Four militants among five held in Manipur, 26 firearms recovered in separate operations
Manipur police arrested five individuals, including militants from banned groups like PLA, KCP (PWG), and Prepak (Pro), for alleged extortion in several districts. The arrests occurred during frisking and checking exercises. Security forces also recovered firearms, explosives, and ammunition in Churachandpur and Thoubal.
Security forces recover 86 weapons, nearly 974 rounds across Manipur
Imphal: Security forces on Saturday seized at least 90 firearms and over 700 ammunition and explosives in multiple operations across five districts of Manipur, police said. Acting on a tip-off, coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple sites in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur districts, a police statement said. Also ReadPM Modi Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Man Flees Police Checkpoint in Manipur, Abandons Scooter Carrying Brown Sugar Worth 8 Crore
HT DIGITAL IMPHAL, JULY 24: A major drug haul was reported in Manipurs Thoubal district on Wednesday night after an unidentified man abandoned a scooter carrying approximately 2 kilograms of brown sugar and fled on foot, police said. The incident took place around 8 PM along National Highway-102, directly in front of Lilong Police Station, []
86 weapons, 974 ammunition recovered in major crackdown in Manipur
IMPHAL: In a major crackdown on illegal arms, security forces recovered 86 weapons and 974 rounds of ammunition during a coordinated operation across five valley districts of Manipur on Tuesday. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, joint teams of Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the Army and Assam Rifles launched simultaneous operations in Imphal East, Kakching, Imphal West, Thoubal, and Bishnupur districts, IGP (Zone-II) K Kabib said at a press conference. Coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple locations by joint teams, comprising the Manipur Police, CAPFs, Army and Assam Rifles, he said. Among the weapons allegedly recovered were five AK rifles, three INSAS rifles, 16 SLRs, five .303 rifles, 19 pistols, two carbines, nine other types of rifles, and 16 single-barrel guns, he stated. A total of 86 weapons, along with 974 different types of grenades, ammunition, explosives and mortar shells were recovered. Forty-one magazines and six wireless handsets were also recovered, he added. Kabib said this seizure marked a significant achievement for the security forces in their mission to restore peace, uphold public order, and protect lives and property. The police are committed to ensuring a peaceful and secure Manipur. We also urge the people to cooperate with the police and security forces, and promptly report any suspicious activities or information related to illegal arms, he said.
Two militants arrested, explosives recovered in Manipur
IMPHAL: Security forces arrested two militants, including a woman, belonging to a proscribed outfit in Manipur's Thoubal and Imphal West districts, police said on Sunday. During search operations, arms and explosives were recovered from various parts of Chandel district, a senior officer said. A woman cadre of the banned Prepak (PRO) was apprehended from the Salungpham area in Thoubal on Saturday, while another member of the outfit was held from the Nagamapal area in Imphal West district, he said. Intelligence-based search operations and cordons are being widely carried out to apprehend those involved in extortion and criminal activities in the state, the officer said. Security forces recovered arms and ammunition from different locations in Chandel district on Friday, he said. Security forces continue to conduct search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts. During these operations, the following items were recovered: 1.On 04.07.2025, security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from different pic.twitter.com/w6V2owcYa2 Manipur Police (@manipur_police) July 5, 2025 The seized items include 12 rifles, four IEDs and four grenades, the officer said. Security forces have been conducting search operations in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President's rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation.
Three militants arrested in Manipur's Imphal Valley, arms and ammunition seized
IMPHAL: Three militants belonging to different proscribed outfits have been arrested by security forces in Imphal Valley districts of Manipur, police said on Thursday. Police arrested a member of the banned PREPAK (PRO) outfit from Meitram area in Bishnupur district on Wednesday. He has been identified as Oinam Hemanjit Singh. Security forces also arrested an insurgent belonging to the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) outfit from Sekmaijin Maning Leikai area in Imphal East district. The militant, identified as Oinam Tomba Singh (57), was involved in extortion from various petrol pumps in Kakching and Thoubal districts. Police also arrested an active cadre of Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) from Elang Khangpokpi Awang Leikai in Kakching district on Wednesday. He has been identified as Lourembam Suresh (47). Meanwhile, security forces seized a .303 rifle with magazine, two 9mm pistols with magazines, one 12-bore single-barrel gun, four hand-grenades, a wireless set with charger and two detonators from the foothills of Andro Khuman (Baruni Hill) in Imphal East district on Wednesday.
Ahmedabad plane crash: Crew member's mortal remains reach Manipur, thousands pay tributes
IMPHAL: Thousands of people lined up on both sides of the roads to pay tributes to Ahmedabad crash victim Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, whose mortal remains were brought to Manipur on Sunday. Sharma was an air crew member of the London-bound Air India flight AI 171 which crashed into a hostel complex in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar moments after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.39 pm on June 12, killing 270 people, including 241 on board. One passenger survived. The moment was profoundly moving ... She was received with deep dignity, solemn respect, and heartfelt sorrow by Team Imphal Airport, not merely as colleagues in uniform but as family in mourning -- united in silence and reverence. With bowed heads and heavy hearts, she was tenderly handed over to her family, friends, and loved ones, whose presence spoke volumes of the love they carry and the void her absence leaves behind, Imphal airport said in a post on Facebook. A cousin of Nganthoi Sharma said that airport officials, family members and others paid floral tributes to her mortal remains after it was brought to Imphal airport aboard an IndiGo flight. Her mortal remains were accompanied by her father and elder sister, who had gone to Ahmedabad for DNA testing, she added. The mortal remains were later taken to her residence in Thoubal on an open truck as thousands lined up on both sides of the road to pay their tributes. Her last rites would be conducted later in the evening, another family member said. The mortal remains of another crew member from Manipur, Lamnunthem Singson, were brought to the state on June 19 . The remains were brought to Kangpokpi district via road from Dimapur airport aboard an IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad. Her final rites were conducted the next day.
GUWAHATI: The mortal remains of Lamnunthem Singson (26), a cabin crew member from Manipur who lost her life in the Ahmedabad plane crash , will reach her home in Manipurs Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district late Thursday evening. The remains were brought to Nagalands commercial hub Dimapur from Ahmedabad by a flight in the afternoon. After a condolence service, a convoy of vehicles carrying the remains left for Kangpokpi. Family members, relatives, leaders from Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Sadar Hills and community organisations were among those who were present at the airport. KSO Sadar Hills general secretary K Shongreng told this newspaper that the last rites would be performed on Friday afternoon. Lamnunthem was from the Kuki-Zo community. Her family lived in the Old Lambulane area of Imphal Valley before moving to Kangpokpi following the outbreak of the ethnic violence in 2023. Another woman cabin crew member from Manipur, Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma (22), had lost her life in the plane crash. She hailed from Thoubal district in the Imphal Valley. Her family is waiting for the arrival of her mortal remains. Earlier, Meitei organisation Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) had appealed to all sections of the society to extend full cooperation and support in receiving the mortal remains of the two victims at the Imphal Airport and ensure their dignified return to their families for the final rites. If willing, the families may come forward to receive their daughters at the airport without hesitation. COCOMI is ready to extend any coordination or assistance required during this process, the organisation had stated in a statement. Ahmedabad plane crash: DNA of 211 victims matched; 189 bodies handed over to families
Air India pays moving tribute to Dreamliner crew with heartfelt collage
NEW DELHI: Eight women were among the 12 Air India crew members who lost their lives alongside 229 passengers in the ill-fated Dreamliner that crashed on 12 June in Ahmedabad . The diverse female crew, drawn from across the country, represented a blend of youth and experience, ranging in age from 22 to 44 years. A tribute to all its loved ones, featuring a classy collage, was released on Air Indias internal crew page and later posted by aviation expert Sanjay Lazar on X on Sunday. An Air India source confirmed that it had been shared widely within their internal groups. Eight of the deceased crew members hailed from Maharashtra. In the darkest moments, our global airline family comes together, not by uniform, language, or nationality, but by something far greater: We are, and always will be, United By Wings, read the tribute on the page. Three of the deceased were just 22 years old, the youngest among the crew. Maithili Moreshwar Patil, a native of Nhava village in Maharashtra, was a proud first-generation flight attendant supporting her family. She had joined Air India two years ago. Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, from Thoubal in Manipur, joined the airline in April 2023. She will be remembered for her bright spirit and dedication, read the lines written in her memory. Also 22 years old was Irfan Shaikh, one of the two male flight attendants on board. A native of Pimpri-Chinchwad in Pune, he began his career two years ago. He was remembered as being ambitious and kind. Slightly older was new recruit Lamnunthem Singson from Manipur. The 24-year-old was full of hope and energy, according to the tribute. Air India crash: On BJMC anniversary day, sombre mood on campus coping with grief Engaged to be married, 27-year-old Roshni Rajendra Songhare hailed from Dombivli in Maharashtra. She was described as a rising travel influencer. Also aged 27 was Manish Thapa from Patna, known for her professionalism and charm on international routes. She had previously worked with IndiGo and Akasa Air. Thirty-five-year-old Saineeta Chakravarty, from Santacruz West in Mumbai, had recently transitioned to Air India with prior experience and pride. She had worked with Go Air earlier. A senior crew member with 21 years of experience at Air India, 44-year-old Shraddha Dhavan, a resident of Mulund West in Mumbai, was held in high esteem and admired by different generations of colleagues, the tribute noted. Fitness enthusiast and committed crew leader Aparna Mahadik, 42, from Goregaon East in Mumbai, was known for her discipline and compassion. The only other male flight attendant was 36-year-old Deepak Pathak from Badlapur in Maharashtra. A veteran of 11 years with Air India who always put safety and service first, was how he was remembered. While the names of some cabin crew members are only now coming to light, the cockpit crew became widely known after their names were officially released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The internal post describes 55-year-old Captain Sumeet Sabharwal from Powai in Mumbai as one of the most experienced 787 commanders in the airline. He will be remembered for his calm leadership and decades of safe flying, it read. The New Indian Express had previously reported that he had 8,200 hours of flying experience and was a devoted son who planned to retire early to care for his aged, ailing father. First Officer Clive Kunder, 26, from Mangaluru, was the only South Indian on the team. He was a young and promising pilot from an aviation family with over 1,100 hours of flying time, the tribute said. Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey brought national attention to the co-pilot through an Instagram post, revealing he was devastated over the loss of his cousin, Kunder. Filmmaker missing after Air India plane crash; kin fear he may be among ground victims
Mobile internet services are back in five districts of Manipur. The state government made this decision after observing improvements in law and order. These districts include Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. Earlier, internet services were suspended following protests after the arrest of Arambai Tenggol leader Ashem Kanan Singh.
'Her Phone Is Still On...': Kin Of Manipuri Air Hostess Cling To Hope After News Of Ahmedabad Crash
As news of the Air India plane crash reached the home of the 20-year-old air hostess in Manipur's Thoubal district, her family broke down in grief
Two cabin crew members from Manipur among victims of Ahmedabad Air India crash
GUWAHATI: Two female cabin crew members from Manipur were onboard the ill-fated Air India flight that crashed in Gujarat on Thursday. The two were identified as Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam, a 22-year-old Meitei woman hailing from Thoubal district in the Imphal Valley, and Lamnunthem Singson, a 28-year-old Kuki woman from Kangpokpi district. The fate of both was not known. When news broke about the plane crash, relatives and neighbours gathered at the residence of Kongbrailatpam even as the family members were waiting for information about her. She last spoke to her family at 9 am on Thursday. Not much could be known about Lamnunthem except that her family was displaced by the ethnic conflict and is now living in the Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district. LIVE | Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad: One miracle survivor, 241 people on board feared dead, says police
Protests against Meitei militia leader's arrest continue in Manipur; two cops injured
IMPHAL: Manipur continued to witness protests as demonstrators defied prohibitory orders and clashed with security forces across several districts of Imphal valley demanding the unconditional release of the arrested Arambai Tenggol leader Kanan Singh and four others, police said on Tuesday. Clashes erupted in Khurai Lamlong area of Imphal East district on Monday night, prompting security personnel to fire several rounds of tear gas shells and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. At least one four-wheeler was reportedly torched by the protesters, police said. Protests, such as roadblocks and the burning of tyres, were also held in Thoubal and Kakching districts. Tensions also flared in Tera area of Imphal West district on Monday evening when unidentified miscreants fired at security forces. At least seven rounds from small firearms were fired in Tera area when CRPF personnel were clearing roadblocks put up by protesters. Paramilitary forces along with state police rushed to carry out search operations to nab the culprits, but protesters foiled further in-depth search operations, an official said. In Bishnupur district's Nambol, at least two police personnel sustained minor injuries during a confrontation with demonstrators. An FIR has been registered following an incident in Nambol after two Manipur Police personnel were injured during a confrontation with protesters, officials said. According to authorities, the injuries occurred while a team led by Bishnupur SP attempted to clear roadblocks along Nambol road, which led to a clash between protesters and security forces. On Tuesday morning, the streets of Imphal witnessed normal business activities with many rushing to purchase essential items from roadside vendors. Curfew, internet blackout as tensions flare in Manipur following Meitei leaders arrest
PM Modi's insensitivity towards the suffering of people in Manipur 'truly shocking': Congress
NEW DELHI: With fresh violence rocking parts of Manipur, the Congress on Sunday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his insensitivity to the suffering of people in the state. In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the pain, distress, and agony of the people of Manipur continues unabated as five districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Katching, and Bishnupur in Manipur have been rocked by violence in the last 24 hours. A day after violent protests erupted in Manipur over the arrest of a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol, the situation remained tense on Sunday with the administration imposing prohibitory orders and suspending internet services in five Imphal valley districts, police said. Prohibitory orders have been clamped in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching districts, while internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN facilities, have been suspended in these valley areas. Hitting out at the government, Ramesh claimed that in February 2022 the BJP engineered a majority for itself alone in the assembly elections. But less than fifteen months later from the night of May 3, 2023 Manipur was made to burn. Hundreds of innocent men, women, and children were killed. Thousands were displaced. Places of worship were destroyed, he said. The pain, distress, and agony of the people of Manipur continues unabated. For the past 24 hours five districts--Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Katching, and Bishnupur--have been rocked by violence. In February 2022, the BJP engineered a majority for itself alone in the pic.twitter.com/IFRgxL602g Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 8, 2025 On June 4, 2023, the Congress leader said the Union Government set up a three-member Commission of Inquiry. That Commission has been given repeated extensions to submit its report and the latest deadline given to it is November 20, 2025, he noted. On August 1, 2023, Ramesh said the Supreme Court observed that there had been an absolute breakdown of constitutional machinery in the state for the past two months. The Union Home Minister went through the motions of visiting Manipur while the PM maintained absolute silence refusing to say anything and meet anybody from the state. Demands were made by the Indian National Congress for the imposition of President's Rule to begin with. That was ignored till the INC announced that it was bringing a no-confidence motion against the CM in the assembly session beginning February 10, 2025. The BJP read the writing on the wall, got the CM to resign on the night of Feb 9, 2025, and finally imposed President's Rule on February 13, 2025, he said. President's Rule, however, has made no difference, Ramesh said. He claimed the Governor himself has been forced to travel from Imphal airport to his residence by helicopter. Law and order in many parts of the state remains in a state of peril, he added. When will the PM find the time and inclination to visit Manipur? His drum-beaters once claimed that he had stopped the war between Ukraine and Russia for a while. That claim, like most of his boasts, proved completely bogus, he stated. The PM has travelled to different parts of the world and visited numerous states of our country to do his trademark inaugurations. But he has never met with political leaders or civil society organisations from Manipur, having outsourced the management of the state's affairs to the Union Home Minister who has failed miserably, the Congress general secretary alleged. The insensitivity of the Frequent Flyer PM to the suffering of the people of Manipur is truly shocking and defies understanding. He stands totally exposed just as the people of the state continue to pay the price of his callous and complete indifference. Their suffering is that of not only the state and the northeastern region but of the entire country, Ramesh said in his post.
Manipur: Prohibitory orders issued in 5 districts following suspension of internet services
The assembly of four or more persons has been restricted in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, and Kakching districts. Meanwhile, a total curfew has been imposed in the Bishnupur district
Manipur government imposes curfew, internet suspension in five valley districts
A curfew has been imposed in Bishnupur district while prohibitory orders barring movement of five or more people have been issued in other valley districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal and Kakching.
Manipur government suspends Internet services for five days in five valley districts
The districts are Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching
Manipur govt suspends internet services for five days in five valley districts
IMPHAL: The Manipur government has ordered suspension of internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN, in the territorial jurisdiction of five valley districts for five days with effect from 11:45 pm on Saturday, an official statement said. The districts include Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching. The order issued by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home), N Ashok Kumar, said, In view of the prevailing law and order situation, especially in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts, there is apprehension that some anti-social elements might use social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video messages to incite the passion of the public, which might have serious repercussions on the law and order situation of the state. The order is being passed ex-parte in view of the emergent situation. Any person found guilty of violating the order will be liable to face legal action, it added. The order followed widespread protests in Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Saturday night after the arrest of a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol.
AGARTHALA: Heavy rain threw normal life out of gear across several parts of Tripura on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more intense showers over the next 24 hours. The state capital, Agartala, recorded 25 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, according to officials. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by squally winds reaching speeds of 5060 km/h across the state due to a deep depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal. In response, a red alert was issued for Sepahijala, West Tripura, and Khowai districts on Thursday. An official from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirmed that while all eight districts recorded rainfall, no major damage to property or loss of life has been reported. Despite intermittent downpours, there is no report of flooding. However, normal life is partially affected with people preferring to remain indoors, the official said. District administrations have been put on alert and are prepared to respond to any emergency arising from potential flooding. Meanwhile, flight operations at Agartala Airport were impacted on Thursday, with two Kolkata-bound flights cancelled due to poor weather. However, services resumed normally on Friday, according to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Authorities continue to monitor the situation as weather conditions remain unstable. Heavy rain floods Imphal, rivers rise across Manipur Heavy rain lashing Manipur for the past two days has disrupted normal life in several parts of the state, particularly in the capital city Imphal, where waterlogging was reported from multiple areas on Friday. Officials said traffic movement was affected in Kakwa, Thangmeiband, and Sagolband areas in Imphal West district due to severe water accumulation. The water levels of key rivers, including the Imphal and Serou rivers, have also risen significantly, prompting concern across the valley. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier forecast heavy rainfall across various parts of the state, especially in the southern districts of Chandel, Churachandpur, Pherzawl, and portions of Kakching and Thoubal. According to the IMDs Meteorological Centre in Imphal, the border town of Moreh recorded the states highest rainfall on Thursday with 102 mm, followed by Kamjong (96 mm), Chandel (76 mm), and Ukhrul (60.8 mm). In response to the situation, the Deputy Commissioner of Senapati district issued a public notice citing a forecast from the National Weather Forecasting Centre warning of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds through Friday. The notice urged residents to remain alert and avoid all non-essential travel and outdoor activities, especially near flood-prone zones, rivers, and steep slopes, until conditions improve. Meanwhile, Chandel District Police issued an advisory cautioning people against fishing or venturing near the Chakpi riverbanks, where water levels have surged due to continuous downpours. Authorities across the state remain on high alert as heavy rainfall is expected to continue through June 3.
Nine militants held in Manipur crackdown; arms seized
Imphal: Nine extremists belonging to various banned groups were arrested in the past 24 hours from different districts of the trouble-torn state of Manipur in combined operations by security forces, officials said on Saturday. A police official said that the nine militants were arrested from five districts Imphal East, Imphal West, Churachandpur, Thoubal and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Manipur: Security forces nab five militants, recover arms
Imphal: Security forces have arrested five militants, belonging to various proscribed outfits, in three districts of Manipur, police said on Friday. All the arrests were made on Thursday in Imphal East, Imphal West and Thoubal districts, a senior officer said. Two cadres of the banned United National Liberation Front (Koireng) were apprehended from Andro Parking Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Five militants arrested in Manipur
Manipur police arrested five militants from different banned organizations in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts. The security forces recovered firearms, ammunition, rifles, and a hand grenade. The arrested militants belonged to UNLF (Koireng), KCP (PWG), KYKL (SOREPA), and PREPAK (Pro). Security forces have increased operations in Manipur since the ethnic violence broke out two years ago.
Last rites of BSF constable from Manipur today
BSF constable Deepak Chingakham, who was injured in cross-border shelling in J&K's RS Pura sector on Sunday, has died. His last rites will be performed in Thoubal, Manipur, on Tuesday with full state honors. Chingakham, who joined BSF in April 2021, was the sole breadwinner for his family, his father expressed immense pride in his son's sacrifice.
Last rites of BSF constable from Manipur today
BSF constable Deepak Chingakham, who was injured in cross-border shelling in J&K's RS Pura sector on Sunday, has died. His last rites will be performed in Thoubal, Manipur, on Tuesday with full state honors. Chingakham, who joined BSF in April 2021, was the sole breadwinner for his family, his father expressed immense pride in his son's sacrifice.
11 Militants arrested for extortion in Manipur; arms and ammunition seized
IMPHAL: Eleven militants were arrested from different parts of Manipur on charges of extorting locals, police said on Sunday. The arrests were made from Imphal West, Kakching, Bishnupur and Thoubal districts on Saturday. Among those arrested were four cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (MC Progressive). Police recovered two pistols and 27 live rounds of ammunition from their possession. Security forces also seized additional arms and ammunition during the operations. Authorities said further investigations are underway.
Nine militants arrested in Manipur
Four active members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party were apprehended from Lamding Khumanthem Leikai in Thoubal district on May 8, 2025, police said
11 Cadres of Banned Outfits Arrested in Manipur During Crackdown
Security forces seize weapons, explosives in Imphal East, Kakching and Thoubal amid ongoing anti-insurgency operations
