Manipur Timeline - Year 2012

January 1

SFs arrested a PREPAK militant identified as 'Private' H Suresh Singh alias Black Day (43), from Wabagai Tera Pishak in Thoubal District.

January 7

A civilian, identified as Takhelchangbam Sanahanbi (53), was injured when unidentified militants exploded a grenade at the residence of Thokchom Ramesh (37) at Keishampat Thokchom Leikai in Imphal.

SFs recovered a Chinese hand Grande inside a gift box from the office of vernacular daily 'Naharolgi Thoudang' at Keishampat in Imphal. The gift box also contained a note by KCP-Lanchen Chanu saying: "It is a last warning and next time they will explode a bomb."

UNPC in a statement said that it stands for better relationship between the people of the hills and the valley (Ching+Tam) and added that NPF is formed under the banner of the NSCN-IM as a last resort to break the Nagas of Manipur. NPF is a political organization of Nagaland and hence should not interfere in the affairs of Manipur. UNPC further stated that UNPC and its armed wing the CTLA stand for the unity and peace of the people of Manipur.

Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade on MLA Moirangthem Hemanta's residence at Tentha Khongbal in Thoubal District, while another hand grenade, which failed to explode, was discovered on January 4. No one was injured in the incident.

Unidentified militants shot at and injured a woman, identified as Khwairakpam (O) Jamuna (32), at Ngairangbam under Patsoi Police Station in Imphal West District. Sources say that of Jamuna was shot at when she went to deliver extortion money to a militant outfit.

Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at a polling camp of INC party at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West District.

In a statement, the CorCom of seven militant groups said that contesting on INC tickets, campaigning and organizing rallies for the INC were banned. It said anyone defying the ban would be punished. The CorCom comprises of the KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-P, RPF, UNLF and UPPK. A spokesperson of CorCom claimed that it had masterminded a series of blasts across the place.

Unidentified militants triggered a hand-grenade blast at the residential complex of a businessman Taorem Deepak (41) at Yumnam Leikai Ngakraba Leirak in Imphal. However, no injuries were recorded. Security Forces (SFs) recovered another explosive from the complex.

The Election Commission of India officials replaced DGP Y Joykumar with Additional DGP ADGP Ratnakar Baral after reviewing of the deteriorating law and order situation in the State.

Militant groups operating in the Northeast have realised that violence will never pay and the only way to solve their problems is peace negotiations, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said. "Most militant groups have come to realise that violence will not pay, state will never allow the violence to pay.

Chidambaram said peace agreements have been signed by the Government with Gorkha Janmukti Morcha in West Bengal, UPDS in Assam and again it was on the verge of concluding another agreement with at least two groups in Assam.

He said most of the Northeast was today conflict-free and there was no violence in most parts of Northeast as 2011 witnessed a new low in the level of violence where in all states together there were only 627 incidents in which 70 civilians and 32 Security Force personnel were killed. "There is a grain of truth (to it).

The Home Minister, however, said there were still some areas of concern that include extortion and occasional kidnapping for extortion. "Extortion keeps the militant groups going. That is their source of funds...I have been saying this with responsibility that these extortion rackets must be stopped," he added.

Unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of INC candidate W Brajabidhu at Lamdeng Khunou in Imphal West District on January 6. No injuries were reported. Another grenade was recovered at the residence of the MLA on January 7.

Nambol BCC office was also attacked with a hand grenade. SFs later recovered the unexploded grenade in Bishnupur District.

One hand grenade was found at the residence of a supporter of PDA Chairman Kh Loken.

SFs retrieved the grenade from the house of K Bhubaneshwar at Sagolband Mabudhou Mantri Leikai in Imphal East District.

Police recovered a Chinese hand grenade near the entrance of Sangai Express newspaper in Imphal city of Manipur. This is the second time that militants have left a grenade at the entrance to a newspaper office in Imphal since January 1.

Police and the Assam Rifles arrested 12 militants and their supporters involved in attacks on Congress offices and the party leaders' houses and confiscated weapons in crackdowns mounted in view of militant threat to the party's candidates and its workers. The Police arrested 10 members and supporters of PREPAK-P from different places in Bishnupur and Imphal East Districts.

A joint team of Police and Assam Rifles continued crackdowns in three Assembly constituencies of Keishamthong, Singjamei and Thongju and arrested two cadres of the PLA from Thongju. Police recovered a lethod gun, five lethod shells, two 9mm pistols, one China-made hand grenade and a huge quantity of ammunition from them. One of the arrested cadres is self-styled 'second lieutenant' Athokpam Surchandra alias Ninthou alias Chaothoi who is working as "secretary" of the Greater Imphal area.

Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at a polling camp injuring a civilian at Charangpat Mamang Leikai in Thoubal District. The victim is identified as Thingujam Lukhoi (38).

Militants set ablaze INC Jiribam office. Some plastic chairs kept inside the office were destroyed in the arson.

ZUF released an NSCN-IM cadre, 'sergeant major' Meikiurou Kamei alias Charlis (40), who was caught by the ZUF cadres from Awangkhun in Tamenglong District on January 1.

January 8

SFs recovered an IED from the Congress Bhawan complex in Imphal City.

The CorCom of seven valley based militant groups has claimed responsibility for the all the recent blasts and Jiribam INC office arson in Imphal East District. The CorCom comprises of the KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-P, RPF, UNLF and UPPK.

Bishnupur Police commandos arrested a KYKL cadre and claimed that the said cadre has been instructed by his superiors to cause disturbances to a public meeting of the Congress party.

Three powerful IED blasts occurred at a CPI election rally venue Hijam Irabot memorial complex at Lamlai in Imphal East District. SFs later recovered three more unexploded IEDs weighing 5 kilograms each from the same venue. Nobody was injured but the venue was extensively damaged. State Agriculture Minister, Pheiroijam Parijat Singh was scheduled to kick off his election campaign from here.

SFs recovered two unexploded grenades from in Imphal West District.

Shambhu Singh, Joint Secretary (North East) of the MHA, said that the MHA has already taken a decision that a major crackdown should be launched to check the menace of extortion. Singh added that the MHA's views would be formally communicated to the State Government shortly.

Singh admitted that the situation in Manipur is still bad. He said that though the GNLA is on rampage in Meghalaya, the recent operations yielded results, while, the inter-factional clashes resulted in deterioration of the situation in Nagaland.

On the activities of the CPI-Maoist groups, Singh said that the death of senior CPI-Maoist leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji must have affected the move of the Maoists to establish stronghold in the region. He said that according to information available with the Government, Kishanji visited Assam and Manipur just before his death in West Bengal.

A top militant was killed and three SFs were injured during an exchange of fire near the Indo-Myanmar border of Molcham village of Chandel District.

At least six persons including two women were injured in a bomb attack, which was carried out by unidentified militants at the residential gate of Khumukcham Joykishan, located at Khuyathong Polem Leikai in Imphal West District.

Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Congress nominated candidate of Andro Assembly Constituency, Al Haz Ahmed Ali, in Yairipok Ningthounai in Thoubal District. SFs later recovered the grenade.

In yet another incident, SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of a CPI worker Thokchom Nabakumar (40) of Lamlai Makha in Imphal East District.

Some unidentified militants left a hand grenade near the gate of one a local businessman, Sapam Noren (58), from Naga-mapal Kangjabi Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District.

SFs recovered a hand grenade in the courtyard of State Electricity Department's employee, Tongbram Ibochou (56) of Sagolband Thongam Leikai, in Imphal West District.

SFs arrested a UPPK overground worker, identified as Hemanta alias James (24), near Koijam village in Thoubal District.

A civilian, Moirangthem Rame (68), was injured when unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of MLA Moirangthem Oken at Heirok Mayai Leikai in Imphal.

A bomb blast occurred at the residence of one Tongbram Yaima (65) in Sagolband Meino Leirak Maisnam Nongthonba Leikai.

Unidentified persons fired several shots at the residence of Waikhom Shyama Devi, an INC candidate at Langthabal Assembly Constituency.

SFs recovered three hand grenades from different localities in Imphal.

SFs arrested one PREPAK militant, identified as Waikhom Ingo (35) alias Pishak, from Heirangoithong in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested one KNF-P militant identified as 'Sergeant Major' Seikholen Kipgen alias Bronly (25) along with four extortion receipts from.

SFs arrested two KLA militants, identified as thanglalmani Vaiphei alias Romeo (30) and Boilen Khongsai (24), when they were carrying out extortion in Saikul Bazar area in Churachandpur District.

Unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of one Mohammad Abdul Kalam Azad at Sangaiyumpham Cherapur Mathak Leikai in Thoubal District.

SFs arrested one UNLF militant, identified as Laishram Nabamacha (23) alias Samaiba, from New Check in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested a militant belonging to KYKL, identified as Thokchom Ingobi Singh (42), at Thoubal Ningombam Utha Leirak in Thoubal District.

SFs killed two suspected militants in Imphal West District during an encounter .

Militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of Ayekpam Joychandra (45) at Tera Maibi Leirak. Ayekpam Joychandra is a supporter of the INC party.

Unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residential gate of INC worker Ningthoujam Angou in Lilong Chajing Chingkhong in Imphal West District.

CorCom of seven valley based militant group claimed that it was behind the act of setting ablaze the INC office at Umathel Makha Leikai on January 8 and also the recent attack on INC workers and supports. PREPAK has claimed responsibility for the bomb blast at the residential gate of Khumukcham Joykishan at Khoyathong Polem Leikai in Imphal West District on January 10.

SFs recovered two-hand grenades - one from Imphal East District and the other from an unspecified place.

SFs arrested a 'Finance Secretary' of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) namely H Tomba Sharma alias Bamon Tomba from Top Chingtha Area of Thoubal District.

SFs arrested two militants - one belonging to KCP-MC, identified as 'Sergeant Major' Laishram Beer Singh (36) and the other belonging to KYKL, identified as Langjam Anand (42) - from unspecified locations and handed them over to Lamphel and Patsoi Police Stations respectively.

SFs recovered a live Chinese Grenade from a cattle shed at Thamnapokpi village in Bishnupur District.

SFs killed a suspected militant, identified as Thongam Bungbung (37), at Heibongpokpi in Imphal West District.

SFs arrested a militant belonging to the KCP -MTF, identified as khongbantabam Tomba Meitei (30) from eastern side of Minuthong in Imphal East District.

The CorCom of the seven valley based armed groups blamed the Indian National Congress party for ruining the State.

One suspected UG cadre was killed in a reported encounter with a combined team of SFs at Narankonjil in Imphal District.

Two bombs exploded near the polling camp of Congress located at Wangoo under Thoubal District while another powerful bomb went off at Yumnam Leikai, despite the presence of six companies of SFs. However, there were no casualties. CorCom claimed responsibility for the Yumnam Leikai blast. Police has launched a search operation in Yumnam Laikai Nambul Mapan area.

The UKLF while speaking at Camp Nazareth in Chandel District rejected the allegation about the abduction of DN Haokip's son on January 12, 2012 and asked Nehkhothang Haokip alias DN Haokip and Chungjalin alias Lenpu Haokip to stop their anti-people activities immediately and also to tender an apology to the people. He alleged that DN Haokip collected a huge amount of money from the people after setting up CKRF.

The Police conducted a search operation at Thangal Bazar in Imphal. Various suspected persons were brought assemble at Dharamsala for further verification. Official sources informed that the search operation is carried out to prevent unwanted crimes ahead of Assembly elections. 36 persons were arrested and handed over to the City Police for further verification. They were released later in the evening after verification was over.

SFs also arrested one cadre of UPPK at Wangjing area. The cadre identified as Moirangthem Totomsana @ Toto @ Nongsaba @ Tiger. The release said that at the preliminary interrogation reveals that the individual is involved for lobbing hand grenade at the residence of M Oken Singh, INC candidate on January 10.

In continued violence ahead of the election on January 28, three suspected militants were killed in a reported encounter with a team of Imphal West Police commandos at the inter-village road connecting Iroishemba and Lamdeng village on Langol hills of Imphal West District. One AK rifle, one pistol and one hand grenade were recovered from the slain men. Their identities are yet to be established.

In continuation of bomb attacks against Congress candidates and workers in the run up to the election, residences of an INC candidate's younger brother and three Congress workers were threatened with hand grenades.

A hand grenade which failed to explode was found from the Khurai Chingangbam Leikai residence of Ng Joykumar, younger brother of MLA Ng Bijoy an INC candidate of the coming election.

some unidentified persons lobbed two hand grenades at the residences of Muhammad Hajmad Ali and Muhammad Chaoba. Both Hajmad and Chaoba were the active workers of Allaudin Khan, an INC candidate. The grenades which failed to blast were recovered.

A hand grenade was also found at the residence of one Huidrom Brojen, an active worker of Social Welfare Minister N Loken Singh.

unidentified militants set ablaze a loaded truck in Manipur's Senapati district for not paying 'tax' to the outfit, official reports.

SFs arrested one KCP-MC cadre from Sangaiprou FCS godown area in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested two lady arms dealers from Kwakta and Phugakchou areas in Bishnupur District. One of the arrested persons is identified as Boino alias Boicy, from whom one 9 mm pistol with five 7.62 mm live rounds were recovered. involvement in illegal arms trafficking for various banned militant outfits in Manipur.

Two SF personnel were killed and two others got injured when suspected militants ambushed a patrol of the Assam Rifles near Jhoukhonom village in Churachandpur District on the Myanmar border. According to the Police the militants snatched away one weapon from the SFs after the attack.

However, a press release from the Co-ordination Committee (CorCom) of KCP , KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-Pro, RPF, UNLF and UPPK has said that three constituent members of CorCom: PREPAK-Pro, RPF and UNLF were behind the ambush of the security personnel of the 39th Assam Rifles. No casualties were sustained on the side of CorCom and those who took part in the attack have returned safely to base, the release said.

 Two Trinamool Congress party candidates for the forthcoming assembly elections came under bomb attack while preparations were going on for their flag hoisting ceremonies. The first blast happened at Naharup in Imphal East District, near the residence of Panganbam Premananda, the Trinamool candidate for Kshetrigao AC. No casualties were reported in the blast.

 A blast was averted near the residence of Khumukcham Joykishan, Trinamool candidate of Thangmeiband AC. Lamphel Police team defused the IED which was found inside the poly bag along with a cauliflower.

SFs arrested one cadre each of the proscribed UNLF and KCP-MC in Thoubal District. The release identified the UNLF cadre as Phuritsabam Ghambeishing Singh, and the KCP cadre as Keisham Doren Meitei.

SFs arrested a NSCN-IM cadre from Karong area in Senapati District while travelling in Hyundai Santro vehicle.  Search of the vehicle reportedly led to the recovery of 2 meter green Cordex, some brown Cordex and 100 grams of plastic explosive. It was revealed that he was planning to carry out numerous bombings to terrorize the public during elections.

Of the three suspected militants shot dead in an encounter with Imphal West commandos on the road connecting Iroishemba to Lamdeng on January 15, one has turned out to be an Assam Rifles personnel identified as one Muhammad Abdul Haque. The other two deceased have also been identified as Moirangthem Ibungo and Thokchom.

During the annual Home Secretary-level meet between India and Myanmar at Naypyitaw which is to take place on January 19, a joint strategy to deal with Northeast Indian militant groups, smuggling of drugs, arms and ammunition will be high on the agenda.

Two persons, identified as Thoi and Lamkhai, said to be workers of Indian national Congress (INC) party, were reportedly abducted by unidentified armed persons on from Karong in Senapati District. The abducted persons were working for the INC candidate DD Thaisi contesting for Karong assembly constituency.

 The daily incidents of political intimidation on INC candidates and party workers shows no let down with four grenades being recovered from different locations on January 17. The first one was recovered from the residence of Moirangthgem Inakhunbi, an active worker for the INC candidate Y. Surchandra contesting for Kakching constituency in Thoubal District. The second one was recovered from the residence of Takhellambam Koshi, a Congress worker from Ngaikhong Khullen bazaar in Bishnupur District. The third grenade was found at the residence of Chingkham Tomba who is also said to be an INC worker in Bishnupur District. The fourth one was found in the courtyard of Moirangthem Borajaoba from Lamlai Makha Leikai, who is also said to be a congress worker in Imphal East District. A hand written note with a caution not to get involved in the forthcoming election was found near the grenade.

Another grenade was also found opposite to the Manipur University gate at Canchipur in Imphal West District.

SFs arrested a UNLF cadre, identified as Amom Atorrba alias Romeo, from Sangram Wangu area in Thoubal District.

SFs arrested one PREPAK cadre, identified as Tongbram Chingthang nganba alias Ibomcha, from Uripok area in Imphal West District.

The two personnel of 39 Assam Rifles who were killed on January 16 ambush at Zokhonuam located at about 20 kilometres along the international border with Myanmar from Singngat in Churachandpur District have been identified as havildar Rajendra, a resident of Bareilley District in Uttar Pradesh and constable Lakhinath Deori from Arunachal Pradesh.

A probe carried out by the NIA reveals that the UNLF outfit earned around INR 1.5 billion between 2007 and 2010 through extortion. Besides UNLF, many other terror outfits are also extorting money in the State.

Police commandos killed two suspected militants in an encounter at Urang Chiru, a Chiru village under Irilbung Police station in Imphal East District as Security Forces stepped up vigil ahead of the January 28 Assembly elections. Seven Chinese made grenades, three RDX pieces weighing 3.5 kg, three remote circuit boards, six detonators, three electric detonators, three batteries, one .32 pistol and a van were recovered in the operation. The two slain militants have not been identified yet. All bombs recovered in the operation were diffused by Manipur Police bomb squad later.

Two bomb blasts have been reported from different places. No casualties were reported. The first blast happened near the residence of Akoijam Bijoy, Ex Deputy Dirctor Agriculture of Tera Sapam Leikai who is said to be Congress worker in Imphal West District. The second blast took place at the residence of Takhellambam Tompok, Pradhan of Mayang Langjing in Imphal West and said to be a Congress worker.

A hand grenade was found at the residence of Chongtham Manichao, also a Congress worker of Sanjenbam Chongtham Leikai in Bishnupur District.

Unidentified person hurled a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of Shri Ginsuanhau, President of United Zou Organisation and Congress Candidate of Singngat Assembly Constituency in Churachandpur District. However, the bomb failed to explode.

 A bomb blast occurred at Wangjing Tentha Block Congress office in the Wangjing Bazaar area of Thoubal District.

SFs arrested two UNPC cadres from the eastern side of Lamlong Bridge in Imphal East District. The arrested cadres were identified as Johnah Barian Take (34) alias Lingdai alias Adam and Abija Barian (32) alias TR Barian. On verification, Johnah Barian disclosed that he joined UNPC in 2008 through one Pearson Tangkhul and he is now holding the rank of ‘general secretary’ of UNPC. Abija Barian disclosed that he joined the group through one Johna Barian. The arrested cadres further disclosed that they were involved in extortion of money from general public, Government officials, transportation of arms and ammunition and also recruited young boys as cadres of UNPC.

A bomb blast took place inside the residential complex of M. Herojit of Bamon Kampu, a Congress worker in Imphal East District. However, no casualties were reported in both these incidents.  

A bomb was lobbed at the residence of Nangbam Roshan a worker of Deputy Speaker Thokchom Lokeshor, at Taret Khun, Khundrakpam in Imphal East District. However, the bomb did not explode.

An IED was recovered near the residence of Speaker Irengbam Hemochandra, at Maibam Leirak Machin Singjmei Chingna Makha in the District.

A team of senior officers of the MHA and IB recently completed its tour of Manipur to assess the situation on the ground on the eve of the Assembly elections in the State. MHA sources admitted that the situation in the State is a cause of concern and because of that around 360 companies of central paramilitary forces have been deployed to deal with the situation.

The Maoist Communist Party (MCP), earlier known as KCP-Maoist, warns that individuals who are in cahoots with the Congress and the CPI despite the boycott imposed by the outfit have been identified and if they do not cease their election activities will be awarded fitting punishment before or after the conclusion of the elections.

The two suspected militants who were killed in a reported encounter with Police commandos at Uran Chiru on January 18 have been identified as Muhammad Ishaque Ali and Muhammad Mustakim and they were cousins.

Alleging that different Indian agencies have been pursuing several strategies against the UNLF, the outfit, reacting to a claim of the NIA which reportedly projected the outfit as a group of extortionist, asserted that it was part of India’s propaganda warfare.

An IED was recovered near the residence of NPF candidate A. R. Khan.

Bombs were also recovered at the residences of Wangjam Premjit of Thongju constituency, Thokchom Kala of Sawombung Thongkhomg Awang Leikai of Lamlai Assembly Constituency (AC) and Yanglem Bismo of Khurai Chingambam Leikai in Imphal East District. Police also recovered hand grenade at the residence of S. Ibomcha, a Congress worker of Patsoi Assembly Constituency in the District.

Hand grenades were lobbed into the residential areas of Muhammad Haji Ayaj, Congress worker of Lilong Turel Ahanbi of Khellakhong in Imphal West, Telem Kirankumar of Khurai Chaithabi Leikai, also a congress worker, Ng. Bijoy of Khurai AC in Imphal East, Ngairangbam Meghachandra of Khurai Konsam Leikai in Imphal East, Chandam Manimohon of Khurai Konsam Leikai, Takhellambam Kenedy of Sagolband Khamnam Leirak in Imphal West. All the bombs were recovered and defused safely by the respective Police station teams.

During the Home Secretary level meeting between the two countries Myanmar has assured India that steps would be taken against the Northeastern militants using its territory.

Myanmar has sought India’s help for implementation of several road projects, which would facilitate free movement of the troops to the areas where the militants are taking shelter. Myanmar has also sought India’s help in completing the trilateral highway linking India, Myanmar and Thailand.

A team of Imphal West commandos shot dead a suspected militant at Kyamgei Shantipur in Imphal West District.  According to Police sources, a group of armed persons lobbed a hand grenade on Imphal West commandos. Police fired in retaliation during which the militant was killed. However, three of his companions managed to flee under the cover of darkness. Police reportedly recovered another hand grenade from the deceased.

Unidentified persons lobbed a bomb at the residence of Kshetrimayum Aken, a congress worker, at Khongman Zone 5 in Imphal East. No casualty was reported in the explosion. Later, an unexploded grenade was also found within the residential complex.

‘CorCom’, the committee comprising KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-Pro, RPF, UNLF and UPPK  has released a second list of Congress workers who have been identified for campaigning actively for the party candidates, with a warning to suspend their activities and announce the same publicly.

SFs arrested eighteen Myanmar Nationals during an operation launched at Khaikhual under Chandel District on January 20.

The SFs arrested one PREPAK cadre identified as Nongthombam Bomcha alias Dijen alias Maipak Singh cadre from Uyumpok Lokchao in Imphal East District. One .32 pistol loaded with three live rounds and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from his possession.

The SFs arrested one UPPK cadre identified as Oinam Mangoljao Meitei alias Prem from Sawombung Khunjao in the Imphal East District.

Five PLA cadres including one woman cadre were arrested from different places in the District. A PLA woman cadre identified as Khunumayum Gambini alias Tombi was arrested from Keirao Bitra in the District.

In another incident, four cadres of PLA were arrested from Keirao Lamkhai in the District. The arrested men have been identified as Soraisam Ibohanbi alias Tachou, Chingakham Pramanda alias Amuba, Laishram Mantosh and Loushangbam Ojitkumar Meitei. One money bag, five live rounds of M-16 rifle, two AK rifle ammunitions, and four mobile phone handsets were recovered from their possession.

Bhutan ‘Prime Minister’ Jigme Y Thinley said that there is no camp of any militant formation of the northeast in his country. He further asserted that Security Forces are on alert to thwart any such potential attempts by the militants.

Unidentified assailants opened fire at the residence of Korungthang, a congress candidate at his Maring Langol residence in Chandel District injuring one Momo Tarao (34) of the village.

An IED was recovered near the house of BJP candidate, Thingbaijam Ibosana in Kshetrigao AC in Imphal East District. The IED was later neutralised.

Six Bangladeshis have been arrested for not possessing valid documents from Lilong Bazar area in Thoubal District. They are identified as Muhammad Qalim, Nur Alam, Muhammad Inoz, Zahir Hussalan, Zafar Hussain and Muhammad Touchi.

The SFs arrested a NSCN-IM cadre from Senapati District on the intervening night of January 22 and 23. The cadre revealed that he was operating in the area with plans of disrupting the January 28 assembly elections. A .32mm pistol and live rounds of ammunition were recovered from him.

Another NSCN-IM cadre, belonging to the civil wing, identified as Raja Peyu CH Chimpu was arrested during an extortion bid in an area under the jurisdiction of Imphal West Police. The SFs also arrested two ZRO cadres, identified as Satsei and Lamneijang Vaiphei Lilanwaiphei during another extortion attempt at Leimakhong Bazar in Senapati District. In another case of an extortion bid the SFs arrested a KNF-P cadre identified as Letkholun Kipgen from Santipur in Senapati and recovered four extortion slip from him.

The SFs also arrested one PLA cadre, identified as Maibam Elomba Meitei alias Chalamba, at Kairak in Imphal East District.

CorCom, a conglomeration of seven Manipuri outfits has warned of higher degree of violence on supporters of Congress party, more lethal than the bomb blast it carried out at the residence of Singjamei Congress candidate I Hemochandra in which one person died and another four were injured.

The KCP-MC and KCP-MTF will boycott the Republic Day celebration on January 26. In separate releases, the outfits decried the Indian colonial rule and called for people's support to stand against the imperialists and boycott the upcoming Republic Day.

In a historic move initiated by the Government, cadres of different SoO signatory Kuki militant outfits will be allowed for the first time to practice the universal adult franchise in the coming State Assembly election. The Government has made necessary arrangements for the Kuki militant cadres of SoO signatory outfits to cast their votes in the polls, said State Chief Election Commissioner (CEO) PC Lawmkunga. The State Government has issued a notification in this regard on January 21, he added. Different Kuki militant outfits are into a tripartite suspension of operation agreement involving State and Central governments since 2007.

The ZUF has categorically stated that it has nothing to do with elections held in India or Manipur. ZUF was not raised either against India nor Manipur nor would it oppose any community. With regard to the Manipur Legislative Assembly elections, the ZUF does not support any political party or candidate nor does it oppose anybody.

Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh in an interview said that the state's situation is not yet conducive to lift Armed AFSPA from the State. The Centre will not agree to repeal the Act as blasts, killings and extortion continue. Our Government is committed to maintaining law and order and protecting common people.

One hand grenade was recovered at the door-step of Congress worker Yumnam Jineshore (57) of Irom Mejrao Maning Leikai within Wangoi AC in Imphal West District.

Three workers of Agriculture Minister and CPI candidate Ph Parijat were attacked with IEDs. The three IEDs were recovered from the residences of one Khumbongmayum Japan of Nongada Makha Leikai, Huirem Bimol of Nongpok Kakching and Moirangthem Menjor of Nongren all in Imphal East District. Manipur Police recovered the bombs and exploded them safely in an open field.

Seven Bangladesh nationals without valid documents were detained and later handed over to Police by volunteers of Federation of Regional Indigenous Society (FREINDS) with the help of personnel of IRB at Wahengbam Leikai Jiri bus parking in Imphal West District.

SFs arrested 'Major' Shoiba of NSCN-IM at Vakho in Senapati District, in a major blow to NSCN-IM as Shoiba head an extortion racket in the region. He was involved in the procurement and supply of arms and ammunition for the organization.

SFs arrested a KNF-P cadre identified as 'Lieutenant' Sonlet Haokip, from Kanglatongbi Bazar while he was extorting money. Four extortion slips were recovered from him.

SFs also arrested a cadre of UPPK identified as 'Corporal' Moinam Adat from Bishnupur and recovered one Chinese-made grenade from him.

SFs arrested a UTLA cadre identified as 'Lance Corporal' Vumcha alias Eric of Thenjang, from Kangpokpi while he was carrying out unlawful activities related to elections.

SFs arrested an UNLF cadre, M Meghachandra alias Liklangamba, from Heirok-II in Thoubal District.

Personnel of 7th Manipur Rifles deployed for checking and frisking duty at Sawombung Khunou area in Imphal East District arrested a youth with one hand-grenade.

Three supporters of MPCC president Gaikhangam were shot at by suspected NSCN-IM cadres at Noney under Nungba Constituency of Tamenglong District. The injured persons have been identified as Gongloon, Lungkhurei and Gongchumei.

The Kakching Shumak Leikai residence (Thoubal District) of Kakching municipal council councillor Kshetrimayum Chaoba was attacked by some unidentified persons with hand grenades. The grenade exploded though there was no human casualty.

A hand grenade was also recovered from the Khoyathong Pukhri Achouba Maning residence of one Naorem Nepal in Imphal West District.

Some unidentified gunmen attacked the residences of two congress workers at Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai in Thoubal District. The incident occurred at the residences of Adakshya Laiphrakpam Khomdon and Moirangthem Ibomcha. The unidentified gunmen simultaneously fired about 10 rounds at the said residences even though there is no report of human casualty.

Some unidentified persons attacked the Lamding Laikon residence of Mutum Inaocha (30), an active worker of congress MLA Okram Landhon.

MPCC president Gaikhangam accused the NSCN-IM of sponsoring the candidates of NPF and "terrorising" voters against supporting candidates belonging to other political parties.

The Union Home Ministry is worried about the involvement of NSCN-IM in the Manipur elections, particularly in the 11 Naga-dominated constituencies of the hill districts. It has asked security forces to use maximum force against all outfits found involved in poll-related violence in the state.

Union Home Secretary RK Singh has told Myanmar that Indian insurgent groups based in the neighbouring country were planning to create disturbances in the coming elections in Manipur, a Government communiqué stated. The Election Commission has already urged the Centre to step up deployment of Assam Rifles and BSF in the poll-bound state.

A bomb suspected to be lobbed by some unidentified persons exploded at Kongba Uchekon residence of one Moirangthem Bidhu in Imphal East District. There is no report of casualty from the blast.

Some unidentified persons also fired a lathode shell at the residence of one Akoijam Ibomcha of Yumnam Khunou Mayai Leikai under Khudrakpam Assembly Constituency.

On the eve of Republic Day celebration, two powerful bombs, suspected to be IEDs, exploded at Kakwa Bazar near Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District. The first bomb went off at around 7pm just 100 meters away from the Police Station, injuring a vegetable vendor, indentified as one Laishram Ongbi Shanti Devi. The second blast took place after 10 minutes of the first explosion near Kakwa Community Hall. The PLA has claimed responsibility for the twin bomb blasts at Kakwa Bazar as a part of its general shut down to thwart Republic Day celebration.

Unidentified assailants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of one Asem Bishworjit of Ishok Maning Leikai of Nambol AC. Following the blast, several rounds of shots were also fired at Ishok Mamang Leikai road by unidentified assailants.

Seven militants, who were engaged in activities with an aim to disrupt the assembly elections and intimidating voters in different places of Thanlon and Tipaimukh assembly constituencies, were arrested in Churachandpur District. The arrested militants include four from UTLA, identified as Paolallein alias Dev, Sejan Mang alias Vikki, Kampu alias Wilson and Mangminthang alias Remix. The two others, Ralupthung and Songte, were arrested from a place in Tipaimuk assembly constituency. They were involved in providing logistic support and shelters for movement of Manipur's HPC-D cadres. Another arrestee was identified as ZRA cadre, Thuanminlun, who was arrested from Bukpi areas while he was committing illegal activities related to elections.

Police recovered a hand grenade from the Nongada Awang Leikai residence of one Pheiroijam Nagir Singh, a CPI worker of Lamlai AC.

Unidenfied assailants also fired a lathode shell at the residence of one Akoijam Ibomcha of Yumnam Khunou Mayai Leikai under a CPI worker of Lamlai AC.

A Chinese made hand grenade was found at the residence of Pheiroijam Hemanta, an INC worker from Samurou Lai Mandop. A bomb was also lobbed at the residence of one Chirom Chaoba of Thoubal Leishangthem Khong Manung. The bomb exploded but no one was injured in the attack.

At least four SF personnel and three militants were killed in two separate clashes at various places in Manipur. In the first incident, two CRPF personnel were killed and two others injured when a column of CRPF on election duty in Ukhrul District was ambushed by a group of militants in Aishi village.

In another clash, which lasted for about an hour, at least two Assam Rifles and three militants were killed at Taretlok, bordering Thoubal and Ukhrul District. The clash erupted when SFs patrol party came under attack by suspected militants of 'CorCom', a conglomerate of seven militant outfits. Injuries were also inflicted on both sides as per reports from the Police as well as locals. But exact number of casualties on both sides could not be confirmed by the Police. Police suspect involvement of cadres of the militant outfits included in the CorCom in both the incidents. However, none of the militant outfits has so far claim responsibility for the clashes.

A powerful bomb explosion took place in Imphal amid tight security during the Republic Day celebration. No casualty was reported in the IED blast which took place at Thumbuthong. Police suspect the IED was planted by the cadres of CorCom.

The SFs arrested two PREPAK cadres with 20 hand grenades. Police source said that they were arrested while proceeding towards Imphal from Moreh in a Maruti van. PREPAK is one of the seven outfits included in the CorCom. Police said the bombs were to be transported to Imphal to attack Congress candidates and workers.

One CRPF personal, militant and a civilian were killed in separate incidents of militancy related violence in Manipur. In the first incident, unidentified militants killed a head constable of CRPF and injured two personnel at Kamjong-Konkan diversion area in Ukhrul District. Militants snatched one Insas Rifle and took it away during the ambush.

Unidentified militant killed a woman identified as, Makuchunlei Panmei (80), and injured minor girl identified as Kanpurei Kabui (13) at Namkaolong village in Tamenglong District.

SFs killed an unidentified militant at Top yaralpat in Imphal East District. One .9mm pistols along with a hand grenade were recovered from the slain militant.

Unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at a market shed at Waheng Khuman in Bishnupur District. The injured were identified as Ngangom Leirikmacha (50), Ngangom Ibecha (38), Yanglem Tharongoubi (60), Ngangom Gomti (32), Kshetrimayum Tababi (40) and her daughter Priyakhombi. CorCom, a conglomerate of seven militant outfits, claimed responsibility for the bomb attack.

A powerful explosion occurred at Moirangkhom, when the Republic Day celebration was underway. No causalities were reported. CorCom has claimed responsibility for the incidence.

A militant identified as, Shijagurumayum Momocha Sharma (32) got injured while planting a bomb at Thangmeiband Hijam Leikai in Imphal.

A hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons exploded at the residence of Congress candidate in Andro AC Al Haj Ahmad Ali at Yairipok Ningthounai. There were no reports of any casualty.

A hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons exploded at the residence of Khuraijam Somorendro (48) at Tera Sapam Leirak.

Militants exploded a hand grenade at the residential compound of one Khangenbam Bishojit (42) of Athokpam Mayai Leikai. However, there was no casualty.

Unidentified persons fired several rounds of shots at the residence of Mohammad Mubarak Ali (60) at Yairipok Bamon Leikai.

Militants attacked Yairipok Nagar Panchayat Chairperson Thangjam Nokul (45) by opening fire at his Yairipok Kekru Mayai Leikai residence.

Militants fired several rounds of shots at the residence of Trinamool Congress worker, Lourembam Sanjoy (33) at Yairipok Yambem.

SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of Indian Nation Congress worker Phurailatpam Guneshwar (52) of Bhramapur Laishram Leikai.

SFs recovered an IED weighing around 500 grams from the residence of INC worker, Moirangthem Borajao (66) at Khangabok Moirang Palli.

SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of INC supporter Khundrakpam Ibotombi at Khangabok Part II Mayai Leikai.

SFs arrested two militants of UPPK, identified as, Sapam Priyojit (39) and Hidam Suraj (27) in Imphal East District. A lethod gun and a lethod shell were recovered from them.

SFs arrested eight militants belonging to UNLF, PLA, KNF-P, and KCP from across the State.

SFs arrested two sympathizers of HPC-D in Churachandpur District.

An encounter took place between militant and security personnel at Saibol under Tengnoupal sub-division in Chandel District. It is reported that a team of CRPF escort on poll duty at Saibol came under heavy fire from some militant cadres and there has been two casualties at the side of the security personnel. The report however is yet to be confirmed.

SFs arrested two OGWs of KCP-MC, identified as Babita Chanu and Konthoujam Geeta, from Bishnupur District. The individuals were reportedly involved in extortion activities for the outfit and were handed over to Bishnupur Police.

Seven persons, including a militant, were killed during the Manipur Assembly Elections in Sugnu Assembly Constituency of Chandel District. An estimated 82 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in Manipur Assembly Elections. Deputy Election Commissioner Alok Shukla said in New Delhi that a person, posing as a voter, entered a polling station in an interior area in Sugnu Assembly Constituency at around 12:30 pm and started firing indiscriminately, killing three polling persons, a voter on the spot and a CRPF man. An injured voter, who was taken to Imphal, succumbed to bullet injuries. The militant, who is yet to be identified, was shot dead by CRPF personnel posted at the polling booth. In addition, bombs suspected to have been planted by militants were seized and defused before the start of polling in Khurai Chingangbam area, Sawombung High School, Khomidok in Imphal East District and Naoremthong High School area in Imphal West District.

An unidentified dead body of a man was found at the river bank of Imphal River opposite Little Star English School, Checkon at Kangla side.

One unidentified underground suspect was killed in an encounter with Imphal West commandos at Khuman Palli of Khuman Lampak complex. It is reported that one pistol and a hand grenade were recovered from the killed UG suspect.

CorCom, conglomerate body of seven underground outfits, claimed that bomb attacks carried out at the residences of Congress workers in connection with the ban imposed on the National Party continued till wee hours of January 29. The CoCorm claimed hand in bomb attacks at the residences of Ng Amumacha of Thoubal Athokpam, Laikangbam Naobi alias Baby of Uripok Achom Lekai, Yengkhom Jaykumar of Kakching Mayai Leikai, Mayanglambam Prasuram of Umathel Mayai Leikai, Ngangom Indrajit of Leimapokpam Makha Leikai, L Borajao of Nambol Awang Leikai and Md Hussein of Uchiwa Natao.

A hand grenade was found at the residence of Congress worker Leihaorungbam Tiken (61) of Khurai Chingangbam Leikai.

A hand grenade was found at the residential complex of Md Babu (45), who is also a Congress worker. Miscreants also lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Congress worker Ahanthem Kunjo (53) of Sawombung.

A hand grenade was also found at the residence of Congress worker Laithangbam Seitya (30) of Naoremthong. All the hand grenades have been retrieved by the Police.

SFs arrested two OGWs of KCP-MC from Bishnupur District. A PIB (DW) release claimed that the two OGW were Kuma Kohan alias Babita Chanu (34) wife of Kh Robin and Konthoujam Geeta (37) wife of Kh Hoocha, both from Khurai Ahonggei Leirak, Imphal East. 42 AR nabbed one NSCN-IM cadre along with an OGW, one 9mm pistol and a hand grenade. 15 AR apprehended two KCP cadres from Top Chingtha along with one 9mm pistol, three live rounds.

The PREPAK refuted any connection whatsoever between the outfit and Md Khusid Ahamad (37) of Lilong who was arrested by troops of 31 Assam Rifles from Khudengthabi on January 25, 2012. A press release issued by the outfit's publicity officer Sanju contended that Md Khusid Ahamad was not related with the outfit nor its armed wing Red Army. Moreover, the 16 bombs reportedly seized from Md Khusid had nothing to do with the outfit, it added.

The militant outfit ZUF strongly condemned the allegation made by MPCC President Gaikhangam against the outfit for committing poll violence and killing people in hill areas of Manipur. ZUF General Secretary A Remroi, said it was a blatant lie on the part of a public leader like Gaikhangam to wrongly blame the outfit for its involvement in the killing of one Makuchung Panmei, 60 w/o late Namshipou and injuring of an INC worker, Gangpuhai Kabui.

Despite the assurance of the Election Department to allow cadres of armed groups under SoO to vote through postal ballots, cadres of KLO and KLA were denied any opportunity to vote due to non-arrival of polling officials. Even as the State Election Department made arrangements to allow cadres of SoO parties to cast votes within their designated camps, no polling officials came to KLO/KLA's designated camp at Gamnom, Saikul.

SFs arrested two OGWs of KYKL, identified as Sanghai Kaulianmang and Khuptong Doukhum, who were intimidating voters in Sinjol area.

In the post-poll related violence in Manipur, six persons sustained bullet injuries in separate incidents.

Police said three Congress workers, one in Ukhrul and two in Senapati District, were shot at by suspected NSCN-IM cadres.

IED was recovered from the residence of INC candidate in Sagolband AC Kh Loken's mother's parental home at Sayang Kurao Makhong in Imphal West District. The CorCom has claimed responsibility for planting the IED Notably, two other explosives were also found at the same residence on January 28.

INC candidate for 47-Karong AC, Senapati District, DD Thaisii has alleged that normal polling procedures have been violated at various polling stations under Karong AC. Addressing media persons at Manipur Congress Bhavan, Thaisii claimed that there was mass booth capturing by NSCN-IM cadres and called for a re-poll. Saying that 18 polling stations had witnessed intimidation and casting of votes without photographic documentation, Thaisii said that a re-poll should be held in the said locations. He also alleged that armed cadres of NSCN-IM fired several rounds from sophisticated weapons at Koide Village on January 28 at 11 am.

The seven persons killed in poll related violence in Chandel District on January 28 have been have been identified as KT Inanliu, Ksh. Premjit (poll personnel), G Adum Rongmei (polling personnel), Nula Behensing alias Behenson Nula the alleged NSCN-IM cadre, Kh. Ibotombi Singh (Presiding Officer), Constable Ugrasen Tripathi, CRPF and PS Rakesh (poll personnel).