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Manipur Govt Extends Mobile Internet Suspension In 7 Districts After Restoring Broadband Servic

The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet services for three more days in seven districts, citing concerns over law and order. The measure, initially imposed on 16 November, aimed to curb the spread of inflammatory content amid escalating violence.   In an order issued on Wednesday, the state government stated that mobile internet services would remain suspended in Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur, and Kangpokpi, news agency PTI reported. However, broadband internet services, also suspended on 16 November, were conditionally restored on Tuesday to alleviate the difficulties faced by residents, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and other essential offices.   ALSO READ | Congress Chief Kharge Seeks President Murm...
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Manipur: Govt Rushes 50 Additional CAPF Companies Amid Worsening Violence; NIA Begins Probe Int

The Union government has ordered the deployment of 50 additional Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies, comprising over 5,000 personnel, to Manipur, in response to the state's deteriorating security and law and order situation, official sources said on Monday, as per news agency PTI. The move follows an earlier deployment of 20 CAPF companies, including 15 from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and five from the Border Security Force (BSF), sent to the state on November 12 after violence erupted in Jiribam and spread to other regions. Of the newly ordered reinforcements, 35 units will be drawn from the CRPF and the remaining from the BSF. CRPF Director General A D Singh and senior officers from other CAPFs are currently stationed in the conflict-ridden state. According to offic...
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Video | Curfew And Suspension Of Internet Continue In Imphal Valley On Day 2

Amid incidents of fresh violence, curfew and suspension of internet continued for the second day in Imphal valley on Monday. Security forces have intensified patrolling in parts of Imphal and increased deployment at many of the residences of legislators as well as all major roads leading to the secretariat, state BJP headquarters and Raj Bhavan.Source link
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Manipur: Protester Shot Dead Amid Clash Between Security Forces & Mob Vandalising Property

As violence continues to rock Manipur, a protester was shot dead during a clash between a mob and security forces in the Jiribam district on Sunday. The mob was reportedly vandalising property when the clash erupted.  Police confirmed that one person was killed in the firing, but it was not immediately clear who had opened fire, according to a PTI report. Eyewitnesses claimed that the firing came from the direction of the security forces. As per the report, the agitators were vandalising property at Babupara in the Jiribam police station area in protest against the abduction of six women and children by militants from a relief camp last Monday. Media reports suggest all six, who belonged to the same family, are dead. The body of one of the children, a 2.5-year-old, was reportedly found hea...
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Violence escalates in Manipur: Protester killed in firing, NIA takes over three key cases – top developments | India News – Times of India

People protest after bodies of six people from the Meitei community were found, days after they were taken hostage by suspected Kuki insurgents from Manipur's Jiribam district. (File photo) NEW DELHI: Violence in Manipur continued to escalate on Monday, with one protester killed and six others dying in separate incidents, as clashes between security forces and civilians intensified. The unrest has forced the imposition of curfews and internet shutdowns across several districts, including Imphal East and West, amid growing concerns about public order.Union home minister Amit Shah is set to chair a high-level meeting on Monday to assess the security situation and formulate strategies to stabilise the region. Here are the top developments:Protester killed in Jiribam clashesOn Sunday night, a ...
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Video | Ally NPP Withdraws Support To Biren Government

NPP Manipur | The National People's Party (NPP) on Sunday withdrew support to the BJP-led government in violence-hit Manipur, claiming that the N Biren Singh dispensation has "completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy" in the northeastern state. The NPP has 7 MLAs in the 60-member Manipur assembly.  Source link
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Manipur unrest top developments: NPP breaks alliance with BJP, protesters target political leaders as situation worsens in Imphal valley | India News – Times of India

While the BJP government remains in power, the withdrawal of NPP support underscores the growing discontent with its crisis management, leaving Manipur at a critical crossroads. NEW DELHI: Manipur descended into chaos over the weekend, with violent protests erupting after six bodies were discovered in Jiribam district. Anger boiled over in the violence-hit state, where ethnic clashes since May 2023 have claimed over 220 lives. Protesters ransacked the homes of three ministers and six legislators, including the residence of BJP MLA RK Imo, the son-in-law of CM N Biren Singh. Security forces used tear gas to disperse the mob, but tension remained high.In response, authorities imposed an indefinite curfew across multiple districts of the Imphal Valley and suspended internet services to curb t...
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Conrad Sangma’s NPP Withdraws Support To Biren Singh Govt, Blames ‘Failure’ To Resolve Crisis

The National People’s Party (NPP), led by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, withdrew its support from the BJP-led government in Manipur on Sunday, citing the administration's failure to address the ongoing crisis in the state. The NPP, which holds seven MLAs, has no immediate threat to the Manipur government, as the BJP maintains a majority on its own. However, the withdrawal marks a significant political development. In a letter, the NPP criticised Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s government for its inability to resolve the ethnic unrest that has plagued the state, particularly amid the recent surge in violence. "The National People's Party would like to convey its deep concern over the prevailing law and order situation in the State of Manipur. In the last few days, we have seen the ...
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Curfew in Manipur: 24-hour ultimatum after CM Biren Singh’s house attacked; AFSPA imposed, internet suspended – Times of India

People protest after bodies of six people from the Meitei community were found, days after they were taken hostage by suspected Kuki insurgents from Manipur's Jiribam district. (PTI Image) NEW DELHI: Manipur remains on high alert following violent protests sparked by the discovery of six bodies, including those of women and children, allegedly abducted and killed by militants in the Jiribam district. In response to escalating tensions, authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in multiple districts of Imphal Valley and suspended internet services to curb the spread of unrest. The discovery of the bodies, along with widespread protests, has prompted severe security measures, including the deployment of army and Assam Rifles personnel.On the morning of Sunday, November 17, piles of debris wer...
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Manipur Violence: Mob Tries To Storm CM Biren Singh’s House, Rahul Asks PM Modi To Visit State

Manipur Violence: An angry mob protesting the death of three people in Manipur's Jiribam tried to storm the private residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Imphal on Saturday. Security personnel used tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. CM Singh was not at his residence during the incident, PTI reported. The crowd also attacked the residence of Singh's son-in-law and BJP MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh. They gathered in front of the residence of his house and raised slogans demanding an appropriate response from the government and to arrest the culprits within 24 hours. The violence broke out after the bodies of two women and a child, who had been missing since Monday from a camp for the displaced, were recovered from Barak River in Jiribam on Saturday. Three other bodies, including a woman ...
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