Security tightened as tensions flare in Manipur. This comes hours after Kuki volunteers allegedly took 20 people captive in Ukhrul, retaliating to an 'unprovoked firing incident'.
This is the second such incident between Nagas and Kukis in two months. Purported video of incident is on social media, showing armed men setting houses and vehicles on fire.
Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh had come to see his fiancée after she sought permission from Kuki National Organisation (KNO) & local authorities in Tuibong block, officials confirmed.
Despite govt’s push & Modi’s first visit to Manipur since May 2023, people from both communities stay away from the highway, preferring costlier air travel or gruelling long detours.
However, Thadous are divided, with one section identifying as Kuki & the other seeing themselves as a distinct tribe that should collaborate with the Meiteis for restoration of peace.
In memorandum to Modi, the MLAs including 7 from BJP alleged Biren govt 'failed to even ensure supply of life saving drugs as it dances to diktats of radicalised Valley groups'.
Late Saturday evening, decomposed body of 27-yr-old was recovered in Jiribam. The same day, body of a woman was found floating in river along Manipur's border with Assam.
Total curfew has been imposed in Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur & Thoubal districts. Internet services have also been suspended in hill, valley districts for 2 days.
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi says the Manipur conflict was triggered by a rumour and that the situation may be ‘stable today, but it is tense’.
'If only these conversations could reach the ears of the current establishment...but sadly, that will never happen," said a Manipur resident at the discussion held by non-profile WISCOMP.
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By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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