In a series of violent incidents in Jiribam District, located westward at the extreme corner of Manipur state, armed miscreants targeted properties in Borobekra Sub Division at around 2:30 am.
A house owned by one Bishnupriya in Harinagar was allegedly destroyed using explosives by the armed miscreants during the wee...
Manipur Guv Anusuiya Uikey Directs Enhanced Security Measures Amid Jiribam Incidents
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Newmai News Network Imphal: Governor of Manipur, Anusuiya Uikey reviewed the prevailing security situation in the state with Director General of Police (DGP), Rajiv Singh at Raj Bhavan in Imphal today, a statement from the Raj Bhavan said. The DGP briefed the Governor about the recent incidents in Jiribam...
Assam Rifles: Joint Show of Force in Jiribam, A Strong Stand for Peace and Safety
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On 19 June 2024, in a resolute move to suppress unrest and restore confidence, the Assam Rifles, in collaboration with State Police and CAPFs, organised a Joint Massive show of force across Jiribam District. More than 200 security personnel participated wherein the message of peaceful coexistence, confidence building measures,...
Goods-Laden Trucks Stranded on Imphal-Jiribam Road Due to Road Blockade by Kuki Womenfolk
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Tamenglong: Numerous goods-laden trucks heading for Imphal are currently stranded along the Imphal-Jiribam Road, National Highway 37, due to a blockade by Kuki womenfolk at Tatbung village under Tamenglong District, Tousem Sub-Division, close to Jiribam town.
The blockade comes in the wake of recent violence in Jiribam district, which began...
Ukhrul: In a continuing effort to provide essential services and support to the internally displaced people (IDPs), Assam Rifles said it organized a medical camp at Kaimai village in Tamenglong District, and distributed medicines to the needy. This initiative Assam Rifles, in a press release Friday said is part...
Ukhrul: The Assam Rifles has strongly refuted the the allegations leveled by Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) stating that 'Assam Rifles followed the modus operandi (adopted by them in Serou and Moreh) wherein after evacuating all residents, they allowed Kuki militants to burn down Meitei houses in Jiribam', as...
Former CM Okram Ibobi Singh Blames State Govt’s Inaction for Escalating Violence in Jiribam
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Imphal: Former Manipur chief minister and Congress legislature party leader Okram Ibobi Singh on Tuesday said the fresh wave of violence in the Jiribam district had escalated due to the failure of the government to take timely action to resolve the crisis.
"The violence hit the district because of the state government’s...
Rongmei Naga People’s Org Expresses Deep Concern Over Ethnic Violence in Jiribam, Appeals for Peace
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Newmai News NetworkImphal: The Rongmei Naga People's Organisation (RNPO) - Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, and elsewhere - said it is deeply concerned about the "flare-up of communal tension and ethnic violence" between the Kuki-Zo tribal groups and the Meitei community in the Jiribam areas of Manipur.
In a statement issued today,...
Imphal: In a major escalation of violence, suspected Kuki militants ambushed the security convoy of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh along National Highway 37 at T. Laijang near Kotlen village in Kangpokpi district, injuring one escort driver on Monday. The ambush occurred around 10:50 AM as the convoy...
Assam Rifles rescues civilians and reaches out to stakeholders for normalcy in Jiribam
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Jiribam: The Assam Rifles has said that, tensions escalated in Jiribam when the body of a 59-year-old individual was found on 06 Jun 24. Miscreants disturbed peace and harmony in the area by burning some houses.
In a press release issued on Saturday, the Assam Rifles mentioned that it undertook...