Manipur has been rocked by protests and violence for the third consecutive day following the killing of six villagers by militants. Angry protesters took to the streets, demanding justice, and some resorted to violent actions. In a separate incident, miscreants vandalized the house of BJP leader RK Imo Singh. The escalating unrest and deteriorating law and order in the state prompted security forces to conduct a flag march in Imphal, the state capital, to restore peace and order. In response to the situation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a high-level meeting with senior officials to assess the security situation and discuss measures to bring stability to the region. The authorities are closely monitoring the developments as the protests continue and security forces remain on high alert.
18 November,2024 11:34 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 15th of April, hit out at the Congress Party and accused them of promoting a divisive mindset throughout the nation. He further applauded Prime Minister Narendra for developing Manipur. During his election rally in Manipur and Tripura, Amit Shah reaffirmed that the Modi-led Government will protect and restore peace in Manipur. Hm Shah emphasized the central government's commitment to achieving peace and solutions without disrupting the state's integrity. “The destiny of the country will change when that of the northeast and Manipur will change,” said Shah. He also spoke on the concerns about attempts of dem
16 April,2024 11:31 AM IST
The Indian Air Force scrambled its Rafale fighter aircraft to search UFO in Imphal airport. The development came after a suspected ‘UFO’ was seen over Imphal airport around 2:30 pm on Nov 19. Earlier, a drone that was very small in appearance was spotted by security personnel at Imphal Airport on Sunday at 3 pm, according to sources. An alert was issued to other agencies at the airport and operations were postponed, sources added. Following the visual input, the Indian Air Force activated its Air Defence response. "IAF activated its Air Defence response mechanism based on visual inputs from Imphal Airport. The small object was not seen thereafter," IAF’s Eastern Air Command tweeted in regards to the UFO in Imphal that was sighted.
20 November,2023 05:32 PM IST
According to Imphal Airport sources, a drone that was very small in appearance was spotted by security personnel at Imphal Airport on Sunday at 3 pm. “An alert was issued to other agencies at the airport and operations were postponed till security clearance. Three flights were affected due to the security clearance. The flight operations resumed at 5.30 pm,” sources added. Following the visual input, IAF activated its Air Defence response mechanism. "IAF activated its Air Defence response mechanism based on visual inputs from Imphal Airport. The small object was not seen thereafter," IAF’s Eastern Air Command tweeted in regards to the UFO in Imphal that was sighted.
20 November,2023 11:38 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 24 said that Centre is ready to discuss the Manipur issue in Parliament. While addressing at Lok Sabha, he said, “I am ready for discussion on this in the House. I request the Opposition to let a discussion take place on this issue. Meanwhile, leaders of several opposition parties on Monday staged a protest in Parliament complex demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi make a statement in the House on the Manipur issue. Holding placards and banners that read "INDIA for Manipur" and "INDIA demands PM's statement on Manipur", the opposition parties raised slogans against the government in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament complex. Congress MPs including Shashi Tharoor, Mallikarjun Kharge demanded PM Modi's statement on the matter in the houses.
24 July,2023 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai
The political storm that got sparked over Manipur viral video doesn't seem to die down any time soon. On the second day of the Parliament monsoon session, both the houses of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned amid uproar over the Manipur incident. Political leaders from the ruling government and the opposition engaged in a war of words as they spoke on the ruckus created in the parliament over the Manipur issue.
21 July,2023 01:48 PM IST
Just a few days back, a shocking video surfaced from the Indian state of Manipur that showed dozens of men parading and assaulting two women who had been stripped naked. The incident happened on May 4th. The main culprit in Manipur’s viral video who was wearing a green t-shirt and seen holding the woman has been arrested in an operation after proper identification. His name is Huirem Herodas Meitei (32 years) of Pechi Awang Leikai, according to government sources. A day after the video went viral, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on July 20 termed it as a crime against humanity and assured that the government will take efforts to ensure capital punishment for the accused.
21 July,2023 11:43 AM IST
A day after the video of Manipur women brutalised went viral, state Chief Minister N Biren Singh on July 20 termed it as a crime against humanity and assured that the government will ensure capital punishment for the accused. “We saw the video and I felt so bad, it's a crime against humanity. I immediately ordered the police to arrest the culprits and the state government will try to ensure capital punishment for the accused. Every human being should condemn it,” he added.
20 July,2023 02:32 PM IST | Mumbai
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi visited relief camps in Moirang in ‘violence-hit’ Manipur on June 30. He met with the violence-affected families and inquired about their current situation. Rahul Gandhi also visited the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose INA Head Quarter in Moirang. His 2-day visit is aimed to extend party’s support to the affected people in the violence-hit Manipur. Earlier on May 03, violence gripped Manipur after clashes erupted during a rally organised by the All Tribal Students Union. They were protesting against the demand for the inclusion of Meiteis in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs).
01 July,2023 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai
Violence in Manipur has been simmering for a few days and doesn't seem to die down. A large number of people across the Imphal East district came out to the street and protested a day after 9 civilians were killed on June 14 in Manipur violence. A large team of RAF, AR, and state police rushed to the spot to take control of the situation as a large number of people blocked roads in Bamon Leikai, Wangkhei, and Kongba areas. The area in the jurisdiction of Imphal East has seen such incidents of violence over the last two-three days. Notably, HM Amit Shah visited Manipur in late May and announced a series of measures to restore peace in the state.
16 June,2023 12:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
