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.
Efforts are ongoing to locate the other two youths, who were allegedly abducted by Kuki militants in Kangpokpi district.
Manipur is currently reeling with floods as the incessant rainfalls have led to a rise in river streams. Imphal, Senapati, and Kongba have breached their embankments. Meanwhile, 25 personnel of the National Disaster Response Force have reached Imphal from Kohima.
Manipur in the 1990s was badly affected by the drug menace, and the rate of HIV-positive cases was then one of the highest in the country, said Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh at an event organised on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking.
A senior police officer of Manipur was shot dead by militants in Tengnoupal district on Tuesday which caused a revival of the protests against the state government. Protesters in huge numbers rushed to the Manipur Police office complex demanding weapons for their protection.
Manipur violence: The Manipur government extended Armed Forces Special Powers Act in hill areas of the state for six months beginning October 1. According to the official notification, 19 police stations in the valley have been excluded.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma lashed out at Congress and claimed that "relative peace has come in the northeastern state," which indicates that the opposition party is concerned.
Manipur violence: "Whatever I have learnt during the discussions today, I will report the same to the Union Home Minister for further necessary action. I could not meet the Kuki leaders today. It was a goodwill visit," said Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma after meeting his Manipur counterpart.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh today inaugurated two bridges in Imphal East district on Sept 01.The bridges were constructed over the Imphal River at Lairikyengam Leikai, under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) scheme.
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