Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh confirmed the safe release of remaining two youths out of three abducted by Kuki militants in Kangpokpi. The three men were on their way to a recruitment test when they were taken captive.
According to police, some people were also injured in the gunfight, and the Assam Rifles were deployed to control the situation.
Following the rescue of one abducted youth, Manipur CM N Biren Singh announced ongoing talks with Kuki militants for the safe release of the remaining two youths. Meanwhile, protests have erupted in Thoubal district, demanding immediate action from the state and central governments.
Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year in Manipur left more than 200 dead and thousands homeless.
Efforts are ongoing to locate the other two youths, who were allegedly abducted by Kuki militants in Kangpokpi district.
Manipur news: Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year in Manipur left more than 200 dead and thousands homeless.
The operation led to the recovery of a substantial cache of arms, including a 5.5 feet rocket, 9 mm SMG Carbines and other explosives.
Manipur violence: In the last few couple of days, villagers have seen multiple drones flying above Mongbung Meitei village, a police officer said, quoting villagers.
16 new Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars are divided equally for both regions - Vally and hill areas. While the valley districts of Manipur is inhabited by the majority Meiteis, the hill areas are inhabited by the tribal Kuki community.
Manipur's Home Department has suspended internet services across the state for five days due to escalating student protests. The shutdown is intended to prevent the spread of misinformation that could exacerbate the situation.
Manipur violence: More than 200 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last year.
More than 200 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last year.
Manipur drone attacks: Multiple drones were sighted at Narainsena and Nambol Kamong in the Bishnupur district and Pukhao, Dolaithabi and Shantipur in Imphal East district creating panic among residents.
One person was shot dead in his sleep while four others were killed in subsequent exchange of fire, the police said on Saturday.
Manipur bomb attacks: Following the two attacks within a gap of around 10 hours, all markets and business establishments were shut down in Moirang town and the rest of Bishnupur district and border areas of nearby districts of the state.
Given the rise in attacks, the state government has announced the closure of all schools on September 7. In protest of rising attacks, thousands of people formed human chains in multiple cities.
This incident took place despite an agreement between representatives of Meitei and Hmar communities to restore normalcy and prevent further arson during a meeting held on August 1 at a CRPF facility in Assam’s Cachar district.
Following a deadly attack by suspected militants in Manipur's Koutruk village that left two dead and nine injured, five abandoned houses were also burned in region.
Manipur news: The body of the deceased woman, identified as 31-year-old Ngangbam Surbala Devi, has been taken to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) for post-mortem examination.
In an interview, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh addresses the ethnic conflict between Kuki-Zomi and Meitei communities. He also emphasises the government's efforts to restore peace in the state in next six months.
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