For much of India, Manipur is a distant dot on the map, largely absent from the national consciousness. The government’s indifference to Manipur’s plight is reinforcing this narrative.
Police say they recovered several weapons and that 3 CRPF men were injured in the incident. Kuki groups say the men were not militants, but 'village defence volunteers'.
The Meitei group has denied its involvement in the incident & pointed fingers at the Kangleipak Communist Party instead. The Arambai member is currently in police custody.
Lack of coordination between Biren govt and security forces adding to Manipur’s woes, it is learnt, even as stakeholders insist work is happening despite different styles of functioning.
4-month calm between Kukis & Meiteis was broken earlier this month as clashes renewed near Koutruk. Manipur cops blamed Kuki militants for deploying numerous RPGs via high-tech drones.
A 'rocket bomb' attack on a house in Manipur's Moirang killed a 70-yr-old priest. Security forces are conducting searches and combing operations within 5 km of villages in hill areas.
Attacks orchestrated by ‘elements’ linked to countries like US, China & Myanmar, the groups have said, renewing demand for termination of Suspension of Operations deal with Kuki insurgents.
Violence erupted in Manipur Sunday as suspected Kuki militants attacked Koutruk village using guns, drones. Ngangbam Ingo's wife was among 2 civilians killed, daughter among those injured.
An Indian Hitler will have to be exceptionally lucky to survive for any length of time. This much hope ought to be enough for seekers of liberty and equality, wrote Sharad Anantrao Joshi, president of Swatantra Bharat Paksh party, in 1995.
A public meeting, where the women voiced their protest, took place this month in Delhi, grounded on the findings of an AIDWA survey, covering 9,000 women borrowers.
Joint submarine patrol ‘covered more than 2,000 nautical miles’ and was joined by Russian support vessels. Beijing maintains exercise ‘not directed against any third party’.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
The Print has brought ignominy on itself by publishing such a sub-standard article. The biased and motivated article describes the militants who attacked the CRPF camp as “ten Hmar village volunteers”. Our security forces are trained well enough to understand who is a threat and who is just an innocent and naive village volunteer.
Unchecked illegal immigration over the last four decades across the porous Indo-Myanmar border is the root cause for the situation today. If only we fad fenced the border and the BSF had patrolled these remote hilly tracts intensively, the massive influx of illegal immigrants into Manipur would not have been possible.
The solution to this problem lies in identifying all illegal settlers in Manipur, rounding them up and deporting them back to Myanmar.
Re : Your article on Manipur crisis published on 18th Nov 2024
While I appreciate the concerned of Manipur, the purpose of this article seems to be something else. How come a respectable publishing house makes such grave mistake ? The article lacks journalism etiquette and it does not give good taste to the readers. As a reader, asking why this article is designed in such a way so obviously to tell other what you like to feed them. Nothing more to say but only one request please don’t bring down your quality to this level in the future. Thank you.
Subject: Concern Over Biased and Unsubstantiated Reporting on Manipur
Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my concerns regarding an article recently published by your platform, which appears to present a highly biased and one-sided narrative about the ongoing crisis in Manipur. While I appreciate the intention to bring attention to this complex and tragic situation, the article’s lack of balance, verifiable sources, and nuanced understanding raises serious questions about its journalistic integrity.
Key Issues
1. One-Sided Narrative
The article disproportionately highlights the suffering of the Kuki community while neglecting the equally severe hardships faced by the Meitei community. For example:
CRPF Reports: Official statements from the CRPF confirm that the individuals killed in recent encounters were armed militants who had attacked security forces and were allegedly involved in violent acts, including the abduction and murder of innocent civilians. (source)
Questionable Activities: Out of the ten individuals killed, nine were from Churachandpur, approximately 200 kilometers away from the encounter site. This raises critical questions about their presence in the area and their alleged involvement in the violence.
2. Ignoring Other Atrocities
The article fails to mention incidents where Meitei individuals have been victims of heinous crimes. For instance, the recent recovery of the headless bodies of a two-year-old child and his grandmother, who were abducted and killed by suspected Kuki militants, is a tragic example of the violence faced by the Meitei community. (source)
3. Lack of Verifiable Sources
The article makes sweeping claims about systematic erasure and oppression without citing credible evidence or providing context. Such statements risk inflaming tensions further and do a disservice to readers seeking an accurate understanding of the situation.
4. Complexity of the Conflict
Manipur’s crisis is not a simple case of victim and aggressor but involves a history of ethnic tensions, competing territorial claims, and political neglect. By failing to represent this complexity, the article undermines the possibility of fostering understanding and dialogue between communities.
Responsibility of Journalism
As a trusted publication, your responsibility is to present balanced, fact-based reporting that informs rather than inflames. Biased narratives not only mislead readers but also exacerbate divisions in an already volatile situation.
Recommendations
1. Balanced Reporting: Future articles should include perspectives from all affected communities and provide a comprehensive view of the conflict.
2. Verified Sources: Ensure that all claims are substantiated with credible evidence and official reports.
3. Focus on Resolution: Highlight efforts toward peacebuilding and reconciliation, which are essential for healing and progress.
Manipur’s tragedy deserves thoughtful and empathetic coverage that reflects the complexity of the region’s challenges. I urge you to review your editorial standards to ensure that future reporting upholds the principles of fairness, accuracy, and integrity.
Many metei and Kuki people have migrated from present day Myanmar in last century. Metei armed groups are known to hide in Myanmar forests and many still in valley maintain family relations there. The artifical borderline was created by British.
The Manipur crisis is the result of massive illegal immigration from Myanmar into Manipur. The Kuki-Hmar-Zo people are not Indian and they never were. They are Myanmarese and have illegally immigrated into India taking advantage of the porous Indo-Myanmar border.
As a resident of Assam, I know from first hand experience that many of these illegal immigrants have settled in my state too.
The Indian armed forces must be given a free hand to deal with the narco-terrorists operating across the border. Also, the Indo-Myanmar border must be sealed – fenced and intensely patrolled
The Print has brought ignominy on itself by publishing such a sub-standard article. The biased and motivated article describes the militants who attacked the CRPF camp as “ten Hmar village volunteers”. Our security forces are trained well enough to understand who is a threat and who is just an innocent and naive village volunteer.
Unchecked illegal immigration over the last four decades across the porous Indo-Myanmar border is the root cause for the situation today. If only we fad fenced the border and the BSF had patrolled these remote hilly tracts intensively, the massive influx of illegal immigrants into Manipur would not have been possible.
The solution to this problem lies in identifying all illegal settlers in Manipur, rounding them up and deporting them back to Myanmar.
Dear editor Sir,
Re : Your article on Manipur crisis published on 18th Nov 2024
While I appreciate the concerned of Manipur, the purpose of this article seems to be something else. How come a respectable publishing house makes such grave mistake ? The article lacks journalism etiquette and it does not give good taste to the readers. As a reader, asking why this article is designed in such a way so obviously to tell other what you like to feed them. Nothing more to say but only one request please don’t bring down your quality to this level in the future. Thank you.
Subject: Concern Over Biased and Unsubstantiated Reporting on Manipur
Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my concerns regarding an article recently published by your platform, which appears to present a highly biased and one-sided narrative about the ongoing crisis in Manipur. While I appreciate the intention to bring attention to this complex and tragic situation, the article’s lack of balance, verifiable sources, and nuanced understanding raises serious questions about its journalistic integrity.
Key Issues
1. One-Sided Narrative
The article disproportionately highlights the suffering of the Kuki community while neglecting the equally severe hardships faced by the Meitei community. For example:
CRPF Reports: Official statements from the CRPF confirm that the individuals killed in recent encounters were armed militants who had attacked security forces and were allegedly involved in violent acts, including the abduction and murder of innocent civilians. (source)
Questionable Activities: Out of the ten individuals killed, nine were from Churachandpur, approximately 200 kilometers away from the encounter site. This raises critical questions about their presence in the area and their alleged involvement in the violence.
2. Ignoring Other Atrocities
The article fails to mention incidents where Meitei individuals have been victims of heinous crimes. For instance, the recent recovery of the headless bodies of a two-year-old child and his grandmother, who were abducted and killed by suspected Kuki militants, is a tragic example of the violence faced by the Meitei community. (source)
3. Lack of Verifiable Sources
The article makes sweeping claims about systematic erasure and oppression without citing credible evidence or providing context. Such statements risk inflaming tensions further and do a disservice to readers seeking an accurate understanding of the situation.
4. Complexity of the Conflict
Manipur’s crisis is not a simple case of victim and aggressor but involves a history of ethnic tensions, competing territorial claims, and political neglect. By failing to represent this complexity, the article undermines the possibility of fostering understanding and dialogue between communities.
Responsibility of Journalism
As a trusted publication, your responsibility is to present balanced, fact-based reporting that informs rather than inflames. Biased narratives not only mislead readers but also exacerbate divisions in an already volatile situation.
Recommendations
1. Balanced Reporting: Future articles should include perspectives from all affected communities and provide a comprehensive view of the conflict.
2. Verified Sources: Ensure that all claims are substantiated with credible evidence and official reports.
3. Focus on Resolution: Highlight efforts toward peacebuilding and reconciliation, which are essential for healing and progress.
Manipur’s tragedy deserves thoughtful and empathetic coverage that reflects the complexity of the region’s challenges. I urge you to review your editorial standards to ensure that future reporting upholds the principles of fairness, accuracy, and integrity.
Many metei and Kuki people have migrated from present day Myanmar in last century. Metei armed groups are known to hide in Myanmar forests and many still in valley maintain family relations there. The artifical borderline was created by British.
The Manipur crisis is the result of massive illegal immigration from Myanmar into Manipur. The Kuki-Hmar-Zo people are not Indian and they never were. They are Myanmarese and have illegally immigrated into India taking advantage of the porous Indo-Myanmar border.
As a resident of Assam, I know from first hand experience that many of these illegal immigrants have settled in my state too.
The Indian armed forces must be given a free hand to deal with the narco-terrorists operating across the border. Also, the Indo-Myanmar border must be sealed – fenced and intensely patrolled