Manipur
Coverage of Manipur in the Nexus archive.
- Two militants arrested in Manipur for 'involvement' in extortion activities
Two militants were arrested in Manipur for their alleged involvement in extortion activities. Police seized one country-made pistol with a magazine and six live rounds of bullets from their possession.
- Gunmen kill two Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur ambush
Gunmen killed two Assam Rifles personnel in an ambush in Manipur's Ukhrul district. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh condemned the attack.
- Confident that final electoral rolls after SIR will be inclusive, error-free: Manipur CM
Manipur Chief Minister expressed confidence that the final electoral rolls after SIR would be inclusive and error-free. The final voter list will be published on September 6 following a workshop on SIR Phase II at the BJP State office.
- Policeman from Kangpokpi questioned in abduction and killing of six Naga men in Manipur
A policeman from Kangpokpi is being questioned in the abduction and killing of six Naga men in Manipur. The State Government transferred the case to the National Investigation Agency, which has not made any arrests yet.
- Manipur SIR: 19.34 lakh voters in draft electoral roll, says CEO
Manipur's draft electoral roll includes 19.34 lakh voters, with 1,08,283 either having shifted, absent during enumeration, or failing to return forms by June 28.
- Amit Shah reviews Manipur security situation
Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Manipur, with a meeting focusing on new areas of Kuki-Naga conflict, border fencing, and the recent influx of refugees.
- Amit Shah to review Manipur security situation on July 4; CM likely to visit Churachandpur, a first since 2023 violence
Amit Shah will review Manipur's security situation on July 4 with officials including Security Adviser Kuldiep Singh, State Director General of Police Mukesh Singh, DGMO, and representatives from Assam Rifles, CRPF, and BSF. Manipur's Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh is not part of the meeting but is expected to visit Churachandpur, marking the first such visit since the 2023 violence.
- Myanmar replaces Afghanistan as key opium source, impact seen on India’s eastern border: NCB
Myanmar’s Golden Triangle has become a major opiate and meth supplier, with drugs flowing into India’s Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland. Drone-based drug trafficking from Pakistan is also increasing, according to the NCB.
- Drugs on credit pushing abuse in Manipur: CM
Manipur's Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated that drug traffickers have altered routes following the 2023 ethnic conflict, exacerbating drug abuse in the state. The comments were made during an event organized by the Social Welfare Department.
- Economic blockade hits Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, driving up the cost of essentials
An economic blockade in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district has caused rising prices for essentials like rice and petrol, with no LPG cylinder supply. At least 40 people have been killed since the revocation of President’s Rule in February, and the district’s MLA and Deputy CM have been blocked from traveling to Imphal.
- NIA takes over probe into killing of three Manipur church leaders
The NIA has taken over the investigation into the killing of three Manipur church leaders. The case was re-registered at the Imphal unit of the investigating agency on June 8.
- Arms loot: Manipur may go soft on Arambai Tenggol members
Manipur's government may avoid arresting members of the radical group Arambai Tenggol while focusing on recovering illegally held firearms. Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam stated this approach is being pursued.
- Three militants arrested in Manipur
Three militants from two different banned groups were arrested in Imphal West and Thoubal districts of Manipur.
- Three injured in clash during highway blockade in Manipur
Three people were injured in a clash during a highway blockade in Manipur. The blockade on National Highway 37 was organized by Kuki civil society organizations on June 22, 2026, to protest 'selective security operations' allegedly targeting villages inhabited by the Kuki-Zo people.
- Hundreds join protest rally in Manipur against killing of six Naga civilians
Hundreds gathered in Manipur for a protest rally against the killing of six Naga civilians. Protesters demanded accountability for the killings and intensified their chants when the convoy of former CM N Biren Singh passed through the North AOC area during the event.
- Manipur ethnic violence: 10 accused arrested in joint operation
Ten individuals were arrested in Manipur for their alleged involvement in ethnic violence, including attacks on security forces, looting arms, and committing bank robberies. The arrests were conducted through a joint operation targeting active participants in the violence.
- MIFF to feature anti-war documentary from conflict-hit Manipur
MIFF will showcase Borun Thokchom's anti-war documentary 'Battlefield,' which examines the memory and human impact of World War II. The film highlights grief and enduring consequences of the conflict in Manipur.
- Certain elements want to keep Manipur burning: CM Khemchand Singh
CM Khemchand Singh accused certain elements of wanting to keep Manipur in a state of violence. He highlighted that ongoing violence has disrupted developmental activities in the Northeast State.
- Security forces conduct search operations in Manipur's Kangpokpi; arms seized, bunkers destroyed
Security forces conducted search operations in Manipur's Kangpokpi, seizing arms and destroying 30 bunkers, outposts, and strategic camp sites. A police statement confirmed the dismantling of these structures during the operations.
- Manipur Governor meets Shah, State’s security situation discussed
Manipur Governor meets with Home Minister to discuss the state's security situation. Tensions between Kuki and Naga communities have escalated over the past month.
- 3 injured Kuki youths shifted from RIMS in Manipur amid tight security
Three injured Kuki youths were moved from RIMS in Manipur amid tight security. Security forces prevented protesters from storming the hospital, as demonstrators demanded the youths be handed over to them.
- In Manipur, mob protests hospital treatment of 3 Kukis injured in armed attack
In Manipur, a mob protested the hospital treatment of three Kukis injured in an armed attack. Kuki organizations accused Naga extremist groups of bombing a village in Kangpokpi district.
- Firing in Manipur: Three youths injured in Kangpokpi, brought to Imphal for treatment
Three youths from the Kuki community were injured in a firing incident in Kangpokpi, Manipur, and were transported to Imphal's Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) by security forces for treatment.
- Three NDA candidates are elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from northeast
Three NDA candidates were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from the northeast. Tai Tagak and Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi were elected from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur, while James P.K. Sangma was elected from Meghalaya.
- Bodies of 6 Naga men recovered in Manipur; Naga body calls for shutdown, demands removal of Deputy CM
The bodies of six Naga men were recovered in Manipur's Kangpokpi district after a 24-hour search. The deceased are believed to be among those taken hostage from Leilon Vaiphei village on May 13. A Naga body has called for a shutdown and demanded the removal of the Deputy CM.
- Neutralise miscreants if found roaming with weapons in civilian areas of Manipur: CRPF DG
The CRPF DG has ordered the neutralization of miscreants found with weapons in Manipur's civilian areas, anticipating a turnaround in the situation within 1-1.5 years.
- Security forces urge Manipur villagers to sensitise youths to not get carried away by violence
Security forces in Manipur have urged villagers to sensitize youths to avoid violence following a gun attack that killed three civilians in Loibol Khullen village, Kangpokpi district.
- Three villagers killed, houses torched in Manipur; CM condemns attack
Three villagers were killed and houses were torched in Loibol Khullen village, Manipur. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh condemned the attack, and Kuki Inpi Manipur blamed the NSCN and a Zeliangrong United Front faction for the incident.
- Church leaders killed in latest ethnic violence in India’s Manipur
Three church leaders were killed and three others injured in India's Manipur state, sparking protests. The incident is the latest instance of ethnic violence in the region. The killings have led to widespread outrage and demands for justice.
- Manipur’s ‘unknown’ killers: Three years of India’s bloody ethnic conflict
The remote state of Manipur in India has been experiencing a bloody ethnic conflict for three years, with violence enduring and mutating despite the assailants remaining unnamed. The conflict has deepened over time. The situation remains unresolved.
- Thousands in India’s Manipur mark three years since ethnic clashes began
Thousands of protesters gathered in India's Manipur state to mark three years since ethnic violence erupted, sparking clashes between different groups. The protests highlight ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region. Ethnic violence has been a longstanding issue in Manipur.
- Why is India’s Manipur burning for three years?
India's Manipur region has experienced ethnic clashes for three years, leading to ongoing tensions and fears of further escalation.