Manipur: Mobs attempt to storm police stations over arrest of 5 youths, curfew reimposed
Friday, 22 September 2023 Manipur news: Police and RAF personnel deployed at strategic positions fired several rounds of tear gas shells to disperse the crowd.
On Thursday, in Manipur's Imphal valley, clashes between protesters and security forces left at least 15 individuals injured as demonstrators attempted to overrun police stations and face arrest. They were demanding the unconditional release of five men apprehended on Saturday for posing as policemen...
Several district authorities and security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district on Thursday facilitated a peace meeting between the Meitei and Hmar (part of the Kuki-Chin-Zo group) communities. During the “peace meet”, both communities agreed to work towards restoring normalcy and preventing incidents of arson and gunfire in the district. Leaders from Meitei and Hmar groups signed a resolution agreeing to a peace meeting held at the CRPF camp in the Cachar district.
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The United States has asked its nationals not to travel to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, and parts of central and eastern parts of the country where Naxalites are active.,,In a revised travel advisory for India, the State Department said it has updated to reflect information on the northeastern states. "Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk,” it said.
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In a troubling development in Manipur's Borobekra region, Christian Kukis have recently targeted and burned down the home of Hindu Meitei Manaouton Singha in Jiribam. Over the past month, this wave of violence has also seen at least eight houses and one shop belonging to Hindu Meitei and Bishnupriya Manipuri communities destroyed. The attacks have left a community devastated and heightened tensions in the area, prompting urgent efforts to address the humanitarian and security challenges arising from the incidents.
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Rahul Gandhi expressed dismay during his third visit to Manipur since the outbreak of violence, lamenting the lack of improvement as the state remains divided. He highlighted the dire situation: houses burning, lives at risk, and thousands displaced to relief camps. Gandhi urged the Prime Minister to visit Manipur, hear firsthand the people's grievances, and advocate for peace. The Congress Party and INDIA are set to vigorously address Manipur's peace needs in Parliament, aiming to compel the government to act decisively and end the ongoing tragedy.
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Rahul Gandhi, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP, visited Manipur for the third time since the crisis began, expressing disappointment over the lack of improvement. He listened to the suffering of camp residents and emphasised the urgent need for peace. Gandhi criticised the ongoing violence, which has harmed thousands of families and devastated properties. Describing the state as "completely split," he called it an unprecedented tragedy in India. Gandhi pledged his support to the people of Manipur, aiming to work with them to restore peace and pressuring the government to act.
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A Russian Su-27 fighter intercepted an RAF spy plane and two Typhoon escorts over the Black Sea near Crimea. The Russian defense ministry claims the interception prevented border approach, while the UK describes it as a routine operation in international airspace. Such surveillance flights are common and often uneventful. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region. The RC-135W Rivet Joint, an unarmed surveillance aircraft, was involved. A similar encounter in 2022 resulted in a Russian jet firing a missile near an RAF plane.
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A 48-hour state-wide bandh has been initiated in Manipur in a bid to secure the release of five youths who were detained by the state police for carrying weapons and wearing camouflage attire. This..