shot dead in the state's Kakching district on Sunday.
Two youths from Bihar, who were working as migrant workers in Manipur were shot dead in the state's Kakching district on Sunday.
In a crackdown on drug production, authorities in Manipur have destroyed over 150 acres of illegal poppy cultivation across the state in a series of joint operations involving multiple agencies.
The Manipur government announced the resumption of inter-district public transport services between the state capital, Imphal, and several hill districts starting Wednesday, under strict security measures.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced his government’s decision to allow those Kuki families evicted from Assam whose ancestors were residents of the state before 1961 to settle in the state.
Tensions have escalated between the governments of Manipur and Mizoram, with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh criticizing his Mizoram counterpart Lalduhoma for allegedly fueling "hatred and division" through his comments on the ongoing crisis in Manipur.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday hinted that external forces or elements may have had a hand in the ethnic violence, which has claimed several lives in the state, adding that it seems "pre-planned".
Ethnic killings in Manipur are rising by the day. The Manipur Tribal Forum allegedly claims that there is a significant…
Amit Shah meets Manipur governor after reviewing situation in violence-hit state
The Home Minister also spoke with the CM of neighbouring states to be more cautious until the situation in Manipur is controlled properly.
In another setback to the Manipur government, on Monday, Karam Shyam tendered his resignation as Chairman of the Transport Corporation of Manipur citing poor treatment at the hands of the CM. Shyam joined the saffron party in 2021.
