The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

Centre to withdraw Rapid Action Force from Manipur

Government considers phased withdrawal of Rapid Action Force from Manipur due to unsuitable exposure to anti-insurgency theatre. 10 companies of RAF deployed in Manipur, along with 36,000 paramilitary forces. 4,500 CAPF personnel sent on request of State govt. Meitei groups demand removal of Indian Army and Assam Rifles from buffer…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Amit Shah, other BJP national leaders unaware of Manipur women activists role in fighting drug menace, social evils: Ibobi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly told some BJP MLAs, “Restrain the women activists and we could solve the Manipur unrest in a matter of 10 days”. Mr. Shah further said that the women activists were “hindering the work” of the security forces. Congress Legislature Party leader Okram Ibobi said,…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Congress Working Committee resolves to make INDIA bloc an ideological and electoral success

CWC passes condolence resolutions for Manipur, Himachal Pradesh and Oommen Chandy. Expresses profound sense of loss and anguish over Manipur violence, appeals to Centre to declare Himachal Pradesh a national disaster. CWC appeals to Centre to provide financial assistance to rebuild state and compensate people for losses.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Local Manipur magistrates to record statements of witnesses/victims in 27 CBI cases: SC

Supreme Court clarifies local magistrates to record statements of witnesses/victims in 27 cases of Manipur ethnic violence transferred to CBI. Magistrates to be physically present to record statements, ensure they are signed and sent to designated courts in Assam. Test Identification Parade of accused to be done by local magistrates.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

‘Free speech, not offence’: SC extends protection to Editors Guild in Manipur report FIRs

The Supreme Court again extended its interim protection to four members of the Editors Guild of India in the FIRs lodged over their fact-finding report, and said the “entire complaint is the government’s counter-narrative”, Livelaw reported. 

Newslaundry · Sep 15, 2023

Editors Guild of India has right to free speech, says CJI

CJI Chandrachud said Editors Guild of India has right to free speech; FIRs against members lack basis; no offence made out under IPC; counter-views published on same web page; Manipur HC entertained PIL against EGI; interim protection from coercive action continues; Manipur government worries over narrative building. CJI questions if…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Manipur notifies upgraded compensation scheme for women victims of sexual assault

Those gangraped or the kin of those killed are eligible for ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh in compensation; scheme was upgraded and notified in compliance with orders issued by the Supreme Court on August 21

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Manipur MLAs camping in Delhi to push for restoration of normality, protection of State’s integrity

At least 34 Manipur MLAs are camping in Delhi to spearhead the popular demands such as restoration of normality in the State, protection of the State’s territory and firm refusal of creation of a “State within the State”. Two Kuki Zo Cabinet Ministers, Letpao Haokip and Nemcha Kipgen, and eight other tribal MLAs…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

175 killed, over 1,100 injured in four months of Manipur violence: police

In Manipur, 175 people have been killed, 1,108 injured, and 32 are missing due to ethnic strife. 4,786 houses were set on fire and 386 religious structures vandalised. Police, central forces, and civil admin are trying to restore normalcy. 1,359 firearms and 15,050 ammunition were recovered. 5,172 arson cases reported.…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Limits of identity: On facilitating peace in Manipur

Civil society groups such as the Meira Paibi can rise above their narrow ethnic identities to press for justice, thus building solidarity networks that will aid the process of reconciliation

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023