Manipur Timeline 2017

March 20

Three senior cadres of NSCN-IM, including one �kilonser (minister)� identified as Tongsim Bengam Anal alias Prem (70) and two �deputy Kilonsers� identified as Tongsin Thumwar (42) and Nula Hrangam Anal (45), were arrested by SFs from a place under Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West District.�

UNC �president� Gaidon Kamei and �Information and publicity secretary� SK Stephen were released unconditionally by the court of CJM, Imphal East District. Kamei and Stephen were declared innocent by CJM, Imphal East Aribam Noutuneshwari Devi and acquitted. The court also closed six different cases against the UNC leaders. However, the leadership of UNC is still against the creation of seven new districts. After the release, �president� Gaidon Kamei said that the issue of the districts creation will be brought up during the next round of tripartite talk.

March 22

UNLF claimed responsibility for eliminating Ajay Kumar Shahu, whose lifeless body was recovered from the road connecting Langol Game Village and Lamdeng Khunou in Imphal West District on March 17. In a statement issued to the press, the outfit said that Ajay Kumar Shahu was eliminated, not because he was a non-Manipuri, but for pimping by running a pan dukan (shop) at New Checkon. Detailing, the outfit claimed that Ajay Kumar Shahu used to pimp for commercial sex workers and hence was eliminated for using women as commercial commodities.

One militant of KCP-N, identified as Kshetrimayum Jiten Meitei (44), was arrested by SFs at Kakching Bazar in Kakching District. One Chinese grenade and one pressure bomb were recovered from the arrested militant.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the security situation in the Northeastern States of India and directed officials to enhance vigil along the international borders in the region. During the hour long meeting, the Home Minister was given a detailed presentation on the prevailing situation in the Northeast, especially militancy in the region. Singh was also told about the steps taken to ensure peace, especially in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur, the four states considered to be affected by insurgency, official sources added.

The MoS for Home Affairs clarified that surrendered militants without any criminal cases pending against them can contest in elections. Kiren Rijiju on the issue further informed that at least 15,314 militants have surrendered under the surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy for the northeastern region. Altogether, 235 individuals are still undergoing rehabilitation under the Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation Scheme as of financial year 2016-17.

March 24

Following the sensational declaration on territorial integration of all Naga-inhabited areas in the Northeast on March 21 by �general secretary� Th Muivah of NSCN-IM, confusion and anxiety raised among the masses in the State. Referring the statement on the Framework Agreement, the Manipur Congress demanded an unambiguous clarification from the Central Government India as well as the State Government.�

March 25

Claiming that the MLA from Jiribam assembly constituency, Ashab Uddin, is a �non-indigenous person� of Manipur, the DESAM announced a 17-hour Manipur bandh (shutdown).

March 26

Reacting on the claim of greater Nagalim by the �general secretary� of NSCN-IM, Th Muivah, the CM of the State, Nongthombam Biren Singh said that the territorial integrity of Manipur will be protected at any cost.

The 17-hour State wide strike called by DESAM to protest the induction of independent MLA, Ashab Uddin, as parliamentary secretary partially affected normal life in the State capital.

The PREPAK militant, celebrated their �37th Red Army Raising Day� at different undisclosed places with different communities. The militant group announced about their celebration in a press release to media houses.

March 27

SFs recovered an IED, planted on the Ukhrul-Imphal road near the abandoned cement factory, at Hundung in Ukhrul District.�

SFs arrested one arms smuggler, identified as Mohammad Najir Ali (37), from Arapti Bridge under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal District. One 9 mm pistol was also recovered from the arrestee.

After the new initiative of CM Nongthombam Biren Singh, who invited the JAC-AATB to a meeting, the Joint Action Committee continued its series of consultations with various sections of the tribal society. Earlier, on March 24, the JAC-AATB said that they were not in a position to attend a meeting arranged by the Manipur CM over the current agitation in the hills, saying they were in the process of holding a series of consultations with various sections of tribal society.

March 28

Deputy CM of the State, Yumnam Joykumar Singh appealed to the people not to speculate "too much" on the contents of the framework agreement signed between the Centre and the NSCN-IM.

March 29

An IED went off near a temple in Moreh town in Tegnoupal District. No one was injured, the Police said. According to Police, the explosive went off near a Shiv temple, considered the second largest temple in Northeast India.

Another IED exploded close to the residential gate of a former MLA, Bijoy Koijam in Thongju area under Singjamei Police Station of Imphal West District. However, no one was injured in the blast.

March 30

A woman sympathizer of the KCP-MJC militant, identified as Vahey Kipgen (30), was arrested along with extortion letters near Hotel Imphal in Imphal East District.

MCPM, in a press release, retracted its earlier �ban� on Hijam Irabot Memorial Public School based in Langjing (Imphal West District) in connection with �commercializing educational institution�. A statement released by the outfit on March 26, 2017 said that the school had agreed not to �commercialize educational institution�. The outfit will not remain a mute spectator if such kind of activity is done in future, the statement added. MCPM also appeals to the people to report such type of �misdeed� by educational institutions.

April 2

Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested one �active worker� of PREPAK-Pro, Geeta Sharma (39), from a rented house at Majorkhul under Imphal City Police Station in Imphal West District.

Imphal West District Police Commando arrested one �active worker� of PLA from Thangmeiband Lourungpurel Leikai under Imphal Police Station in Imphal West District. He also revealed that he was instructed to extort money from Government offices including Electricity Department, NIT, MANIDCO, Cooperative, Registrar, Science and Technology etc.

Police arrested a KRA-U militant, Chongtham Ibomcha Singh (43), during an operation at Taothong Ayungba Maning Leikai under Lamshang Police Station in Imphal West District. The arrested militant had abducted Soibam Dhanabir Singh (70), the proprietor of SDS Brick Field of Lamdeng Khunou on February 16 2017 and demanded Rs two crore for his safe released. Later, the proprietor was rescued by the Police on February 23 from Samurou area of Imphal West District but the abductors managed to escape.

In a fresh attempt to nudge Myanmar to launch a flush out operation against the militants of the Northeast, India reduced the allotment to its Aid to Myanmar programme significantly and allocated INR 225 crore only this Year (2017-18). In the previous year, (i.e. in 2016-17) India sanctioned INR 400 crore to Myanmar but the indifferent attitude of Myanmar over the issue of Northeastern militant groups disappointed India and this time India has clearly shown its displeasure over the issue, claims the report.

April 3

In a statement, CorCom, the conglomerate of several militant groups of the State threatened one lady named Konsam Ongbi Sanahanbi from Kwakeithel Akham Leikai of Imphal West District to appear before them by April 30. The militant group alleged that the lady has collected a huge amount of money in the name of the militant group.

Police carried out a cordon and search operation at Dewlaland near Inter-State Bus Terminus in Imphal West District and detained one suspected person who failed to verify his identity.

State Home Department wrote to the Union Ministry of External Affairs about the recent encroachment into Indian Territory (Holenphai village of Tengnoupal District) by Myanmar army and to intervene and take necessary steps to stop cross border activities. According to the report Myanmar Army intruded into Holenphai village on March 4 last and vandalized a saw mill. Manipur based NGOs who conducted spot visits at the border village after the recent incidents alleged that the Myanmar Army was continuing its activities on the Indian side.

The militant group, ZUF, said that it is ready to hold talks with the Central Government of India if it recognizes the demand for bringing together the Zeliangrong community. The new �chairman� of the militant group, Jenchui Kamei said, "The Zeliangrong United Front is ready for talks with the Government of India provided it recognizes the demand for bringing together the Zeliangrong community scattered across the Northeastern States under a single administrative unit." The militant group with around 300 cadres mainly operates in Tamenglong District of Manipur and SFs reckon it as a force.

April 4

SFs arrested a ZUF militant, identified as Johnson Kamei (33), at Langol Games Village in Imphal West District. According to the SFs, the arrested militant was involved in several extortion cases.

April 5

The �president� of the UKLA, identified as Thangkhosei Guite alias James alias Seiboy alias Max (33), was arrested along with two other militants, identified as Seigoulen Doungel alias Gogou alias Kenny Gou (31) and Lenkhomang Kipgen alias Mamang (29), from Hotel Serena in Senapati District. Many incriminating articles were also recovered from the possession of the arrestees. The �president� Thangkhosei Guite was involved in many cases of abduction and other criminal activities. Earlier, in a notification issued by Manipur Police on January 30 this year (2017) announced a cash reward of INR 100,000 each to anyone who could provide information leading to the arrest of Thangkhosei Guite and his cadre James alias Henkholun Kipgen (36).

One militant of KRA-U, identified as Ningthoujam Ojit (40), was arrested by the Police from Tera Lukram Leirak in Imphal West District. According to the Police, the arrested militant was involved in the abduction of a brick field owner.�

A woman, identified as Naorem Lukamani Devi, who was declared an absconder by Special Court, NIA Guwahati on March 28 last year (2016) was arrested by the investigation agency from Takyel Khongbal Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District. The husband of the arrested woman, Priyokumar alias Kesho Meitei, is the �c-in-c� of the KCP-MTF, who was arrested by NIA from Siliguri in West Bengal in June, 2012.

Authoritative security sources in the Union Home Ministry claimed that China has roped in militant groups of North East to launch a proxy war against India. The source further claimed that the recent statement of ULFA-I, on March 28, against the visit of Dalai Lama in Assam was dictated by China. Also, asserting that China was not interested in organizational strength of ULFA-I, the security sources said that China intends to intensify its proxy war against India in the North East through the separatist groups.

April 7

The first round of talk between Churachandpur-based JACAATB and Manipur Government was held with CM Nongthombam Biren Singh in the chair at the latter�s Secretariat in Imphal. In the talk, the CM expressed his desire to let the families perform the last rites of the victims considering their mental trauma, official sources said. He also said any crisis or problem can be resolved through talks. Reiterating that without hills and tribals there is no Manipur he thanked the JAC for responding to the appeal of the government for talks. The JACAATB submitted a charter of demands to the Government. Both sides agreed to have the next round of talk on April 10.

April 8

Four women and a class 10 boy were arrested by the 34 AR from an Imphal bound-passenger bus at Karong on the Imphal-Dimapur road in Senapati District. Police sources informed that one of the arrested women is reported to be the wife of the NSCN-K�s �western military supervisor�, �Lieutenant General� Nikki Sumi, and the boy his son. The five were arrested by the 34 AR while travelling from Dimapur to Imphal in the passenger bus, the Police said, adding that INR 1, 85 million in cash was also seized from their possession.

April 9

SFs recovered an IED under a culvert near Nungshang Bridge along Imphal-Ukhrul road in Ukhrul District.

SFs, during a cordon and search operation, arrested RPF/PLA militants from around Kangu Chingjin area under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District. The arrested militants were identified as Mutum Dolen alias Melei and Laitonjam Dinesh. They revealed that they were working under the command of �finance secretary� of Imphal East RPF/PLA named Sanatomba.

RPF claimed that Nongmaithem Leisemba alias Chitesor, Meisnam Inaobi and his brother Meisnam Inaocha of Kwakeithel Nganappithong who were arrested by Imphal West Police commandos on April 8, have no connection with the organisation.

The militant group, KRA-U under the umbrella of UPF, an entity of tripartite talks with the State Government and Central Government India clarified that it was 'not involved in any way' in the abduction of SDS brick field owner named Soibam Dhanabir Singh.

Replying to a question by MP Krupal Balaji Tumane, Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir revealed that insurgent activities in the Northeast along the Indo-Myanmar border saw an increase compared to the Indo-Bangladesh border in the last three years. According to the report, during the period from 2015 to March 31, 2017, terror activities along Indo-Myanmar border increased alarmingly in view of insurgents groups shifting their bases from Bangladesh to territories within Myanmar and China. According to the Minister, during this period, 10 encounters took place in three North Eastern States - Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura along the Indo-Bangladesh border. Even though no casualties were reported in these encounters, a total of 11 suspected rebels were arrested. In Assam along the Indo-Bangla border, three encounters were reported and four militants arrested in 2015. No such incident was however reported in Assam along the Indo-Bangla border in 2016-17. On the other hand, the Indo-Myanmar border has been witnessing steady rise in insurgent activities during the period with as many as 206 encounters reported between militants and security personnel spread across four Northeastern States Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. While 18 security personnel lost their lives, 32 insurgents were killed in these encounters. A total 337 rebels were arrested from the international border in the four States during this period. Among the four Northeastern States sharing Myanmar border, maximum number of encounters took place in Arunachal Pradesh. As many as 81 encounters were reported in that State where three security personnel and 13 militants were killed. During this period, 114 suspected insurgents were arrested. Even in 2017, 13 encounter cases have been reported till March in Arunachal along the border with Myanmar. Union Minister Ahir said the Central Government of India in tandem with Northeastern State Governments has adopted a multi-pronged approach to contain cross-border infiltration. This includes strengthening of border management, multi-tiered deployment along the international border and Line of Control, synergizing intelligence flow to check infiltration and pro-active action against terrorists.

One militant of KYKL, identified as 'captain' Khwairakpam Ibungo alias Jiten, was arrested by SFs at Keirao Awang Leikai under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East District.

The Central Government of India moved the SC, against its verdict by which protection to armed forces under the AFSPA for anti-militancy operation in Manipur has been negated. Centre is seeking hearing on its curative plea against the verdict. The SC had delivered a verdict on July 8 last year (2016) giving the State Police liberty to probe the role of armed forces in alleged encounter cases in areas where AFSPA is in force. A Bench comprising Chief Justice JS Hear and Justices DY Chandrachud and SK Kaul agreed to hear the curative plea in which it has been alleged that the army and paramilitary forces are combat forces and there should not be this kind of fetter on them in anti-militancy operations. The apex court verdict on investigating the role of armed forces in encounter cases had come on a plea alleging that armed forces were misusing the protection under AFSPA in Manipur during anti-militancy operation. Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the Centre, said the apex court verdict gave the powers to the State Police to probe the role of armed forces in anti-militancy operation. "This court ought to have appreciated that the principles of right to self-defence cannot be strictly applied while dealing with militants and terrorist elements in a hostile and unstable terrain. "This court ought to have taken into account the complexity and the reality of the conduct of military operations and tactics especially while combating terrorists," the curative plea said.

Two militants of PREPAK-Pro, identified as 'sergeant major (finance section)' Salam Sitoljit alias Seven Kumar alias Seven Star (28) and 'colonel (civil section)' Pebam Bishorjit alias Tomcha (24), surrendered before CM N Biren Singh in a solemn surrender programme held at the CM's Secretariat in Imphal.

Two militants of KCP -Tamnganba, identified as Taorem Jamesh Khuman alias Nongdamba (24) and Thounaojam Surjit alias Mamo (34), were arrested by SFs at Wangjing near Canteen Lampak under Thoubal Police Station in Thoubal District. One 9 mm pistol with four live rounds of bullets, four mobile phones and a wallet containing INR 1570 were also recovered from the arrested militants.

The Supreme Court asked the Union Government and State Government to suggest five names each of officials, ex-officials whom they deem fit are suitable for SIT to be constituted to investigate into the killings in which judicial inquiries have been conducted. The Supreme Court was said that operations against militants or insurgents may be affected if FIRs are lodged against the Army. The Army also told the apex Court that it cannot be subjected to FIRs for carrying out anti-militancy operations in insurgency-prone areas like Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur, while alleging local bias in the judicial inquiries conducted against it in these regions, which have tarnished its image.

Police arrested four militants of KRA, identified as 'sergeant major' Demminthang Haokip (38), 'lance corporal' Sagoulal Baite (30), Hengoulen Haokip alias Haosapa alias Yago (18) and Thanglanmoi Chongloi alias Calvin (30), from Kangpokpi District. According to the Police these four militants were involved in the incident of firing at oil tankers on April 18 at S Golai located between Kangpokpi and Changoubung along NH-2. Five mobile handsets and nine SIM cards were also recovered from the arrested militants.

The annual report of the UMHA for 2016-17 revealed that the security situation in the Northeast had "improved substantially" during the previous year where insurgency-related incidents decreased by more than 15 per cent compared to 2015. "The security situation in the northeastern states, which has remained complex for quite some time because of diverse demands of ethnic groups and various militant outfits, improved substantially in 2016.

The number of insurgency-related incidents in the region decreased by more than 15 per cent compared to 2015," the report said. In 2015, while there were 574 insurgency-related incidents, the corresponding figure in 2016 was 484. The report also said 2016 witnessed the "lowest number" of insurgency incidents since 1997. While casualties among SFs in the region declined from 46 (2015) to 17 (2016), civilian casualties declined in all states except Assam where it increased from 9 in 2015 to 29 in 2016. The report noted that while Sikkim, Mizoram and Tripura had no insurgency-related violence in 2016, there was considerable decline in incidents in Meghalaya (44 per cent) and Nagaland (43 per cent) compared to 2015. In 2016, Manipur accounted for about 48 per cent of total violent incidents in the region and Arunachal Pradesh experienced an increase in violent activities by 38 per cent, primarily on account of violence by the NSCN-K, the report stated. In Assam, insurgency-related violence continued to decline and 2016 witnessed the lowest number of insurgency incidents since 1997, it added. In 2016, Meghalaya witnessed a 44 per cent decline in the number of violent incidents. While there were 123 incidents in 2015, the figure declined to 68 in 2016.

The report stated that the number of civilian casualties decreased by 33 per cent compared to 2015. Further, while 25 militants were killed in 2015, the figure came down to 15 in 2016. Similarly, only 59 militants were arrested in 2016 compared to 121 in 2015. However, there was no casualty on the part of security personnel in 2016.

Unidentified assailants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of Chongeiliu Kabuini (52), the 'pradhan (village headman)' of Konthoujam Gram Panchayat at Konthoujam Mamang Kabui in Imphal West District. No one was injured in the bomb attack. However, parts of the residential gate were damaged in the explosion.

In a press release, the 'chairman' N Oken of the KYKL militant, greeted the people of 'WESEA' on the eve of its 23rd 'raising day' (on April 25) and criticised the Hindutva idea. It also mentioned about the problem of identity crisis of the different ethnic groups of the area.

Police arrested one KRA-U militant, identified as Laishram Amujao alias Sunil (38), in Imphal West District. One 9mm pistol, one magazine and two live rounds were recovered from the militant. According to the Police, the militant was involved in the kidnapping of Soibam Dhanabir Singh, a brick field owner, on February 16.

One militant of ZUF, identified as Th Adum alias AD Thaison alias Pantigai was arrested by SFs from an undisclosed location. A Beretta .32 pistol and five live rounds were recovered from the militant.

The militant group PREPAK celebrated its fourth 'Indian Colonialism Resist Day' and the KYKL militant observed its '23rd raising day' in some undisclosed locations.

Police and BSF recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation on the road between Nongpok Sekmai and Heirok villages in Thoubal District. The recovered arms and ammunitions include five live lathode shells, 28 live rounds of 7.62 mm caliber, five live rounds of .38 mm caliber, and one live round of 5.56 mm caliber, one USA made pistol, five pieces of safety fuse and 35 detonators.

In a press release, issued by the outfit's 'information and publicity secretary' H Kamson said that ZUF 'chairman' Jenchui Kamei and 'finance secretary' Benjamin alias Gaichampou Pamei were 'expelled from the party for their anti-party activities' in accordance to a decision of the party's 'central executive council' adopted on April 5 this year (2017).

SFs recovered a huge amount of arms and ammunitions from a locked granary, owned by Suantak Lamthianlal Vaiphei (37), at Heiroklen near Andro in Kangpokpi District. The arms and ammunition includes two AK-47 assault rifles, one MA-3 assault rifle aka A-1, one pistol, seven magazines, three camouflage pouches and 215 rounds of ammunition. SFs also arrested the owner of the granary Suantak Lamthianlal Vaiphei (37) in this connection.

A combined team of Police and AR arrested two KNA militants, identified as Thoilen Vaiphei (32) and Lelin Vaiphei (30), during an operation conducted at Kamu Tamnong village of Senapati District. Three AK rifles and 500 rounds of ammunition were also recovered from their possession.

Unidentified militants, in an ambush, killed two locals engaged for transporting water by the BRO, identified as Lallianmang (40) and Ginlam Khaute, (50), at a place near Behiang in Churachandpur District along the Indo-Myanmar border. A heavily armed militant group reportedly waylaid the water tanker in with IEDs, and fired a volley of bullets on them at around 7.50 am, local sources said. The tanker was meant for transporting water meant for the Indian army posted at the border village.

Unidentified militants triggered a low intensity IED near the temporary BSF post at Nongren Chenjel under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District. No one was injured in the blast.

Suspected militants attacked a convoy of oil tankers moving from Dimapur to Imphal along the Manipur section of National Highway near Kangpokpi town in Kangpokpi District. Three oil tankers were hit by bullets in the attack and two drivers, identified as Raju Karki (34) and Tulsi Poudial (36), sustained injuries in the attack. This is the second attack on oil tankers convoy after the April 18 attack in this month (April, 2017).

An unidentified truck driver and his helper were abducted and latter released by suspected KNF-P militants at some undisclosed location somewhere in between Keithelmanbi of Imphal West District and Sapermeina of Senapati District.

SFs arrested another militant belonging to PREPAK-Pro, identified as Kangabam Nanao Meitei alias Khalemba (22), from Phubala Bazar in Bishnupur District. One 9mm pistol with magazine loaded with two live rounds was also recovered from his possession.

One militant of KCP-P, identified as Oinam Manitomba Singh alias Thoiba (37), was arrested by the SFs at Heingang Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District.

Two suspected militants of Kuki militant group, identified as Satkholhun Haokip (35) and Ngamlet Haokip (41), were killed by suspected rival faction near Boljang village in Kangpokpi District. Earlier, on the same day (May 5) three persons, including these two were abducted by the suspected rival faction. The third one is still missing and he was identified as Jangkholun. The Police have not confirmed the name of the involved militant groups so far.

A firing incident between the troopers of AR and militants from suspected TPLA occurred in Kangpokpi District. However, no casualty from either side was reported so far.

The KNO/ KRA alleged that the KNF-P was responsible for the killing of their two cadres on May 5 near Boljang village in Kangpokpi District and asked KNF-P to clarify why the two cadres were killed. Earlier, the involvement of the militant groups for the killing incident was not clear.

Two personnel of the 165th Territorial Army Battalion, identified as Arjun Baral and Vareisho Hungyo, were killed and another two sustain serious injury after suspected MPA [armed wing of UNLF] triggered an IED at Lokchoa area in Tengnoupal District. The injured personnel were identified as Toijam Chandra and Y Govind.

A brief gun fight broke out between SFs and suspected cadres of the ZUF at Chingkhonglung under Tousem Police Station in Tamenglong District. However no casualty from either side has been reported so far.

In a statement, the militant group, KNF-P, responded to the allegation of killing of two militants from KRA and said that they killed the two militants on May 5 because 'they had become inimical' to their organisation. Further, the militant group claimed that their organization's name is KNF, but not KNF-P.

CM N. Biren Singh vowed to hunt down the militants who ambushed and killed two soldiers on May 8 in an area bordering Myanmar. Further, Singh also stated that with a view to enable prompt response to any law and order problem, an operational unit comprising of representatives of all security agencies would be opened within a week.

The State Government signed a MoU with the JACAATB in Churachandpur District. CM N Biren Singh also said that his Government would fulfill the promises of MoU by May 25. After the MoU, the families will be able to arrange proper burial of the eight persons, who were killed during the agitation. The bodies of the eight men, killed in Police firing during a protest in 2015 against three anti-migrant Bills introduced by the State Government, have been lying in the morgue for over 600 days. Violent protests broke out in Churachandpur District when the Assembly passed three bills - Protection of Manipur Peoples Bill, Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Seventh Amendment) Bill and Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bills on August 31, 2015. According to the MoU, officials said, the government has agreed to compensate the families of those who died in the protests on August 31, 2015 set up a memorial in Churachandpur town take in to account tribal opinion in all future action and, investigate the deaths of the protesters. Further it added that the government "shall extend all possible help and cooperation in the tripartite talks with SoO groups (insurgent groups who have a suspension of operation agreement with the Centre) where various other issues and interests of indigenous tribal people of Manipur will be protected".

UNLF claimed that it was their 'armed wing' MPA which attacked troops of 165 Battalion Territorial Army at Lokchao along Imphal-Moreh highway in Tegnoupal District on May 8 which killed two TA personnel. A press release issued by the outfit's 'department of publicity' 'director' M Sakhen said that the attack was a part of the UNLF's continuous liberation movement. Informing that the attack was carried out by a small team of MPA, the outfit conveyed regret for the Manipuri natives who were killed and injured in the attack.

A Supreme Court lawyer appearing for a 21-year-old man who was allegedly murdered by Manipur CM N. Biren Singh's son has written a letter to the Union home secretary alleging that he received a message from militant groups asking him to drop the case. In March 2011, Biren Singh's son, N. Ajay, was accused of shooting Irom Roger after an altercation on Holi festival near Imphal's Tulihal airport. The lawyer alleged that he was threatened by a person who claimed to be connected with PLA and NSCN-IM.

One unidentified passenger of an Indigo flight bound for Guwahati from Imphal Tulihal Airport was detained by the SFs for carrying a bullet of 9 mm caliber inside his luggage.

The UMHA communicated to the UNC and declared that the tripartite talk involving the UNC, State Government of Manipur and Central Government of India will be held on May 19 at Senapati Town on the District creation issue.

In connection with the different cases taken up against KCP-Poirei Meitei by NIA for extortion, bomb attack, abduction for ransom and others, the investigation agency interrogated a former Director of JNIMS and a reporter of an evening newspaper (Kangleipakki Meira).

Altogether five militants belonging to different militant groups were arrested by Police in three separate operations. In the first incident, one militant of KCP-MC (Progressive), identified as Okram Ojit alias Naobi (21) was arrested during a search operation, near Sawombung oil pump in Imphal East District. Acting on the disclosure of the arrested militant, two other cadres of the same militant group, identified as Asem Romen alias Uttam alias Rame (33) and his wife Salam Ayingbi (30) were also arrested from their residence at Wairi Bamon Pareng in Kakching District. One 9 mm pistol with two live rounds, four extortion notes and two mobile phones with SIM cards were recovered from their possession.

In another operation, a PREPAK cadre, identified as Mayengbam Sanathoi alias Leiramba (21) was arrested by Police from Keirao bridge in Imphal East District.

Further, Police arrested one MNRF militant identified as Khuishang Hungyo (29) from Nagaram in Imphal West District.

A team of the NIA visited the residence of the arrested 'c-in-c' of the proscribed KCP-Poirei Meitei, Khoirom Ranjit at Yairipok Laimanai, Thoubal District as part of the ongoing investigation into different cases registered against the 'c-in-c' and the militant group.

Reviewing the security situation in the Northeast with chief secretaries and DGPs of the region in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh described religious radicalisation as a serious security threat and said if not checked in time; it could lead to terrorism. He also expressed concern over the proliferation of illegal arms in the region and asked the Police chiefs to launch organised campaigns against arms smugglers.

States in the Northeast have asked the UMHA to step up the presence of central intelligence and security forces in five contiguous Districts in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland adjoining Myanmar. These Districts, they said, have emerged as the hub of the last remaining militants in the region. "We have apprised the home minister of the security situation in the northeast and informed him that all militant activities are being controlled from Arunachal's Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts, and Nagaland's Mon and Tuensang Districts," said a top security official who participated in the northeast security review meeting by Union home minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. "We requested him to increase the presence of central intelligence agencies and security forces in these districts," the official added. According to the UMHA report at the review meeting, the security situation in Arunachal Pradesh (the three districts) and Manipur remains a subject of concern, though relatively less than it has been in the past. These five districts also border as many Districts of Assam on the other side, including Tinsukia District, where the ULFA-I is active and has been carrying out strikes jointly with Meitei outfits of Manipur. "The biggest advantage of these five districts is their proximity to the NSCN-K-controlled areas of Myanmar and their highly difficult terrain, which makes patrolling a difficult task for security agencies," the official said.

The North Eastern States which share international borders with Myanmar have collectively urged the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to take up the controversies surrounding the international boundary with the Ministry of External Affairs for early resolution. The North Eastern States raised the issue during a convention of Chief Secretaries and DGPs with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Officials who attended the meeting also mentioned about intrusion into Haollenphai of Manipur and confiscation of saw mill components by Myanmarese Army.

SFs arrested one militant of KCP-MC, identified as Ningombam Birjit Singh alias Ibungo (44), from Chingmeirong in Imphal West District. According to the SFs he was involved in several extortion cases.

An IED planted by unknown person exploded near Galngam Lentol ground in Moreh Town of Tengnoupal District along the Indo-Myanmar border. However, there was no casualty in the blast.

In a statement, the JAC-AATB emphasised their demand for the provision of Sixth Schedule in the Hill Districts of the State. By the statement, the organisation reacted against the statement of the UCM where they said that the "implementation of Sixth Schedule would result in the disintegration of the State". The JAC-AATB said that implementation of Sixth Schedule provisions in the Hill Districts of the State is the 'minimum point of convergence of both tribal and Meitei interests'.

The NIA recorded the statement of three prosecution witnesses including two women and a restaurant owner as a follow-up investigation of the different cases taken up against the arrested 'c-in-c' of KCP-Poirei Meitei Khoirom Ranjit for extortion, bomb attack, kidnapping for ransom and others.

A hand grenade, lobbed by some unidentified assailants, exploded at the residential gate of one Wahengbam Gopal (56) of Chingamakha Liwa Lambi of Ningthoujam Leikai under Singjamei Police station in Imphal West District. However, there is no report of any casualty.

KNF-N observed its 'raising day' in Kangpokpi District. On the occasion, the militant's 'information and publicity secretary' Gogou Vaiphei said that the 'vision' of the group was creating a State within the framework of the Constitution of India.

CM N Biren Singh who met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh regarding different issues of the State, reminded him that PM Narendra Modi had agreed in principle to the request of the State Government to set up five new IRB battalions and urged him to take the matter up for discussion at the Union Cabinet meeting. The five IRB battalions are to be primarily used for providing security on the NHs which connect the State with the rest of the country.

During a security operation, Police arrested one unidentified militant of NSCN-IM from Imphal East District.

Four Imphal East District Police commando personnel including a Sub-Inspector were wounded when unidentified militants triggered a powerful IED on a Road Opening Party team along Khudengthabi-Kwatha road under Moreh Police Station in Tengnoupal District. The injured commando personnel were identified as Sub-Inspector Lalmin- thang Hmangte (33), Constable Ak Martinstar, Sarungbam Gaurahari (28) and Naorem Biswanath (31).

The second round of tripartite talks between GoI, Manipur Government and UNC was held at Senapati District. Besides deliberating on several issues, the tripartite meeting also came out with a four-point agreement primarily focussed on UNC's core demand- to roll back the decision of creation of seven new districts. In the meeting, the UNC demanded from the State Government of Manipur representatives to put "in abeyance" the new district creation order.

Two bombs were exploded by unidentified militants in Moreh Town of Tengnoupal District. The first blast took place at the perimeter wall of the Police Station in the town and the second blast was reported from Gamnom Veng area of the town. However, no casualty was reported.

A woman laborer, identified as Arambam Shanti Devi (47), was killed by some assailants coming on a motorcycle at Premnagar of Ward No 4, Moreh in Tengnoupal District. However, the involvement of any militant group is not yet confirmed and investigation is still going on.

Manipur CM N. Biren Singh asserted that his Government supported the Indo-Naga peace process and urged the people to 'stay together'. CM Biren Singh made the statement while addressing the inaugural programme of two-day Barak Spring Festival at Senapati town organized by NPO.

Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) said that any move to withdraw or alter the newly created districts in the state 'would be opposed tooth and nail'. In the statement, KIM further said that cease-fire between the Government of India and Naga underground in 1964 was extended only to Tamenglong District, Ukhrul District and Mao sub-division which alone were considered to be predominantly Naga inhabited areas. The statement added that any settlement in solution with the Nagas alone can never solve the political problems of Manipur without solving the 'Kuki issues first'.

CM N Biren Singh said that the recent series of violent incidents in State's border town Moreh in Tegnoupal District may be a deliberate attempt to sabotage the implementation of Act East Policy. The town at the Indo-Myanmar border was hit by a series of violent incidents in the recent past. After a series of bomb blasts, a woman was killed in a shootout by two unknown miscreants on May 22 near the international border gate 2. "The series of violent incidents (happening in Moreh and NH-102) may be related with an intentional attempt to sabotage the Act East Policy," said CM Biren Singh.

A public meeting to deliberate on the topic 'Likely impact on integrity of Manipur due to the ongoing dialogue between the Government of India and the NSCN-IM' was held at the multi-purpose hall of Yairipok Laimanai in Imphal East District. The 'general secretary' of UCM Y Dhiren, AMSU 'president' Manjit Sarangthem, Human Rights Initiative, Manipur 'president' Y Ratan, UPF 'vice president' Wareppa Sekend and Federation Clubs of Yairipok advisor Ibotombi Khumancha attended the meeting as presidium members.

The last rites of the eight youths killed during the anti-ILP bill agitations in Churachandpur District in September 2015 were performed. Thousands of people paid homage to the 'tribal martyrs' before the bodies were buried at old helipad near Khuga Dam in Churachandpur Town.

In a statement, the CorCom, a conglomerate of four Valley-based militant outfits, has expressed its solidarity with the Kashmiri people and 'condemned the excesses' of the Security Personnel 'against the civilians' of Kashmir and 'WESEA (Western South East Asia- a term used by militants of the region to indicate the North East India) region'. CorCom in its statement also stated that it supported the movement for Kashmiri people to decide the future status of their 'homeland'.

Strongly reacting to the stand of the Kuki Inpi, Manipur that it would oppose any move to withdraw or alter the newly created Districts, the NSCN-IM said that it was "extremely provocative which is completely baseless, hollow and an antithesis to the historical facts of the Nagas".

SFs arrested one militant of KYKL, identified as 'sergeant major' Recky Thoudam (32), from Thounaojam of Wabagai in Thoubal District. In the interrogation the militant revealed that he was directed to carry out IED blasts targeting security forces and was accompanied by five CorCom cadres.

In a press release, KIM, the apex body of the Kuki community in the State, has expressed its discontentment over the alleged statement of Manipur CM N Biren Singh terming the SoO agreement a "failure". A tripartite SoO currently in operation between the GoI, Government of Manipur and the Kuki militant groups under the umbrella of the UPF and the KNO. The KIM said that Kuki armed groups under SoO have not been "engaged in any ambush or killing against security forces after signing the SoO agreement." However, it lamented that "no remarkable political solution has been achieved for the Kukis because of signing the SoO pact."

The KNF-N has held captive the alleged 'c-in-c' of KTU, identified as Khaipao Haokip, in Kangpokpi District. Informing about the incident, the KNF-N alleged that KTU is a puppet of NSCN-IM and it has been 'utilized by NSCN-IM solely to weaken the political movements of Kukis'. An unidentified cadre of NSCN-IM was also over powered along with Khaipao but he was released unharmed on the same day.

SFs arrested three persons, identified as Khaiginlal Haokip (34), Jangkhokhohao (40) and Simon Gurung (31), for carrying ammunitions at Kangvai area in Churachandpur District. SFs recovered 2780 rounds of AK rifle ammunition from their possession.

The village chief of the village where the KTU 'chief' was abducted yesterday (on May 29), informed that, nine cadres of NSCN-IM entered the village and warned the villagers of 'dire consequences' if the KTU 'c-in-c' Khaipao Haokip has been not released.

The Manipur State Cabinet resolved to enact the legislation, declaring all forms of strikes and blockades illegal, for fixing responsibility against the sponsors and organizers of strikes and blockades for causing public inconvenience and damage to properties. The cabinet also considered enacting the law with provisions of recovery of cost of all damages to properties, from the sponsors and organizers. Such a law will have provisions to deny persons, involved in calling a strike or blockade, from getting government jobs and benefits under the government schemes in addition to criminal proceedings.

One militant of KUFO, identified as Seikham Chongloi (49), was arrested by Indian Army personnel from Saikul Bazaar area in Kangpokpi District. One country made 9 mm pistol, one magazine of 9 mm pistol, two live rounds and two handsets were also recovered from the arrested militant. According to the sources he was involved in several extortion cases.

The 'c-in-c' of KTU, identified as Khaipao Haokip, who was abducted by KNF-N, died reportedly due to a stroke/heart attack at the Daitwi Camp of KNF-N in Kangpokpi District. Informing the incident, 'president' of KNF-N Dr Napoleon Kremlin claimed that the deceased KTU leader was given the best treatment considering his age and physical weakness in the camp. In the statement, repeating about the allegation of relationship between NSCN-IM and KTU, KNF-N said," KTU and NSCN-IM have an agreement that a Kuki Union territory shall be given if the Nagas demand is fulfilled".

Police arrested one militant of ZRA, identified as Thangzangam alias Jeff (32), at Phaibatang camp in Churachandpur District. Police source said that the said cadre is involved in assaulting a BSF constable on May 24 evening at New Lamka in Churachandpur District.

Speaking to media persons, surrendered militants of the State said that they have not been provided the promised stipends as well as the onetime payment that they are supposed to get after three years and threatened that they would launch agitations besides taking help of the law court if the Government fails to fulfill the promises. Earlier on July 19 of 2012 surrendered 73 militants of different militant groups and were promised for onetime payment after 3 years and regular monthly honorarium by the government in the presence of the then Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and the then Home Minister Gaikhangam.

The UMHA has said that there has been a sharp decline in violence, extortion and attacks on security forces in the Northeast in the last three years. As per data available with the UMHA, only 484 such incidents were reported in 2016 as compared to 1,025 in 2012 and 732 in 2013. It further noted that the number of abductions have come down from 329 in 2012 and 307 in 2013 to 168 in 2016. Only 28 such cases were registered till March this year. However, the number of security personnel killed in Manipur shows an upward trend with 24 being killed in 2015 and 11 in 2016 as compared to 8 and 5 deaths in 2012 and 2013, respectively.

The NDFB-IKS suffered a setback with more than 900 cadres being arrested and nearly 55 being killed in security operations, according to the UMHA note. The number of such incidents in Assam jumped to 50 in 2016 as compared to 21 in 2013, the UMHA note stated.

The number of militants surrendering saw a decline with 267 such surrenders taking place in 2016 as compared to 1,161 in 2012, as per official data. Arms recovery was not significant despite a crackdown as 698 arms were recovered in 2016 as compared to 1,856 in 2012.

As many as 1,202 militants were arrested in 2016 as compared to 2,145 in 2012. Of this, the highest number of arrests in 2016 has been made in Manipur (518) and Assam (366) while maximum abduction cases were reported from Nagaland (51) and Meghalaya (52).

A bomb wrapped in brown paper was recovered in the frontal side of a hardware shop owned by Sangi Gun, at Sugunu Lamkhai under Sugnu Police Station in Kakching District. Later the bomb disposal squad of Police safely detonated the bomb. No organisation has so far claimed responsibility of the bomb.

In a press release, the NSCN/GPRN alleged the death of 'c-in-c' of KTU Khaipao Haokip as 'coldblooded killing' by KNF-N and threatened that "the murder of Khailun Haokip by KNF-N will be befittingly responded". Earlier the deceased person was abducted by the KNF-N from Shijang Kuki village for having close affiliation with NSCN-IM.

In a statement, the KIM said that the 'concerted propaganda' made by NSCN-IM that the Kukis are nomadic and refugees is nothing but 'a shallow and cheap attempt' to distort history of the Kukis which will not serve any purpose. The statement also asserted that NSCN-IM's 'greed for land of Kukis' is 'unjustifiable'.

A probe team, headed by Additional Director-General of Police Pramod Asthana was constituted by the State Government, to investigate the recent violence in Manipur's border township of Moreh and its surrounding areas.

Three AR personnel were injured in a bomb attack at Bongjang near Manipur's border township of Moreh in Tengnoupal District. The incident happened as a powerful bomb suspected to be an IED exploded when a team of AR personnel on ROP, passed an area along the Imphal-Moreh road, about 95 kilometers from Imphal around 2.15 pm (June 3). The injured personnel identified as Subedar Sher Ram, Riflemen Sachin and Basumatary.

UHM Rajnath Singh said that year 2016 witnessed the lowest number of insurgency-related incidents in last 20 years. "The year 2016 witnessed the lowest insurgency incidents in last 20 years. Such incidents reduced from 824 in 2014 to 484 in 2016. The number of incidents was 574 in 2015, which was the lowest since 1997, and further reduced in 2016. The number of civilian casualties in Northeast has also come down drastically in the last three years," said UHM Singh in New Delhi. "Sustained security initiatives during the last three years have brought peace and stability to the North-eastern region of the country after decades of insurgency," Singh added.

The KTU and NSCN-IM sent a condolence message for the deceased leader of KTU Khailun Haokip and alleged that he was abducted on May 28 and killed on June 1 by KNF-N.

In a statement issued to the press, the RPF militant claimed the responsibility for the bomb attack at a place in between H Mongjang and S Khudengthabi of Tengnoupal District in which three AR personnel were injured on May 3.

Reacting to a statement of NSCN-IM, the KSO criticised NSCN-IM for giving 'refugee tag' to Kukis and alleged that NSCN-IM has 'a deep seated conspiracy to cheat the Kukis'.

One militant of NSCN-K, identified as 'major' Gaithalung Thaimei (30), was killed in an encounter with the Indian Army at Gaijianglong village in Noney District. A sophisticated M-16 assault rifle and 11 rounds along with a mobile handset were also recovered from the possession of the dead militant.

Police arrested one militant of UNLF, identified as Warepam Milan alias Tayai (30), from Pishumthong area in Imphal West District.

One civilian, identified as Rakesh Waikhom (38), injured when a low intensity explosive, suspected to be an IED, exploded in front of a pharmacy owned by Ajay Kumar Jain (43) located at Kasturi bridge of Thangal bazar in Imphal West District. No militant group has claimed responsibility of the blast so far.

Chinese agencies are trying to launch a proxy war with India by using the militant groups of the North East region and some of these plans came to light after a militant leader of ULFA-I, named Ron Asom surrendered recently. Police sources further said that the inputs available with the security agencies indicate that the major militant groups of the region came into a common platform only after pressure from the Chinese agencies and now they have started operating together.

The 'general secretary' cum 'c-in-c' of KLO/KLA, identified as Letkhosei Haokip alias Timothy alias Seiboi (40), was shot dead by unidentified gunmen suspected to be cadres of a rival militant faction at Thanganphai village area under Saikul Police Station in Kangpokpi District. Meanwhile, UPF, one of the two umbrella organisations of Kuki militant groups strongly condemned the killing in a press release.

Police busted a country made 'gun manufacturing unit' at Langol Games Village under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District. Police also recovered two country made pistols, equipment and tools used in making country made pistols, 97 'demand letters' of "Terrorist Revolutionary Army", a receipt book containing 100 leaflets and four empty cases from the place. The person, identified as Yangkhothang Haokip (28), who was involved in the manufacturing of guns was also arrested by the Police.

PREPAK claimed the responsibility of the bomb blast at Mahavir Medicos owned by Ajay Kumar Jain (43) near Kasturi bridge.

SFs arrested an 'over ground worker' of the PLA militant, identified as Koijam Warji (47), at Thongju area in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested the proprietor of H&B Enterprises, named Thoudam Hemchandra Singh alias Itomba, of Lairikyengbam Makha Leikai in Imphal East District for his involvement in transaction of money on behalf of the KCP-Progressive.

SFs arrested a militant of MNRF, identified as Ningkhanngam alias Aboi Raihing (37), during cordon and search operation conducted at Khurai Chairenthong in Imphal East District.

Police arrested a militant of UNLF, identified as Moirangthem Champion Singh (21), near Moirangkhom Moreh Parking in Imphal West District.

Three IEDs were recovered, which were planted near a show room of an automobile company at Mantripukhri area in Imphal West District. All the three IEDs were safely retrieved and detonated at a safe place by Police. According to the Police the planting of the IEDs could be related to monetary demands by militant groups.

Khango Konyak, who is the new 'chairman' of the NSCN-K, is likely to be the head of the UNLFW, which is an umbrella organisation of the militant groups of North East. Earlier it was expected that Paresh Baruah, the 'chief' of ULFA-I might be the head of the UNLFW. But dismissing speculations about his taking over charge of the UNLFW, Paresh Barua has backed the idea of 'next-generation leaders' coming forward to take charge after the demise of NSCN-K 'chief' SS Khaplang.

SFs, in a search operation, arrested one militant of UNLF, identified as 'corporal' Nameirakpam Ibungo alias Torbot alias Abung Singh (33), from Nungbrang Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District.

An AR Havildar, identified as Luhit Gogoi, was killed while four others sustained injury in IED bomb attack by unidentified militants in Kamjong District bordering Myanmar.

After the killing incident of a civilian, Romeo Shally on June 14, a protest erupted against the NSCN-IM militants and militants opened fire on the protesters, where another civilian, identified as Chingripam Lungleng (25), was killed.

Police arrested two militants of UTLA, identified as Lunkhopao Haokip alias Papao (37) and P Minthang Singson, at a hotel near Jiribam Bazar in Jiribam District. On their revelation, another militant of the same group, identified as Tingkhohoi Haokip alias Kangnu (45), was also arrested in the Jiribam District. Police recovered one mobile phone and one packet of heroin powder weighing 15 grams from the militant. Police said that, during the preliminary investigation the arrested militants revealed that they were actively involved in smuggling of drugs and heroin powder from Myanmar to Manipur.

A Chinese made hand grenade was recovered at the residential gate of Zilla Parishad Up-Adhyaksha (Deputy President of District Council) Amom Brojen at Wangoo Naodakhong in Bishnupur District. After recovering the grenade, it was retrieved safely by the bomb disposal squad of Police.

The RPF militant claimed its hands in the Kasung attack against 17 AR on June 15 as well as against 12 AR at Khudengthabi on June 3 and said that its 'armed wing' PLA carried out the attacks.

Police arrested one militant of KNA, identified as Cliff Kailun Haokip (34), in Imphal West District. Police recovered four money demand notes of KNA from the arrested militant.

One militant of KCP-Lamphel, identified as 'commander' Soraisam Modhuchandra Singh alias SM Meitei (45), surrendered before CM N.Biren Singh along with two 9mm pistols with two magazines and nine live rounds at a function at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Imphal.

Condemning the recent killing of two civilians (on June 14 and 15) by NSCN-IM in Ukhrul District the MCPM said that the NSCN-IM has no legal sanction to open camps on the soil of Manipur. The MCPM also asked the State Government to take up action for demolition of its camps in existence in the State, adding that the MCPM will on its own lead a campaign to evict the NSCN-IM's camps from the state from October 1, 2017.

A one month's time frame to hold tripartite talks on the district creation issue involving the Manipur Government, UNC, and Central Government of India lapsed. According to sources, the tripartite talks could not be held due to some 'unavoidable reasons'. However, the talks are likely to take place within this week.

One militant of KCP, identified as Aribam Rikesh Sharma alias Tingku (24), was arrested by Police in Imphal West District. One .32 pistol along with two live rounds, four contact notes of KCP (People's War Group) militant, one ID card and a mobile phone were recovered from the arrested militant.

Accusing the Central Government of India and the State Government of 'betraying' the Kuki people by violating the SoO pact as well as the ongoing tripartite talks with the groups in the SoO pact by arresting 26 cadres of KNF, the Kuki community in Kangpokpi District under the aegis of Kuki Inpi and other civil society organizations demanded the Government to release the arrested KNF cadres and withdraw all charges against its leaders.

Police arrested one militant of KCP, identified as Gurumayum Basanta alias Munda Sharma (36), from Brahmapur Nahabam under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District. One 9 mm pistol loaded with five live rounds was also recovered from the arrested militant.

A militant of UNLF, identified as 'lieutenant' Narungbam Prameswor Singh alias Pari (42), was arrested by the Police from Yaiskul Police Lane in Imphal East District.

A bullet riddled dead body with hands tied on the back was recovered at a road side in between Khabi Keithel and Parengtong Village under Machi Police Station in Tengnoupal District. The deceased has been identified as T.Angson (36). He was abducted by two unidentified masked man one day before (on June 22). However, involvement of any militant group is not yet clear and investigation of Police is still going on.

Suspected militants killed the President of HSO named Letkholal Haokip (40) outside his house at Langol in Imphal West District. He was shot dead from a close range and the attacker who came in a car managed to escape. So far no militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Fearing a students' agitation, Police have launched a massive manhunt to nab the killers.

A woman cadre of PREPAK-Pro, identified as 'lieutenant' Longjam Ongbi Malem alias Thoibi (33), was arrested by the Police from Khuyathong bus parking in Imphal West District.

In a statement, the UNC expressed its 'anxiety' over the delay in holding the tripartite talks on the district creation issue, which was scheduled to be held on last week. The UNC said, "If the delaying tactics or buying-time tactics are played out by the government then we are not going to take it lightly."

Four dead bodies, suspected to be cadres belonging to the HPC-D, were fished out from Barak River near Jiribam and Palarbond of Silchar. Two bodies were recovered from Barak River from Assam side on June 27 and another two bodies fished out from Manipur side of the river on June 28. It is suspected that the bodies were those cadres of the HPC-D who had reportedly robbed doctors and nurses at Sivapukar Primary Health Centre in Pherzawl District on the intervening night of June 21 and 22. Later on, the HPC-D at Sinlung designated camp reportedly shot dead some of its cadres believed to have been involved in the Sivapukar robbery incident as punishment and threw their lifeless corpses into the Barak River.

A Chinese-made grenade was lobbed and exploded by suspected militants in front of a shop selling two-wheelers near Khuyathong area in Imphal West District. No one was injured in the explosion, but the incident triggered panic in the capital city.

The 'vice chairman' of UNLF militant of Manipur, named Sir Ayekpam Wangpa alias Tomba alias Tona (61), died at a hospital in Myanmar. He died in a Yangon hospital due to kidney failure and other health issues.

A source from the UNC revealed that the tripartite talks involving the UNC, the Government of Manipur and the Central Government of India on the district creation issue will be held on July 10 at Ukhrul District headquarter.

The Police forces of various States of the Northeast Indian region may soon coalesce under an umbrella organisation to improve coordination and efficiency. A suggestion in this regard was reportedly made by Assam's DGP, Mukesh Sahay, at the 24th conference of DGs and IGs of Police of the Northeast region held in Guwahati on June 29. It was attended by Satyendra Garg, a Joint Secretary (Northeast) in the UMHA. Sahay said if the militants can have an umbrella organisation, the Police too can have it. He said it would ensure better coordination among the Police forces of the Northeast region. "Like one nation one tax, we can have one NE one NE police. We need to work on making this concept, encouraged by the Prime Minister, possible. We are eagerly looking forward to your recommendations on Nepol," Assam Chief Secretary Vinod Kumar Pipersenia said. Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal and DGP Mukesh Sahay also seconded the idea of 'Nepol'.

One AR trooper, identified as Biju Surupawal (30), was killed and two others were injured in an IED blast at a check post at Lambui village on the Imphal-Ukhrul road in Ukhrul District. The injured troopers were identified as Yash Pal (37) and Niran Ranjan (35). No militant group has claimed the responsibility of the blast so far.

SFs arrested one militant of KCP, identified as Leitam Keni Singh alias Ibungo (33), from Koirengei near forest gate in Imphal East District. Incriminating articles were recovered from the militant. According to the Police he was involved in extortion of huge amount of money from schools located at Pangei road.

Police recovered one 9 mm pistol with two magazines from two 'gang members' at Ningombam Sabaltongba Lamkhai in Thoubal District.

In a joint statement, the PLA/ RPF and MNPF claimed the responsibility of the IED attack that killed a jawan (trooper) of the AR and injured to two others on June 30 near Lambui village of Ukhrul District.

Imphal West Police arrested the prime suspect in the murder of President of HSO, identified as Solomon Baite (38). Talking with the media persons, Police informed that the accused has admitted to shooting the victim, Letkholal alias Palal Haokip (37) at Langol Game village on June 23. But they said that the investigation was at an early stage and refused to divulge details.

The proposed State-wide indefinite strike of KSO from July 4 midnight has been called off following the arrest of the killer of student leader Lenkholal alias Palal Haokip (37).

Four militants of RPF/PLA, identified as L Jiteshwor (51), Asem Brojendro (49), Konthoujam Indramani (47) and Mayangbam Gopal (55), were arrested by SFs in an area near Khudengthabi in Tengnoupal District.

SF arrested one militant of UNLF, identified as 'sergeant' Konthoujam Romesh Meitei alias Thoi alias Kumbala (31), from Wangmataba area in Thoubal District.

One militant of KCP-N, identified as Khaidem Naoba Meitei alias Telheiba alias Padaba (15), was arrested by SF at Sagoltongba area in Imphal West District.

The next round of proposed tripartite talk will be held at the political level with the UNC on July 10 in Ukhrul District. The Agriculture Minister V Hangkhanlian will lead the State delegates in the meeting. The State Government has also invited Ministry of Home Affairs, Joint Secretary (North East in-charge) Satyendra Garg to the tripartite talk. After two rounds of tripartite talk involving the State Government, UNC and the Centre were held at Delhi and Senapati, it was agreed that the third round would be held at the political level.

July 8

SFs arrested two militants of KCP- Lamyanba Khuman, identified as Thoudam Premkumar Singh alias Manao alias Ta Manao (30) and Mohammad Manir Khan alias Monir (30), from Wangoi Shantipur area in Imphal West District. One .32 mm pistol along with one magazine and five live rounds, one Chinese hand grenade along with detonator were also recovered from them.

SFs arrested two militants of KNA-I, identified as Seiboi Vaiphei (36) and Sanglian Neisial (43), from Langol Games village in Imphal West District.

Police arrested one woman cadre of UNLF, identified as Mutum Sumila Chanu alias Ichan alias Leishembi (29), from Warukok Awang Leikai in Thoubal District.

July 10

One Indian Army jawan (trooper), identified as Moirangthem Herachandra Singh (37), was found shot to death at Nachou Kwak Siphai in Bishnupur District. Unidentified assailants killed the Army personal and dumped his body in a canal. No militant group has claimed the responsibility of the killing so far.

One civilian, identified as Ranjan Das (42), was shot dead by some unidentified assailants at his residence at Chhata Bekra village in Jiribam District. Investigation is going on and no militant groups have claimed the responsibility so far.

July 11

Police, in a search operation, arrested one militant of KCP-N, identified as �lance corporal� Hidam Aboy alias Atappa (24), at Sawombung forest gate under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District.

July 12

In a statement, the militant group- UTLA, claimed the responsibility of killing one civilian named Ranjan Das (45) in Jiribam District on July 10. In the statement UTLA alleged the person as an informer of AR.

In a statement, the UNC alleged that "a party engaged in the tripartite talks is intentionally trying to sabotage the ongoing dialogue on district creation issue" and informed the Naga people in Manipur �to remain alert to face any eventuality�.

The NIA arrested one Rabichand Siaram from Uripok in Imphal West District, in a case related to the killing of former �chairman� of the PREPAK militant. According to the NIA official, accused Rabichand Siaram was arrested for his alleged involvement in carrying and delivering arms to the accused who allegedly killed Ningombam Sanjit Singh, �ex-chairman� of PREPAK and his driver Leishangthem Sanjit Singh on the intervening night of June 21 and 22, 2016 at Manipur Rifles, Khabeisoi. The official said that during investigation, it was revealed that one of the absconding accused, Urikhinbham Budhichandra, �publicity secretary� of PREPAK, had sent the weapons to the killers through one unknown person.

July 13

Three IEDs were recovered below an iron bridge at Chota Bekra area located along Jiribam-Tipaimukh in Jiribam District. The IED bombs were found by personnel of 37 AR on ROP duty at around 7:30 am. The IEDs were later retrieved and disposed of by bomb experts of 37 AR. Person/group behind the planting of the IEDs is being ascertained.

Both civil society organizations and political parties based in Mizoram have submitted a memorandum to PM Narendra Modi demanding a �separate administration for the Zo people (Chin-Kuki-Mizo/Zomi) in the present Manipur at the same status as that of the Nagas be made outside the ambit of the Manipur Government�. The memorandum also demanded that �a process be initiated for fulfillment of the enduring desire of the Zo people (Chin-Kuki-Mizo/Zomi) in the present Manipur to be integrated under the same administration with their Zo brothers of present Mizoram which is apparently being done in the case of Nagas�. The memorandum was jointly submitted by CYMA, MUP, MHIP, MZP, MSU, ZORO, BJP-Mizoram, MPCC, MNF, ZNP and MPC. In the memorandum it was stated that the GoI must ensure that no ancestral Zo territory be left behind under the Manipur Government to be further �subjugated and marginalized�.

July 14

India has yet again underscored the need to flush out the Northeast-based militants operating from Myanmar. Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Defence Services, Senior General U Min Aung Hliang is currently touring India and he called on PM Narendra Modi and several other ministers in New Delhi. He also called on Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, besides Army chief General Vipin Rawat. According to official sources, the visiting Senior General briefed the PM about bilateral defence and security cooperation. The Prime Minister appreciated the close cooperation between the armed forces of India and Myanmar.

The Supreme Court directed the CBI to probe 98 cases of extra-judicial killings in Manipur by State Police and SFs and fixed a deadline of December 31 for registering the FIRs, completion of investigation and filing of charge sheets in appropriate cases. The apex court passed the direction saying no member of the Manipur Police shall be part of the SIT to be constituted by the CBI for the probe as the allegations are mostly against the local Police and in most cases FIRs were lodged against the deceased instead of the accused Police/security personnel. "We are of the opinion that it would be appropriate if the CBI is required to look into these fake encounters or use of excessive or retaliatory force. Accordingly, the director of the CBI is directed to nominate a group of five officers to go through the records of the cases mentioned in three tables, lodge necessary FIRs and complete the investigations into the same by December 31, 2017, and prepare charge sheets, wherever necessary," a bench of Justices Madan B. Lokur and U.U. Lalit said.

July 15

The BGB has denied the presence of North East-based militant camps in the country. Addressing a press conference in Shillong after the culmination of the talks with the BSF officials, BGB Additional Director General (North East region) Mohammad Zahid Hasan said Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards anti-social elements and the country�s leadership maintains a tough stand against insurgent groups. �These (presence of insurgent camps) are mere perceptions� We will firmly act if there is any,� Zahid said.� BSF had raised the issue of presence of outfits like GNLA, ULFA-I and HNLC in Bangladesh territory and sought stringent action against them. Earlier, IG of BSF (Meghalaya frontier) PK Dubey reiterated that there are no regulated militant camps in Bangladesh which existed 10-15 years back and there is coordinated action between the border sentinels of the two countries.

Four civilians and one AR personnel were injured when a powerful IED exploded at Khurai Ahongei in Imphal East District. The four injured civilians have been identified as Wangkheimayum Ibomcha Singh (50), Rk Amushang Meitei (43), Mohammad Ahmed khan (43) and Mohammad Sahid Khan (35). The injured AR personal was identified as F.L. Willington Kom.

Police arrested one militant of KCP-N, identified as Kshetrimayum Gopal, from Moreh forest gate in Tengnoupal District.

SFs detained one KCP-Noyon militant, identified as 'lance corporal' Hidam Aboy alias Atappa (24), Sawombung forest gate area.

SFs during cordon and search operation arrested two active cadres of UNLF identified as Konthoujam Jayenta alias Ngaiba (23) and Sagolsem Momo alias Luwangjao alias Suresh (21) from Lamlai bazaar area under Lamlai Police Station.

The tripartite talks on District creation issue involving the UNC, the State Government and the Union Government will be held on July 22 at Senapati district headquarters. On December 8, 2016, the previous Government had created seven new Districts out of the then existing nine Districts which also includes the Naga dominated Districts.UNC, apex body of Naga tribes in the State, is opposed to the division of 'Naga areas' and wants it to be reversed.

CM N Biren Singh on July 21 stated on the floor of the State Assembly that there are no 'authorised noted' camp of NSCN-IM in Manipur even though there may be some temporary camps. CM N Biren Singh made this statement in response to a query raised by MLA Kh Joykisan during question hour today. Joykisan asked whether the cease fire pact signed between the Government of India and NSCN-IM has been extended to Manipur, and if yes, how many noted camps of NSCN-IM are there in Manipur .CM N Biren Singh who is also in charge of Home Department stated that the ceasefire agreement.

Tripartite talks involving the UNC, the Union and the State Government was scheduled to be held on July 22 in Senapati district headquarters at the 'political level' have been delayed. Talks are now likely to be held early next month.

Union MoS (Independent Charge) for DoNER Dr Jitendra Singh said that after a long spell of disturbance and disruptions, Manipur is finally back to peace and normalcy and to a great extent, the credit goes to the out-reach approach of the new government led by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh which took over in March this year.

The State Legislative Assembly reaffirmed the resolution which states that prior consent of State legislatures of affected State(s) should be obtained mandatorily while forming new State and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States. The resolution was earlier adopted by the House on August 31, 2015.

A teenage girl, identified as Nengneingah Khongsai (16), was shot dead by her alleged boyfriend and KNA cadre, Sasat Haokip (21), at Gilgan village near Moreh Gate Number 1, Tengnoupal District. Later, the accused was arrested by the Police and a .9 mm pistol and three live rounds were also recovered from him. KNA is the armed wing of KNO one of the principle Kuki conglomerate signatories of SoO agreement.

CM N Biren Singh categorically stated on the floor of the State Legislative Assembly that the State Government would withdraw from the SoO if the armed groups which are parties to the pact violate ground rules and commit excesses. The State Government has also intimated the Central Government to initiate befitting action if SoO groups continue to violate SoO ground rules and commit such excesses, Biren stated. The State Government has also informed the Centre that it would withdraw from SoO pact if the parties concerned do not abide by the ground rules. In response, the Central Government asked the State Government whether the SoO pact should be abrogated or not, the CM informed the House.

The Union Government has asked the State Government to deploy IRB along the NH to check unlawful activities along NHs passing through the State. This was in response to the State Government's proposal to set up a highway protection force for the said purpose.

Students under KSA tried to storm the State Assembly in lieu with their demand for restricting non-locals from contesting in elections in the leading to the injury of a student when police tried to stop them. The student was identified as Rakesh Hawaibam (19). The protestors also want the government to reserve eight AC for indigenous people. Wangkhei, Kangpokpi, Jiribam, Thangmeiband, Sagolband, Sugnu, Bishnupur and Uripok are the eight ACs.

State Chief Minister N. Biren Singh urged the Union Government to arrive at a settlement with Kuki militant groups in a time-bound manner. "In order to bring final peace, the Centre should try to arrive at a settlement with Kuki militant groups within two years. This will be in the interest of all people in the state," N Biren Singh said. On the issue of States territorial integrity, the CM, said: "There are no different opinions on the issue of territorial integrity. Kuki groups are demanding a Kuki state. We all should stand together to protect our boundary. The state's boundary cannot be included in the agenda of talks with any group". He said his government has been taking action against cadres who violated the ground rules.

A person identified as Thangkhanlun Taitom was allegedly tortured and killed by ZRO militants on July 27, 2017. ZRO is under SoO agreement with the Government.

Militants killed a suspected rapist with two bullets to the head in Imphal West District. Themheng Ngashangba, Imphal West District Police Superintendent, said, "Suspected militants brought a blindfolded man on Friday night at Tera in Imphal and shot him dead. The deceased was identified as Irom Bobo, 43. There were two gunshot injuries in the head." The outlawed underground organisation, UNLF, has claimed responsibility for shooting Bobo. The outfit says that he had confessed to his crime.

AR personnel seized three weapons and 300 rounds of live ammunition from NSCN-IM cadres in a vehicle check post set up by the force at Namphisa in Kamjong District on July 28,. The NSCN-IM cadres were suspected to be involved in smuggling of weapons and ammunition and might have collected the same from a supplier from neighbouring Myanmar. The weapons and the ammunition were planned to be smuggled into Ukhrul town of Manipur.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh assured that Government will take up all necessary steps to check influx of illegal migrants into the state. Responding to a question from the opposition bench in the house of State Assembly, Singh said that the Government is taking the issue of illegal migrants seriously. The state government is looking into provisions given under the Constitution of India to check influx of illegal migrants in the state, said Singh while also assuring that it would identify migrants living in the state. "If illegal migrants are detected, he/she will be deported instantly," Singh added.

Police Commando arrested a militant of KCP-N while conducting a cordon and search operation at Salungpham Mayai Leikai area in Thoubal district on July 31. The arrested militant was identified as Thingbaijam Jotin alias Thoungamba alias Moramba (22)

Police recovered a bomb from Moreh Ward No 5 in Tengnoupal District near the Indo-Myanmar border.

SFs arrested a MNRF militant from Khuman Lampak in Imphal East District.

Police commandos arrested a Noyon faction of KCP-Noyon militant, identified as Thingbaijam Jotin Singh alias Thoungamba alias Moramba, from Salungpham Mayai Leikai in Thoubal District.

A silent protest rally, led by JAC against the killing of Thangkhanlun Taitom, was taken out from Churachandpur District hospital's morgue to Deputy Commissioner Office located at Tuibuang area. The dead body of Thangkhanlun Taitom continues to remain at the mortuary even after five days of the incident as the demands of the protestors for justice and compensation to the family of the deceased is yet to be met. Thangkhanlun Taitom was allegedly tortured and killed by ZRO militants on July 27, 2017. ZRO is under SoO agreement with the Government.

Police commando arrested a KYKL militant, RK Ranjan (42), at Lilong Bazar in Thoubal District. One 9 mm Mauser pistol with two live rounds and other incriminating articles were seized from his possession,

A militant of KYKL, Sadam Hussain alias Angang (27), was arrested from Naharup Bridge in Thoubal District. One 9 mm pistol and other incriminating articles were also seized from his possession, it said.

The 12-hours total shutdown imposed in Churachandpur district by the JAC against killing of Thangkhanlun completely crippled normal life here even as shops and other establishments including Government offices remained closed for the day.

Unidentified militants killed KNLF 'general secretary' Lalmoi Haokip alias Tonglenlal using hand grenade and firearms at Tuibong Bazar in Churachandpur District. As Lalmoi's wife rushed to her husband's help, the assailants fired at her too. She sustained bullet injuries and was taken to hospital. KNLF is one of constituents of the KNO observing a SoO with both Union and State Government.

An unidentified militant shot at and injured a civilian, Sandam Bhogen (37), at Sagolband Khamnam bazar under Lamphel Police Station along Imphal West district. Sandam Bhogen is out on bail regarding the alleged rape of a three and a half-year-old girl on December 3, 2013.

SFs arrested a militant, identified as Ngamminlen Haokip (23) alias Diamond Haokip, at Kinkin area of Churachandpur town in Churachandpur District. Ngamminlen Haokip (23), the prime accused in the murder of KNLF 'commander-in-chief' Tonglianlal Haokip on August 2.

UNLF claimed responsibility for shooting of the rape accused Sandam Bhogen at Takyel Khongbal near SAI complex in Imphal West District.

The SoO pact was extended for another year by the Union Government, the State Government and two conglomerates of Kuki militant groups namely KNO and UPF. The SoO is now operational till August 31, 2018.The meeting did not touch any political agenda, it is reported that political dialogue would be held with the Government of India's interlocutor who is likely to arrive at Imphal soon, informed a source. Further, the Government officials took up cases of violation of SoO ground rules at Moreh and along National Highways by cadres belonging to the SoO groups. They asked the KNO and UPF leaders not to create such problems in future. They maintained that cadres which violate SoO ground rules should be handed over to the Government authority by the groups concerned. On their part, KNO and UPF cadres pointed out that monthly stipends entitled to the cadres of SoO groups have not been paid for two years. The UMHA officials assured that the designated camps of SoO groups would be renovated and the pending stipend amount would be released shortly added the source. The interlocutor, Dineshwar Sharma, was introduced to the Kuki organisations at the meeting in New Delhi. "Since the interlocutor has just been appointed, no discussion could be taken up today on statehood," Calvin H. of ZRO, a part of the UPF said.

The Assam Rifles caught four NSCN-K militants with arms and ammunition from Jiribam district.

Seven armed militant formations called a 12 hour shut down strike on August 15, in the entire North East India, which they term as WESEA to ban celebration of Indian Independence Day. The total ban on the celebration of Indian Independence Day was made in a joint statement signed by 'publicity secretary', HNLC, Ksh Laba Meitei, 'president', KCP, Jiban Singh Koch, 'chairman', KLO, N.Oken, 'chairman', KYKL, B..R Ferengga, 'general secretary', NDFB-S, Sengphui Borok, 'organizing secretary', NLFT and J K Lijang, 'chairman', PDCK.

The tripartite talks involving the Union, State Government and the UNC, on the district creation issue is all set to be held at Senapati District headquarters. The UMHA Joint Secretary (in-charge of North East), Satyendra Garg over phone expressed hope for a positive outcome.

Unidentified militants exploded a bomb at Moreh town in Tengnoupal District. No casualties were reported, Police said.

A bomb exploded at Kakwa Naorem Leikai under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District. There were no reports of any casualty.

SFs arrested three persons from two different locations near Singjamei Police Station (Imphal West) and the other two from Koirou Part I (Imphal East) in connection with the bomb blast at Kakwa Naorem Leikai. The individuals have been identified as Thingbaijam Sanjoy (35), P Yaima Maring (29) and Sapam Nanda alias Makar (50). SFs also recovered a huge quantity of explosive materials from the arrested individuals including 81 number of gelatin sticks (power gel), two TNT cases weighing around one pound each, six circuits and four mobile phones with SIM cards . During preliminary interrogation, the arrested individuals revealed that they are working under the command of ' Major' Prem Kumar alias Aheiba Angom alias PK, 'chief of finance', PREPAK .

The KNF-N has called for a total bandh (shutdown) of Independence Day in the entire hill districts of Manipur and called for a total shutdown in all the State and National highways passing through the hill Districts from August 14 evening till the dusk of August 15. KNF-N will ceaselessly boycott Independence Day until and unless the Government of Manipur paves the way for creation of 'Kukiland' in letter and spirit', a press statement released by the 'information and publicity secretary', Gogou Vaiphei said .

Altogether 68 militants of six different militant groups laid down arms before the Government at a ceremony held at 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles banquet hall. The militants who laid down arms today included 17 of UNLF, 23 of KCP, seven PLA, 10 of PREPAK, four of KYKL and seven of PREPAK-PRO .However, only seven/eight weapons reportedly brought by the militants were displayed at the ceremony saying that other weapons were being verified by Police .Speaking at the home coming ceremony, Chief Minister N Biren assured that all the militants who have joined the mainstream would be fully protected .

The CorCom, an umbrella body of four militant groups of Manipur, claimed that the 68 militants, who surrendered before Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on August 14, were all 'deserters' and would be punished. Altogether 68 militants of six different militant groups laid down arms before the Government at a ceremony held at 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles banquet hall.

Suspected armed militants looted money from a medical shop named RN Medicos at Moreh Ward No 6, Nepali Basti in Tegnoupal District.

The BTCC Moreh has lodged a written complaint to the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Moreh informing that some armed persons have been threatening and demanding money and goods from shops at Moreh for quite some time. Such activities have vitiated the atmosphere so badly that it is no longer conducive for any trade and business activity at the border town, it pointed out.

Zeliangrong frontal organizations have condemned the "brutal act and cold blooded murder" of Elimelech Gangmei on August 13, 2017 at Namdailong allegedly by cadres of NSCN-IM 'Zeilad Region'. The organisations included Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland), Zeliangrong Baudi-Nagaland, Zeliangrong Mipui Organization, Zeliangrong Youth Front, Zeliangrong Students' Union Nagaland, Zeliang People Organization and all subordinate bodies.

Police arrested a youth ,Seiminthang Lupheng (27) ,involved in extortion by using the name of KPLF from Chanvangphai ground near Moreh Police Station in Tengnoupal district.

A large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered during a joint operation carried out by Assam Rifles and State Police at Sagang in Bishnupur District. The recovered arms and ammunition include one AK-56 rifle with one magazine, 50 rounds of 7.62 mm, one 9 mm pistol with nine live rounds, three hand grenades, four lathode shells, seven electric detonators, 14 assorted detonators, two detachable butt, two 9 mm Luger rounds, four .45 rounds, 18 rounds of .32, nine .22 rounds and four .35 rounds.

The mortal remains of former Manipur Chief Minister Rishang Keishing will be buried in Mantripukhri in Imphal instead of his birthplace Bungpa Khunou in Kamjong district. Rishang Keishing's family disclosed that it was done following a NSCN-IM "diktat" but did not reveal the reason for the outfit's demand. Chief minister N. Biren Singh and his council of ministers attended the funeral. When asked about the NSCN-IM's stand, Biren Singh said he had no knowledge of this, but that action would be taken if such was the case. Keishing died of multi-organ failure on August 22 evening at the RIMS in Imphal.

The KNF has warned the intending contractors of PMGSY initiative, not to bid on any PMGSY works below the scheduled rate within its 'jurisdiction' of Kangpokpi District. The 'director, Project and Planning' of KNF, Andrew K alleged that in spite of huge amount of sanctions from the Government, the road construction under PMGSY has failed to serve its purpose to the hill residents in the far flung rural areas thereby robbing the hill people of their rightful developmental schemes.

Two low intensity IEDs explosions were reported from New Seijang village under Moreh Police Station in Tegnoupal District. According to a source, one of the IEDs exploded at around 1.50 pm and another at 1.54 pm, one after another, at Khajing river bank.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh has assured the KSA that the State Government would soon convene a meeting of all political parties to discuss the demand for reservation of eight Assembly segments for the indigenous people of Manipur. KSA has been spearheading a sustained agitation demanding reservation of all the 60 Assembly Constituencies for the indigenous people of Manipur starting from Wangkhei, Thangmeiband, Uripok, Bishnupur, Sagolband, Sugnu, Jiribam and Kangpokpi assembly segments where non-local people have overwhelming presence and removal of non-local voters from the State's electoral roll .

Police arrested a PLA militant identified as, Ningombam Ronny alias Inaocha (50), at North AOC near RK Sanatombi Devi Research Institute of Social Science in Imphal West District.

Thoubal District Police commando and 39 Assam Rifles troopers arrested an overground worker of KCP, identified as Laishram Tombisana Meitei (41), from Sekmaijin area.

A KNLF militant, Ngamminlen Haokip alias Diamond (23), has been detained under the National Security Act by the order of District Magistrate as per a dossier prepared by Superintendent of Police, Churachandpur. The cadre was involved in killing of KNLF 'commander-in-chief'Lalmoi Haokip at Tuibong on August 2017.

The first tripartite talks at the 'political level' with KNO and UPF are likely to be held either by the end of this month or early next month. According to 'negotiator' of KNO Dr Seilen Haokip, the Interlocutor had told him that the tripartite talks are likely to be held either by the end of September or in the first week of October. SoO terms with KNO and UPF were extended for another one year which became effective from August 31.

Two militants belonging to UTLA-SK Thadou and a woman were killed in an alleged attack carried out by rival faction UTLA-Poukhai, at Mukhtohal area, under Jiribam Police Station in Jiribam District. The deceased militants were identified as 'private' Ngamboi (22), 'private', Mangminlen (20) and Hatsei wife of 'private' Chonchon of Senjang village, Paren District of Nagaland.

The 24 hour bandh called by NRF in connection with the Merger agreement with Union of India on September 21, 1949, greatly affected Thoubal and Kakching Districts. Shops, street vendors, and other business establishment remained closed at Kakching Bazar, Khongjom Bazar, Thoubal Bazar, Wangjing Bazar and Yairipok Bazar.

URF 'chairman' Lanheiba was brought to Imphal from Assam by a team of State Police. Lanheiba has been brought to Imphal after completing necessary legal produces so as to produce him before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West in connection with murder cases. Lanheiba is currently lodged in Guwahati Central Jail as an under trial prisoner of NIA.

Unidentified assailants set off a low intensity bomb blast near the house of a businessman, identified as Pankaj Jain, at Mantripukhri in Imphal East District. The blast went off at Mercylane in Mantripukhri, damaging slightly the outer wall of the residential building. However, no casualties were reported in the blast.

Churachandpur Police and personnel of 25 AR arrested the former town commander of the ZRA, Vungthianlal alias Romeo (39), who was wanted in a murder case and carries a bounty of INR 100,000, in a joint raid at New Lamka's Vengnuam area in Churachandpur District.

230 Kuki 'chiefs' from across the State under the aegis of Kuki Inpi (apex body of Kuki) on October 5 resolved that the scheduled tripartite talks between the State Government, Union Government and UNC should not infringe on the interest of other communities.

The PDDC has urged all concerned to desist from including Pherzawl district in any demand for rollback of newly created districts. Pherzawl is one of the seven newly created Districts.

The decision to create seven new districts in Manipur, which led to massive protests and 139-day blockade on National Highways connecting the State, will be reviewed at a tripartite meeting called by Union Home Ministry on October 6 (today) in Senapati District. The representatives of UNC, Union and State Governments will take part in the UHM meeting. UNC, the apex political organisation of Nagas residing in the hill districts of Manipur, had staged massive protests following the creation of the new districts alleging that such a move would divide the ancestral land of the Nagas.

Police arrested one cadre of PREPAK-VC, Sapam Tiken alias Momocha alias Siroy (30) in a search operation at Keishampat Aheibam Leikai area of Imphal West district.

The UNC demanded the State Government to state its "concrete position" on the district creation issue. UNC also demanded the nullification of the Manipur State Government constituted 'Boundary Commission'. Sources from UNC informed that tonight that though the next round of talks has been slated for November 10, the future talks on the district creation issue will depend on how the State Government respond to the objection raised by the Naga body on the constitution of the Boundary Commission .on December 8, 2016, the then Okram Ibobi Singh Government created seven new districts namely Jiribam, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Kamjong, Tengnoupal, Pherzawl and Noney.

The Joint Secretary at Union Ministry of Home Affairs (in-charge of Northeast), SatyendraGarg, visited designated camps of the UPF and KNO militants to assure them that the ongoing peace talks with the Centre would be speeded up, reports The Telegraph. Garg visited UPF camp Ebenezer at Nathaljang in Kangpokpi district and KNO camps at Cherap and Salem in Tengnoupal district. He interacted with the leaders of the umbrella organisations to seek their opinions on the ongoing talks.

SFs arrested a militant of Lamyanba Khuman faction of KCP-MC, Palmei Lovingson (32), from Konthoujam Maning Leikai in Imphal West District.

SFs arrested another active cadre of Lamyanba Khuman faction of KCP-MC, namely Hoineilung Kamei alias Temba (38) from Konthoujam Maning Leikai in Imphal West District. One .32 revolver was seized from his possession.

Students of the DM College of Commerce staged a sit-in-protest in front of the college campus in protest against the hurling hand grenade inside the college campus in Imphal West District. The grenade did not explode.

SFs arrested a militant belonging to PLA, 'corporal' Sorokhaibam Bedarjit Singh alias Ibungotomba alias Momosana (28), from Lilong Chajing area in Imphal West District.

Two Chinese nationals, who were detained for visiting the State without having the PAP, were released by the court. The Chinese nationals were detained at foreigner check post of Tulihal International Airport on October 7.

The coordinating body of the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee launched a campaign here to create awareness and garner support for the demand to include Meiteis in the ST list. The coordinating body, a conglomerate of several citizen organisations, has been spearheading the campaign.

Security Forces arrested a KCP-Noyon cadre, Damu (38), at PVCP in Khudengthabi of Tengnoupal District.

At least ten people sustained injuries when a hand grenade exploded at Tera Lukram Leirak under Lamphel Police Station, Imphal West District.

Normal life in the State was severely hit during the total shut down called by various militants groups of the region against the 'annexation' of Manipur to the Indian Union. CoRCom a conglomerate of RPF, UNLF, PREPAK and PREPAK-Pro observed as 'National Black day' and called total shut down from midnight October 14-October 15.

Police arrested a militant of PREPAK-Pro, 'sergeant major' Thongam Anand alias Iku alias Binod (25), near Moreh Gate Number 2 in Tengnoupal District.

UPF spokesperson, Aaron Kipgen said that Kuki armed militant groups will not remain silent if NSCN-IM forces the chiefs of various Kuki villages located at Ukhrul and Tamenglong Districts to support the Framework Agreement signed between the NSCN-IM and the Union Government.

Police arrested a cadre of KCP-Noyon ,identified as Wahengbam Momocha (29),from Singjamei Kongba Road opposite to Mata Cinema Hall at Imphal East District. A police source said that a sum of INR 50,000 extorted from staffs of Ideal College was recovered from the cadre.

The UNC warned Naga elected members at this most crucial moment that whoever among them is working against the 'collective history' of the Nagas will not be spared. This 'warning' from the Naga body came at the backdrop of the 'all political parties meeting on the territorial integrity of Manipur with reference to peace talks between the Government of India and NSCN-IM'. The UNC warned 'elected members' from Naga community saying that, indulging in activities which are detrimental to the Naga movement will invite serious consequences.

UNC also asserted that it will not remain mute to 'all those measures which are against the Naga interest' taken up by different elements including the Manipur Government. "We are closely observing the unfolding development in Manipur currently," said UNC while adding, "We will respond befittingly to all those elements and factors who/which are hurdles to the Naga peace process." UNC further said that "we feel our patience has been taken as our weakness". UNC then asked Nagas not to extend co-operation or involve in any programme which is attached with the names of the 'seven new districts.' UNC further asked the Naga people to remain fully aware of the 'designs of our adversaries'.

The NPF, Manipur State unit has pledged to work for unity and integrity of the 'people' by integrating all contiguous Naga inhabited areas under one administrative roof and also to provide protection to all the ethnic groups who are indigenous inhabitants of all Naga inhabited areas. Significantly, the NPF issued this statement to press in the backdrop of the all political parties meeting convened this afternoon (October 29) at the Chief Minister's Secretariat.

The General Secretary of the UCM, YK Dhiren asserted that the ongoing political dialogue between the NSCN-IM and the Government of India should have no room for any arrangement such as a separate administrative system. Dhiren said this during a one day discussion on the ongoing negotiation between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India. Asserting that the 'Framework Agreement' should have no bearing on the unity and territorial integrity of Manipur, Dhiren said that the people of Manipur have been standing up for the territorial integrity of the State ever since the beginning of the ceasefire agreement in 1997 and added that the stand will continue .

A Manipur delegation will soon meet PM Narendra Modi to discuss the issues related to the state's territorial integrity in view of the ongoing peace talks between the Government of India and the NSCN-IM, the Government said. This was decided at an all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Imphal last evening, it said in a statement. Participants in the meeting decided to depute a team comprising five to seven members to be nominated by the Chief Minister to the national capital to submit a memorandum to the prime minister, it said. The memorandum will highlight the issue of territorial integrity of Manipur and an appeal to inform the developments on the Naga talks at the earliest.

One person, identified as K. Ginzalian (70), of Vengnuam in Churachandpur District, was arrested. A 9mm pistol and five live rounds were recovered from him. On a tip-off, another one, identified as Zamkhanpau (48) of Suangdoh village in Churachandpur District, was arrested for receiving an arms consignment from Myanmar. He said he received it from Ginlianthang (47) and Nengkhanlun (34), who were also arrested later. Two magazines of a 9mm pistol and cash were also recovered. Further, two more were arrested on information provided by the duo.

One person, identified as Sanjenbam Herojit Singh (31) was arrested by SFs for extorting money from public in the name UNLF in his locality in Haorang Khunou in Imphal West District. A case has been registered at Patsoi police station for further investigation, the press release said.

According to a statistics available with the UMHA, as many as 37 persons including nine SFs personnel were killed in the insurgency related violence in the Northeast region over the last seven months, reports. Official statistics available with said that 28 civilians and nine security personnel were killed in 204 insurgency related violence across the Northeastern States. As many as 57 persons were also abducted this year up to July 31st.

SFs are on their toes following reports of recruitment of youth by the insurgent outfits in the landlocked Northeastern States.

A combined team of Manipur Police and Army arrested one active cadre of KCP - People War Group, from Wabagai Bazaar area in Kakching District.

A combined team of Manipur Police and Assam Rifles (AR) arrested another active cadre of proscribed KCP-MJC from Thoubal Bazaar area in Thoubal District.

Police arrested one KCP-Noyon militant, 'corporal' Khuraijam Ingocha Singh alias Black alias Kakabi (44), in a search operation carried out in and around Chingmeirong Mamang Leikai in Imphal West District.

A 12-hour bandh (shutdown strike) called by the MCPM over misappropriation of Public Distribution System items paralyzed life in the Imphal city. The group also demanded resignation of Consumer Affairs and Food Public Distribution Minister Karam Shyam.

SFs arrested KYKL militant, 'sergeant' Sorokhaibam Omita Devi alias Memcha (26), while conducting a search operation in and around Chairel Awang Leikai in Kakching District.

UNC expressed its disappointment on the alleged "dilly-dallying tactics employed" by the State Government and the Central Government on the district creation issue. The next 'tripartite talks' on the District creation issue is scheduled for November 10 at Senapati district headquarters.

Normal life in the capital city of Imphal was hit because of a 12-hour strike (5am-5pm) imposed by the MCPM demanding action against the culprits responsible for misappropriation of PDS items in the State.

Third round of tripartite talk between the Union and State Government and UNC was held at Senapati District head quarter. During the talk representatives of UNC led by its 'president' Gaidon Kamei questioned the Government authority for the delay in materializing the demands of the UNC. Next round of meeting is scheduled on Feb, 23, 2018.

Two AR troopers died and six were injured in a powerful IED explosion at Maha Mani village in Chandel District. Two AR personnel, identified as riflemen Indra Singh and Sohan Lal, died on the spot. The six injured, identified as S. Sekhar, N. Shyamkumar, Tirendra Nath Das, Ram Govind Singh, Nirmal Roy and Lalnunpuia, were evacuated to the Army Hospital at Leimakhong, on the Imphal city's outskirts, by helicopter. RPF, the 'political wing' of PLA has claimed responsibility for the attack. Source said that condition of one among the six injured is critical.

AR trooper and at least two militants were killed in an ambush by the PLA militants near Chamol village, about three Kilometer from the Police Outpost at Sajik Tampak, in Chandel district, along the Indo-Myanmar. The Assam Rifles trooper identified as Jay Prakash Araon (33). The militant killed was identified as 'sergeant' Loko alias Themreiyo. One AR trooper and three militants were also wounded in the incident.

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced an INR 3.25 billion development package for the hill district of Tamenglong. He promised that power, water supply and road condition would improve considerably in the district.

The CorCom, a militant conglomerate, has called a bandh (general shutdown strike) to boycott President Ram Nath Kovind's visit to Manipur to inaugurate the State's annual tourism event, The Sangai Festival. The visit is Kovind's first to three states of the Northeast -Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur - beginning November 19. He will arrive in Imphal on November 21 to inaugurate the festival with a function here the same day. CorCom consists of KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-Pro, RPF and UNLF.

ZUF militants fired three rounds of gunshots in the air near Noney market under Noney police station in Noney district. Sources say the gunshots were a warning meant for the NSCN-IM, who report suggests has an undesignated camp in Noney.

A sub-committee of political parties, which is drafting a memorandum to be submitted to the Centre on the peace talks with NSCN-IM, has "almost finalized" its points. "The memorandum is almost final. It will be submitted to the Chief Minister (N. Biren Singh) in the next couple of days. It will be finalized after an all-party meeting," Deputy Chief Minister Y. Joykumar Singh, who is the chairman of the committee, on November 17, said. "It is early to disclose all the details of the memorandum. However, there will be no compromise on the state's territorial integrity and no Sixth Schedule status to the hill districts," Y Joykumar Singh said. An all-party meeting on October 28 constituted the seven-member committee in view of the Centre's move for a final agreement with the NSCN-IM.

Unidentified militants, shot dead one non local, Murali Thakur (41), at Liwa Lambi near Catholic School Chanchipur, under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District. The deceased was staying at Liwa Lambi for the last 20 years and ran a canteen at Catholic School Canchipur.

AR claims arrest of two persons who are responsible for the IED blast at Mahamani Village in Chandel district.

The AR has clarified that the report of apprehension of one Thokchom Ningthemba alias 'Private' Pheiroijamba by 4 AR during an encounter with the militant is totally false and baseless. A press release issued by the Public Relation Officer, Inspector General Assam Rifles (IGAR-South) stated that on November 15, at around 5.30 am, a foot column of 4 AR came under indiscriminate firing in Sajik Tampak area. In the ensuing retaliatory fire, a militant was killed on the spot, while the rest of the militants fled.

Security Forces arrested two arms dealers from Supermarket area near Sunrise ground of Ward No.4 Moreh in Chandel district. The two arrested armed dealers have been identified as Liansuan Maung Ngaihte (22) (Myanmar resident) and Jamkheng Maung Ngaihte (25). SFs recovered one 5.56 HK rifle along with a magazine were recovered from their possession.

Taxi operators of the State threatened to suspend services between Imphal and Dimapur in Nagaland if the State Government failed to check extortion and looting along NH-2 within 15 days. The drivers alleged that Kuki militant outfits were behind the lootings, particularly the KNF, KRA, KRF and KRA-U. The groups are in a ceasefire with the government, the drivers said.

Manipur Baptist Convention Higher Secondary School, Kangpokpi, Lenkholal Chongloi alias Helen (45) was found dead with multiple bullet injuries in Kangpokpi District.

In a press conference JCILPS stated that ''JCILPS talked with the UNC and civil organisations of Churachandpur and most of them have agreed in-principle to enforce ILPS or a similar mechanism in the State". JCILPS has announced that a public convention would be held on December 1 to discuss about the next phase of protest movement.

Imphal police arrested four PLA cadres, two of them women, from their residences in Imphal West District. The arrested were identified as Naorem Bhume Singh (44), of Naorem Leikai, Konsam Joykumar Singh, (47), from Thongju Part II, Naorem Ongbi Premila Devi, (37), of Kha Naorem Leikai and Huidrom Ongbi Jiballata Devi, (54), of Thongju Pechu Lampak. Bhume and Joykumar were active members of the banned organisation while the two women were overground workers who helped Bhume and Joykumar. Police recovered one AK-56 rifle, five magazines, 15 AK-57 ammunition, one lethod gun, 10 lethod shells, and a .9mm pistol with magazine from the arrested persons.

Unidentified militants planted a powerful IED in front of an iron and steel shop located at Khoyathong Polem Leikai Pukhri Mapal in Imphal West District. The IED was later safely detonated by bomb experts on the spot.

A convoy of AR troopers, who were on their way to conduct a free medical camp, were attacked by unidentified militant group by exploding three IEDs at Konkan village in Kamjong district. No casualty was reported during the ambush.

An IED explosion was reported form a paddy field at Konthoujam Laingam village along the National highway 37 between Keithelmanbi and Khumbong in Imphal West District.

SFs arrested two women militants of KYKL from Tengnoupal Bailey Bridge in Tengnoupal district. They were heading to Imphal from Moreh with the intent to carry out "illegal activities", Police said.

The JCILPS announced that it will launch an agitation if the government fails to pass a bill to safeguard the' indigenous people' from influx during the upcoming winter session of the State Assembly. "The State Government should give an assurance that a bill will be passed during the upcoming winter session of the Assembly," JCILPS 'convener' Arjun Telheiba said. Telheiba said this on Tuesday after a delegation met the chief minister on Monday evening. The committee submitted a representation to Biren Singh on the issue. The winter session of the Assembly will commence on December 20.

The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is set to meet the CMs of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur on the issue of 'Framework Agreement' signed between the GoI and the NSCN-IM. Manipur Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh is likely to meet his Assam and Arunachal Pradesh counterparts Sarbananda Sonowal and Prema Khandu before the meeting with Rajnath Singh.

CM Biren Singh stated that he had mentioned to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh that he nor the people of Manipur and the present state government would agree division of Manipur to bring a solution to the Naga issue. The CM urged the Home Minister not to do anything which may disturb the oneness of hill and valley people.

Police arrested KYKL militant Saikhom Surjit Meitei alias Phireppa from Pangei bazaar in Imphal West District.

Centre's interlocutor for the Naga peace talks, R.N. Ravi, has invited five prominent personalities of Manipur to hold discussions on the Government's process to finalise a final agreement with NSCN-IM.

Ravi invited Amar Yumnam, professor of economics, N. Joykumar, retired professor of history; Ksh. Bimola Devi retired professor of political science - all of Manipur University, chairman of BJP Manipur vision document R.K. Ranjan and editor of Imphal Free Press Pradip Phanjoubam to New Delhi to hold the discussions on December 13

Chief Minister N Biren Singh state that adequate security measures have been taken up in border areas to check entry of illegal migrants into the state. Manipur government had already put its security forces including state police on high alert as there were possibilities of displaced Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar sneaking into the state.

A bomb was recovered at the gate of a school at Khangabok under Thoubal Police Station in Thoubal District. The bomb was later disposed off at a firing range in Thoubal by the Police.

KCP-PWG has claimed responsibility for placing a bomb near a school gate on December 11 in Thoubal District.

KCP Peoples war group faction has banned all 'artificial' fairs and festivals in the state.

A ZUF-Arei militant identified as Ramsau Zeme alias Nelson was arrested from Langol near Ramgailong village gate in Imphal East District.

A PREPAK militant was arrested by SFs from Dalpati area in Moreh town of Tengnoupal District.

According to an official, more than 1,000 Naga rebels have been arrested since June 2015 Manipur ambush. As many as 531 underground cadres of NSCN-K and 542 OGW were arrested in Manipur and Nagaland following intensive operations. During the last two years, the security forces also killed 34 NSCN-K militants and recovered 571 sophisticated arms from the arrestees. 37 MSCN-IM militants, 26 NSCN-KN militants and four NSNC-R militants were arrested during this period.

Kuki militant groups which are currently under SoO pact with GoI and the State Government said that situation would be very ugly if any solution to the protracted political dialogue between GoI and NSCN-IM infringes upon the interest of Kukis. They added that Kukis are also determined to fight back in case any solution reached between New Delhi and NSCN-IM takes care of Naga interest only Nagas while ignoring the interests of all other communities including the Kukis, Meiteis, and Meitei Pangals.

The training camps and hideouts of Indian insurgent groups in Bangladesh have been reduced to "almost zero". "Whenever we have information about (infiltration by) insurgents from the northeastern states into Bangladesh, we share the information and immediate raids are undertaken (by Border Guard Bangladesh)," BSF Director-General K.K. Sharma said. "As a result, the number of training places and hideouts of these insurgents has been reduced to almost zero. I congratulate our counterparts."

If some Indian militant camps still exist in Bangladesh, they are of a floating nature, Sharma said, indicating that all permanent camps have been destroyed. The two border forces have since 2015 been conducting simultaneous and coordinated patrols of the frontier to check crime and insurgency. "The numbers of these (militants) used to be 150-200 every time a list was handed over. That situation has now changed and the (insurgents) are now on the run, without being able to stay put at a place on the other side for long," the officer said.

IED recovered from a spot near Konthoujam and Lainam village in Imphal West District. The IED was later safely disposed.

Manipur Police launched cordon and search operation at Tangnuam in Kangpokpi District and recovered four single barrel firearms, reports The Sangai Express. The cordon and search operation was carried out after a confrontation took place between two villages on December 16 during which one person suffered bullet injury.

A non-local was shot and critically wounded by unidentified assailants near Nityainanda temple in RIMS road in Imphal West District.

A fire fight occurred between AR and militants of NSCN-IM near Siblilong village in Noney. Two militants were reportedly wounded in the encounter.

SSB Director General stated that 'We are raising a battalion at Yuksum in Sikkim, which will be deployed on the border. More BOPs are coming up on the eastern Sikkim border. He also added that SSB plan for entire Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan border. At present there are 635 BOPs.

Chief Minister N.Biren Singh stated in the Legislative Assembly that five suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a non-local on December 20.

Manipur Assembly passed a resolution demanding disclosure of the contents of a pact signed between GoI and NSCN-IM 2015 which some states fear will affect their territorial integrity. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh stated that 'Since the formation of a BJP-led State Government on March 15, there have been seven assembly sessions during which discussions were held and resolutions taken on the issue. This time a clause ought to be added demanding disclosure of the contents of the agreement'.

CM Biren Singh stated that Police at Jiribam District has arrested one Rohingya Muslim during a routine check. He also added that checking has been intensified in the border Districts and the police have rounded up some 560 persons of doubtful nationality. Of them, 105 undocumented ones have been forced back. A total of 178 undocumented persons were rounded up at Jiribam and unauthorized bamboo bridges used by the migrants were dismantled.

Unidentified militants threw a hand grenade at Viewland Bazar in Ukhrul District. However, the grenade did not go off. The grenade fell near a shop owned by a non-local hailing from Bihar.

A KCP-PWG militant was arrested by Police from Pishum Bridge in Imphal West District.

Two KCP militants identified as Heisnam Nanao Meitei alias Nungshiba and Heisnam Rakesh Singh alias Sana were arrested from Imphal West District. The arrested militants were involved in serving demand letters and extortion of huge amount of money from government officials and the general public. Based on disclosure from the arrested militants two accomplices identified as Huidrom Khamba Singh alias Bobo and Yengkokpam Anuradha Devi alias Ranibala were arrested from Babupara in Imphal West District.

A KYKL sympathiser KYKL was arrested from Nambol Chingmang area in Bishnupur District. Two demand letters along with incriminating articles were seized from his possession.

Two KCP-poirei militants were arrested during a frisking and checking operation at Thoubal Bazar in Thoubal. One of the arrested militant was identified as Laishram Nongdamba alias Kangleicha.

AR arrested a suspected Chinese spy identified as Qin Min Xiv Xiang from a place near Moreh along the Myanmar border in Tengnoupal. The arrestee hails from Fuzian province of China. Various Chinese, Vietnamese and Myanmarese documents, foreign currencies, a pen drive and a compass were found in his possession. AR arrested the suspect after receiving information on the movement of a suspected Chinese agent attempting to infiltrate into India from Myanmar near T Minao village.

Manipur civil society groups have not ruled out violent protest if the Framework Agreement with NSCN-IM tinkered with state boundary.

NIA raided the residences of two militants of KCP-PWG The raids were carried out in the residences of Khumanthem Jack in Yurembam Awang Leikai in Imphal West District and Laishram Ranjit alias Tamnganba of Kwakeithel Moirangpurel Leikai, also of Imphal West District. Both the individuals were arrested from Delhi on August 14.

Suspected Kuki militants abducted a Naga truck driver identified as A. Adakho from Motbung, a Kuki-majority town in Senapati. Surface Hills Area Drivers' Welfare Union blocked National Highway 2 (NH2), where the incident had occurred. The blockade was lifted on the same day after the driver was rescued by Police.

Three militants of newly formed CLA who had abducted naga truck driver in Senapati District was arrested from Lamlai Mayai Lekai in Imphal West District. The militants have been identified as Redeemsion Muivah alias Bruce Lee, Moirangthem Bungcha alias Ishorjit Meitei and Lamgoulun Misao alias Paulneo.