Tag: Manipur

In a massive display of unity and solidarity, thousands of people from diverse communities and age groups gathered in Imphal, Manipur's capital, today to rally for the preservation of the state's territorial and administrative integrity.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to chair a crucial meeting on Monday evening to assess the security situation in Manipur. This meeting marks the first significant gathering by the central government after the recent re-election of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India has once again topped the list for global internet shutdowns, marking the sixth consecutive year it has held this position, according to a report by Access Now, a non-profit organization focusing on digital rights. The report reveals that India accounted for 773 out of 1,458 shutdowns recorded globally since 2016, making up 53% of the total shutdowns.

In yet another alarming incident, an army officer has been kidnapped from his residence in Manipur, marking the fourth such abduction since ethnic violence erupted in the state last year. Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Konsam Kheda Singh, hailing from Thoubal district, was reportedly abducted by unidentified individuals from his home at 9 am today, according to sources.

In a tragic turn of events, a second Manipur Police commando lost his life in the escalating violence in Moreh, a crucial trading town near the Myanmar border. The town has become a focal point for clashes between security forces and protesters, leading to a tense atmosphere in the region.