Manipur Timeline - Year 2010

January 1

A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Khumukcham Amujao alias Lamkkhaiba (23), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kakching Khunou area.

January 2

A UNLF cadre, Mangham Puyam (45), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Khullen in Chandel District.

A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Bijen Singh alias Morama (25), while traveling in a vehicle at Khudengthabi, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel.

January 3

The Army bomb experts recovered and subsequently defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 1.5 kilograms planted by suspected militants at Tronglaobi Keithel in Bishnupur District along the Imphal-Churachandpur road.

A ‘chief’ of the Tera Khongsang Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution), identified as Lamabam Tomchou Meitei (52), was abducted by suspected cadres belonging to Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the KCP from his residence.

A woman anganwadi (pre-schools) worker, Laisshram Ningol Aheibam Ongbi Rina alias Moti Devi (27), was abducted by two women militants from her residence at Wangkhei Thangapat Mapalhome under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District.

January 4

Two suspected PULF cadres were shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Karongthel Makha near Heirok Litan Makhong.

A section official of the Manipur Minor Irrigation Department, G. Manisana Sharma, was abducted by suspected PULF militants from Thoubal District.

Two cadres belonging to Lamyanba Khuman faction of the Military Council faction of the KCP, including a woman, were arrested by the Bishnupur District Police during a search operation at Phubala.

Three PULF cadres, including two women, were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Sendra.

A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Uritkhinbam Manglem Singh (32), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Sekmaijin Khunou area.

January 5

A cadre belonging to Lamyanba Khuman faction of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Oinam Sanatomba (49), was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and personnel of 16^th Maratha Light Infantry from Moirang Kokilbon Leikai.

A cadre belonging to Umar Farrooq faction of the PULF, identified as Abdul Salem (25), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Ward No. 5 at Moreh in Chandel District on January 5.

A National Socialist Council of Nagalnd-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Wungrei Chan (42), is arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from his residence at Upper Leishan in Ukhrul District.

January 6

A non-local worker, Shymal Arya (27), was shot dead by unidentified militants at Singjamei Bheigabati Leikai under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District.

A trooper of the 7^th Manipur Rifles, identified as Kh. Debanta (25), was wounded when a Chinese made hand-grenade lobbed by suspected militants explodes at the residence of ex-Chief Minister and leader of the Opposition in the Manipur Legislative Assembly, Radhabinod Koijam, at Thangmeiband in Imphal West District.

The Police defused an unexploded lathod bomb recovered from Yaralpat along Tinsid road near Mega Manipur School in Imphal East District.

One veterinary attendant, Yumnam Ibochou (50), was abducted by three unidentified militants from his residence at Yumnam Huidrom Khunyai Leikai Khwai Leirak in Imphal West District. His son Dhamen was assaulted by the abductors.

January 7

Two suspected militants were shot dead by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army during an encounter at Trongloubi Maning LeikaI under Moirang Police Station.

The cellular phone service provided by Bharati Airtel in the State was seriously disturbed following a huge monetary demand on the company by a militant group.

The All Zaliangrong Students Union asked the Manipur Government to reconsider the plan to set up a proposed designated camp for one Kuki outfit at Zoujangtian/Zoujangtek under Khoupum Police Station in Nungba Sub-Division of Tamenglong District.

Two cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near the gate of Uripok Cheirap Court.

January 8

The Apunba Lup, the apex body of several agitating groups in the State, suspended its class boycott campaign and declared resumption of classes in the valley from January 11, after holding fifth round of talks at office of the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh regarding the July 23, 2009 encounter.

The Police said that two suspected militants, who were shot dead by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army during an encounter at Trongloubi Maning LeikaI under Moirang Police Station on January 7, belonged to Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the KCP.

The tripartite talks among Lallumba group belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP and Union and Manipur Government representatives was held at the 1st Manipur Rifles in Imphal.

At least five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres are arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Imphal East District Police from Langol area.

Two People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadres were arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation along the National Highway -39 at Wangjing Bazar area.

January 9

Two women of a family were shot at and wounded by suspected militants in their residence at Hiyangthang Lai Maning under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West District.

Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, involved in the January 6 bomb attack at the residence of Manipur Opposition leader Radhabinod Koijam at Thangmeiband, were arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles. They disclosed that the recent serial killings of non locals in the State were the handiwork of the PREPAK, PLA, UNLF and KYKL as per a ‘decision’ taken at the top level to destabilise the present Manipur Government.

January 10

A PLA cadre, Lourembam Robinson alias Benin (28), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Kakwa Naorem Leikai near Ima Lairembi.

The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) outfit ‘appointed’ J. M. Zou as its ‘information and publicity secretary’.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) asked the State Government to formulate the action plans for modernisation of State Police Forces during the year 2010-11.

January 11

A self styled ‘lieutenant’ of the PLA, identified as Maibam Ratan alias Moramba Singh (42), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from J.N Hospital at Porompat area.

A KYKL cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Chairel Khunjao area in Thoubal District.

A PREPAK cadre was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Uyumpok Maning Leikai.

A PREPAK cadre was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Uyuingpok Maning Leikai.

January 12

Three unidentified militants exploded a Chinese made hand grenade in the premises of Village Development Organisation, a Non Governmental Organisation, at Top Awang Leikai in Imphal East District.

Assam Rifles arrested 12 suspected militants with weapons and 300 kilograms of marijuana at Longshilok in Ukhrul District.

Assam Rifles personnel arrested two suspected militants in the permanent vehicle check post at Tegnoupal in Chandel District. While one of the two was found to be an active cadre of the United People's Party of Kangleipak based at Tanam Camp, another arrestee identified himself as a deserter of the Central Reserve Police Force for the last five years and was working as over ground worker of various militant outfits.

The PLA claimed of ‘recovering’ arms and ammunitions carried away by two deserter of the outfit, who had been reportedly trying to surrender before the Security Forces (SFs).

The Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army ‘warned’ its two cadres, identified as Solal Touthang alias Kansa and Ngamneo alias Letkongam Hangshing, to return the money they have collected from people in the name of the outfit without being ‘authorised’ to do so. The outfit alleges that the duo along with one Mangcha Chongloi had collected INR 35,000 from New Lambulane area on January 11 in the name of the group.

Two PLA cadres along with one sympathizer are arrested a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles during a search operation at Mayang Langjing under Lamshang Police Station.

January 13

Two cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP were arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army from Ningthoukhong and Moirang areas.

Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat addressing the State Legislative Assembly said that Manipur continued to grapple with the problem of insurgency and this has severely hampered development and growth of the State. To address the situation, Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement has been made with Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) representing 19 hill-based militant outfits besides constructing 10 designated camps in the State, Jagat said. He said the Government is ready to hold talks with any outfit within the framework of the Constitution of India. There are over 30 militant outfits in Manipur, mentioned the Governor.

Two Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) cadres were killed in a clash with PLA militants at Singtam Khunou under Singhat Sub-Division of Churachandpur District. The slain cadres were identified as Thangminlun alias Tiger (30) and Kangjamon alias Mark (22). The ZRA is signatory to the Suspension of Operation (SoP) agreement signed with the Union Government.

January 14

A trooper of the Assam Rifles was wounded during an encounter with militants at Loktak area in Bishnupur District. He subsequently succumbed to his injuries. The victim is identified as Yumnam Raju. The report added that a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Army conducted a counter-insurgency operation to flush out militants taking shelter in Loktak lake area.

Two cadres belonging to Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the KCP, including a woman, are arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army. They were involved in the abduction of chief of the Tairen Khonsangbi Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution).

A PREPAK cadre was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Keishamthong Bridge.

A NSCN-K cadre was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Keishampat Junction.

Three cadres belonging to Noyon group of the Military Council faction of the KCP were arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Military Intelligence during a search operation at Bishnupur Bazaar area.

A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Porompat Pangal Leirak.

January 15

Two suspected UNLF cadres were arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kwakhhong Hiranmei village.

January 16

Two suspected militants are shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Wakha Lambi Yangbi Khunou under Porompat Police Station. They are subsequently identified as Oinam Joyshankar (29) and Ngangom Tonirai (23). Their family members said that they were former cadres of the PREPAK.

A self styled ‘operation commander’ of the KCP, identified as Sarangthem Somorendro Singh alias Thouyamba (29), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from his residence at Khurai Chaithabi Leirak.

January 17

Two suspected UNLF cadres were shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel in a counter-insurgency operation at Khongkhan under Kamjong Sub-Division in Ukhrul District.

A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Bobol alias Safiqur Rehman (21), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Pangal Basti area of Chandel District.

Unidentified militants hurled a grenade at the residence of Mumtaj Begum, member of the Urup Zilla Parishad (District level local self Government institution), at Urup Awang Leikai in Imphal East District.

Army sources said that eight militant hideouts were neutralised and a large number of warlike and administrative stores were recovered and a number of documents detailing the extortion activities of these groups were recovered during a counter-insurgency operation at Loktak area in Bishnupur District from January 14-16. Sources added that local villages on the fringes of Loktak Lake were coerced and forced by militants to provide sustenance to these camps.

Two KYKL cadres were arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kakching.

January 18

A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles at Waithou Achouba junction on National Highway-39 under Lilong Police Station.

The Central Bureau of Investigation took over investigation into the July 23, 2009 encounter in Imphal West District on the orders of Imphal Bench of Guwahati High Court.

A suspected PULF militant, identified as 'finance secretary' Mohammed Rishikanta alias Boy (23), was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Waithou Golai Achouba.

A United People's Party of Kangleipak cadre was arrested by combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Phayeng Khunou Pather Bazar area.

Two civilian were injured in a bomb blast at Noremthong in Imphal West District near the residence of Manipur Director General of Police Yumnam Joykumar.

A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Andro parking.

A KYKL cadre was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Okram Chuthek.

A KYKL cadre was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khewa Bazar area.

The Kuki National Army (KNA) criticized successive Manipur Governments for their apathy towards the problems of Kuki people.

Two KYKL militants were arrested by a combined team of Imphal West District Police commandos and 28 Assam Rifles from Ragailong Pandon area.

Unidentified assailants opened fire at the residence of Manipur University Engineer, Sanasam Rajen at Thongju Pechu Lampak during marriage ceremony of his daughter.

Unidentified militants blew up an excavator used for clearing Phumdis (Floating Biomass) at Loktak Lake by triggering an IED at Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur District.

Suspected militants belonging to Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army placed a Chinese made hand-grenade at the residence gate of Toijam Kanto of Kodompokpi Mamang Leikai in Imphal West District, who was a local chief, in connection with extortion.

Suspected militants belonging to Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army placed a bomb at the residence of Moirangthem Dolen Singh (53), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) of the Manipur Irrigation and Flood Control Department's Dolaithabi project, at Hiyangthang Maning Leikai in Imphal West District, in connection with extortion.

A KYKL cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Kairak Mamang Leikai.

The KNA, a signatory to the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the Union Government, declared its objective of creating an autonomous Kuki State under the relevant articles and provisions of the Indian Constitution.

A joint boycott call against January 26 Republic Day celebration was given by militant outfits based in Manipur, Assam and Tripura such as Manipur People's Liberation Front, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).

A retail shop of a cellular phone service provider was damaged when unidentified militants exploded a Chinese made hand-grenade at Kwakeithel in Imphal West District.

Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Imphal West District S. Ibomcha Singh said that Imphal West District Police arrested 10 PREPAK cadres and a KYKL cadre, and foiled a recruitment bid by the PREPAK by rescuing two minors from agents of the outfit.

A meet on Naga reconciliation was organized by the Tangkhul Committee Peace and Confidence Building under the aegis of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) at the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) ground in Ukhrul. The meet was reportedly attended by 20 executive members of the FNR, NSCN-IM, NSCN-K, Naga National Council, Elders Forum Wung region and other social organisations.

A cadre belonging to Military Defence Force faction of the KYKL, identified as Sinam Amarjit alias Debo alias Nongshaba Singh (25), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police.

Four PLA militants, arrested by Tripura Police in capital Agartala on January 14, were brought to Manipur by the State Police.

A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Mohammed Najir Ahamad (22), was arrested by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Singjamei Chingamakha.

Two Imphal West District Police personnel sustained injuries when two IEDs planted by militants belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP exploded along the approach road to Khuman Lampak Sports Complex near Minuthong Bridge between the Assam Rifles transit camp and Manipur Mountaineering Training Association complex.

The Military Council faction of the KCP claimed responsibility for planting a bomb inside Leimakhong Army garrison.

Two hand grenades were recovered by SF personnel from Naoremthong Yumnam Leirak junction leading to Manipur Director General of Police Y. Joykumar's private residence.

January 25

The Red Shield Division of the Army recovered and defused an IED planted by Lanheiba group belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP in a two wheeler vehicle at Leimakhong Bazar area.

January 27

The shopkeepers and women vendors of Sawombung Bazar held a sit-in-protest demonstration against the monetary demand made by the PREPAK.

The Lamyanba Khuman group belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP claimed responsibility for the January 24 setting ablaze of Airtel communication tower installed at the compound of Tekcham Dinamani Singh of Phubal Maning Leikai ward number 3 in Bishnupur District.

January 28

Four cadres belonging to Tabungba Meitei group of the KCP were arrested by Imphal East District Police at Singjamei Bheigyapati Leikai.

Four militants belonging to Military Defense Faction of the KYKL were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khuari Chaithabi Leirak.

A cadre belonging to Tabungba Meitei group of the KCP was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Andro Parking.

A cadre belonging to Tabungba Meitei group of the KCP was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Chingabam Leirak Machin.

January 29

One KCP militant was arrested by the Thoubal District Police near Thoubal Bridge. One hand grenade was recovered from his possession.

A woman sympathizer of the United Naga People’s Council was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Tamenglong bazaar at ward No-2.

A cadre of the United People’s Party of Kangleipak was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Takhel Khunou Mamang hill. One 9-mm pistol with four live rounds was recovered from his possession.

January 30

A deserter of the India Reserve Battalion, identified as Mohammed Abjal Ali Shah (23), was shot dead by the Imphal East District Police during an encounter with suspected militants at Keirao Bitra under Porompat Police Station. Abjal Shah had managed to decamp with him his service weapon, an LMG along with 6 magazines containing l80 ammunition from high security zone at Babupara area in Imphal on January 29.

January 31

Two suspected PLA cadres were shot dead by the Thoubal District Police during an encounter at Langmeithel Mamang Leikai area.

Unidentified militants abducted an employee of Sangai Express from Keikhu Mamang Leikai in Imphal East District.

The Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army asked all Chief Executive Officers of Autonomous District Councils, especially those of Churachandpur and Sadar Hills, not to declare interview result of the recently concluded Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for recruitment of teachers under District Council before reaching an amicable solution with the group.

The development of the Loktak Lake area of Manipur had been affected by insurgent attacks.

Three PREPAK cadres were arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Phayeng Khunou Pathar Bazaar area.

A PREPAK cadre was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Pallel bazaar area.

A cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Phayeng Khunou near Don Bosco School.

Unidentified militants opened fire on the residence of a doctor, Nilachandra, at Khwairakpam Leikai Sega road in Imphal West District. Nilachandra’s wife K. Sobita said that their residential goods including a car were set ablaze by militants during an earlier attack in November 2009.

February 1

A cadre belonging to Lalheiba group of the Military Council faction of the KCP was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Khuman Lampak Bus Terminus.

A woman cadre belonging to Lalheiba group of the Military Council faction of the KCP was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Chalbung near cremation ground.

The Manipur Government asked the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for erecting fencing along the India-Myanmar border on Manipur side for over a distance of another 10 kilometers starting from border pillar no. 81 after completion of current task to put up fencing from border pilar no. 79 to 81.

February 1

A KYKL cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Korshantabi area in Thoubal District.

February 2

Two suspected United People’s Party of Kangleipak cadres were shot dead by the Imphal East District Police during an encounter at Baruni Nongmaiching hill slope near Kalika village.

The Kuki Revolutionary Front asked for creation of Kukiland in Kuki inhabited areas in Manipur within the constitutional framework of India.

Three suspected KCP cadres were arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Thoubal Athokpam area.

February 3

A suspected PULF cadre was shot dead by Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at Kiyamgei Muslim Takok Palli under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East District.

A PREPAK cadre was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Leimeidong bazar area.

General Officer Commanding of 3 Corps Lieutenant General N.K. Singh declared that there are approximately 40 to 50 camps of the Northeast based militant groups in Myanmar. He revealed that out of these camps, 25 to 30 have been identified as bigger camps or of established nature while the remaining are of temporary nature. He informed that movement of militants from Manipur has been detected in Nepal. He observed that although this is almost like setting up base camp there, no activities would be possible without the support of the Nepal Government.

February 4

Unidentified militants exploded a bomb at the residence of one Lotongbam Lata wife of Tejmani of Singjamei Kakwa in Imphal West District.

A NSCN-K cadre, Lote Gangmei of Oinamlong in Tamenglong District, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Mahabali Kabui village.

A United People’s Party of Kangleipak cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Khudengthabi village along Imphal Moreh road.

A PREPAK cadre was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Wangjing Bazaar area.

February 5

Two suspected militants belonging to Lalheiba group of the Military Council faction of the KCP were shot dead by the Imphal East District Police during an encounter at the foot hill of Kamuching under Lamlai Police Station.

The NSCN-K in Zeliangrong region stated that S.K. Rongmei would be the new ‘finance in-charge’ of the outfit.

February 6

A suspected militant, Ningombam Boynao alias Jiten (20), was shot dead by SFs during an encounter at Thongjao in Thoubal District Jiten’s family members said that he was a surrendered cadre of the KCP.

Four KCP cadres were arrested by the Imphal East Districts Police from Sajiwa near Public Health Engineering Department gate.

Two KYKL cadres were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Kakching area.

Two cadres belonging to Vice Chairman group of the PREPAK were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Khoyathong Pukhri Mapal.

A PREPAK cadre, identified as Maibam Nanao Alhemba (30) of Uripok Shenam Leikai, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel.

February 7

The villagers of Leisan, Tengnoupal and T. Bungmual in Chandel District in a press conference at New Checkon in Imphal East District alleged that KNA, which is a signatory to the SoO agreement with Government, has been committing atrocities upon them. The report adds that two persons including a village chief were assaulted by KNA cadres at T. Bungmual village on February 1.

A PREPAK cadre was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Wangjing bazaar area.

A cadre belonging to Military Council action of the KCP was arrested by the Imphal West District Police.

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh addressing the Conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security in New Delhi on said that the almost unchecked trans-border movement of the Indian insurgent groups and the continued existence of their camps in Myanmar posed the real threat to internal security of Manipur and the Northeast region.

A NSCN-K cadre was arrested when the Assam Rifles personnel neutralised a joint hideout of the NSCN-K and Naga National Council at New Chingkao under Tousem sub-division in Tamenglong District.

The SFs shot dead an unidentified militant in an encounter at Thongjao in Thoubal District.

February 8

A United People’s Party of Kangleipak cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel the general area of Sita track Junction–Saivom village in Chandel Disrtrict.

The NSCN-IM in Zeliangrong region asked officers in Tamenglong District to remain stationed at their respective posts.

Unidentified militants set ablaze a bridge connecting Nongmaikhong and Ithai Wapokpi in Bishnupur District affecting the movement of the people of the surrounding area.

A KCP cadre was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Singjamei parking.

February 9

One UNLF militant was arrested by Imphal West commandos from Pishum Oinam Leikai area of Imphal West.

11 cadres belonging to Lamphel group of the KCP, including two directly involved in the January 31 firing attack at the residence of Kangujam Nillachandra and delivery of extortion notes, were arrested by the Imphal West District Police.

February 10

Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade on the residence of Horticulture Director, Khuraijam Ratankumar in the Khurai Ayangpalli area of Imphal. The hand grenade which landed at the courtyard failed to explode.

One person, identified as Thongam Khogen (32) of Thongju Part I Pheija Leitong, who came to extort money from shops at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai in Imphal on behalf of KCP outfit, was overpowered by the local people and handed over to Police later.

A diesel auto rickshaw was reportedly hijacked and subsequently set ablaze by unidentified militants at Taokhong Khunou Nityainanda Leirak under Lamshang Police Station in Imphal West District.

The Assam Rifles personnel rescued an abducted tourist bus driver, Kishorjeet (48), from the confinement of the militants at Ningthoupham area in Senapati District. Two militants of Imphal were arrested along with one 9-mm locally made pistol and two live rounds from the incident site.

February 11

Three suspected valley based militants were shot dead by the Assam Rifles during an encounter at Nambasi village under Kasom Khullen sub-division in Ukhrul District.

The PLA crticised a civil society group Senior Citizens for Society, since its president N. Binoy in an earlier statement said to safeguard integrity of India and maintain unity and solidarity.

Two slain militants were claimed to be UNLF cadres by their family members. They were identified as Moirnagthem Dinesh alias Naotomba alias Nungthang (22) and Moiranthem Nanao (19).

February 12

Five KCP cadres were arrested by the Assam Rifles between Tegnoupal and Saivom village in Thoubal District.

February 13

An unidentified self-styled woman cadre of the PREPAK was arrested by the SFs from Kumbi in Bishnupur District.

The self-styled ‘finance secretary’ of the PULF, Najir Hussain alias Chisti (39) of Kiekhu Awang Leikai, who was arrested by the combined team of Imphal East District Police and Delhi Police from an area of Delhi on February 10, was brought to Imphal for further Police interrogation.

The chief of Leisan village Tengnoupal who was the victim of a recent atrocity committed by the KNA cadres at T Bungmol village in Chandel District strongly criticized the recent press statement of Kuki Chiefs Association in Moreh claiming reaching of negotiation on the incident.

February 14

An Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) trooper, identified as Pebam Bikramjit (28) of Haobam Marak Keisham Leikai, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Haobam Marak under Singjamei Police Station of Imphal West District. However, the victim was a former militant of UNLF who surrendered before the Police in 1999.

An employee of the Manipur Public Health Engineering Department, identified as Md. Abdul Salam (53), was shot dead by unidentified militants at Sikhong Khunou Khongthabi under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal District.

The Parliamentarian of Outer Manipur constituency, Thangso Baite, asked the militants operating in the rural area not to cause disturbances in rural development project sponsored by the Central Government, taken up in various part of the State, at Salam Patong village in Sadar Hills of Senapati District.

February 15

A UNLF militant, identified as Salam Yenning alias Amujao, was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at Lamphal village in Chandel District.

Unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade inside the residential complex of chief engineer of the Manipur Public Health Engineering Department, Mangsatabam Ibomcha, at Keishamthong Top Leirak in Imphal West District.

Suspected militants exploded another hand grenade inside the residence of Oinam Ibotombi Singh (52) at Hiyanglam Tera Pishak in Thoubal District.

February 16

A suspected militant, identified as Chongtham Ojit alias Naoba (26), was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter near the buffalo farm at Keirak village under Kakching Police Station. Chongtham’s family members claimed that after leaving KYKL as well as PREPAK where he joined one after another, Ojit was serving as a follower in the Assam Rifles post at Lilong.

The Assam Rifles personnel arrested five Kuki militants when they were traveling in two vehicles along the National Highway-39 and Old Burma Road near Saivom village in Chandel District. They were identified as KLA cadre J. K. Kuki alias Stephen (40), his wife Lhingboi Toutang (40), KNA cadre Thangmang (32), his wife Lhigboi Haokip (30) and Paocha alias Mani (25).

A cadre belonging to General Secretary faction of the PREPAK was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from general area of Bijoypur under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District.

February 17

An Assam Rifles trooper sustained injuries during an encounter between militants and a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles at Tera Warak in Ngariyan hill range under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal District.

Manipur Director General of Police Y. Joykumar said that activities of militant groups and other insurgency related problems in the Sate would be reduced by 80 percent if the neighbouring border of Myanmar is effectively sealed. He said that successful plugging of the porous border would result in finding a solution to the problem of insurgency within the next 2-3 years.

At least five PREPAK militants were shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter in Chandel District.

Three PLA cadres were arrested by the Imphal West District Police.

February 19

One villager was killed and three others injured when unidentified militants exploded a landmine between Agijang and Khellen Village under Chapikarong Police Station in Chandel District. The slain villager was identified as James Zou (15).

A PLA cadre , Nongmaithem Ibotombi Singh alias Pepe (34), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police.

Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army stated that the setting ablaze of a passenger plying between Moreh and Imphal in the night of February 11 at Majorkhul was 'reluctantly' carried out by the outfit, in connection with collection of 'annual tax'.

February 20

Two suspected KYKL cadres were shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Unapal under Kakching Police Station.

A cadre belonging to Lalheiba of the Military Council faction of the KCP was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at general area of Sabungkhok in Ukhrul District.

February 21

Two PREPAK cadres were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Lamlong Bazar area.

A cadre belonging to Puranthaba group of the Military Council faction of the KCP was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited Gate in Khuman Lampak.

A senior intelligence official in Moreh said that Chinese weapons in large numbers are finding their way to the Northeastern States through five major routes most of which pass through Myanmar territory.

The K.K. Nganba group of the KCP attacked at the residence of Oinam Jibankumar at Keishampat Kangabam Leikai in Imphal West District. Subsequently, the outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

Two PLA cadres were arrested by Imphal East District Police from JN Hospital area.

Transporters stopped supplying medicine to Manipur after suspected militants hijacked a truck and robbed medicines worth INR 1.5 milliion from Senapati District on February 10. The truck was freed two days later, the traders said.

Altogether 64,000 Security Force personnel, including Manipur Police, are being deployed in Manipur to tackle 44 different militant groups active in the State.

Unidentified militants shot dead a surrendered cadre belonging to MDF faction of the KYKL, identified as Thokchom Farista alias Uttam (23), at the ground of the North East Institute of Science and Technology near Kendra Vidyalaya School under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District.

At least five arms dealers affiliated to the PREPAK were arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles from Lamlong area.

Two KYKL cadres were arrested by Imphal East District Police from Kongpal Eranpham Thongkhong.

A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP was arrested by a combined force of Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from near Sangaiprou oil pump.

A PLA cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Wangoo Mamang Sabal in Thoubal District.

The MDF faction of the KYKL claimed responsibility for the killing of one Mohammed Shalam (53) of Shikhong Khunou Thongtabi in the night of February 13. The outfit alleged that Shalam was an informer of SFs whose disclosure had led to slaying of its cadres.

A civilian was wounded when unidentified militants opened fire at the residence of Srimayum Mani Devi, Angawadi (pre schools) Worker Leader, at Yorbung Khunou under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District.

Suspected militants hurled a grenade at the residence of one Mohammed Safir, Manager of Manipur Rural bank, at Kshetirgao Awang Leikai in Imphal East District. However, the bomb failed to explode.

The KYKL claimed responsibility for February 23 killing of a surrendered cadre belonging to the MDF faction of the KYKL, identified as Thokchom Farista alias Uttam (23), at the ground of the North East Institute of Science and Technology near Kendra Vidyalaya School under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District.

Two KYKL cadres, identified as Khangabam Surjit Singh (46) and Gurumayum Arjun Sharma (35), were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near Moirangkhom Oil Pump area.

A KYKL cadre, identified as Soraisham Millankumar alias Hattapa Singh (42), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Narankonjil Machin near Pukhri Achouba.

Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at a private residence of a contractor, Meitram Kesho (50), at Taothong Apheiba under Lamshang Police Station in Imphal West District. A washing machine was damaged in the explosion.

A UNLF cadre, identified as Keishmam Ningthowal (20), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Takhel area in Imphal West District.

A cadre belonging to Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the KCPwas arrested by Imphal West District Police from near Uripok Oil Pump area. Following his confession, four other cadres belonging to Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the KCP were arrested by the Imphal West District Police.

The KNF raised the demand of separate State for Kukis within the Constitution of India to the visiting Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai.

The Assam Rifles personnel arrested three Myanmarese nationals at Chamol in Chandel District. The trio was engaged to liaise between militants in Manipur and Myanmar.

February 27

Wife of the computer engineer, Oinam Tombi Singh, alleged that a gunman, claiming to be a cadre of Puranthaba Meiraba faction of the KCP, came to their house and wanted to know why the engineer could not pay INR 500, 000 as demanded by them through a letter delivered to the engineer on an unspecified date in January 2010.

February 28

A tribal person, A. S. Phuni (30), was shot dead by suspected militants at Kharal village near Kamuching hills in Ukhrul District.

March 1

Suspected militants of the Puranthaba Meiraba faction of the KCP attacked the house of a computer engineer, Oinam Tombi Singh, working at the Thoubal Deputy Commissioner’s office.

March 2

Three militants came to the house of computer engineer, Oinam Tombi Singh working at the Thoubal Deputy Commissioner’s office and forcibly took away INR 70,000 and one cell phone from the family.

Three suspected cadres of the Military Defence Force faction of the KYKL were shot dead by a rival faction at Kamuching hills under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal District.

A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter in the Hiyanglam areas.

One trooper and two local people were injured during an encounter between militants and a combined force of the Assam Rifles, Border Security Force and Thoubal District Police at Marylane.

The Assam Rifles personnel recovered one RPG,32 live rounds of AK 47, three anti personnel mines and PLA documents during a search operation in general area of Wabagching in Thoubal District.

March 3

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh called on Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in New Delhi in the back of the Centre's talks with the NSCN-IM. The Union Home Minister reassured the Chief Minister that "the Centre would not do anything that would create more problems in the Northeast".

The United Committee Manipur (UCM) reiterated that it would not allow breaking up of the State.

The Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), political wing of the PLA, said its 'executive committee' in February 2010 resolved to support the struggle for freedom of Nagaland, but decided to oppose any design to break up Manipur as a result of the political dialogue.

March 5

A PULF cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel in the general area of Chamol under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District.

A cadre belonging to Vice Chairman faction of the PREPAK was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from general area of Elangkhangpokpi under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District.

The KYKL declared ‘shoot at sight order’ for the violators of the code of conduct of the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination which is scheduled to take place on March 8-26, 2010.

March 6

Unidentified militants shot dead a person, Mohammed Tajudin (25), at Moirang Saajet Chingkhong in Imphal East District.

A suspected PREPAK cadre, Momo, was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Heibirok.

The PLA set May 31 as the deadline for non-locals to leave Manipur. The outfit said all those who came to Manipur after 1949 were considered non-Manipuris and entry of outsiders to the State was illegal.

March 7

A PLA cadre was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Hiyanglam Mayai Leikai area.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh informed the State Legislative Assembly that suspected involvement of the PLA cadres behind the January 13 killing of a woman, Angom Ongbi Chanbi, and her daughter Meneka alias Ibemcha (17) of Phayeng was cited in a Police report.

Chief Minister, while responding to a question raised by Legislator Morung Makunga in the State Legislative Assembly, said that 104 weapons recovered from militants had been auctioned off to private buyers in the last two decades. The Chief Minister further clarified that in all 1728 numbers of all categories of arms were seized during the same period.

March 8

An Assam Rifles trooper was killed and another wounded in an encounter with the PLA cadres at Salungpham in Chandel District.

Troops rescued Basanta Kumar, principal of Irema Public School at Saikul in Senapati District, who was abducted and held as hostage against a demand of INR 100, 000 for his safe release by the KNF cadres.

March 9

A hotline across India-Myanmar border connecting Tamu, Chandel and Imphal would be installed, to share intelligence information on various issues between two countries and to help in curbing incidents of crimes taking place on the Manipur side of the international border.

Three cadres belonging to Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the KCP, including a woman, were arrested by the Bishnupur District Police during a search operation at Phubala Awang Leikai.

A PREPAK cadre was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from North AOC area.

A KLA cadre was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from New Checkon area.

March 10

A PREPAK cadre was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Kongba bazaar area.

A KCP cadre was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Kongpal Sajor Leikai area.

Manipur Legislator Morung Makunga, in State Legislative Assembly asked for suspension of the SoO and alleged that a Kuki militant outfit collected 50 per cent of the compensation given by the Government to the land owners of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Moreh town in Chandel District along the India-Myanmar border.

The Chief of Army Staff-designate Lieutenant General V. K. Singh gave hints of withdrawal of the Army troops from the Northeast region in view of the improving law and order situation. Regarding the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, he said, "… It is a law and there are many legal provisions in it to take on those who misuse it".

A PULF cadre was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from KR Land area.

March 11

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh stated that abduction and subsequent killing of one L. Tomba of Top Siphai Mayai Leikai on July 23, 2009 after subjecting him to severe torture was carried out by four/five cadres of the PREPAK.

The Military Defence Force faction of the KYKL reacted against the recent declaration of the KYKL to track down its remaining cadres as well as supporters, and sated that it would retaliate in case its cadres were targeted.

Two suspected militants assaulted Chief of Imphal East Zila Parishad (District level local self-Government institution), Bimola Devi, and shot at and wounded her husband, Pungsungbam Kunjo, at their residence in Achanbigei Mayai Leikai of Imphal East District.

March 12

A cadre belonging to General Secretary faction of the PREPAK was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Wabagai area.

March 13

A Chinese made bomb, hurled by unidentified militants, was recovered by the Police from the Deputy Commissioner's office complex in Ukhrul District. The explosive was subsequently defused.

A PLA cadre was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Nagamapal area.

A PLA cadre was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Thangal Bazaar area.

A PLA cadre was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Lalambung Makhong Haorongbam Leikai.

March 15

Assam Tribune quoting security sources reports that the interrogation of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders arrested in recent past indicated the game plan of the groups to extend cooperation to militant groups in Northeast.