On its part, NIA alleged that the two brothers were ‘actively’ involved in the conspiracy behind killing of three Meitei women & three Meitei children in Manipur’s Jiribam.
The six Arambai Tenggol members were involved in physically assaulting state police personnel during a bandh in Bishnupur district on 9 June, the police said.
Subject was officially broached for the 1st time during Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan’s visit to the state in June, it is learnt. There’s no official confirmation yet though.
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.
The civil war-like situation needs to be curtailed through strong administrative measures and military operations. The core issue of land rights must also be addressed and resolved.
In his message to people of strife-torn state, Leader of Opposition says that he comes to them as their 'brother'. 'Don’t want to politicise this issue," he adds.
Trucks blocked by Kukis had to be sent back to strife-torn Jiribam. Kuki union claims Meiteis have been blocking highway, stopping essential supplies from reaching them.
As many as 37 MLAs of Manipur and the state’s 2 MPs answered Arambai Tenggol’s ‘summons’ for a meeting Wednesday at Imphal’s Kangla Fort, and pledged to fulfil their demands in 15 days.
Bomb explosions were heard earlier Wednesday, followed by sound of gunfire, say residents. India Reserve Battalion post was targeted around 3:30 am, after which firing was reported, it is learnt.
On 14 December, remains of 41 Kuki-Zo victims were airlifted from mortuaries in Imphal to district hospital in Churachandpur, where 46 more bodies awaited burial.
With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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