The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

Indian Army jawan abducted, killed while on leave in Manipur; body found at Khuningthek Village; 10-year-old son only witness; no arrests made yet; mob tried to storm police station; Army assisting bereaved family.

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…

In Manipur, ethnic violence has caused displacement of 60K people, destruction of 4,780 homes, and loss of life. 1 Million Heroes is training relief camp inmates in crocheting amigurumi dolls for export, providing a source of income and hope.

The Defence Minister was also requested for the destruction of poppies with aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Mr. Rajnath gave assurance that it will be done if State government approaches the Union Government

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 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. 

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…

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

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…