HISTORICAL FACTS: 21 - The Untold Story

Weapons, ammo, police vehicles looted in Imphal mob attack

Armed miscreants attempted to storm police camp in Imphal, snatching weapons, ammo, and vehicles. Three CRPF personnel injured. Police recovered three of the eight looted weapons, including AK-47s. Raids ongoing to arrest accused.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Situation calm but tense in Imphal day after attack by mob on Manipur Rifles camp

The situation in Manipur’s capital Imphal remained calm but tense on November 2, a day after security forces fired several rounds in the air to disperse a large mob of more than 2,000 people who tried to loot an armoury within the camp of the 1 Manipur Rifles.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Myanmar refugees want ration, kids education from new Mizoram government

Myanmar citizens in Sihhmui camp expect new Mizoram government to provide meals, education, medical care & better amenities. Gov't provided rations, water & other essentials, but stopped in Sept. 130 people seek jobs to sustain families. NGOs provide ration. Education & medical care are key concerns. Residents hope for livestock,…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Manipur: SDPO killed, 2 cops injured in ambush near Indo-Myanmar border

GUWAHATI: Hours after the Manipur cabinet declared that sub-divisional police officer Chingtham Anand Kumar was shot dead by Kuki militants at Tengnoupal district’s Moreh town, which is along the Indo-Myanmar border, two other Manipur Police personnel received serious injuries as militants attacked a reinforcement convoy moving towards Moreh in the…

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023

Suspected extremists kill police officer in Moreh; Manipur CM vows action

Kukis are in a majority in Moreh and the incident followed the demand of some organisations for the removal of the State forces from there.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

12 Manipur students to study in State ITI

Twelve students from Manipur, facing strife, will continue their education in Kerala. Labour and Skills Dept., on Minister V. Sivankutty's orders, are making arrangements. St. Xavier's Industrial Training Institute in Thrissur will admit them this year for mechanic motor vehicle and electrician trades.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

‘Zo unification’ is a running theme in Mizoram; MNF makes it a promise

Displaced Kuki-Zo people from Manipur seek a Mizoram govt that is considerate and strong enough to help them return home. 65-yr-old Teresa Manhau and Elisabeth Vungkhanching pray for safety and peace, while John Zo, a camp leader, hopes the next govt is sympathetic. MNF, ZPM, Congress, and BJP are vying…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

In India’s strife-torn Manipur, narrative battle is fought on social media

Social media warriors have sprung up to share their community’s views and put down the others’ in this ethnic conflict.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023

Morning Digest | Mobile internet ban in Manipur extended till October 31; ED searches against Rajasthan Congress leaders kick up row ahead of Assembly polls, and more

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The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Mobile internet ban in Manipur extended till October 31

Govt extends mobile internet ban in Manipur for 5 days due to "apprehensions of anti-social elements" inciting public passions. DGP reports incidents of violence, confrontation with security forces, attempts to mob elected members' residences.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023