Manipur Violence News LIVE: Several photos of the deceased bodies of two missing Meitei teenagers appeared on the internet who were allegedly killed by suspected Kuki militants. In the images, one shows the two students’ dead bodies, while the other one shows them sitting in fear with two armed men in the background.
Following this, thousands of students in Imphal took to the streets on 26 September. A large number of students gathered and staged a demonstration in Imphal seeking justice for the two Meitei students, who went missing on 6 July – during the peak of ethnic violence in the state.
Mobile internet services were suspended for five days in Manipur. The curbs will remain effective in the state till 7.45 pm on 1 October 2023. The Manipur government Tuesday said all the government, aided and private unaided schools will be closed till Friday in view of the prevailing law and order situation in the state.
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA was extended by another six months in Manipur on Wednesday barring 19 police stations falling under the Imphal valley and an area that shares its boundary with neighboring Assam.
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Manipur Violence News: CRPF to give security cover to CBI teams in violence-hit state
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will be providing security to the team of Central Bureau of Investigation which is visiting the violence hit areas in Manipur.
"Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been given charge of security of CBI teams visiting various locations in Manipur for investigation purposes and collection of evidence," a senior official told ANI.
Manipur Violence News: Narratives peddled by international media on Manipur violence hold no ground, activist tells UN
A Christian social activist from Mizoram, Alinery Lianhlawng, told the United Nations that the narratives peddled by the international media on Manipur violence hold no ground and India’s northeast region has rich ethnic diversity.
Speaking during a general debate at the 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Alinery said, “Being an indigenous woman from the NE of India, I have the privilege to shed light on the Manipur conflict and the Government of India’s firm resolve to bring back peace and normalcy in the region."
Manipur Violence News: Protests continue over killing of youths; AFSPA extended as Shah dials CM
Violent protests continued to rock Manipur’s capital for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured Chief Minister N Biren Singh of quick action in dealing with the culprits responsible for kidnapping and killing two youths.
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA was extended by another six months in Manipur on Wednesday barring 19 police stations falling under the Imphal valley and an area that shares its boundary with neighbouring Assam.
Manipur Violence News: CM Biren Singh vows “maximum punishment” for culprits
Manipur's Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday strongly denounced the alleged "kidnapping and killing" of two students, while pledging to deliver justice to the state's residents.
He also revealed that, in response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's directive, a team from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had arrived on Wednesday afternoon.
Manipur Violence News: Congress takes on BJP for fresh violence in Manipur
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday expressed grief over the deaths of two youths in Manipur and demanded strict action against the culprits.
"The Congress party expresses condolences over the deaths of these two students. We want the culprits to be arrested as soon as possible. We want the government to take strong action against them," he told ANI.
Manipur Violence News: CBI team reaches Manipur to probe death of two teenagers
A Central Bureau of Investigation team, led by the agency's Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar, reached Imphal in a special flight earlier today to investigate the alleged "kidnapping and killing" of two students, Sources said.
The two boys had reportedly gone missing in Manipur on July 6.
Upon their arrival at Imphal airport, the CBI team parried questions about the incident.
Manipur Violence News: 19 police stations out of AFSPA
The police station areas where the Disturbed Areas Act has not been imposed are Imphal, Lamphel, City, Singjamei, Sekmai, Lamsang, Pastol, Wangoi, Porompat, Heingagng, Lamlai, Iribung, Leimakhong, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Nambol, Moirang, Kakchin and Jirbam.
Manipur Violence News: AFSPA extended in Manipur for 6 months
Hill areas of Manipur were again placed under the stringent Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act while 19 police stations mainly comprising areas in the valley have been kept out of its purview.
In an official notification issued on Wednesday, it was stated that "Governor of Manipur hereby accords approval to declare the entire state of Manipur excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations...as 'Disturbed Area' for a period of six months with effect from October 1, 2023."
Manipur Violence News: Cong's Kharge demands to sack “BJP's incompetent CM”
Congress national president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Manipur violence and urged him to sack Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'incompetent Chief Minister'.
Kharge said that the beautiful state of Manipur has been turned into a 'battlefield'.
"For 147 days, the people of Manipur have been suffering, but PM Modi does not have time to visit the state. The horrific images of students being targeted in this violence have once again shocked the entire nation. It is now apparent that violence against women and children was weaponized in this strife," Kharge said in a post on X.
Manipur Violence News: ‘Why he cannot find a day to visit Manipur’, Jairam Ramesh takes a dig at PM Modi
The Congress General Secretary in Charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Tuesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Manipur violence, saying why he cannot find a day to visit Manipur is simply beyond any understanding.
“The Prime Minister is roaming around different states, leaving behind his trademark trail of lies, abuses, and insults. Why he cannot find a day to visit Manipur is simply beyond any understanding," he said in a post on X.
Manipur Violence News: Internet services suspended for 5 days following protests in Imphal
The Manipur government on Tuesday reimposed the ban on internet services for the next five days, soon after police baton-charged students in Imphal during a demonstration against the alleged kidnapping and death of two youths.
The police action left 45 students, many of them girls, injured, officials said.
Manipur Violence News: ‘Both state and Centre are working…’, CM assures justice in students' killing incident
After photos of the deceased bodies of two missing Meitei teenagers appeared on social media platforms, Manipur CM N Biren Singh assured people here that both the state and central government are closely working together to nab the perpetrators.
Manipur Violence News: Protests continue in Imphal today
Protest rallies erupted in Imphal with thousands of students marching towards the centre of the city for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, protesting the kidnapping and killing of two youths. On the other hand, the women's wing of Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), the apex Kuki body, staged a demonstration in Churachandpur against the delay in ordering a CBI inquiry into the killing and rape of tribals during the nearly five-month-long ethnic violence in Manipur. Manipur Police, CRPF and RAF personnel were seen deployed in strength throughout Imphal Valley in anticipation of possible violence.
Manipur Violence News: Syed Shafiulla Saheb accuses BJP of maintaining silence over ongoing violence
Following his resignation from the JD(S), Syed Shafiulla Saheb accused the BJP of "maintaining silence over the situation in Manipur" which witnessed violence after clashes earlier this May.
Manipur Violence News: CBI team led by spl director to probe into killing of missing youths
A team of CBI officials, led by the agency's Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar, will reach Imphal in a special flight on Wednesday to investigate the "kidnapping and killing" of two students who went missing in the northeastern state on July 6, sources said.
The decision was taken within hours of the case being handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by the Manipur government.
The team led by Bhatnagar, the second-in-command in the federal agency, will also have Joint Director Ghanshyam Upadhyay, who is camping in Imphal, sources said.
Manipur Violence News: ITLF rally in hills over delay in CBI probe into tribal deaths
The women wing of Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), the apex Kuki body, staged a demonstration in Churachandpur against the delay of ordering CBI inquiry into the killing and rape of tribals during the nearly five-month-long ethnic violence in Manipur.
Manipur Police, CRPF and RAF personnel were seen deployed in strength throughout Imphal Valley in anticipation of possible protests and violence.
Manipur Violence News: Protests in Imphal for second day against students' killings
Protest rallies erupted in the streets of Imphal with thousands of students sloganeering against the kidnapping and killing of two youths for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.
On the other hand, the women wing of Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), the apex Kuki body, staged a demonstration in Churachandpur against the delay of ordering CBI inquiry into the killing and rape of tribals during the nearly five-month-long ethnic violence in Manipur.
Manipur Violence News: ‘Horrific crimes being committed in Manipur’, says Priyanka Gandhi
“More shocking news from Manipur. Children are the most vulnerable victims of ethnic violence. It is our duty to do all we can to protect them. The horrific crimes being committed in Manipur are beyond words, yet they are being allowed to continue unabated," Priyanka Gandhi said in a post on her social media account, X.
Manipur Violence News: Till when internet ban will remain effective here?
The curbs will remain effective in the state till 7.45 pm on 1 October 2023.
Manipur Violence News: Priyanka Gandhi reacts to students' killing incident
With photographs of the bodies of two Manipur students who had been missing going viral, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday alleged that horrific crimes are being allowed to continue unabated in the state and said that the Centre should be ashamed of its "inaction".
Hours after the photos of the bodies of two students, who had been missing since July, went viral on social media, the Manipur government asked people to exercise restraint and allow authorities to investigate the "kidnapping and killing" of the duo. The two students were identified as Phijam Hemjit (20) and Hijam Linthoingambi (17).
Manipur Violence News: CBI team led by director to probe into killing of missing youths
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that the CBI director along with a specialised team will arrive in Imphal on Wednesday to investigate the killing of two youths who had been missing since July 6.
Photos of the bodies of the two missing youths went viral on social media, leading to protests by students in the state.
Manipur Violence News: 'Sack incompetent CM’, Mallikarjun Kharge's advice to control ongoing violence
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing violence situation in Manipur. He demanded that BJP's ‘incompetent’ chief minister should be sacked.
Manipur Violence News: Over 400 BSF, CRPF personnel airlifted to violence-hit state
In the strife-hit Manipur, hundreds of security forces have been airlifted in the past three days, according to a report by Hindustan Times, Livemint's sister publication.
Manipur Violence News: ‘Did they harm anyone?’ Parents of two Meitei students killed in violence-hit state
‘Every morning, we used to put a plate of breakfast on his table and hoped that he would return home one day', said the parents of a 17-year-old student who was allegedly killed by armed miscreants in violence-hit Manipur.
Manipur Violence News: Security beefed up after students' killing incident
"Security has been beefed up to prevent any untoward incident," an official said.
A tense calm prevailed in Singjamei even though shops and business establishments were open and vehicles plied the roads.
The state government has relaxed curfew restrictions from 5 am to 9 pm in Imphal East and Imphal West district on Wednesday to facilitate the general public to purchase essential items including medicines and food, an official notification said.
Manipur Violence News: Situation calm but tense in Imphal after students' clash with RAF
A clash occurred on Tuesday night between RAF personnel and locals protesting the killing of two students, who had been missing since July 6, prompting the law enforcers to lob tear gas shells and fire rubber bullets at the agitators and baton-charge them, leaving 45 of the protesters, mostly students, injured.
Although the state government has declared a holiday for schools on Wednesday, students of some Imphal-based institutions vowed to congregate at their schools, sparking speculations of more protests later in the day.
Manipur Violence News: ‘PM Modi doesn’t have time to visit the state', says Kharge
"For 147 days, people of Manipur are suffering, but PM Modi does not have time to visit the state. The horrific images of students being targeted in this violence has once again shocked the entire nation," Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said on X.
"It is now apparent that violence against women and children was weaponised in this strife. The beautiful state of Manipur has been turned into a battlefield, all because of the BJP," he said.
Manipur Violence News: Congress chief Mallikarjun demands sacking of BJP's 'incompetent' CM
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the situation in Manipur and demanded that he sack BJP's "incompetent" chief minister as a first step to control the turmoil.
He also alleged that the violence against women and children has been weaponised and accused the BJP of turning Manipur into a battlefield.
A clash occurred in the Singjamei area of Imphal on Tuesday night between RAF personnel and locals protesting the killing of two students, who had been missing since July 6, prompting the law enforcers to lob tear gas shells and fire rubber bullets at the agitators and baton-charge them, leaving 45 of the protesters, mostly students, injured.
Manipur Violence News: Kharge slams PM Modi over Manipur situation, demands sacking of BJP's 'incompetent' CM
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the situation in Manipur and demanded that he sack BJP's "incompetent" chief minister as a first step to control the turmoil.
He also alleged that the violence against women and children has been weaponised and accused the BJP of turning Manipur into a battlefield.
Manipur Violence News: What does parents of two deceased students say?
The parents of a 17-year-old student who was allegedly killed by armed miscreants in violence-hit Manipur were distressed when they got to know about their kid's demise, NDTV reported.
Manipur Violence News: Situation calm but tense in Imphal after students' clash with RAF
The situation remained calm but tense in Singjamei area of Imphal on Wednesday morning after a clash between students and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel left 45 protesters injured the previous night.
Manipur Police, CRPF and RAF personnel were seen deployed in strength throughout Imphal Valley in anticipation of possible protests and violence.
Manipur Violence News: RAF refutes making casteist remarks while controlling demonstrators in Imphal, says State Police
The CRPF/RAF has refuted making casteist remarks while dealing with demonstrators protesting the killing of two students who had been missing since July 6, Manipur Police has said.
The clarification came after a video went viral where an RAF personnel was allegedly heard stating, "It's not our community, do whatever you want (humara jaati nahi hain, kuch bhi karo," made rounds on social media inviting widespread condemnation from social media users.
Manipur Violence News: 45 Manipur protesters injured in lathi charge; internet ban reimposed for 5 days
Altogether 45 students, many of them girls, were injured in Manipur’s Imphal Valley on Tuesday as the police fired tear gas shells and baton-charged protesters demonstrating against the killing of two youths who were allegedly kidnapped in July, officials said.
In view of the prevailing situation, the government reimposed suspension of internet services for five days and announced that all schools in the state will be closed till Friday.
Manipur Violence News: CBI team led by director to probe into killing of missing youths, says CM N Biren Singh
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that the CBI director along with a specialised team will arrive in Imphal on Wednesday to investigate the killing of two youths who had been missing since July 6.
Photos of the bodies of the two missing youths went viral on social media, leading to protests by students in the state.
Manipur Violence News: Jaishankar reacts to students' killing incident
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said efforts are on in Manipur by the state and the central governments to find a way by which a sense of normalcy returns and there is adequate law-and-order enforcement.
"...I think one part of the problem in Manipur has been the destabilising impact of migrants who have come," he said Tuesday at the Council on Foreign Relations in response to a question on the situation in the northeastern state in India.
Manipur Violence News: All you need to know about the unrest in northeast state
Manipur has been witnessing violence since May 3, following the protests by the Kuki and Meitei communities against the High Court's order asking the state government to consider the inclusion of the Meitei community in the category of Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Manipur Violence News: Jairam Ramesh reacts to students' killing incident
The Congress General Secretary in Charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Tuesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Manipur violence, saying why he cannot find a day to visit Manipur is simply beyond any understanding.
“The Prime Minister is roaming around different states, leaving behind his trademark trail of lies, abuses, and insults. Why he cannot find a day to visit Manipur is simply beyond any understanding," he said in a post on X.
Manipur Violence News: ‘Efforts is on...to find a way by which a sense of normalcy returns’, says EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (local time) reiterated that efforts are underway to find a way by which a sense of normalcy returns in Manipur and said that one aspect of the problem has been the “destabilising impact" of migrants, combined with some other tensions which have a long history.
Manipur News LIVE: CBI team led by special director to reach Imphal on Wednesday
A team of CBI officials, led by the agency's Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar, will reach Imphal in a special flight on Wednesday to investigate the "kidnapping and killing" of two students who went missing in the northeastern state on July 6, sources said.
The decision was taken within hours of the case being handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by the Manipur government.
Manipur News LIVE: State Congress MLAs urges CM to seek appointment with PM
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday urged Chief Minister N Biren Singh to seek an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon and include all the five Congress MLAs from the state in the list of those who will be present at the meeting.
Addressing a press conference at the Congress Bhavan, party spokesperson N Bhupendra Singh said, "Manipur Chief Minister must take an initiative and seek an appointment with the PM as early as possible. He should include the names of the five Congress MLAs who will call on the PM if appointment is given."
Manipur News LIVE: ‘Both state and Centre are working…’, CM assures justice in students' killing incident
After photos of the deceased bodies of two missing Meitei teenagers appeared on social media platforms, Manipur CM N Biren Singh assured people here that both the state and central government are closely working together to nab the perpetrators.
Manipur News LIVE: 'Centre should be ashamed of its ‘inaction’, says Priyanka Gandhi on killing of 2 students
With photographs of the bodies of two Manipur students who had been missing going viral, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday alleged that horrific crimes are being allowed to continue unabated in the state and said that the Centre should be ashamed of its "inaction".
Hours after the photos of the bodies of two students, who had been missing since July, went viral on social media, the Manipur government asked people to exercise restraint and allow authorities to investigate the "kidnapping and killing" of the duo. The two students were identified as Phijam Hemjit (20) and Hijam Linthoingambi (17).
Manipur News LIVE: On student's killing, CM N Biren Singh says THIS
“In light of the distressing news that emerged yesterday regarding the tragic demise of the missing students, I want to assure the people of the State that both the state and central government are closely working together to nab the perpetrators."
“To further expedite this crucial investigation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director, along with a specialized team, will be arriving in Imphal tomorrow morning in a special flight. Their presence underscores the commitment of our authorities to swiftly resolve this matter. I have been constantly in touch with Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShahji to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice," the chief minister wrote on X.
Manipur News LIVE: 'Efforts on to bring back sense of normalcy, says EAM Jaishankar on Manipur
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said efforts are on in Manipur by the state and the central governments to find a way by which a sense of normalcy returns and there is adequate law-and-order enforcement.
"...I think one part of the problem in Manipur has been the destabilising impact of migrants who have come," he said Tuesday at the Council on Foreign Relations in response to a question on the situation in the northeastern state in India.
Manipur News LIVE: Govt asks people to exercise restraint after photos of bodies of two missing students go viral
Hours after photos of the bodies of two students, who had been missing since July, went viral on social media, the Manipur government has asked people to exercise restraint and allow authorities to investigate the "kidnapping and killing" of the duo.
In a statement issued by the secretariat of Chief Minister N Biren Singh late on Monday night, the state government said the case has already been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Manipur News LIVE: Photos of missing students found dead go viral, govt commits to ‘swift and decisive’ action
Photos of two students, previously reported missing since July 2023, emerged on social media platforms. Identified as Hijam Linthoingambi, 17, and Phijam Hemjit, 20, the pictures display the duo in what appears to be a makeshift jungle camp.
Manipur News LIVE: 45 Manipur protesters injured in lathi charge; net ban reimposed for 5 days
Altogether 45 students, many of them girls, were injured in Manipur’s Imphal Valley on Tuesday as the police fired tear gas shells and baton-charged protesters demonstrating against the killing of two youths who were allegedly kidnapped in July, officials said.
In view of the prevailing situation, the government reimposed suspension of internet services for five days and announced that all schools in the state will be closed till Friday.
Manipur News LIVE: Mobile internet services suspended for 5 days in state amid protests
Mobile internet services were suspended for five days in Manipur, PTI quoted the Home Department of Manipur government order on 26 September.
Manipur News LIVE: ‘Horrific crimes being committed in Manipur…’, says Priyanka Gandhi
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday targeted the BJP-led central government over its inaction on the Manipur violence, saying the horrific crimes are allowed to continue unabated.
“More shocking news from Manipur. Children are the most vulnerable victims of ethnic violence. It is our duty to do all we can to protect them. The horrific crimes being committed in Manipur are beyond words, yet they are being allowed to continue unabated," she said in a post on her social media account, X.
Manipur News LIVE: All schools closed till Friday amid protests against deaths of two students
The Manipur government Tuesday said all the government, aided and private unaided schools will be closed till Friday in view of the prevailing law and order situation in the state.