Manipur Timeline - Year 2012

January 1

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

January 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 8

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

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

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

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

SFs recovered two unexploded grenades from in Imphal West District.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SFs recovered three hand grenades from different localities in Imphal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NSCN-IM severely assaulted seven people, including five Congress supporters, in Chingai AC of Ukhrul District.

Ringwui (Ukhrul) village chief Wungmatem was abducted by suspected NSCN-IM cadres. The whereabouts of Wungmatem remained unknown.

Re-polling is likely to be held in 33 poll stations of Manipur’s hill Districts where suspected NSCN-IM cadres indulged in massive booth rigging.

The suspected militant cadre killed in a reported encounter with a combined team of Imphal East and Imphal West commandos at Top Yaralpat in Imphal East District in the night of January 26 has been identified as one Sagolsem Jiten alias Mikoi (31). 

SFs arrested UNLF cadre, identified as M Devachandra, from Laphupat Tera Mayai Leikai area in Imphal West District.

Some unidentified persons exploded a hand grenade at Singjamei Waikhom Leikai area in Imphal West District. The grenade exploded at a drainage located near the house of one Noyon (60), an ironsmith. No casualty was reported in the incident.

The RPF, the political wing of PLA, has claimed responsibility for the ambush on SFs at a place between Kharou and Narum village under Tengnoupal sub-division in Chandel District on January 28. The SFs who were returning after election duty from Saibol village sustained more than six casualties, claimed a press release issued by the outfit’s department of publicity chief Taohangshu Heiremcha. It further declared that the outfit would attack SFs relentlessly.

In another press release, the outfit has denied any connection whatsoever with Dinesh Singh and M Tomba Singh who were reportedly arrested by SFs from Tuibong area in Churachandpur District on January 27.

SFs arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as Sanjoi Singh, from Bishnupur District.

The ECI has ordered repoll/fresh poll in 34 polling stations which would be conducted on February 4 from 7 am to 3 pm. The ECI decision was conveyed by State Chief Electoral Officer, PC Lawmkunga, who also proclaimed that NSCN-IM interfered in the election process.

The NSCN-IM condemned the reports published in a local daily claiming its involvement in aiding NPF candidates at the Assembly elections.

The Assam Rifles has strongly refuted the RPF claim of an attack in Tengnoupal sub-division in Chandel District on January 28, inflicting heavy casualties on the side of the paramilitary. They stated that the report was an attempt by the outfit to save its face after combined SFs have ensured peaceful assembly elections despite the boycott calls and disruptive activities of the militants.

Sending a clear message that violence does not pay, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram accused NSCN-IM of indulging in abducting and other unlawful activities despite holding peace talks with the Government. Condemning the recent violence perpetrated allegedly by NSCN-IM cadres, he said though NSCN-IM leadership denied that their cadres were involved in most of these incidents, the Government has enough intelligence which suggested that the insurgent group’s cadres were behind many of these incidents. “I hope that the message will go to the NSCN-IM or any other group that violence does not pay,” he said.

Natives of Tasar and its neighbouring villages in Ukhrul District staged a protest rally showing solidarity to NSCN-IM leader Anthony Shimray’s decision to go for hunger strike.  Tasar village is the birth place of Anthony Shimray, who is currently lodged in Tihar jail after he was arrested by NIA at Kathmandu Airport, Nepal in 2010.  He had earlier conveyed that he would begin “hunger strike” by the last week of January, 2012 to protest against the NIA and the Government of India’s policy to detain him longer in prison.

A powerful bomb exploded at Singjamei Ema Keithel in Imphal East District. No report of casualty was obtained till the filing of this report.

A hand grenade was recovered in front of a cement store located at Uripok near Flyover in Imphal West District. In a similar incident, another hand grenade was recovered in front of Omega printing press near Friends Talkies. In another incident, a hand grenade was found at a drainage located near the house of one INC worker Yengkhom Joykumar (55) of Kakching Mayai Leikai in Thoubal District.

SFs arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Chongtham Ingochouba Meitei alias Ngamba, from Wangkhei Thambalkhong near junior high school in Imphal East District. One .9mm pistol with three live rounds was recovered from his possession. On verification, he disclosed that he joined the organization in 2008 through Bocha and was involved in extortion and transportation of arms and ammunition. 

UTLA said that the outfit would not enter into SoO with the Government until its seven points demand is fulfilled. UTLA ‘general secretary’ T Robert said that the outfit is not a terrorist organization but an outfit which works for the development and welfare of the people. Maintaining that SoO or home coming ceremony of UTLA cadres was planned to organize on December 26, 2011, T Robert alleged that it has been delayed due to lackadaisical attitude of the Government of Manipur. The outfit would also not deposit their arms if the Government fails to set up designated camps.

A powerful IED weighing three kilograms was recovered at Pishum Ningombam Leirak junction under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District. Later, Police safely diffused the IED.

SFs arrested a cadre of KCP-MTF, identified as Chingkham Chandramani alias Mani, from Wangkhei Andro Parking in Imphal East District along with one .9mm pistol and live rounds. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in 2010 through one Ingo and was involved in extortion, recruitment of new cadres and arranging shelters.

SFs also arrested a KCP-MC militant, identified as Leichombam Boy alias Shushilkumar, from Mayang Langjing Tanning Makha Leikai in Imphal West District. He disclosed that he got basic military training with the KYKL at Chandel District in 2001 but latter switch to the KCP-MC and currently working in the outfit’s finance section. A .32 pistol, extra magazine and live rounds of ammos were recovered from him.

UTLA ‘Ministry of Information and Public Relations’ has clarified that it has no knowledge about the existence of UTLA organization other than the one that is under SoO agreement. Signed by one Anaconda alias Josh, the statement claims that they have signed the SoO agreement with both the central and State government on October 27, 2011. UTLA abides by the rules of the SoO and accordingly deposited their arms. The outfit also added that the outfit has no ‘General Secretary’ by the name T Robert.

SFs arrested a member of PREPAK-VC, identified as Haobam Bashanta, from Sawombung bridge in Imphal East District. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in May 2011 though one ‘District commander’, Nongdamba. Under the latter’s command, he supplied arms and ammos including the hand grenade that was hurled at the house of Thokchom Kala of Sawombung Thongkhong on January 18 as part of CorCom attack on Congress workers.

Following reports from the IB that NSCN-IM would attempt to secure maximum votes for the candidates sponsored by them, the State Government has tightened security measures in all areas where re-poll would be held on February 4. The IB has informed the State Government that NSCN-IM in spite of being under ceasefire pact with the Government of India may resort to all kinds of arm twisting tactics to threaten voters and force them to vote in favor of candidates sponsored by them. They may even go to the extent of capturing booths, mentioned the IB report.

SFs killed a suspected militant identified as Sanasam David (25) at Langthabal Phuramakhong in Imphal West District. One pistol along with some live rounds was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.

Four IEDs weighing 4.5 kilograms were recovered by SFs in a follow up action to the arrest of an OWG of the PLA. Gurumayum Khugamani Sharma alias Inao alias Nanao alias Bimol was arrested from Southern side of Palace Gate traffic point in Imphal East District. He confessed that working as an OWG of PLA since 2009. Police further revealed that the device was handed over to him by one Robertson of the PLA on January 14 for planting at various places to disrupt the Republic Day 2012 celebration as well as the conduct of 10^th Manipur Legislative Assembly on January 28. The outfit planned to plant the devices in Imphal city area. However, the device was unable to plant because of tight security, the officer alleged.

SFs arrested two NSCN-IM cadres identified as ‘Lieutenant’ Ningwon and Rang Mathews from Senapati District.

SFs arrested a KYKL cadre identified as Laishram Sanahan Singh from Loitang Leikinthabi in Imphal West District.

A suspected militant was killed during an encounter with a team of Imphal West District commandos near Phayen Don Bosco School. According to Police sources, a small fire-arm and a hand grenade were recovered from him. More details are awaited.

A cadre of HPC-D was killed by suspected militants of a rival faction in Churachandpur District. Sources said Gibeon was reportedly abducted by cadres of a rival faction on February 5. It is believed that he was killed after being severely beaten up.

A powerful IED was found near the home of Khumbongmayum Japan (46), supporter a CPI, at Nongada Makha Leikai under Lamlai Police station in Imphal East.

Director-general of Assam Rifles Rameshwar Roy cautioned the NSCN-IM against violating ground rules and said action would be taken against those who violated the same. The warning came after the NSCN-IM cadres were accused of firing, abduction and intimidation in favour of candidates belonging to the NPF during Manipur Assembly elections, held on January 28. Union home minister P. Chidambaram had admitted that the NSCN-IM indulged in kidnapping and other unlawful activities despite holding talks with the Centre.

The MPCC president Gaikhangam stated that the NPF and MSCP candidates of Nungba assembly constituency are openly supported by the cadres of NSCN-IM and ZUF respectively.

SFs arrested two cadres of KNF-P from Chingmang area of Senapati District while they were involved in extortion activities in and around Chingmang. They were identified as Ngamcha Kipgen and Paopinsai Kipgen. A large number of documents and extortion slips were recovered from their possession.

Four cadres of the KLA who are under SoO agreement were assaulted for extortion and later handed over to security personnel by locals of Moirangpurel village in Imphal East District. They have been identified as Haoupu, Helin, Sanboi, and Ng Thang.

The ZUF sharply criticized the MPCC president Gaikhangam for "repeatedly accusing" the outfit of interfering at the recent Manipur assembly polls, which it vehemently denied.

SFs recovered a Chinese hand grenade and a detonator from bushes at Kairang Chingya under Heingang Police station in Imphal East District.

Greeting the people on the 25th anniversary of MPA the armed wing of UNLF, the Central Committee of the outfit asserted that the armed struggle is the pivot on which the revolutionary struggle should rest.

SFs arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as Mutum Romesh Singh alias Khunthiba, in Khongjom Maning Leikai in Thoubal District.

SFs arrested three cadres of UPPK, including a woman cadre, from Kanglatombi market in Senapati District and recovered a .9mm pistol from their possession. They are identified as Maibam Ratan, Angom Ingobi Singh and Nengneikim Khongsai.

Several Naga civil society organizations have appealed to the union Government to release a senior NSCN-IM functionary, arrested by the NIA in 2010. In a joint representation addressed to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the organizations have sought the immediate release of Anthony Ningkhan Shimray, "head of foreign affairs" of NSCN-IM in "greater interest of peace and respect for his rights and dignity". The representation includes Naga Hoho, United Naga Council, Naga Mothers' Association, Naga Women's Union, Naga Students' Federation, All Naga Students' Association Manipur and Naga People's Movement for Human Rights. Shimray was arrested by NIA at the Indo-Nepal border in September 2010 on charges of illegal procurement and supply of arms, and has been in Tihar jail since.

SFs arrested five militants of the CorCom, who struck terror among Congress candidates and their supporters in the just-concluded Assembly elections of January 28 from Imphal West District. Sub-divisional Police officer Modhunimai said they first arrested a militant identified as Seram Sanatomba and on his information the other four were arrested. Two hand-grenades were also seized from them. Modhunimai said that they were involved in hurling a bomb at the house of a woman candidate, W. Shyama, and sent an extortion notice to IFC Minister N. Biren. They also tried to corner lucrative contract works in the IFC department and get big loans from the District Industrial Centre. All the arrested five are cadres of the PREPAK, which is a constituent of the CorCom.

The NPF refuted the charges levelled against the party of establishing links with militants during the Manipur assembly polls.

Anthony Shimray, Head of Foreign Affairs of the NSCN-IM, was produced before the Special Court of NIA at Patiala in New Delhi.

SFs arrest of two women OGWs of the PLA, identified as Keisham Ibeyaima Devi and Thokchom Seran Renubala, from Kumbi Kangjeibung area in Bishnupur District. Both were working under the command of the outfit's 'Divisional Force Commander' Khelemba.

SFs arrested a PLA militant identified as M Romeo alias Rakesh in Jiribam in Imphal East.

Cadres of HPC-D control the vast area adjacent to the Tipaimukh Dam project in Churachandpur District who vowed several times to prevent the construction of the dam.

KRA-U said the outfit joined the KRA in November 2011, clarifying that a letter dated December 1, 2011 was submitted to the chairman of the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) in this regard. "The KRA (U), which is also under the Suspension of Operations (SoO), is pleased to inform you that the organization has been united with the KRA from November 2011," the letter dated December 1, 2011 quoted KRA-U 'commander-in-chief' George Kuki as saying. The KRA underwent a split with the formation of the KRA-U in 2007.

SFs arrested one PLA cadre, identified as 'lieutenant' Kharibam Rohindro alias Mangoljao alias Wangamba, from Singjamei Bazar in Imphal West District. The arrestee joined PLA in the month of June, 1996 and got basic training at Myanmar border.

Section of KRA-U refuted the report that the KRA-U has been merged with the KRA in November 2011.

The PLA has refuted any connection whatsoever between the party and Seram Renubala and Keisham Ibeyaima who were arrested on the charge of being PLA activists on February 11.

India has given China evidence on several occasions of its involvement in aiding insurgency movements in Northeast. "There was evidence that insurgents from northeast India were meeting Chinese intelligence officials regularly in Yunnan (China) and in Nepal. We tracked top National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) arms procurer Anthony Shimray who had ordered a massive supply of weapons. The procedures involved in shipment, export orders, regulatory compliances, etc are impossible without China's involvement," said GK Pillai, former home secretary. Intelligence reports say fresh consignments comprising weapons like Heckler and Koch rifles (HK 33), T81 rifles - have landed in the hands of the Northeast rebels in substantial numbers.

SFs arrested two PLA cadres, 'lance corporals' Elangbam Surchandra alias Khanganba Singh, and Ngangom Premkumar alias Lemba, from Nilakuthi area in Imphal East District. Two mobile phones and live rounds of ammos were recovered from their possession. Surchandra joined the outfit in 2008 and trained in Myanmar while Premkumar joined in 2007. Both of them were working under the command of '2nd Lieutenant' Jayanta.

Following the interrogation of Surchandra, two more cadres of the same outfit, Maibam Dhanabir, and 'sergeant' Sanjenbam Sunita alias Lemchang Chanu, were arrested from Paona Bazar and Uripok Tourangbam Leikai respectively in Imphal West District. A mobile phone, four press release notes, two diaries and three M-16 live ammos and a hand bag were recovered from them. On verification, Dhanabir and Sunita allegedly confessed that they were involved in carrying out attacks on Congress candidates and workers and extortions.

SFs arrested two KCP-KK Nganba, cadres identified as Phijam Rainson alias Amutombi and Sapam Thoinaoba alias Surendra, from Kongpal Iranpham area in Imphal East District. One Chinese hand grenade was recovered from their possession. On verification, they confessed that they joined the outfit in 2011 though Koktang and at present worked under the command of one Lairenlakpa of KCP and they were involved in extortion.

SFs also arrested two NSCN-K cadres identified as Thorii and Athesii from Senapati District. One US-made .9mm pistol and three rounds and a mobile hand set were recovered from them.

Hand grenade was lobbed on the residence of Keisham Romen at RIMS Road in Imphal West District which Police retrieved later.

Six cadres belonging to three different outfits surrendered with arms at a ceremony held at 116th battalion in Ningthoukhong of Bishnupur District. The surrendered militants are 'lance corporal' Solendro alias Inaoton, Amarjit alias Mangaljao, Thangcha alias Lupheng, 'corporal' Tungdim Jangam alias Mangboi Zou, all belonging to UNLF, and L Naobi of PLA and Hamish, 'publicity secretary' of PULF. The cadres surrendered five pistols and one carbine along with assorted ammunition.

SFs arrested two KCP-Noyon cadres, identified as Thangjam and Moirangthem Iton, from Keibi area of Ukhrul District.

SFs arrested one KYKL cadre, identified as Bastimayum Tomba Sharma alias B Sharma, from Khoirom Makha Leikai in Imphal East District.

The UNC decided to temporarily suspend the ban on construction work on the Trans Asian Railway line in the State after the lapse of the specified two months ban on construction work on the said railway line. "The ban had been imposed in protest against the lack of political will on the part of the Government to address the demand for an alternative arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur". The decision would be reviewed after the installation of a popular Government.

The MCP-M, earlier known as KCP-Maoist in a press release by its 'publicity secretary' Nonglen Meitei came out strongly against the imposition of two or three sets of uniform on its students by private schools. It stated that the multiple uniform sets caused unnecessary financial burdens to the parents especially those belonging to the financially underprivileged section. The Maoist's statement assured that the party stands against such exploitation and will not remain a mute spectator.

Thangjam Naocha and Moirangthem Iton who were arrested by SFs on February 15 are not related to the KCP, stated a statement released by H Poirei, 'information and publicity secretary' of KCP.

RPF has clarified that Naobi, who surrendered on February 15 as a PLA cadre has no connection with it or its armed outfit, the PLA.

SFs arrested two KYKL militants, identified as Thounaojam Jiten (32) and Khaidem Naocha (30) from near LMS Law College at Chingmeirong in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested another KYKL militant, identified as Khaidem Rajen (59), at Chajing Mairenkhong in Imphal West District. Two .9mm pistols with two magazines, eight live rounds of 9mm ammunition and fourteen live rounds of AK-47 ammunition were recovered from him.

SFs arrested four KNLF cadres during a search operation at Ward No. 2 in Dalpatti of Moreh town (Chandel District). The arrested militants were identified as Jahudaa (19), Lian (46), Khencensang Lian (19) and Kamminlien Kipgen (24). SFs recovered one US-made .38 revolver with four live rounds, one Chinese made .22 pistol with five live rounds, two IEDs each weighing half kilogram with electric detonator and wire from their possession.

SFs recovered a hand grenade at the residence of Sapam Tiken, (former Manipur's MPP candidate in Singjamei Assembly Constituency) in Singjamei Sapam Leikai in Imphal West District.

SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of Arubam Iboyaima of Pungdongbam in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested one PLA cadre identified as Khangembam Ranjit at Wangjing in Bishnupur District. Five CDs and one mobile handset and INR 14, 215 were seized from him.

Three suspected militants belonging to KCP-Noyon were arrested by SFs at Yairipok Yambem area in Thoubal District. The militants were identified as Anoubam Suresh alias Boy alias Amuthoi, Sarungbam Milan and Sanabam Kumar alias Amu. A .32 pistol, Chinese-made hand grenade and ammunition were recovered from them.

The KYKL has categorically stated that all those students who have been preparing to appear the coming HSLC exam located in hill Districts against established rules and regulations should not appear for the said examination. Against the established rules of the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur, around 1000 students were allowed to appear the HSLC exam in hill schools sometime back. Further, more than 6000 students have been allowed to appear for the same examination in hill Districts, said the outfit.

The Zeliangrong Baudi (the apex body of the Zeliangrong tribe), Manipur, on February 20 urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the unconditional and immediate release of Anthony Ningkham Shimray, head of foreign affairs of NSCN-IM. Shimray has been in Tihar jail since his arrest in 2010.

One Khangenbam Ranjit who was from Wangjing in Bishnupur District clarified that Ranjit was not related with the RPF and its armed wing PLA in any manner, informed a statement issued by chief department of publicity of the outfit, Taohangsu Heiremcha. It further said that Army's information regarding the arrested person's involvement in the activities of the group is baseless.

A former cadre of PULF was shot dead by some unidentified persons near Khonglong village under Sapermeina Police station in Senapati District. Bullet-riddled body of Muhammad Amzad Khan (35) was discovered at a ravine near Khonglong village It is said that Azad once worked in PULF as well as in a Kuki militant outfit.

A labourer identified as Phijam Thoiba, engaged in construction of a house for Henbung composite check-post in Senapati District, was abducted by suspected NSCN-IM militants. It is suspected that the abduction might have been related with monetary demand or tussle over the contract work.

A team of Imphal East commando brought back a 'lieutenant' of UNLF identified as Takhellambam Apabi who was arrested by Mizoram Police from Vairengte in Kolasib District on February 12.

SFs arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Asem Thoiba, from Kakwa bazaar in Imphal West District. Police seized one IED along with an electronic detonator, three Chinese hand grenades and a car from him.

The KNO celebrated its 25th raising day at Hangshing Memorial Football Ground in Lhungtin in Churachandpur District.

The RPF, the political wing of PLA opposed the construction of Tipaimukh dam, saying it would not benefit the people of Manipur. Irengbam Chaoren, president of RPF, in his message to the people of Manipur on the occasion of the outfit's Independence Demand Day, said, "There is no point in reminding about suffering and losses caused by Loktak (power) project. The same thing will happen with Tipaimukh project." The RPF also expressed concern over large-scale influx of non-Manipuris, which has "affected the demography" of the region. Chaoren described formation of coordination committee (CorCom) by seven militant groups of Manipur a "landmark" and said it would continue its struggle with other groups in Manipur and neighbouring states for a common goal. The CorCom was formed recently and it banned the ruling Congress party from contesting in the January 28 State Assembly election.

A suspected cadre of PREPAK-Pro left a hand grenade wrapped in an old newspaper at the ticket counter of the casualty department of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal West District.

Two UTLA cadres, identified as Thenhen and Laljui Neihsial, were arrested from Monbong village of Jiribam sub-division in Imphal East District. Extortion notes, receipts and rubber stamps of UTLA have been recovered from the duo.

The ZUF celebrated its first raising day in Tamenglong District. Speaking at the occasion, 'chairman' Kamson asked the gathering to take the raising day of ZUF as the birthday of Zeliangrong heroes. Kamson stated that ZUF is not a breakaway faction of NSCN-IM. He also said that ZUF has not come under any form of agreement with Government of India or Government of Manipur. The ZUF was set up to protect the land and resources of Zeliangrong and kindred tribes.

SFs also arrested one cadre belonging to PULF-Azad identified as Muhammad Mujibur Rahaman alias Mujib at Nongpok Sekmai Bazar in Thoubal District.

SFs killed a suspected militant in an encounter which took place at Canchipur area near Standard Robert English School in Imphal West District. One .9mm pistol was recovered from him. The identity of the slain person is yet to be established.

SFs arrested an overground worker of KYKL, identified as Moirangthem Oken, from Loktak Lake area in Bishnupur District on February 26.

SFs also arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as B Murgan, from Moreh in Chandel District. One USA made .9mm Pistol with five live rounds was recovered from him.

SFs recovered several explosive devices which include nine hand grenades, two RPG and mortar shells from top Wakha Ching area in Imphal East District. The explosives were detonated safely.

SFs arrested one PLA cadre identified as Hidangmayum Jayenta alias Eton Sharma from Wangu Terakhong area in Bishnupur District on February 26. He was actively involved in recruitment, tax collection and extortion for the outfit from Wangu area.

The militant shot dead in the encounter in Canchipur area of Imphal West District on February 26 has been identified as one S. Nobin alias Naocha. Earlier he was arrested by Police and sent to jail for being a PLA cadre before he was released just about two months back.

SFs arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Leiphrakpam Gopen alias Roshan alias Khangba, in the area of Singda Bazaar in Imphal West District. He revealed that he is working with PLA since 2008 under '2nd Lieutenant' Ajit of Jiribam. One .9mm Pistol, three live rounds and one magazine were recovered from the cadre.

SFs also arrested a PREPAK cadre, identified as Kshetrimayum Premjit aka Beeky aka Manimatum near Shanker Talkies in Lamphel. One .9 mm pistol with a magazine loaded with three live rounds and a Chinese hand grenade were seized from his possession.

Suspected Kuki militants abducted two civilians, including son of former Chief Engineer of IFCD Kakap Gangte, Henjamlien Gangte alias Kelvin (29) and his friend Malsawm Gangte (23) from the gate of Kelvin's residence at New Lambulane in Imphal East District. The militants have reportedly demanded a ransom of INR 10 million for the release of the duo.

A PREPAK cadre, identified as Aheibam Inaobi Singh aka Sunil, was arrested by SFs from Langol area in Imphal West District.

SFs recovered 19 IEDs at Khoiram of Chandel District.

SFs arrested a militant, 'Captain' Hpauna Lahtoi alias Alizou (65), in Moreh Town area. One 6.35 mm Pistol along with five live rounds was recovered from him.

SFs arrested a PREPAK militant, identified as 'Private' Zawthoo alias Bilal (25), at Dalpatti in Moreh. One AK 47 Rifle along with five live rounds was recovered from the militant, who was reportedly a Myanmar resident.

SFs arrested one PREPAK militant, identified as L Sachi alias Solendra (32), in Khoiram.

One over ground worker of UNLF, identified as Thingom Levis (30), was arrested from Babupara in Jiribam in Imphal East District.

Taibanganba group of KCP-MC has held its annual meeting from February 28 to March 1, said a press statement of the 'commander in chief' of the outfit, Taibanganba. The statement said that the executive members of the supreme committee and other senior advisors of the outfit and other members, deliberated on the issues at hand which include bringing the various factions of KCP to a common platform and agendas to be taken up by the outfit for the welfare of the people.

PREPAK has refuted any connection whatsoever between the outfit and Jaotu alias Bilal who was arrested from Moreh in Chandel District on February 28 for being a PREPAK activist along with a AK 47 rifle. Moreover, L Sachi alias Solendro who was arrested by SFs from Khoiram area on the charge of being a 'corporal' of PREPAK is not related with the outfit in any manner, contended a press release issued by the outfit's publicity officer Sanju Oinam.

SoO signatory group KRA has said that only genuine voters must be given voting rights in the re poll to 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly elections in Saikul assembly constituency to be held on March 4. Maintaining that KRA does not support any candidate, it stated that the measure has been initiated for peaceful conduct of democratic process.

Suspected militants twice attacked the residence of a village head, Wanhegbam Birbal, at Kongba Nandeibam Leikai Saw Mill Leirak in Imphal East District. Hand grenades were lobbed at 3pm and 6.30pm at the residence. Police later retrieved the unexploded grenades. According to family members, a militant group had demanded INR 300, 000 from the village head.

In another act of poll-related violence, cadres of a KNF, which is a signatory to SoO, assaulted four people of Prasain village in Senapati District on March 1 for not voting for the Congress candidate. Sources said that around 10 armed cadres of KNF came to Prasain village located under Kangpokpi assembly constituency in Senapati District at about midnight and forcibly led away four villagers and later assaulted them.

Police commandos foiled an attempt to carry out an IED explosion at the residence of MLA, Bijoy Koijam at Thonju Pheijaleitong in Imphal West District and arrested two alleged PREPAK cadres along with the explosives at about 8:30 pm.

Suspected militants fired several rounds upon a Police outpost at Taretkhul under Imphal East Police Station. However no casualty has been reported.

SFs arrested one KYKL cadre, identified as Biran alias Naba in Moreh Ward No 9 area of Chandel District. One .9mm Pistol along with magazine and five 9mm live rounds were recovered from him.

SFs arrested one PREPAK cadre, identified as Bishorjeet, in Ward No.7 in Moreh, Chandel District. One M-16 Rifle along with magazine and five live rounds of M-16 were recovered from him.

ZUF 'general secretary' A Ramroy welcomed Lunguitan Kamei of NSCN-IM on joining ZUF. A Ramroy said that ZUF would welcome anybody from Zeliangrong community and its sub-tribes in joining the outfit.

A powerful bomb exploded near the gate of congress candidate RK Anand's Kwakeithel Akham Leikai residence in Imphal West District at around 10.45 pm. No casualty was reported though. CorCom, Coordination Committee of seven militant outfits has claimed its hand in the bomb attack.

SFs arrested three militants of the PREPAK-VC, identified as Waikhom Loveson alias Mihengamba Singh, Huidrom Pambi alias Panthoi and Yumnam Abung Singhfrom Khuyathong Pukhri Achouba Mapal in Imphal West District. Loveson disclosed that he got basic military training of UNLF. He further disclosed that he came back to Imphal from Myanmar on December 30, 2011 to cooperate with CorCom under the command of 'sergeant major' Dinesh Singh. Further they disclosed that they went to Nandalal Phukan Backery shop, Nagamapal to extort money amounting to INR 100, 000 as directed by Dinesh and INR 500, 000 from Lala Opticals, RIMS road with the order of abducting them if they fail to give the money. One .9mm pistol with magazine, three 9mm live rounds, one radio handset with battery were seized from Loveson while one Chinese hand grenade was seized from the possession of Huidrom Pambi and one Chinese hand grenade and 15 live rounds of M-16-were seized from Abung Singh.

SFs arrested one NSCN-K cadre, identified as Chamthankung Gangmei alias Acham, in New Keithelmanbi area. One .9mm pistol with four live rounds was recovered from him.

A Chinese hand grenade was found inside an inter-state bus service ticket booking counter at North AOC in Imphal. The bomb was later disposed.

SFs arrested one cadre each of the UNLF and PREPAK outfits from Jiribam sub-division areas in Imphal East District. The UNLF cadre has been identified as L Jayenta and the PREPAK cadre as Irom Monal Singh alias Sanjiv.

Altogether five electors cast their votes in two polling booths located in a village in Senapati District where re-polling was conducted March 4 along with 61 polling stations out of total 67 polling booths where ECI had ordered fresh re-poll. An official report said that the villagers refrained from voting following threat from an armed group under cease-fire agreement with the Government of India.

A powerful bomb exploded in the campus of the RIMS at 10:30 pm, near the residence of H Shanti, the medical superintendent. Two alleged militants of PREPAK-Pro, involved in the bomb blast, were arrested and two hand grenades were recovered from them. The arrested duo, identified as Ayekpam Winnie and Okram Subash, disclosed that they were working under the instruction of a person, whom they identified as James of PREPAK-Pro.

While appreciating the formation of Coordination Committee by seven different revolutionary groups in the State, three factions of KCP, namely Taibanganba faction of KCP-MC, Lamyanba Khuman faction of KCP-MC and KCP-City Meitei, have invited other factions and groups to form a united front to expedite revolutionary movement in the State.

The MCP-M has claimed responsibility for planting a powerful bomb at the counter of Zet travels. Claiming responsibility for it, the outfit said that the agency has been bringing intoxicating tablets to Manipur for some gains. The outfit warned Zet travels and all other agencies to stop such activities with immediate effect. They said that all of them should extend cooperation to the outfit in this campaign against drugs.

A team of Imphal East Police commando arrested a cadre of PREPAK identified as Athokpam Hitler (44) alias Ibungo alias Ebai Meitei from his residence, informed a statement of SP Imphal East. A Chinese made hand grenade, five M16 live rounds along with a mobile handset were recovered from the possession of the arrested cadre. On verification, the cadre disclosed that he is an active member of PREPAK and now working under the command of Lamyanba alias Lanjingba of PREPAK. He was involved in extortion of money from general public, Government officials, businessmen and shopkeepers and also involved in the transportation of arms and ammunition from one place to another, added the statement.

Six cadres of the newly formed United Revolutionary Front (URF), including its 'home secretary' Puyam Mongyamba Meitei alias Biren alias Ruhini alias Shukhil alias Khura, who were reportedly involved in bomb attacks against candidates in the run up to the recent Assembly elections have been arrested by SFs along with arms and incriminating documents in Imphal East District. While the 'home secretary' was arrested from Thenga Loubuk at Khurai Chingangbam Leikai, his wife identified as Memton alias Ing, was arrested later from an unspecified location. Two Chinese hand grenades, one .32 pistol, two magazines, two live rounds, 80 extortion notes of URF and a personal computer set were recovered from Memton. Acting on the disclosure of the couple, four other cadres of URF were also arrested. The four other cadres have been identified as Ningombam Amarchand alias Boy, Ngangkham Ranjan alias Ibungo, Ngangkham Rocky alias Bungcha and Ngangkham Khagemba alias Laba. One .9 mm pistol containing two live rounds, 100 extortion notes of URF, two Chinese hand grenades with detonators and a mobile handset were recovered from the possession of Ranjan.

The arrested militants disclosed that URF had been planning to target non-local people during the Yaoshang (Holi) festival in collaboration with the CorCom (Coordination Committee of seven militant outfits). Further, they revealed that URF was behind the grenade/bomb attacks at the residences of Congress candidate in Singjamei Assembly Constituency (AC) I Hemochandra, AITC candidate in Khurai AC Leishangthem Yaima and BJP candidate in Kshetrigao AC Th Ibosana.

URF was set up on January 7, 2012 and its 'president' Mangangthoi is currently staying in Bangladesh. Its 'vice-president', Jashwa Mangang alias Raghumani alias Oja Mangang is also in Bangladesh. AK Pibarel is the outfit's 'information and publicity secretary', Lemba Meitei is the 'finance secretary' and Kiyamba is the 'defence secretary'.

SFs arrested one cadre of the proscribed UNLF identified as 'Sergeant Major' Sagolsem Pamuba alias Surchandra from Hilghat in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested one cadre of KLA identified as 'Corporal' Thangminlal Khongsai alias Ronny Kuki from Thangkanphai village area of Saikul sub-division in Senapati District.

Combined team of Thoubal Police commando and troops of 27th Assam Rifles arrested another cadre PREPAK during an operation launched at Chairel bridge. A statement issued by SP Thoubal informed that the arrested cadre was identified as Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh (21) alias Nanao of Leingang Mangjing and recovered a 9mm pistol along with two live rounds.

Kuki National Liberation Front/Kuki People's Army (KNLF/KPA) affirmed not to compromise Kuki nationalism with SoO agreement and affirmed to take every available means to defeat the 'divide and rule' policy of the Indian Government. This was conveyed by the 'chairman' of the newly formed KNLF/KPA, Palen Kuki on the occasion of the 4th Rising Day of the outfit held at its tactical headquarters, Munpi in Chandel District. According to a statement issued by the information and publicity secretary of the outfit, Konthe Haokip, Palen Kuki was reported to have said that the KNLF/KPA was formed on March 6, 2008 with the objective to regain and re-unite the Kuki society and its territory from the Indian colonialism. The outfit is also ready to work together with any likeminded revolutionary groups waging war of independence.

An unidentified dead body of a non-local man was found at Khoijuman Patton of Bishnupur District.

A hand grenade was exploded at the gate of Khumukcham Jibon (48) of Keishampat Thiyam Leikai in Imphal West District.

Unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of a businessman at Uripok Khoisnam Leikai. The unexploded grenade was retrieved by the Police.

A KCP-MC militant, identified as Upa alias Manigun, was arrested from Bishnupur District.

Three persons were abducted by militants from different places in the State on March 9. One was abducted along with his car from from Moirangkhom Moreh van parking area in Imphal by suspected PULF cadres while suspected KNF abducted two other persons from Kangpokpi area in Senapati District.

A top cadre of UNLF, identified as Khwairakpam Romesh was arrested by SFs from Ningombam Phuramakhong in Imphal West District. One .9 mm pistol along with a magazine containing two live rounds was seized from his possession. It was revealed that Nanao joined UNLF in 2008 and got basic military training in Myanmar and worked under the command of one Wanglen. Based on the disclosure made by the militant, Police on March 10 alleged that he was among the UNLF cadres who transported about 230 AK-47 and 56 rifles for NSCN-K in December 2009. He was also involved in an ambush on SFs in Ukhrul District in 2009, Police said.

SFs arrested one militant belonging to KRPA, identified as SD Shailenlar alias Alar, from Kongba. One hand grenade, one carbine loaded with 3 live rounds was recovered from his possession.

SFs arrested a militant belonging to UNLF, identified as P Gyaneshwar (25), at Dibong in Jiribam.

SFs also arrested two militants belonging to KNF-P and one OGW from Waichong area in Senapati District. The arrested militants were identified as 'Private' Jangminlal Kipgen and Thangneo, while the OGW was identified as Dehlam Doungel.

SFs arrested three militants belonging to NSCN-IM, identified as KH Fhilimon, Khiamping Khumba and Neilor Cheeru moving in a Tata Sumo from Awangkhul to Nonei on NH-37 in Tamenlong District. SFs recovered INR 80,000 and incriminating documents from their possession.

SFs also arrested one OGW of KCP-MC, identified as Salam Gyanchandra alias Salam, from Kangpokpi Ward No 11 area in Senapati District.

SFs arrested a militant belonging to NNC, identified as Padingam, from Khonshaghul area in Senapati District.

A fourteen year-old boy, Ankit who was abducted by unidentified armed militants on March 9 from New Bazar in Churachandpur District, apparently for ransom, was found at an isolated location near Khuga Dam. According to reports, it is speculated that ransom was paid to secure the boy's release though his immediate family declined to give any comment.

Indian authority handed over two Myanmar nationals who were locked in Manipur jail since their detention in December 2011 to the Myanmar authority at the international border gate in Moreh (Chandel District) of Manipur. The two foreign nationals were arrested for allegedly entering Indian Territory without required documents on December 1, 2011.

Suspected militants detonated a powerful bomb near the mini-secretariat building in Ukhrul District headquarters. No casualty was reported in the blast. Police said the bomb was blasted at the old ADC office located around 50-meter away from the mini-secretariat building in Ukhrul.

Over 500 students along with their teachers recently held a protest against the diktats of MCP-M, which demanded the closing down of educational institutions in Imphal. MCP-M recently demanded that Catholic School, Little Flower School, St. Joseph School and St. George School in Imphal should shut down.

In the wake of monetary demand served to the private schools by an armed group in the District, the Joint Action Committee for Welfare of Private Schools (JAC-WOPS) on March 12 appealed to responsible organization to refrain from such activities and honor the sanctity of the schools. Reports stated that suspected UNPC cadres have served a monetary demand of INR 50,000 each to every private school located in Ukhrul.

SFs killed a KCP-MC militant, identified as Meitram Ingotomba, in Bishnupur District allegedly in an encounter. Police said that one AK-56 rifle with a magazine and eight live rounds were also recovered from him.

SFs recovered one 12-Bore Gun, one 12-Match lock bore gun, one .32 Revolver, one Walkie talkie, one PREPAK flag, one utility pouch, twelve 7.62 mm live rounds and 123 fired cartridge cases of AK-47, in Thoubal District.

SFs arrested a cadre of the KCP-MC, identified as Sanjung alias Chinglem Khomba, at Leitanpokpi in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested a cadre of the PULF-Umar Quazi, identified as Muhammad Abdul Kalam, from Kamlakhong Makha Leikai in Bishnupur District. He was said to be involved in extortion and tax collection activities in Kamlakhong area.

SFs also arrested a KYKL overground worker, identified as Ningthoujam Robin Singh, from Kumbi Bazar area. He is involved in tax collection and extortion from taxi/bus/auto association in Kumbi area. He was also involved in delivering demand letters and transaction of money for KYKL.

Further, the SFs arrested a top cadre of PLA, identified as W Loyangamba Meitei, at Hilghat in Jiribam in Imphal East District. One .9mm pistol with two live rounds was recovered from him.

A cadre of UTLA-SK Thadou, identified as Lammingou Singson, was arrested by the SFs from Leisabithol, Jiribam. A country-made pistol along with seven live rounds was recovered from him.

Suspected militants lobbed a hand grenade at the ABC godown at Khoyathong in Imphal West District. However, no casualty was reported.

The NIA in its investigation into the illegal activities the UNLF revealed that it has invested a huge amount of money in various business ventures in the UK.

Okram Ibobi Singh became the chief minister of the State for the third consecutive term.

SFs arrested two KCP cadres identified as Leiphakpam Ajit alias Ibungo and Leithongbam Santakumar Singh alias Ibungo alias Momo from Thoubal Haokha Bazar in Thoubal District.

Pakistan's external intelligence agency ISI has admitted before a three-member bench of the Pakistan Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary to meddling in northeast India. Former ISI chief Asad Durrani made the admission before the bench during a hearing on the ISI's mandate. He also admitted ISI funding the BNP during the 1991 general elections in Bangladesh.

A minor girl was killed while five persons were injured as a powerful blast that ripped apart a rented house near Manipur Police Training School, Pangei in Imphal East District.

The SFs also arrested a cadre of PULF-MI Khan, identified as Muhamad Yakub Ali alias Ibocha, at Konumla Hiyang Khong areas from Thoubal District.

The UTLA has announced to impose an "indefinite bandh" (shut down strike) along the National Highway 53 (Imphal-Jiribam road) from 6 am of March 17 over the arrest of Lammimgou. In October 2011, altogether 45 cadres of UTLA laid down arms before Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh at the 1st Manipur Rifles Banquet Hall. The outfit is yet to enter the SoO agreement with the Government.

SFs arrested two persons from Salbung in Churachandpur District along with a .32 pistol and INR 47,000. The two are Letjapao Haokip, aged 49, of Mongjang Koite village and Henthang Haokip, aged 40, of N Molloi village. They have been handed over to Imphal West Police station.

SFs arrested one cadre of the MCP-M, identified as Sanoujam Sanatomba Singh alias Sarat alias Yaima, from near Kontha Ahallup auto rickshaw parking in Imphal East District and recovered one mobile phone along with one SIM card.

KCP militant identified as Muhammad Tajjauddin, was arrested from Kongba bazar.

SFs rescued a 14 year old boy, identified as Rajkumar Sharma. The boy was abducted on March 9 from Saipum village in Churachandpur District and a ransom demand of INR 500, 000 was made for his release.

Three unexploded hand grenades were found near Manipur Police firing range located at Pangei at 7.45 am. The bomb squad later detonated the grenade safely.

SFs arrested a KYKL cadre, identified as 'Corporal' Sagolshem Nanao Singh alias Tomba (22), from Samaram area in Thoubal District.

The MCP-M has warned the Catholic schools and other private schools in the State against charging exorbitant fees from the students. The outfit further maintained that the party would take stern action against the school authorities which do not reduce the school fees and impart secular form of education to the students.

According to Police officers investigating the bomb blast in Pangei area which killed a minor and severely injured 5 others on March 15 said, the bomb could have been planted by militants to ambush passing SFs patrolling parties in the area.

The UTLA has clarified that it has not imposed any indefinite bandh (shut down strike) along the National highways of the State over the arrest of one of its cadres on March 13. A statement of the UTLA stated further that there has been no arrest of any of its cadres.

SFs arrested four cadres belonging to KCP-Wanglen faction at Wangjing area in Thoubal District. The arrestees, identified as Chongtham Nandabir alias Kengba alias Nanda Singh, Khunaijam Abung alias Prem alias Rakesh Singh, Angom Ajay Singh and Meisnam Abungcha alias Amurei Singh, are currently working in the recruiting cell of the outfit. An official statement of the SP Thoubal stated that the four had forcibly taken one Soibam Ronald Singh to Myanmar and recruited him as a cadre of the outfit.

SFs arrested one cadre of the KCP-Khaba faction, identified as Muhammad Rijwan, from Lilong Haoreibi Hungamthabi. One demand letter of the outfit was recovered from him.

SFs arrested a KRA cadre, identified as Arik Chakma alias Arik.

SFs arrested one NSCN-IM cadre, identified as '2nd Lieutenant' Paisho Kashung, at Gwaltabi of Ukhrul District. One US made .32 mm pistol, cash of INR 3000 and extortion receipt for INR 6600 were recovered from him.

SFs seized explosive material from a girl, identified as Lalthongboi, while she was travelling from Mizoram to Churachandpur District. Five detonators, one meter of cordex, three PEK slabs and a safety fuse of approximately 8.5 meters were recovered from her possession.

SFs recovered a cache of arms and ammunition after they arrested a KRA cadre, identified as Hemin, from Khunkhu village in Senapati District. One 7.62-mm pistol and one live round were recovered from him. Later, on searching a nearby field, three AK 56 Rifles along with magazines, ammunition and other warlike stores were also recovered.

SFs arrested one PREPAK cadre, identified as 'Lance Corporal' Manaovi alias Lamtakpa, at Hiyanglam Leikai in Thoubal District.

SFs also arrested one OGW of KCP-MC, identified as Laishran Kartik, from Tangjen Makha Leikai in Bishnupur District. He revealed that he had joined KCP-MC in 2010. Prior to that, he worked as an OGW of KYKL from 2005-2007 and an OGW of UNLF from 2008-2009. He was involved in tax collection and extortion on behalf of KCP-MC.

A mini truck was smashed by cadres of the SK Thadou faction of UTLA at Joulien village in Tousem sub-division of Tamenglong District.

Suspected cadres of the KNF-P abducted the 'vice president' of Sadar Hills ADC, Haokholal Hungsing from New Lambulane under Porompat Police station in Imphal East District. According to the Police, he was abducted at around 10 pm along with another ADC member Thangkam Misao, 'president' of Sadar Hills Block Congress party and one Seikholun Khongsai. Police said the incident could be related to the recent `no-confidence motion` against Sadar Hills ADC 'chairman' SH Seipu. A week ago, ADC members led by Hankholal Hanshing had moved against SH Seipu.

Suspected Kuki militants ransacked the house of Nehkholun Chongloi who is a member of ADC, according to Police source. It said the armed persons asked for Chongloi but when they failed to find him, they ransacked his house at Thenjang village under Sapermeina Police station, Sadar Hills in Senapati District.

The meeting convened by NPMHR and NWU, which was attended by the Civil Society Organisations of Tahamzam (Senapati), reaffirmed its earlier demand for the unconditional release of Anthony Ningkhan Shimray, 'Head of Foreign Affairs', NSCN-IM, who was arrested in October 2010.

SFs arrested two KNF-P cadres, identified as Paolet alias Galngam and Seilen Vaiphei, from Kanglatongbi area in Senapati District. One 7.65 mm Pistol was recovered from them.

SFs arrested two alleged KNA cadres identified as Thnaoba alias John and Thangminlun suspected to be also drug peddlers from Tuibong Bazar, Churachandpur District. One AK 47 Rifle and INR 6, 41, 200 were recovered from their possession.

SFs also arrested one alleged NSCN-IM cadre, identified as 'lieutenant' Aayo Tangkhul, at Karong in Senapati District.

One alleged UNLF cadre, identified as 'captain' Khwairakpam Amit alias Kulajit, was arrested from Dholakhal in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as 'sergeant major' Kshetrimayum Loichangba alias Amarjeet from Sagolband Tera Loukrakpam Leikai in Imphal West District. One .9mm pistol with four live rounds, two mobile phones, one external hard disc and one digital camera were recovered from him.

KNF-P has released the vice chairman and two other members of the Sadar Hills ADC. KNF-P militants had abducted the trio on March 19.

SFs arrested four militants belonging to PREPAK from a place near Manu English School in Checkon area of Imphal East District.The arrested cadres were identified as Kumar Jacky Singh alias Bung (30), Thounaojam Ningol Hemabati alias Hema Devi (37), Elangbam Priyo alias Kesho (36) and Mongjam Ningol Sunita (39).

SFs arrested 'Imphal East District Commander' of PULF, identified as Mohammad Abash Khan alias Aba (27), from Kairang area in Imphal East District. The arrested militant was allegedly involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government officials, private firms, etc and transportation of arms from place to place.

SFs killed a suspected militant, identified as Khangembam Naocha (28), at Wangoo Sabal under Kumbi Police Station of Bishnupur District.

SFs arrested a KYKL militant in Thonkhong of Chandel District. He was identified as 'Major' Pukhroihongbam Chaoba Singh alias Naobicha (26). SFs recovered one .9 mm Pistol with magazine and two live rounds from him.

SFs arrested a PREPAK militant, identified as Ningthoujam Naucha alias Nobisona (25), from the same area.

Union Minister of State for Home, Jitendra Singh on March 20 said that 246 militancy-related incidents occurred in the State in the first three months of 2012. He further said that in the first three months of 2012, 21 militants, 5 security personnel and 7 civilians were killed in the State. Singh stated that number violent incidents by militants have declined in Nagaland. Giving details of the figure, Singh said, the number of incidents declined from 129 in 2009 to 64 in 2010, 61 in 2011 and 37 so far in 2012.Jitendra Singh further said that violence by militants is on the rise in Meghalaya. He said that in the year 2009, there were 12 such incidents, 29 in 2010 and 56 in 2011. In the first three months of 2012, 35 such incidents occurred. About Tripura, Singh said that only one violent incident was reported in the State this year. He gave a comparative figure for the last three year and said, in the year 2009, there were 19 incidents of militant violence in Tripura, 30 in 2010 and 13 in 2011.

SFs arrested a militant belonging to PREPAK, identified as Nonmaithem Ibomcha alias Anand (35), in Hiyanglam Makha Leikai area of Thoubal District. SFs recovered one Japan made .32 mm revolver.

A suspected militant identified as Khangembam Naocha, who was killed by SFs in Bishnupur District on March 21, turned out to be former UNLF militant.

SFs arrested a KYKL cadre, identified as Kumar alias Imothol, from Chamol Track Junction of Chandel District.

The KNLF/KPA claimed to have carried out an attack on the UKLF camp at Gamphazol village in Chandel District. In a statement, information and publicity secretary of KNLF/KPA, Kolphe said the attack was carried out by the mobile task force of the outfit as a warning to the UKLF for their alleged heinous crimes against the Kuki people.

A suspected militant was killed and one Police commando Sub-Inspector identified as Maniratan got injured in an encounter at Narankonjin of Imphal West District under Wangoi Police station on March 23. An M-20 pistol was recovered from the unidentified slain militant, Police said.

SFs recovered a cache of arms concealed in polythene packets in the floating biomass in Sangram area of Bishnupur District on March 23. The recovered items include one Lathode launcher, one Carbine Machine Gun country made, one 303 Rifle, one Grenade, five .9mm live rounds, nine AK live rounds and one Radio Set.

SFs arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as Samandram Banerjee Meitei Nongbam, in Kakching Bazar of Thoubal District on March 23. A .32 Pistol was recovered from him.

At least two more Kuki militant outfits, UTLA and PRA signed the SoO pact with the Government. Joint Secretary (North East) Sambhu Singh of MHA soon after signing the SoO at 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles said that altogether 95 UTLA and 22 PRA cadres will be housed in the existing designated camps. UTLA is based in Manipur's Jiribam sub-division bordering Assam, while Moreh town in Chandel District bordering Myanmar is said to be PRA's stronghold.

The senior MHA official also confirmed the receipt of 72 weapons including 55 from UTLA and 22 from PRA. Presently around 1,500 cadres of 19 Kuki militant groups operating in Manipur under the banner of KNO and the UPF which have already signed SoO, a tripartite agreement with the State and Central Government in 2009, have been camping at 11 designated camps.

The North East militant outfits have changed their routes to bring in weapons and explosives to the North East region after the improvement of relation between India and Bangladesh.

SFs arrested one UTLA-SK Thadou cadre, identified as Seineithang Kipgen alias Neithang, from Leisabithel area in Imphal East District. Extortion notes for wood contractors were recovered from his possession.

A salesman was rescued by the SFs from Churachandpur District from armed men. According to the Police, one Kh. Ibungojaoba (41) was abducted by three gunmen from Churachandpur market at about 7:30 pm on March 24.

India has moved Bangladesh with a request to track financial assets belonging to the UNLF, in that country.

SFs arrested one alleged PLA cadre, identified as 'captain' Ibocha Singh alias Khamba, from Ward No 7 in the Moreh town of Chandel District. One M-20 pistol with five live rounds was recovered from him.

Elsewhere in the same town, SFs arrested an alleged KYKL cadre, identified as M Suresh, in Ward No 9. Two electronic detonators, seven 5.56 mm live rounds and six 9mm live rounds were recovered from him.

SFs also arrested one alleged PREPAK cadre, identified as Thokchom Nonihel Singh alias Brijon, from Pallel in the same District.

SFs arrested two PLA cadres, identified as Raghu Singh alias Ingouba and Mayana Lembam Ibomcha Singh, from Leingongpokpi in Imphal East District.

The KNF-Samuel issued a press clarification stating that its cadres were not involved in the abduction of a salesman on March 24 who was rescued by SFs on March 25. It further maintained that since the signing of SoO on August 22, 2008, the outfit has been observing the ground rules of the agreement properly.

SFs arrested a PREPAK militant identified as Thongam Ibetombi Devi at Wangjing Bazar in Thoubal District.

A gun fight reportedly broke at Nongang village under Noney Police Station of Tamenglong District in the morning. According to a Police source, cadres of the NSCN-IM and ZTF, the armed wing of ZUF, were suspected to be involved in the clash which lasted from about 6am till 7.30am. Armed cadres of NSCN-IM showed up at Nongang village which consequently sparked off the gun-fight as ZTF cadres retaliated. There is no report of any casualty on either side.

SFs arrested a militant identified as Moirangthem Sunil alias Tampak Ngakpa Singh at Chajing Khunou in Thoubal District. Sunil revealed that he is a 'lance corporal' of KCP-Noyon and is trained at Myanmar.

52 cadres of UTLA, which has inked the tripartite SoO involving State and Central Governments on March 24, laid down arms in a 'Homecoming Ceremony' organised at Red Shield auditorium, Leimakhong in Senapati District.

Two unidentified youths came in a two-wheeler and placed a polythene bag containing an explosive device at the Yumnam Khunou Mayai Leikai (Imphal East District) residential gate of Moirang BDO, identified as Leimapokpam Kunjo (57). Along with the explosive device, two telephone numbers written on a paper and inscribed 'CorCom KCP' were also found.

SFs arrested one PREPAK cadre, identified as Angom Ingo alias Iboyaima, from Elangkhangpokpi Lamkhai in Thoubal District.

The ZUF condemned the fresh attack by NSCN-IM cadres at Nungnang village under Noney Police station in Tamenglong District.

The UNC in a statement issued by its publicity wing has strongly criticised the March 19 address of Governor Gurubachan Jagat to the Manipur Legislative Assembly. According to the UNC, the Governor's address mentioned agreements entered into by the State Government with armed militant groups whereas it was silent on the democratic process of the tripartite talk that has been put in place during the year (2011) to address the demand of an 'alternative arrangement' by the Nagas in Manipur.

Unidentified miscreants exploded a hand grenade at the gate of a retired Graduate teacher at Kwakeithel Thiyam Leikai in Imphal West District at around 7 pm. However, nobody was hurt in the incident.

A hand grenade planted by PREPAK-Pro inside the complex of RIMS, was found at a block of Psychiatric Department which is currently under construction.

SFs arrested two PREPAK militants, identified as Khundrakpam Toro alias Meetlou and Ngangom Ranjit, and rescued a woman, identified as Laishram Thoibi alias Ibemcha Devi, from their 'custody' at YK College gate in Wangjing of Thoubal District. According to the statement given by the duo to the Police, they were supposed to hand over the woman to one Laishram Jayantabi alias Nongpoknganba at Moreh as a new woman recruit of PREPAK organization.

Some unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at a brick farm located at Waiton under Heingang Police Station in Imphal East District at about 1.30pm. The hand grenade, however, failed to explode and was diffused.

SFs arrested an arms dealer, identified as Lunjang Guite, from Vellam veng of Curachandpur District. Two .32 pistol, one Colt Auto 9mm pistol, three .32 pistol magazines, one 9mm pistol magazine and four rounds were recovered from him.

A cadre of PREPAK, identified as Kangabam Kumarjit alias Nanao alias Nganba alias ibomcha, was arrested at Elangkhangpokpi Awang Leikai Lai Mamang in the District. Two Chinese hand grenades and one mobile handset with four SIM cards were recovered from his possession.

Police in Ukhrul District has registered a "suo motu case" against some cadres of NSCN-IM alleging that they assaulted around 10 people of a village in Ukhrul District for not heeding their diktat of casting votes in favour of NPF candidate during the 10th Assembly election held recently.

Suspected NSCN-IM militants abducted an inter-District bus driver, identified as Muhammad Abdul Nazeer, from Henbung in Senapati District at around 8:30pm.

SFs arrested two suspected MCP-M militants, identified as Leichonbam Dhanabir alias Dhana alias Evai and his wife Tongbram ningol Leichonbam ongbi Binarani alias Eche, from Kadangband Part I in Imphal West District. Two IED fitted inside empty tin cans - one weighing two kilograms and the other weighing two and half kilograms -, seven Neogel-90 explosives, five cordex detonators, one electric detonator with a one meter long wire and another detonator without wire was recovered from them. According to a Police source, the two were arrested following disclosure from the two MCP-M militants arrested on March 31 from Lairenkabi in the District.

Manipur based militants are tying up with the Guwahati based criminal groups to earn money and mixing up with the local Manipuri population. According to Police, while the militants are providing arms and ammunition to local gangs of vehicle lifters, robbers and drug smugglers, the gangs share their ill-gotten gains with the militants in return. The PLA, PREPAK, KCP and KYKL are some of the Manipur based militant outfits that are presently active in the City.

SFs arrested one militant each of the PLA and UNLF from Keinou village area of Bishnupur District. While the PLA militant was identified as 'Lance Corporal' Premjit alias Zauglem, the UNLF militant was identified as as 'Lance Corporal' Soibam Inatombi alias Saranacha.

SFs arrested one UNLF militant from Wabagai Kadaichit of Thoubal District. The militant was identified as 'corporal' Akoijam Jilagamba Singh alias Angacha (31).

SFs arrested a militant belonging to KCP-City Meitei from Top Khewa Bazar area in Imphal East District. The arrested militant has been identified as Ningthoujam Surjakanta alias Nanao alias Tutua Singh (30).The arrested militant was reportedly involved in extortion of money from general public, Government officials, businessmen, etc, as well as in the transportation of arms and ammunition, and providing shelter to cadres of the KCP group.

PREPAK has refuted the claim made by Assam Police that the militant outfits of Manipur have links with local criminals of Guwahati (Assam). Clarifying that PREPAK has never established its base in Assam, the statement.

SFs arrested a cadre of PLA, identified as 'sergeant' Wahengbam dorendra, at Ningthangbam under Jiribam Police station in Imphal East District on April 8. One pistol and two live rounds were recovered from the house of the cadre.

The UCM and the AMUCO have warned both the Government of India and the State Government against offering any greater autonomous council to NSCN-IM on the soil of Manipur. Quoting a report published recently in the Guwahati based Seven Sisters' Post, UCM and AMUCO warned that New Delhi's design to offer greater autonomy or autonomous council to NSCN-IM in place of supra state body was unacceptable. The statement also listed a number of criminal activities committed by NSCN-IM on the soil of Manipur in total violation of the ceasefire ground rules.

The URF said the people of Manipur should understand the living standard of the State and learn to live on their own by improving their work culture according to one's skill, occupation and experience and give up the idea of economic dependence.

State Home Minister Gaikhangam has brushed aside the report about New Delhi's offer for Supra State body or any similar arrangement to appease NSCN-IM as nothing but a pipedream.

Imphal West District commandos arrested one female cadre of PLA from her residence in the District on April 9. Identifying the arrested woman as RK Landhoni Devi (57), the SP said, Landhoni disclosed of working under one 'Lieutenant' Kanan Devi, a women wing 'commander' of PLA for the last one year. Two mobile handsets and INR 20,000 have reportedly been recovered from her possession.

A woman identified as Takhelambam Rajeshwari Devi who is also the President of All Manipur Meira Paibi (torch-bearer) Association was arrested by a team of Imphal West commandos from Lamshang areain Imphal west District.

A suspected cadre of NSCN-K, identified as one Langhu Wartungam, who came for extortion at Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai, was detained by local people who handed him over to Police. One mobile phone handset, four SIM cards and one extortion note of NSCN-K were seized from his possession.

SFs arrested a cadre of PLA, identified as Heikrujam Joychandra Singh from Pheidinga Bridge in Imphal west District. He disclosed that he was a cadre of the KCP-MC before he defected to the PLA. He is also said to have disclosed that he is working in the 'finance section' of the PLA.

SFs arrested three PLA cadres from Meitei Lamkhai in Imphal West District. The arrested cadres have been identified as Moirangthem Helendro, Khundrakpam Sanjit and Yumkhaibam Rishikanta. The trio disclosed that they were working under one Biken of PLA from the first week of March 2012. They were assigned to extort money from the offices of Imphal Municipal Council (IMC), Education Directorate, etc for party fund as instructed by Biken. Three mobile phone handsets and three voters' identity cards were recovered and seized from their possession.

SFs recovered and later disused a Chinese made hand grenade from the approach road of RIMS Gynae ward and Forensic department in Imphal West District at around 3pm.

The URF has announced an "ordinance" on all non-locals living in Manipur as part of its economic policy for the indigenous people recently taken up by the militant outfit. The front has announced a 15- point ordinance as the first phase, a statement signed by URF information and publicity secretary, AK Pibarel said.

Security Forces raided a house in Phungreitang West in Ukhrul District and seized a country made pistol in the night. Sources said the illegal arms belong to one Ngashanpam Haorei of Khamasom Khayangkho village, who reportedly had a deal with some miscreants.

A 54-year-old man identified as Mesang Angkha was shot dead by suspected NSCN-IM militants at Chandokpokpi under Chandel Police Station.

Assam Rifles detained five Myanmar nationals entering Manipur territory without valid documents and handed over to the Tengnoupal Police of Chandel District on April 13. They are identified as Ngamlen (19), Lamkhangmang (32), Dongsei (23), Mangkhanthang (29) and Ningjalen (19), all residents of Khumounom in Tamu District of Myanmar.

The KCP celebrated its 32nd anniversary and greeted the people on the occasion even as three factions of the group have decided to unite together and work under a single umbrella.

SFs recovered one hand grenade with detonator from Uchepokpi in Thoubla District. The recovery was handed over to Lilong Police.

SFs arrested a PREPAK cadre, identified as Laishram Nanao alias Biken Singh, from Nongada Thongkhong in Imphal East District.

Addressing the Chief Minister's conference on internal security, Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh expressed concern over the abduction and extortion activities in Northeastern region. The PM said, "The situation in some of our North Eastern States has, however, remained complex.

Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram while addressing Chief Minister's conference on internal security said that in the Northeastern states, nearly all major insurgent groups were in talks with the Centre and was confident that there would further be improvement in the region.

Manipur Chief Minister, O. Ibobi Singh said that if the border areas particularly with Myanmar are effectively monitored and guarded, militancy in the Northeast will "fade away". Singh said, "We have been consistently and repeatedly drawing attention of the Government of India to the dire need to effectively guard the India-Myanmar border. We are happy to learn that the UMHA has finalized a proposal to construct 4,585 kilometers of roads, 113 helipads and 2 helicopter bases along the Indo-Myanmar border.

Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram while addressing Chief Minister's conference on internal security said that in the Northeastern states, nearly all major insurgent groups were in talks with the Centre and was confident that there would further be improvement in the region.

SFs arrested one KYKL cadre, identified as Laishram Bobo alias Suresh Meitei, from Khurai Lamlong in Imphal East District on at around 9:45am.

SFs arrested one PREPAK cadre, identified as Yumnam Kanhai Meetei alias Kiran Kumar alias Nanao, from the house of Konthoujam Jateshor Singh of Lamphel Awang Khunou in Imphal West District at around 5:10am, a Police statement said.

Three teenage boys are suspected to have been taken away by militant groups for recruitment. It is reported that three boys who went out from their homes in the morning of April 7 went missing since the day from Sairem village under Lamsang Police Station of Imphal West District.

Arnold alias Bekkon, 'captain' of PLA was sent to Guwahati Central Jail (Assam) on April 17. Arnold was arrested by National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 2, 2012, from Siliguri in West Bengal and had been under the custody of the investigating agency since then. However, PLA had claimed that Arnold was a deserter.

Militants lobbed a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of the Chief Engineer Minor Irrigation at Tera Sapam Leirak in Imphal West District.

A gun battle broke out between troops of Assam Rifles and cadres of PLA, armed wing of RPF, at Zou Khunou village of Singhat Sub-Division, Churachandpur District. The encounter that lasted for 15-20 minutes occurred at around 11.30am when the militants attacked the Army patrol party firing uninterrupted gunshots. No casualties were reported in both the incidents. The PLA, however, claimed three troopers might have been killed or injured in the gun fight.

Security Forces arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as Yendrenbam Akupi alias Boitomba alias Ibohal, in Wangjing area of Thoubal District. One .9 mm Pistol along with magazine and three live rounds were recovered from his possession.

An IED suspected to be planted by militants exploded outside the post of BSF at Litanpokpi under Thoubal Police station. No casualty was reported in the blast.

Another IED was also recovered at a short distance of about 8 meters from the post. It is believed that the two IEDs were planted by militants. Meanwhile, a source has said that Police have arrested a militant suspected to be involved in the planting of the IEDs.

Despite strong protest by the people, another child soldier recruitment case surfaced in Manipur with the family of a missing boy alleging that their child was in the custody of a militant group. Twelve-year-old Aribam Johnson in Imphal West District went missing on April 8. Following a complaint lodged by the family, Lamphel Police of Imphal West District arrested two persons, identified as Yumnam Kanhai and Abujam Lamphel (alleged child soldiers recruiters), during its investigation into the case. The missing child is yet to be traced.

The third congress of the KYKL was held from March 13 to 30 and during the congress a 10 member central committee has been elected. In addition, the third congress unanimously elected N Oken as 'Chairman', K Korouhanba as 'General Secretary' and A Yaiphaba as 'Publicity and Research Secretary'.

Security agencies believe tha the CPI-Maoist is making inroads into the North-East to gain access to the arms market in the neighbouring Yunan province of China and not with the aim of expanding their base.

A MHA document says Maoists are working in close association with the PLA of Manipur, which also has a base in Myanmar. "The Maoists have been found carrying Chinese-made arms, but we do not know yet whether they procured the weapons directly from China or were supplied arms by north-eastern militant outfits," the source said.

SFs arrested one cadre of the KCP-KK Nganba, identified as Waikhom Ashakumar Singh alias Abungo, from near the polo ground western side in Imphal West District at about 11:20 am. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in the year 2011 through one Pari of finance section of KCP-KK Nganba.

One cadre of KCP-Paikhomba, identified as Sorokhaibam Inaocha Singh, was arrested from near Babu dukan, Patsoi Bazar. He disclosed that he is working under the command of one Paikhomba of KCP-Paikhomba. Two numbers of demand letters KCP were seized from his possession.

SFs arrested two cadres of PLA, identified as Khangembam Madan Singh and Salam Brajakumar alias BK Singh, from Singjamei Super Market. Madan disclosed that he is working under the command of Suraj alias Manglem of PLA, for last three years and he is distributing family maintenance money and their frontal organization monthly expenditure.

A powerful bomb was found at the gate of a private residence of PWD contractor, Akoijam Sanjit at Naharup Pangong Makhong under Porompat Police station in Imphal East. It is suspected that the explosive was left there in the night of April 19.

SFs arrested a woman cadre of PREPAK, identified as Sapam Chonbi alias Premabati, allegedly involved in the recruitment of children from Sairenkhul under Lamshang Police Station. She reportedly admitted her involvement in the recruitment of children for PREPAK from Sairenkhul area. A mobile handset was seized from her possession. On April 17, three minor boys from Sairerenkhul were reportedly recruited by a valley based insurgent group.

SFs arrested two UNLF suspects, identified as Longjam Tomchou and Khaidem Mani, along with one country made .32 pistol from Ningthempam in Jiribam area of Imphal East District.

SFs also arrested one cadre of the KCP-URF, identified as Laishram Raghumani alias Indra Meitei, from Kwakeithel bazar in Imphal West District. He disclosed that he is working under one Nawang of KCP-URF since last six months.

SFs arrested one 'sergeant major' of UNLF, identified as Angom Premjit alias Athouba alias Raju, from Jiribam bazar along with one 9mm pistol and a live round.

SFs arrested a cadre of the PLA, identified as Meisnam Korouhanba Luwang alias Korou, from Keishamthong Bridge. He disclosed that he is working under one Hussain of PLA since the last five months and he had extorted money from various Government departments as well as businessmen and transferred the same to Hussain of PLA for party fund. One mobile handset and INR 90,000 were seized from his possession.

SFs arrested one cadre of KYKL, identified as Laimayum Imei alias Khingba, at Samaram Mamang Leikai in Thoubal District.

The RPF said that Madan Singh and S Brajakumar who were arrested on April 19 from Singjamei Super Market do not belong to its armed wing PLA.

Suspected militants planted a hand grenade at the entrance gate of Director of RIMS official quarter at RIMS in Imphal West District. Police as well as family of the director suspected the hands of the militant group who has been repeatedly planting bombs at the RIMS hospital campus.

SFs arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as Ningthoujam Houburemba alias from Kumbi Uyung Makhong of Bishnupur District.

Imphal West District Police commandos arrested a cadre of PREPAK-Pro, identified as Thokchom Budhachandra alias Mobi, on April 22 at from his residence. He disclosed that he is working under the command of 'commander' Deban alias Khamba of PREPAK-Pro for the last four years. Two mobile handsets were seized from his possession.

The PREPAK has denied any connection whatsoever between the outfit and Sapam Chonbi alias Premabati who was arrested from Sairem Khul in Imphal West District on April 20 for her involvement in recruitment of under aged youths for militant outfits. They also maintained that PREPAK never recruited under aged youth.

Two persons, identified as Nongthombam Jayanta and Sorokhaibam Naoba, sustained injuries when a hand grenade exploded near the residence of Jiban at Lamphel Sanakeithel in Imphal West District. It has been reported that Jiban and his wife Modhubala had received threats on April 22 from an armed group.

Another bomb exploded at the residence of Keisham Romi, an Executive Engineer of Minor Irrigation at Tera Khuraijam Leikai. No one was however injured in the bomb attack.

On behalf of the KYKL, its 'Chairman' N Oken has greeted all the people of Kangleipak (Manipur) as well as the revolutionary groups of the region and CorCom, (coordinating committee of seven militant outfits) members on the occasion of the outfit's 18th raising day which falls on April 25.

SFs arrested one alleged KYKL cadre, identified as Thokchom Ningthem alias Sanatomba, in Pukhao Khabam Leikai, Lamlai in Imphal East District. He was later handed over to the Police.

Elsewhere in the District, locals caught a KYKL militant identified as Thingam Robert Meitei who was trying to deliver a demand letter to the Principal of St Anthony School located near Paomai colony, Sangakpham.

Security Forces arrested an 'Sergeant Major' of UNLF, identified as A Athouba, with arms from near Jiri Bazar in Imphal East District. A .9 pistol with one live round of ammunition was recovered from his possession.

An unidentified militant outfit claimed responsibility for the abduction of Takhellambam Rahul Singh, a class VII student of Don Bosco High School, Chingmeirong and demanded INR 300,000 as ransom from the school authorities for the safe release of the boy. T Rahul (12) had gone missing since April 21 on the way from his school to his boarding. Some student organizations claim the hand of KCP in the abduction.

Three missing teenage boys from Sairemkhul Polangshoi village under Lamsang police station in Imphal West District who were suspected to have been abducted were found at Moreh on April 22 and returned home.

A powerful Chinese hand grenade was found in front of V-Electro Point at Kwakeithel Thokchom Leikai under Imphal Police station in the early morning. The bomb was retrieved by a team of bomb experts and later defused it at a safe location.

Concerned with the recent spurt in the disappearances/kidnappings of young boys by armed elements, State Home Minister, Gaikhangam noted that some armed elements had been luring young students with money and other goods with the intention of recruiting them as child soldiers.

An intending candidate of the Lairenkabi Kadangban Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) election, identified as Nungleppam Bobby alias Bobbit, was allegedly abducted by armed militants while he was returning home along with his wife at around 8:50 pm at Kadangban Part I under Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West District. His whereabouts still remains unknown.

In the wake of the recent standoff between NSCN-IM and AR at the outfit's Hebron camp in Dimapur (Nagaland) and its subsequent ramifications, State Home Minister Gaikhangam on April 26 said the State Government does not recognize any official camp of NSCN-IM in Manipur. He added that he will ask the Centre, which is holding talks with the outfit, to dismantle any such designated camps of the outfit if it exists in the State.

On April 19, five AR troopers were taken hostage by NSCN-IM and their weapons and ammunition 'seized' after they strayed too close to the gate of NSCN-IM Hebron camp. The NSCN-IM had accused that the AR violated the CFGR.

Two militants, who placed a hand grenade at the administrative block of the RIMS in Imphal on April 23, have been arrested through an in-depth study of the duo's video footage captured by the CCTV camera installed at the block.

Unidentified militants lobbed a powerful hand grenade which exploded outside the residential gate of an Assistant Engineer of ZEO in Thoubal at Tekcham Leikai under Thoubal Police Station.

Suspected militants placed a hand grenade at the residential gate of one Takhellambam Mangi, an executing engineer at the Manipur Pollution Control Board at Uripok Takhellambam Leikai in Imphal West District.

Suspected militants exploded a hand grenade at a house near BSF Post at Wangjing in Thoubal District.

However, no casualty was reported in all the three incidents.

Three cadres of UTLA-SK Thadou faction were arrested at Vangai Chungpao village in Tipaimukh subdivision of Churachandpur District. The arrested cadres were identified as 'Deputy Commander in Chief' Max Kuki, 'Sergeant Major' Melson and one Haopu Kuki. One pistol along with one live round were recovered from their possession.

SFs arrested two OGWs of KCP and UPPK, identified as Taj Uddin alias Abungo (27) and Abdul Rahman alias Abocha (20), respectively in Ward No. 5 of Moreh town in Chandel District on April 28. One Lathod live ammunition and five 7.62 mm live rounds were recovered from them.

103 cadres belonging to several militant outfits operating in the State and its neighboring areas surrendered before the Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh during a ceremony at Mantripukhri in Imphal West District along with their weapons. The militants who surrendered include 22 cadres of the UNLF, 20 of PULF, nine of KYKL, 14 of PREPAK, eight of KNLF, 10 of KCP, nine of PLA, four of UNPC, two of NSCN-IM, one each of NSCN-K, UPPK and KRPA and two KRF.

The surrendered weapons include nine AK rifles, one M-16 rifle, one M-21, three Lathode, one 7.62mm rifle, 25 .9mm CMG, four 303 Rif/Bolt Action rifle, 47 numbers of 9mm pistols, 10 7.65mm Pistols and two 7.62 pistols.

Rahul, a class seven student of Don Bosco, Chingmeirong who was allegedly abducted by a KCP on April 21 was released at Chandel District.

SFs arrested one PLA cadre, identified as 'lieutenant' Raj Kumar Moirengthem alias Gojen, from Kakching Wairi Leisangthem Pareng in Thoubal District. One .9mm pistol along with magazine and three 9mm live rounds was recovered from him.

SFs arrested one OGW of PREPAK, identified as Moirengthem Lokendro alias Thoibi, from Naharup in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested one HPC-D cadre, identified as 'sergeant major' Lamminthang Gangte alias Elvis, from Phailen village in Chandel District. One 7.65mm Lidi Petro & Brata Auto pistol along with two live rounds and one magazine were recovered from the cadre.

Terming the home coming ceremony as a 'forceful surrender of militants' staged by the O. Ibobi led Government, the UNLF, RPF, the political wing of PLA and PREPAK dismissed the surrender ceremony held at the Mantripukhri on April 30 where 103 militants belonging to different outfit reportedly surrendered.

Armed organizations covered by the SoO treaty have been advised to strictly follow prescribed guidelines of the agreement and stay put at their respective designation camps. The Government instructions to these groups were reportedly issued after a meeting of the joint monitoring group.

Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur, referring to the issue of militants operating in the northeaster States of India getting help from China, told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that the Chinese Government has conveyed that it would never support armed groups that are against the Government of India.

SFs arrested one KYKL cadre, identified as Kharibam Jotin alias Tangba, from the gate of Meitei Mayek High School, Kongba in Imphal East District. One .32 six-round revolver, one Nokia handset and a SIM card were recovered from his possession. He disclosed to have joined the outfit in 2006 through one David and got eight-month training under the instruction of 'sergeant' Jiten.

SFs arrested four KRF cadres, identified as Boichung Bhutia, Kaisha Guite, Jangam Singsat and Hanjoulal, from Kalapahar and Gopibung areas of Senapati District. One lathode launcher along with four live lathode bombs, one .22 mm rifle, one 7.65 mm pistol along with two live rounds were also recovered from them.

Unidentified persons placed a bomb in front of the gate of residential house of one businessman, identified as Wangkhem Megha, of Phubala Awang Maning Leikai under Moirang Police station in Bishnupur District in the early morning. The bomb was found inside a tin can wrapped in a plastic bag where a written note which said "Last warning from KCP-Nongdrenkhomba" was also found. Police retrieved the bomb and later defused it safely.

A KYKL cadre, identified as Sagolsem Joy, was also arrested by SFs from Nongda area. One 7.65mm pistol with magazine and two live rounds were recovered from him.

Militants who surrendered to Army or AR along with weapons are not housed in the Surrenderers' Rehabilitation Centre set up by the State Government under the Union Home Ministry while many of the surrenderees have turned out that they were never enrolled as cadres of any militant outfit.

One hand grenade was found near a community hall at Man-tripukhri under Heingang Police Station in Imphal East District in the morning.

The troops of 9th Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one UPPK cadre, identified as SS Pvt Abul Hashi alias Boboy (28) from Moreh''s Pangal Basti area. One .9mm pistol with magazine and five rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrested cadre who was later handed over to the Imphal West Police Station.

A team of Imphal West District Police commandos arrested KCP-MC active cadre, identified as Mohammad Nazir Hussain (31), during a search in front of Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar.

Troops of 22nd AR arrested CorCom cadre, identified as SS Cpl Leitanthem Angamba alias Karnajit (25), belonging to the UNLF at Lamkhai in Jiribam, A Chinese made hand grenade, one 9mm pistol with three live rounds were recovered from his possession.

SFs arrested one PREPAK cadre, identified as 'major' Mumamad Obedulla alias Ibomcha, in Nungourok in Chandel District. One .9mm pistol along with two live rounds was recovered from his possession.

Nagas from both Manipur and Nagaland reaffirmed their demand for an 'alternative arrangement' for Nagas living in Manipur while observing the second anniversary of the Police crackdown on protesters at Mao Gate in Senapati District.

Security Forces arrested one HPC-D cadre, identified as Chanchinpha Hmar, while extorting money from bamboo traders from Jirimukhi in Jiribam in Imphal East District. The cadre has been handed over to Jiribam Police Station along with extorted amount of INR 3000.

Another child soldier recruitment case by militants surfaced on May 6 when parents of a 16-year old boy, Laishram Panganba Meitei, a resident of in Imphal West District, who has been missing since April 28, 2012, lodged a missing report with the Police.

SFs arrested two alleged cadres of KCP, identified as Soibam Basanta alias Atong Singh and Soibam Bhim alias Inao alias Yaitomba Singh, from Lilong Nungei area in Thoubal District on May 8. One .32 Pistol, two .32 ammunition and two Hand Grenades with detonators were recovered from the possession of Soibam Basanta Singh. Interrogation reveals that they were working under the command of 'commanders' Naoba and Lukhoi. Further it is also revealed that Soibam Bhim Singh was earlier a cadre of UNLF and later joined KCP in 2011.

Three suspected PREPAK militants were killed during an encounter with personnel of 23 Assam Rifles at Chadong Tangkhul village near Maphou Dam under Litan Police Station of Ukhrul District, according to Police sources. The encounter continued for more than 20 minutes, the source added. One carbine, one M-16 and one Lathode gun were recovered from the area. Further details and identifications of the militant suspects are awaited.

AR personnel seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the residence of the 'commander-in-chief' of KNF-Z at Tuibong in Churachandpur District in the night. The seized arms and ammunition included three AK 47 rifles with eight magazines and 98 rounds, four lathode shells, one .9mm pistol with two magazines and eight rounds.

Police claimed to have arrested one cadre of KCP-Nando, identified as Thingbaijam Chitaranjan alias Tangba alias Kamcha, at Heirangoithong Bridge in Imphal West District.

In pursuit of their demand for a Kuki exclusive separate State, the KSDC has called a 72 hours general strike in Kuki inhabited areas and 96 hours economic blockade on National and State Highways. The general strike would come into effect from 6pm of May 12 till 6pm of May 15. The highway blockade would come into force from 6pm of May 15 till 6pm of May 19, declared KSDC spokesperson K Khongsai.

Abducted assistant engineer of Manipur electricity department, Sapam Surendro Singh, his wife Anita Devi and driver Th Paka were released unharmed by suspected cadres of KRF near Keithelmanbi under Kangpokpi Police station of Senapati District. They were abducted by some armed cadres of KRF between Koubru Leikha and Bundmoul villages while they were travelling in a car. They were kept by the abductors in their captivity and demanded INR 50,000. Police source said that Security Forces arrested a cadre of the KRF allegedly involved in the abduction of the assistant engineer in an operation at Bungmoul area at around 8.30 am.

The proposed general strike called by the KSDC from May 12 and economic blockade from May 15 has been strongly opposed by the KNF. 'Secretary' Information and Publicity of KNF, LH Stephen said that KNF being a mother organization of all Kuki insurgent groups does not recognize the origin, formation, functioning and development of the KSDC.

SFs arrested one KYKL cadre, identified as Thokchom Ingobi alias Master Singh (41), from Wangkhem in Thoubal District along with two Chinese hand grenades.

A hand grenade was recovered from the Sagolband Meino Leirak residence of a retired State Malaria Officer in Imphal West District at around 6am. The grenade was defused later.

The 72-hours general strike called by the Kuki State Demand Committee in all Kuki inhabited areas since 6pm in pursuit of a separate Kuki State is being enforced in Saikul block of Senapati District.

Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said unlawful activities of CPI-Maoist will not be tolerated in the northeast.

SFs recovered and defused an IED from New Khumkot in Chandel District.

SFs arrested one PLA cadre, identified as 'corporal' Khumbongmayum Nando alias Naryan in Nongda Thongkhong in Imphal East District.

Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one KYKL-MDF cadre, identified as Nongthombam Jilla (47), near the Southern Gate of Majorkhull.

L Ingba has taken over the charge of 'deputy finance secretary' of the KYKL displacing Nongthon Mangang. The decision with regard to the 'election' of Ingba as the outfit's new 'deputy finance secretary' was unanimously taken at a meeting of the party's central committee, the outfit said in a release.

Manipur Police bomb squad defused two IED found from Wakha Baruni foothills in Imphal East District at around 6:45 pm. According to a source, the two IEDs, weighing four kilograms each, was found by a patrolling team of the Assam Rifles personnel.

 In pursuance of the July 1, 2010 declaration of the Naga People’s Convention, the UNC has reiterated that no frontal organisations, tribe organisations, range and village level organisations and individuals should entertain/associate with the nominated/elected/uncontested MDC who defied the Naga people’s call through the UNC not to participate in the ‘imposed ADC election’ of 2010. In a statement, the Publicity Wing of the UNC said that though there is no objection or intent to disturb any development works in the Naga areas which can very well be supervised and monitored by the designated officials/professionals and also by the Naga public, no Ministers or MLA of the ruling party of the GoM would be welcomed in the Naga areas.

SFs arrested one KYKL cadre, identified as Naorem Arun alias Korou, at Konjeng Leikai area in Imphal West District. One .9mm pistol along with magazine, five live rounds and one Chinese grenade with detonator recovered from his possession.

SFs arrested a cadre of KCP-KK Nganba, identified as Khoirom Punshi Meetei, from his residence at Yairipok Top Chingtha in Thoubal District in the morning. One .9mm pistol along with three rounds was recovered from his possession.

The general strike sponsored by the Kuki State Demand Committee brought border trade at Manipur’s border township of Moreh to a complete halt, with strike supporters not allowing anyone to cross the border for trade. The Kuki State Demand Committee called the general strike in the Kuki-inhabited area from 6pm on May 12 to 6pm May 15 to demand the creation of a Kuki State out of Manipur. Also a four-day economic blockade began from 6pm along Manipur’s two supply routes, the Imphal-Dimapur highway and Imphal-Jiribam highways.

UMHA has asked the State Governments of the North East region to take all necessary steps to prevent the CPI-Maoist groups from establishing their roots in the region. The report quoting states that the Central Government would send additional a force to deal with Maoists only if it is felt necessary. Further, UMHA is of the view that at present, the strength of the armed groups of the Maoists in the North East is not much and the State Police forces are fully capable of dealing with the situation.

SFs arrested a PREPAK militant, identified as Moirangthem Deepak alias Shankar (20), from Yairipok Bazar in Thoubal District. SFs recovered one Chinese made hand grenade from his possession. The Thoubal SP said the individual joined PREPAK in 2008 through ‘lieutenant’ Kane and ‘Major’ Lakpa.

KSDC proposed four-day National highway economic blockade, which was to commence on May 16, has been called-off. This was announced by KSDC spokesperson K Khongsai after the end of the 72-hour general strike. Khongsai asserted that the committee decided to suspend all kinds of agitation considering the problems the public would face if the blockade were enforced.

RPF ‘clarified’ that Khumbongmayum Nando alias Narayan (36, who was arrested by a joint team of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police Commandos from Nongada Thongkhong on May 13 has no relation, whatsoever with the RPF or its armed wing PLA.

Top CPI-Maoist leaders, including one Moina Dohotiya are actively involved in the outfit's expansion into the northeast. The report quotes a source within the security establishment as saying, "There are about 100 listed cadres and they have three carbines, a couple of .315 rifles and pistols, few grenades and one M16 rifle. In the middle and lower Assam regions, they are probably at a very nascent stage. We have not observed any Maoist activity in these places". The source further said, “The Maoists have so far recruited youths from the state and few Khamti boys from Arunachal Pradesh. However, unlike Jharkhand, there is just a sprinkling of Adivasi youths here. There are couple of youths from Goalpara and Kamrup district but the majority are from Dibrugarh, Tinsukia and Golaghat districts and many from Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts".

Imphal West Police commandos arrested two cadres of KYKL-MDF during a search operation at Singjamei Super Market and Chingamakha Oinam Leirak respectively. The arrested persons were identified as Hijam Iboyaima Singh alias Poiriton alias Prem and Oinam Danee Singh alias Momo.

SFs arrested two persons suspected to be former cadres of HPC-D, identified as Sangzuol and John Lal Kiemlo, from Khomoi village in Churachandpur District. One 7.62 Chinese pistol and point 22 air gun without license along with five live rounds were recovered from their possession.

The ZUF has totally banned the Zeme, Liangmei and Rongmei Naga councils for bringing confusion and damage amongst Zeliangrong tribes. The three councils (Zeme, Liangmai and Rongmei) will be banned from any Naga apex body till the matter is decided in the next Zeliangrong peoples’ convention, said A. Remroi, ‘general secretary’, ZUF.

One cadre of PREPAK-Pro identified as Warapam Basanta Singh was arrested at Lalambung near Yumnam Eye Care, RIMS road in Imphal West District at around 10 am.

Two PREPAK cadres were also arrested from the same place at around 3 pm. The arrested persons were identified as Wahenbam Premlata Devi and Loitongbam Kunjarani Devi.

The KNF, a party to the ongoing SOO with the Government has reiterated its demand for a separate State Kukiland. Addressing KNF’s silver jubilee celebration at its headquarters in Sadar Hills in Senapati District, the outfit’s ‘President’ ST Thangboi said: “We do not demand any land that belongs to other communities. What we want is the land that has been under our occupation since time immemorial. The time has come for us to reassert ourselves after 25 years of our struggle for freedom from suppression, oppression, and subjugation. We are Indians and we want to live the life of a full-fledged and well protected citizen of our country,” he said.

Unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of one Sapam Romi of Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai at around 11.30 pm. The unexploded grenade was recovered by Police.

Unidentified persons suspected to be militants placed a Chinese hand grenade at the courtyard of an Associate Professor identified as Moirangthem Premjit of Manipur University at Thamnapokpi Mayai Leikai under Moirang Police station in Thoubal District in the early morning. The grenade was diffused later. Police said the bomb was apparently planted by cadres of KCP-MC in connection with non-payment of a monetary demand of INR 300, 000 issued to premjit and his brother Ranjit who is an Indian Army soldier. The hand grenade was found at the courtyard of Premjit around 6 am and an envelope was also attached to the bomb wherein a short note was written as ‘Last warning to both the brothers.”

 Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested a cadre of UPPK identified as Ningombam Ajitkumar Singh alias Aboung Singh during a search operation at Singjamei Khongnang Pheidekpi.

Security Forces arrested one KCP cadre identified as Muhammad Akbar alias Makhai at Moreh ward no 4 in Chandel District. One .9mm pistol and four live rounds were recovered from him.

The issue of child soldiers being used by militant outfits in Meghalaya and Manipur would be taken up with the Centre by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. “We will take suo moto ognizance and raise the issue with the union home secretary and seek appropriate actions in this regard,” Commission member Yogesh Dube told reporters after reviewing the status of child rights in Meghalaya on May 19.Terming the matter of child soldiers as ‘serious’, he said the Government should ensure that action is taken at all levels to ensure that children be given their rights to life, education and health services.

GNLA in Meghalaya has been recruiting children in its fold and more than a hundred of them are at its camps in the jungle in Garo Hills, Meghalaya Police said. In trouble-torn Manipur several militant organisations reportedly have children as soldiers. The Commission said senior concerned officers in Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur would be pulled up for violation of child rights.

A boy identified as Dawa (11) suffered minor injury as miscreants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of IFCD Engineer Soubam Dhanabir at Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai in Imphal West District.

Police recovered a hand grenade near the gate of Higher Secondary School, Wangkhei Wangkheimayum Leirak in Imphal East District at around 9.30 am. The bomb is suspected to have placed in connection with monetary demand.

The HPC-D, in a statement strongly reacted to the charges leveled against Sangzoul claiming that he was not an ex-cadre of the outfit but an active cadre of the group, whose name figured in the list of HPC-D cadres submitted to the Union ministry of home affairs as part of SoO agreement signed with the State and Central Government.

One Hemojit of Phumlou Maning Leikai alleged cadre of KCP-Noyon was arrested from Wangjing area in Thoubal District early morning at 9 am.

SFs arrested a top cadre of PLA identified as Munan alias Saddam Hussain (22) at Lamlong Keithel of Jiribam in Imphal East District along with one .9mm pistol and 2 live rounds.

The NIA charge sheeted three PLA leaders for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition and imparting training to Maoists. The accused named in the charge sheet are N. Dilip Singh alias Wangba, Senjam Dhiren Singh alias Raghu and Kh Arnold Singh alias Becon. N. Dilip Singh was the "chief" of PLA's external affairs department while the other two were top functionaries of the outfit working under him. The NIA had on July 11, 2011, registered a case on the basis of reliable information that PLA has formed alliance with the CPI-Maoist for procuring arms, ammunition and communication devices for the latter for carrying out terrorist activities.

Manipur chief minister O Ibobi Singh said, terrorism is the greatest threat to modern civilization, while calling the people to stand united and fight against terrorists, on the occasion of 'Anti-terrorism Day'.

A former UNLF militant is reportedly untraceable after he was allegedly picked up by a group of unidentified persons from Keibi Sawombung Road in Imphal East District in the night. Thangjam Ratan alias Sana (37) was reportedly whisked away by a group of unknown armed men numbering about 10 who came in two vehicles. The whereabouts of Ratan is still not known.

SFs arrested a KYKL cadre at Sekmai in Senapati District, who has been involved in number of extortion activities in the area and works in the financial wing of KYKL. Some 9mm carts were recovered from his possession.

SFs arrested one PULF identified as Muhammad Rami Phundreinayum alias Rami Khan at Phaiyang Chingkhong in Ukhrul District.

The JTSU has flayed the militant outfit UTLA for the excesses meted upon the innocent villagers in Vangai Range of Churachandpur District and villagers of Tamenglong bordering Jiribam sub-division of Imphal East District. President of JTSU Samson Kamei rued that the UTLA cadres have let loose a reign of terror in the mentioned areas by extorting and thrashing the innocent people at their will. He also appealed the tribal people to reject the so-called UTLA as it does not represent the interest of tribal people but floated by some crooks with vested interest.

A firefight ensued between two militant outfits at Chatrick village under Kamjong Sub-division of Ukhrul District according to Police sources. No casualty has been reported so far.

Reportedly whisked away by unidentified gunmen in the night of May 21 from Keibi Heikak Mapan Awang Leikai, Army men claimed to have arrested former UNLF militant Thounaojam Ratan from Bishnupur Bazar in the night and handed him over to Bishnupur Police Station. Quoting report furnished by the Army, Police source said a country made pistol and three live rounds were recovered from him. It was reported earlier that Thounaojam Ratan was reportedly whisked away by some unknown gunmen coming in a Gypsy and a car from his locality on May 21 at around 7.30 pm.

A Chinese hand grenade was found lying inside the residential compound of a Police constable, identified as Baraluddin alias Bobby at around 10:30 pm. Baraluddin said that his family has been receiving several threats on the mobile phone since sometime back, though the assailants never made the name of their organization clear.

A VDF personnel and his accomplice have been arrested by a team of Thoubal Police commandos while trying to transport a child recruit over the international border. Identifying the two accused as workers of PREPAK-Pro, a Police source said that the two were arrested from Pallel Bazar around 7:20 am along with the child recruit. Police source identified the VDF personnel as Samurailatpam Jail Sharma and his accomplice as Nongmaithem Sandeep. The two disclosed that they were about to hand over the child recruit to the PREPAK-Pro in exchange of INR 10000. The handing over was supposed to be somewhere along the Indo-Myanmar border, the Police source maintained. They further divulged that they are working under the recruitment cell of PREPAK-Pro under the command of one 'captain' Ngakpa. One Maruti van and one Nokia Handset were recovered from their possession.

Thoubal District Police commandos arrested one PREPAK-Pro militant identified as Naorem Sanjoy Meitei at Kakching Chumnang Thongkhong Pareng at around 1.30 pm.

Flatly rejecting the claim that 'Colonel' Lily Leima and 'Captain' Memma were arrested by BSF from Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya, the RPF, the political wing of PLA has asserted that they have nothing to do with RPF/PLA. Saying that the two women were petty traders struggling for their livelihood, the outfit's Department of Publicity Chief Taohangsu Heiremcha further clarified there are no two Lily Leima's in RPF and the only Lily Leima is still with the outfit.

One Laisom Amukhomba was attacked by some unidentified persons by hurling a hand grenade at his Moirang Phiwangbam Leikai residence in Bishnupur District in the night. The grenade which failed to go off was found at the courtyard at around 9.30 pm.

Unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade and fired one round of shot at the home of BDO Chanambam Mineshwar at Jiribam Bidyanagar in Imphal east District at around 7.15 pm. It is reported that KCP demanded INR 500, 000 from Mineshwar.

One IED was found near the gate of a stone crusher firm at Nillakuthi Makha Leikai under Heingang Police Station in Imphal East District. The bomb which weighed around 2 Kg contained RDX and was fitted with an electronic watch. The bomb was retrieved by explosive experts of Manipur Police and set off safely. The stone crusher firm near which the IED was found belongs to one Ngangom Premjit of Nillakuthi. A group of six people who came in a Gypsy on May 22 demanded INR 1 million from Premjit but they did not take name of any militant group.

One KYKL cadre identified as Khaidem Yaima alias Suraj was arrested by Imphal East commandos from near Lamlai High School at about 10.30 am.

At least four activists of Lamyanba Khuman faction of KCP-MC including a woman have been arrested by Imphal East commandos along with arms and ammunition in an overnight operation in different incidents. Mairenbam Ibobi (68) arrested from his home in Imphal East District at about 6.30 pm on May 26. Acting on the disclosure of Ibobi, Kamala Rai (38), Laishram Bira (35), and Thounaojam Khamba (38) were also arrested from their respective homes in the morning of May 27. Altogether three Chinese hand grenades, eight demand notes of KCP-MC, 25 live rounds of point 32 pistol and one mobile phone were recovered from the possession of the four arrested.

A team of Imphal East commandos arrested a KCP cadre identified as Moirangthem Telheiba alias Robert from Pangei Bazar at about 9.45 am.

Imphal West commandos arrested two cadres of KCP-Lamyanba Khuman, identified as Laishram Rana (43) and Maisnam Kabi (38), from the southern gate of DC complex, Lamphel and Naoremthong Khumanthem Leikai respectively at about 11.45 am. One mobile phone, a sum of INR 5,000 and one live round of M 20 ammunition was seized from the possession of Laishram Rana.

Unidentified miscreants lobbed a hand grenade at the private residence of PHED executive engineer, identified as Okram Meino, at Khongman Okram Chuthek in Imphal East District at around 10:50 pm. However, there were no casualties.

SFs arrested one KCP-MTF cadre, identified as one Ngangom Shanta Meitei, from the eastern side of Kong pal Iranpham Bridge. One .9mm pistol, marked as 'Browning SA, made in Belgium loaded with two live rounds in the magazine, was recovered from his possession.

Myanmar Government has ordered Manipur-based militant outfits to shut their camps and training facilities and leave its soil by 10th of June.

Coinciding with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Yangon, the Myanmar-based NSCN-K leader S.S. Khaplang is believed to have told Manipur's valley-based insurgent outfits to leave areas dominated by the Nagas, Government sources said.

PM Manmohan Singh has hinted that India and Myanmar were likely to carry out joint operations in order to flush out Indian militants operating from Myanmar soil.

SFs arrested one Ngangom Jiten alias Abung, a PLA suspect, from Kangvai Bazaar in Churachandpur District. Police said Jiten was handed over to Moirang Police Station on May 30.

Two cadres of the ZUF were reportedly killed while another sustained injury following a heavy gunfight with rival NSCN-IM cadres at a jungle in between two villages in Nungba area of Tamenglong District in the morning.

HPC-D condemned the murder of Lalfellien (25) by cadres of H Zosangbera and Lalropui Famhoite faction after abducting him on May 22. A statement of the HPC-D issued by the information and publicity secretary, Jackie Hmar said Lalfellien was abducted on his way to work on May 22 and was brutally murdered and concealed the whereabouts till date.

Explosive which is suspected to have been planted in the night of May 29 was found at the courtyard of Muhammad Nazimuddin at Moijing Awang Leikai in Thoubal District. Police recovered the grenade and exploded it at a nearby secluded place.

SFs arrested two cadres of KCP-Noyon, involved in the recent bomb attack at the residence of Maneshore Singh of Bidyanagar BDO of Jiribam. Thoudam Khamba alias Nganthoi alias Enunganba Singh was arrested at Thoudam Mamang Leikai in Thoubal District.

A team of Imphal East commandos arrested one KCP cadre, identified as Sh Mustakin alias Sana (23), from the eastern side of Minuthong Bridge on May 30. One mobile phone, one wallet, one jerry can filled with 25 litres of petrol and a note, demanding petrol from Government pump signed by one Nganba of the outfit, were recovered from his possession.

Following the clashes between the NSCN-IM and ZUF, villagers of Ijeirong and Oktan are still taking refuge in the neighbouring Haochong village after fleeing their village, fearing a fresh eruption of clashes. A fierce clash broke out between the cadres of NSCN-IM and ZUF on May 30 in the adjoining area of Ijeirong and Oktan in Tamenglong District, resulting in the loss of two cadres of ZUF while another cadre was injured.

Giving its version over the May 30 clash, the NSCN-IM said on May 31 that one of the slain cadres hailed from the NSCN-Khaplang.

Voicing its deep concern over the clash between the two Naga outfits at Ijeirong, the UNC said the incident came as a rude shock at the backdrop of reconciliation movement among the Naga political groups initiated by FNR making much progress with the blessing and endorsement of the Naga people.

India has sought the custody of Northeast militants in case they are captured in Myanmar. This was conveyed to Myanmar's top leadership during the Prime Minister Manmohan Sing's visit to the country.

SFs also arrested one cadre of the Lanchenbi group of KCP-MC, identified as one Laishram Mocha alias Momocha alias Lenmang Chongloi, during a search operation at Upokpi in Imphal West District. One .9MM pistol was also seized from his possession.

SFs recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the foothill of Awaching about one and a half kilometres west of Nongmaiching in Imphal East District.

A Chinese hand grenade was found from the garage of a retired Superintending Engineer, identified as Yumlembam Indrakumar, at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai under Imphal Police Station in Imphal West District. Police suspect that the grenade which was found around 1:50 pm was planted by militants however the motive behind the bomb threat is yet to be ascertained. A Police team retrieved the bomb around 2:30 pm.

SFs arrested the 'commander-in-chief' of Party KCP-MC identified as Khangembam Amarjit Singh alias Amrita alias Netrajit from Chingmeirong Mamang leikai Imphal West District.

The IDF has demanded that the ADCs in Manipur should go back to the hill Districts and start operating from there and not from the State capital Imphal. Mention may be made that ADCs in Naga dominated Districts are operating from Imphal as the UNC boycott them.

To pave the way for bringing different armed groups to the negotiating table, top officials from the MHA are reportedly meeting leaders of Manipur militant groups currently lodged in jails both inside and outside the State.

SFs arrested one Chanambam Imocha (40) on the charge of being an overground worker of the KCP-MC. He was intercepted by police commandos during checking and frisking of vehicles along Imphal-Churachandpur section of NH-150 near the Bishnupur Bazar in Bishnupur District.

Union Home secretary R.K. Singh exuded confidence that Myanmar would act against Indian rebels operating in that country. "In the aftermath of our prime minister's visit to Myanmar, we are confident that they will act against the Indian rebels operating from inside that country," he told journalists after chairing a board meeting of the NEPA in Umsaw in Ri-Bhoi District. Manmohan Singh, the first Indian prime minister to visit Myanmar in 25 years ended a three-day visit, on May 29 during which he met Myanmar President Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi.

An IED was detected near the residential gate of Andro MLA Thounoujam Shyamkumar at 1:15 pm .The IED was found fitted along with a Nokia Handset at the Moirang Purel residence of the Trinamool MLA by the locals. The IED was safely diffused later.

Imphal West District Police commandos arrested a cadre of KCP-Noyon identified as Pebam Somorendro alias Somen Sigh from Kanglapat in front of Adharsh Clinic at around 4:30 pm. One mobile handset and a sum of INR 20,000 were recovered and seized from his possession, stated a Police release.

Another woman PREPAK cadre identified as Chanambam Memcha Leima was arrested near MPP office, Pologround Maning around 3:15 pm.

The Mapithel Dam, also known as Thoubal Multipurpose Project which is one of the key projects of the State Government has not been able to complete in time due to disruption from the NSCN-IM, a highly placed source said.

'Captain' Eshingchaoba has been appointed PREPAK-Pro District 'Secretary' of Imphal West, Senapati and Tamenglong while 'Captain' Chingaakpa has been given the post of District secretary for Thoubal and Chandel, conveyed a press release issued by the outfit's 'assistant secretary', publicity and propaganda 'Major' Sunil. 'Captain' Korouhanba has been appointed as District Secretary of Bisenpur and Churachandpur.

The Indian Army and other SFs have made preparations to tackle insurgents, who will soon leave some parts of Myanmar. This was stated by Major General UK Gurung of Assam Rifles, during a function at Pallel (Chandel District) in Manipur. Assam Rifles has deployed additional personnel, along the international border to check infiltration by the insurgents who may soon be forced to leave. It may be recalled that during the recent visit to Myanmar, the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was assured that the Indian insurgents would be asked to leave Myanmarese soil within June 10.

Two MR personnel and a civilian were left injured in a grenade explosion at around 6:30 pm at the residence of the Manipur Development Society Director identified as Yambem Ningthem under Heingang Police Station in Imphal west District. The three injured have been identified as Waikhom Dhanchandra, SK Rocky Lamkang and Thongam Dinesh.

Suspected militants reportedly lobbed a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of a woman Pradhan identified as Hamida at Moijing Awang Leikai under Thoubal Police Station. The grenade however did not explode, police sources said. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. A Police bomb squad retrieved the bomb and later defused it in the late afternoon.

SFs arrested two cadres belonging to KYKL-MDF at the Bamon Leikai area in Imphal East District at about 2:50 pm. The arrested persons are identified as Gurumayum Basanta Sharma alias Jonex alias Munda and Wahengbam Thoi Singh alias John.

Thoubal District Police commandos arrested a Lieutenant Corporal of PREPAK-Cobra Task Force identified as Elangbam Sukhadeba alias Well alias Deva along with one .9mm pistol and two live rounds from Hiyanglam Mayai Leikai. A statement of the Thoubal District SP said the individual joined the outfit in 2006. He was involved in an encounter with AR at Moirang Khunou in October 2007 and with Thoubal District commandos at Kairembikhok in 2008. He was also involved in an encounter with the AR at Kharang village in 2009 and 2010 under the command of 'Sergeant' Japan.

Though the Government of Bangladesh has launched a crackdown against militants of NE using the territory of the country as safe haven, the recent arrests of militants by personnel of the BSF proved that the militants still have a number of camps and bases in the neighbouring country.

The PREPAK-Pro claimed responsibility for the bomb attack on the residence of Y Ningthem, MD, MDS on June 3. In a statement, PREPAK said the bomb attack was carried out as part of its ongoing 'Operation Pruning' as the first warning to the MD of MDS. Two bombs were also exploded by the outfit under the operation at the residences of contractors M Chaoba and O Meghachandra, PREPAK-Pro claimed.

SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of Hamenda, Pradhan of Moijing village. The grenade was handed over to Thoubal Police station.

Unidentified armed men abducted Manglen Changsan, allegedly for ransom in Senapati District. Sources said Changsan was the chief election agent of a Kuki legislator who won in the recently conducted 10th Manipur Assembly election from one of the Assembly Constituencies in Sadar Hills.

Two persons suffered minor injuries during a grenade explosion near the gate of NRL Oil pump Haokha under Thoubal Police station in the District at around 7:35 pm. The two injured have been identified as Thokchom Kumar and Sorenshangbam Khelen. Sources said the grenade was lobbed by some unidentified miscreants who came in a motor-cycle and managed to flee from the scene.

UHM P. Chidambaram said the problem of left-wing extremism was affecting some eastern states in the country but most of the insurgent groups in northeast were now holding talks with the Centre. "The States which are affected by this left-wing extremism are Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal to some extent," the Minister told media persons in Bhopal. Stating that northeast has a very special place in the country, he said most of the insurgent groups there had entered into a dialogue with the Government.

A team of Imphal East District Police commando arrested two MNRF cadres identified as Sa Star Zimik, Ukhrul and Ashang Tangkhul from Laipham Khunou area at around 5 pm. They disclosed that they joined the outfit in February 2012 through one 'Captain' Angam of the outfit and they received basic training in Myanmar from March 2012 to May 2012 and they have been involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government officials and businessmen under the command of Angam of the outfit.

SFs arrested two NSCN-IM cadres identified as Jenthaingam Longmei al alias Jon and Thingbaijam Biren at Pallel Bazar in Thoubal District around 7 pm. One .9mm pistol, two live rounds, two mobile handsets along with two SIMs and one Chinese hand grenade were recovered from them. Both were arrested while intimidating truck drivers for illegal 'tax' of the outfit.

An old bomb weighing around 5 kg was retrieved at Lilong Chingjao under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal District.

The Zeliangrong Students' Union, Barak Valley has slammed the KCP for serving extortion notes to various Government departments Jiribam subdivision of Imphal East district in recent days. It urged the outlawed outfit to refrain from extortion activities which affected the general public indirectly. The Union also cautioned that agitation of severe forms could not be ruled out if the KCP does not stop extortion drive.

A high-profile meeting of Tangkhul Naga bodies discussed the protracted Indo-Naga ceasefire. The key agenda was the NSCN-IM proclamation of involving in next parliamentary polls. The meet also discussed the "boycott call" against the ADC. "Naga's stand" should remain as far the ADC is concerned, reaffirmed a senior NSCN leader during the discussion.

The Army has made full preparations to check infiltration by the insurgents of NE India who may flee their camps in Myanmar in case the Myanmar army launches a crackdown soon after the expiry of the June 10 deadline.

Thoubal District police commandos arrested a woman cadre belonging to KCP-Wanglen, identified as Thingujam Lata, from her residence at Thiyam Siphai Laimangol in the District at around 5:30 pm. One Chinese hand grenade, one mobile handset were seized from her possession. She was involved in a hand grenade attack at oil pump in Thoubal District on June 5.

Two persons, identified as Mustaad and M Ayajuddin, were injured in a grenade explosion at Poijing Awang Leikai under Thoubal Police Station around 6:20 pm. According to a Police source, unidentified persons suspected to be militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of a school teacher identified as one Muhammad Najimuddin, injuring two carpenters who were working at his house at the time when the grenade exploded.

Police recovered two detonators near Calcutta Hardware Store in the city's second commercial heartland Thangal Bazar in Imphal West District .

The MCP-M in a press release claimed to have planted a timer bomb near a hardware shop located at Thangal Bazar in the morning. In a press release by Nonglen Meitei, publicity secretary of the outfit stated that the business community of the Bazar area has been monopolizing the economy of the state by controlling the price of various commodities.

A tribal pressure group, the ITF, has threatened to launch an agitation if the offices of the ADC are not shifted to the hill Districts. The ITF said the functioning of ADCs from the state capital (Imphal) violates the constitutional provisions of the local self government councils.

Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh said he was willing to talk to Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio. Earlier this week, Rio had conceded that there could not be a solution to the Naga problem without talking to Manipur. He had added that there was no space for a dialogue as Ibobi was shy of even visiting Nagaland for official programmes.

Police arrested a suspected militant of PREPAK-Pro identified as Naoroibam Sanajaoba Singh involved in the recent bomb blast at the Mantripukhri residence of the Managing Director of the Manipur Development Society identified as Y. Ningthem in Imphal West District. Sanajaoba disclosed that he had lobbed the hand grenade at the residence of Y. Ningthem on June 3.

Unidentified persons left a hand grenade near the gate of Cambridge English School Kshetrigao under Porompat Police Station around 11:30 pm on June 8. The grenade failed to explode and was later retrieved by the Police.

Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one cadre of PREPAK identified as one Lairenlakpam Bidhu Singh alias Brajabidhu from Jallal crossing area, Thangal Bazar on June 8, at about 5:30pm. Two hand grenades have been seized from him.

SFs reportedly gunned down a KCP-MC militant identified as Salam Nanao in an encounter that took place at Wangoo Parking under Kumbi Police Station in Bishnupur District in the night. One .9mm pistol, two rounds, three empty cartridges and one demand note of the proscribed KCP-MC were recovered from the slain militant.

SFs arrested one KLA cadre identified as, L Ngamtong Khongsai alias Atong at about 11:15 am from Saikhul Salem Veng near the Sangakpham Bazar.

SFs arrested one PREPAK cadre identified as Mutum Opendro Meetei, from near the Kakwa Bazar.

SFs arrested PREPAK-GS from Thoubal bus parking identified as Laishram Nongdrel Singh alias Sushil alias Ningai in Imphal West District at around 5.50 am.

On follow up action, another PREPAK-GS cadre was also arrested at about 7:30am from his residence identified Laishram Kulla Singh.

In yet another incident, three KCP-Lamphel members including a woman were arrested by SFs from North AOC, Imphal West District at 11:20 am. The three are identified as Wahengbam Naorem Rebecca Leikai, Elangbam Amarjit alias Amu alias Somorjit alias Nungshi and Aheibam Nungshi.

Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested two KCP cadres identified as Mayengbam Lukhoi alias Nanao Singh and Koijam Ibomcha Singh from Paona Bazar. Two pistols with eight live rounds of ammunition were recovered from them.

The UKRA said it has terminated one of its cadres identified as one K Thangmin alias Wilson due to his gross misconduct.

The UNC has called a 48 hour total bandh (shut down strike) including railway construction works in Naga inhabited areas from the midnight of June 16 to midnight June 18 and has further warned that anybody violating the total bandh would be doing so at their own risk. A release of the council has said that the bandh has been called to protest against the lack of sincerity of the Government of India and Government of Manipur in taking forward the tripartite talk regarding the 'alternative arrangement' demand of the council for the Nagas of Manipur.

Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested two cadres of PREPAK identified as Heisnam Bimol Singh and Heisnam Sangita Devi involved in extortion of money from Wangoi Bazar.

SFs arrested one arms smuggler identified as Thingom Suresh alias Boy Meitai from his residence in Imphal East District. One .9 mm pistol with magazine was recovered from his possession. He disclosed that he has been making pistols for quite some time. He, along with his younger brother Tondom have been making and smuggling small arms for the past two-three years.

Pointing out a number of unethical and inhuman practices committed by doctors on their patients in Manipur, the proscribed PREPAK has decided to mount a strict vigil on the conduct and activities of doctors, hospitals and clinics from June 25 onward.

The NSCN-IM alleged that the Assam Rifles was creating conflict among the Nagas in Tamenglong District. In a statement, the outfit alleged that the birth of ZUF was a direct manipulation by Government agencies, including Tamenglong-based politicians, and the Assam Rifles was using it as a counter-force against the NSCN-IM, as it found it difficult to handle the outfit.

Two days after the lapse of the deadline (June 10) given to Indian insurgent groups (IIGs) by the Myanmar Government to leave the neighbouring country, army personnel have been positioned in close proximity of the rebels' camps, but there is no report of any militants fleeing across the border to India.

Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested cadre of PREPAK identified as Ashem Binoy Singh alias Binoy from Leirak Macha near Canchipur Super Market in Imphal West District at about 5:30 am. 10 hand grenades and one mobile handset were seized from his possession.

Reacting against the charge of NSCN-IM that the ZUF and the AR have nexus, the Zeliangrong outfit terms the former as `anti-people and dreaded elements of the Nagas`. A. Remroi who is the joint secretary of the ZUF said the NSCN-IM has now bereft of any agenda and propaganda is resorting to target ZUF cadres.

The AR has strongly refuted the claims of NSCN-IM on the alleged AR-ZUF nexus terming it a serious attempt by NSCN-IM to malign the image of AR.

The URF has banned hiring out or renting of hotels, halls and other places to network companies such as Amway, Tiens, Bajaj-Alliance, Herbal Life in the state with immediate effect. In a statement signed by its 'publicity secretary', AK Pibarel, the URF has warned anyone found going against its diktat to willingly face dire consequences.

Police recovered a Chinese hand grenade which was placed close to the residential gate of Maimom Chaoba, a special contractor at Uripok Khaidem Leikai under Imphal Police Station in Imphal West District, police said.

The Lanheiba Meitei faction of KCP-MC has denied that there are no plans of signing a SoO with the Government as of now although a peace process is in the offing. The outfit was reacting news item which says that the outfit is preparing for a SoO with the central government.

Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one KCP militant identified as Tongbram Shyamchand alias Rajesh alias Ibomcha alias Nganba from his residence.

Moirang, a small town in Bishnupur District observed a total shutdown to register a strong protest against closure of a branch office of the UBI. UBI branch office at Moirang town has remained shut since June 8 following threat to the manager of the branch office by PREPAK-Pro.

UPF called on the Union Government and the State Government of Mizoram to release the HPC-D leaders who were arrested by the Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) from Silchar Airport on June 10. Laropuia, 'Commander-in-chief' of the HPC-D, a constituent armed group of the UPF, and his 'deputy', Bieknung was arrested by the MAP despite having a standing SoO agreement with the Government of India and the Security Forces, said the UPF.

The NSCN-IM warned the ZUF. The NSCN-IM said it will not spare any bullet if the ZUF connives with the anti-Naga forces against the NSCN-IM.

Intensifying their stand against the continued location of the offices of the ADCs of Chandel, Senapati, Tamenglong and Ukhrul Districts at Imphal city, the IDF has warned that if the respective Deputy Commissioners do not submit the mandatory report on the factual status of the ADCs to the authority concerned by June 20, then it would be constrained to launch a series of agitation.

A Chinese hand grenade was found planted at the residence of one Ngangbam Ranjan in Moirang Phiwangbam Leikai. The bomb was found around 8:30pm. Police later recovered the bomb, saying they believed the crime was committed by militants belonging to the PREPAK.

Two sisters identified as L Viikhii and L Veine, were reportedly abducted by some unidentified gunmen from their parental house located at Thanamba Kalapahar Village under Kangpokpi Police Station. According to source, some gunmen dressed in civil barged into the parental house at around 7:00pm and dragged the two women at gunpoint before fleeing them off in a Maruti van. Their whereabouts is still not known and untraceable.

Suspected militants set ablaze a van and placed Chinese hand grenade at the residence of one Haorungbam Romeo in Phubala Makha Leikai under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur District. Police sources said the Nongdrenkhomba faction of KCP-MC was believed to be involved in the incident, adding that the grenade has been retrieved by a Police bomb squad.

Security Forces arrested four cadres of NSCN-IM along with arms from Khudei Khullen village under Tengnoupal Police station in Chandel District. They have been identified as 'Lieutenant' Angdhar, 'Corporal' Thaibi, 'Lance Corporal' Angkhul and one K Ramesh. One M-20 pistol, one magazine containing four live rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, two AK-56 rifles with six magazines and 90 live rounds, one magazine pouch, one 9 mm carbine and a magazine containing 28 live rounds and one pistol holster were seized from their possession.

Thoubal District Police commandos arrested one NSCN-IM cadre, identified as RT Kono Anal, from Kakching Khunou Lamkhai at around 4.30 pm. One .9mm pistol with two live rounds and one Chinese hand grenade were recovered from his possession.

Demanding the 'alternative arrangement' for the Nagas in Manipur, the ANSAM has endorsed the stand of the UNC of calling bandh (shut down strike) in Naga areas from June 16 evening for two days.

The ZYF (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) has decided during its emergency meeting held at the ZYF Head Office to refrain Zeliangrong Youth Front from participation during the UNC sponsored bandh. "The decision to refrain from participation and involvement in the bandh is to express disagreement with the UNC arbitrary decision taken without ZYF being given opportunity to express views and opinions although ZYF is one of the frontal organizations of the UNC", it said.

SFs arrested one cadre belonging to KCP-Wanglen faction identified as Muhammad Meri Hassan along with a Chinese made hand grenade from Moijing Lamkhai around 6.30 pm. According to a Police statement, the individual revealed that he was involved in the grenade attack at the residences of Muhammad Nasimuddin of Thoubal Moijing Awang Leikai and Hamida of Moijing Awang Leikai.

A State police team will be soon leaving for the New Delhi to take custody of Ningthoujam Shanti alias Chinglemba, the 'general secretary' of the UPPK, who was arrested by a team of RAW officials from Nepal. He was arrested from Lajempak in Kathmandu city in Nepal on June 12. According to a source, the State team led by a senior IPS officer will leave the State as soon as the external intelligence agency brings back the militant leader to New Delhi.

Churachandpur Forest Range Officer Yumkhaibam Amumacha was threatened by some unidentified persons with a hand grenade at his Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal residence under Porompat Police station in Imphal East District. Family members came across the hand grenade at their verandah at about 4.45 am. The explosive has been retrieved by Police.

SFs also arrested one PLA cadre identified as Lumpingning Kabui alias boy alias John from Khurai Popular High School in Imphal East District. On verification, he disclosed that he joined PLA organization in the year 2007 through one Ricky of Lamsang and trained at Myanmar.

SFs arrested one KCP militant identified as Thokchom Subol along with one .9mm pistol with two live rounds at around 12.20 pm from Khangabok Part-III Lamlong Bazar.

SFs arrested two PREPAK cadres identified as Naorem Inaocha alias Singh and Sunil Chhetry at Tekcham Bazaar in Thoubal District in the morning. One .9 mm pistol marked as Matic Pistal made in USA and three live rounds were recovered from Inaocha and another Chinese hand grenade from the possession of Sunil Chhetry.

The URF accused the NIA of wiping out of human resource of the State, saying it will not be a wise move of the public to keep silent against the human rights violation committed by the NIA.

The 48-hour total bandh (shut down strike) enforced by the UNC in the four hill districts of the State since midnight of June 16 is continuing without any unwanted incidents but paralyzing normal life. The strike has been imposed by UNC against the Government apathy toward the long pending demand of "Alternative Arrangement."

SFs arrested two militants belonging to UNLF and KCP-Wanglen at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm from Manipur University gate and Takyelpat respectively in Imphal West District. The two have been identified as 'captain' (UNLF) Khumukcham Naoba alias Khamtoncha and Takhelllambam Doredro Singh alias Tadoren of KCP-Wanglen group.

SFs also arrested one alleged PREPAK cadre identified as Yensenbam Sanjoy Meitei from Thangshaba Leirak Lampak in Imphal East District on June 17 at about 4:30 am. Further at about 6:15am, one more PREPAK cadre, identified as Chingkham Oken Singh alias Naocha, was arrested from Kwakeithel Thounaojam Leikai.

SFs also arrested one KRF cadre, identified as Kamsei Kipgen, from Kalapahar Bazar area.

The UCM observed the 11th Great June Uprising Day where thousands of people paid floral tributes to the 18 martyrs who laid down their lives for safeguarding the territorial integrity of the State during the June 18, 2001 uprising in protest against the extension of the ceasefire between the Government of India and the NSCN-IM without territorial limit.

The PREPAK-Pro criticized the state Agriculture Minister, Abdul Nasir who said that development works are hindered as militant organizations in the State are indulging in extortion.

Lumpingning Kabui alias Boy alias John who was reportedly arrested on June 16 at Khurai Popular School during an operation, is not related with PLA, the proscribed outfit clarified. In a statement the outfit said, Lumpingning Kabui was a former PLA 'lance corporal' but he left the office of the Secretary Minority Affairs without taking prior permission from the concerned authority since January 31, 2012.

PREPAK outfit refuted any connection whatsoever between the party and Naorem Inaocha alias Sangai and Sunil Chhetri who were arrested by a combined team of Thoubal commandos and troops of 15 Assam Rifles from Tekcham Bazar on June 17 as PREPAK cadres. The 9 mm pistol and the hand grenade reportedly seized from their possession did not belong to PREPAK, it stated.

Unidentified persons left a hand grenade near the residential gate of one Assistant Engineer of PHED at Pishum Oinam Leikai, Lairembi Maning in Imphal West District at around 6:30 am. State bomb experts exploded the bomb at a safe place later in the morning around 8:20 am.

SFs arrested one alleged cadre of the PLA from Aishi in Ukhrul District identified as 'lance corporal' Bule Khetrimajum alias Lanpangba son of Modhu Singh of Ramnagar, Srimangal District, Dhaka, Bangladesh. One .9mm pistol was recovered from his possession.

The IDF alleged that the all the members of ADCs have gone into hiding fearing reprisal from the NSCN-IM and it is affecting their normal functioning. Representatives of IDF submitted a representation to the State Governor Gurbachan Jagat urging him to take notice on the non-functioning of the elected Members of ADCs and to address the grievances of the people caused by these threats, P Khamkhanthoum, secretary of IDF said. Since the ADC elections held on June 2, 2010, all the elected members have fled the hills and have been staying in Imphal because of the fear of reprisal from NSCN, he further alleged. He also said the ADCs Members would voluntarily resign en masse if they are not able to execute or perform their own duties.

Unidentified person left a Chinese hand grenade along with a note in front of a shop at Khongjom Bazar under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District around 6pm. The note says that in case the family informs the Police about the grenade, then the family should deliver INR 200,000, otherwise, they should bring the grenade to them. The note however did not mention the name of the perpetrators and where to deliver the goods.

SFs arrested one UNLF cadre from L Slabjang village under Thinghat subdivision of Churachandpur District. He has been identified as Hari Das alias Manglemjao who reportedly deserted from Senam Camp in Myanmar on June 16. One 7.62mm pistol, three live rounds have been recovered from his possession.

Referring to the reported initiative of Chief Minister O Ibobi to incorporate Highway Patrolling Scheme in the 12th Plan and Home Minister Gaikhangam's idea to raise some battalions of Highway Protection Force (HPF), the PREPAK-Pro has questioned the very idea of raising HPF and its practical utilities. In a statement issued by the outfit's senior publicity officer, department of publicity and propaganda Boby Mangang, the outfit pre-cautioned the State Government about communal polarisation and ethnic conflicts that may arise from the activities of armed HPF personnel patrolling the highways.

Myanmar Government is yet to take any action against militant groups based on its soil and operating in India's Northeast, despite giving assurance to take action against such groups during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to that country. The Myanmar Government had given June 10 as the deadline to militants to leave their camps or face Security Forces action.

A team of Assam Rifles arrested a group of 17 alleged cadres of ZRA/ZRO along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Churachandpur District. The recovered arms and ammunitions from the militant team includes 15 AK assault rifles with 28 magazines and three Hand grenades, three Wireless Transmission sets, 1355 AK ammunitions and another two live rounds of M-16 rifle.

Six persons were killed in a gun battle between Naga militant groups that took place in the remote Haochong village, located about 68 kilometres North of Nungba Police Station, in Tamenglong District at about 2.30am. The killed persons include two civilians, two cadres of NSCN-K and one ZUF cadre. Another militant killed has not been identified. While some reports said that cadres of NSCN-K and ZUF who were camping together at Haochong were attacked suddenly by rival NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, other reports suggest that the gun battle did not involve NSCN-IM. The battle was fought between the NSCN-K and ZUF cadres who were camping together and the two civilians were killed by stray bullets. Even as Tamenglong District Police have moved to the site of gun battle, they have not been providing any definite information.

A team of Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one PREPAK-Pro identified as Akhongbam Gopal alias Deva from Wangoi Bazar in Imphal West District. One Glock 19 pistol along with a magazine, four live rounds of ammunition and one mobile handset were recovered and seized from his possession.

Hours after a reported gun fight between the NSCN-IM and a combined factions of NSCN-K and ZUF at Haochong village in Tamenlong District in the morning, a 'sergeant major' of the NSCN-IM, identified as Athikho was killed at Tamenglong Bazar at around 8:30 pm. He was reportedly killed by NSCN-K, avenging for the Haochong village killing.

SFs arrested one UPPK cadre, identified as Yumnam Bimol Chand Meitei (43) from Moreh Ward No. 7 in Chandel District. One .9 mm pistol with magazine and two live rounds were recovered from him.

SFs arrested one KCP-Lamphel cadre identified as Thongram Raju from Wangjing Bazar (Market) near YK College.

Three Naga militant outfits, NSCN-K, ZUF and NNC, convened a joint press conference somewhere in the same District clarifying on the reported gun battle between the NSCN-IM and a joint team of NSCN-K and ZUF cadres at Haochong village, on June 21. Clarifying on the number of casualties on its side during the said gun fight, a spokesperson of the NSCN-K said the outfit lost three of its cadres along with two other villagers during the gun fight and also claimed that a NSCN-IM cadre could also be dead. The joint press conference also clarified that the gun fight was not between cadres of the ZUF and the NSCN-K cadres as was reported in some local dailies. They also alleged that the joint team of the NSCN-K and the ZUF were attacked by a team of NSCN-IM resulting in the gun fight. NSCN-IM launched the surprise attack after sneaking to Haochong village through a secret route with a sinister design to upset the bond of friendship shared by the three outfits, said the three outfits.

SFs arrested one KCP and one PLA cadre in Khangabok Part-II & III respectively in Thoubal District. They have been identified as Laishram Shyam Kishore Singh of Khangabok Part II and Khundrakpam Shyam alias Kanhai (37) of Khangabok Part III. Two 7.65 mm pistols with magazines and three live rounds were recovered from them.

The four cadres of the UPPK, who were arrested by Indian security agencies from Kathmandu recently, were brought to Imphal on June 22. The Police said the rebels were involved in several crimes in Manipur. Intelligence sources said Nepal was one of the major safe havens of Manipur militants and security agencies of India were closely monitoring their movement. The Police added that they would be interrogated about their links and source of funds.

SFs arrested two cadres of PLA identified as Khagembam Manglem alias Sunny Singh and Kakchingtabam Ibechoubi Devi from near the entrance of Southern Ema Keithel No. 3 in Imphal West District. Two mobile handsets along with a sum of INR 6,800 were seized from their possession.

SFs also arrested one UNLF cadre identified as 'Sergeant Major' Lourembam Manoton Singh alias Apendra alias Sanajaoba at Kamranga Sub-Division area, Jiribam in Imphal East District. One 7.65 mm pistol (made in Italy), one magazine and three live rounds were recovered from him.

Two tractors along with drivers have been abducted by unidentified armed persons suspected to be cadres of a Kuki militant group from Changoubung of Senapati District about 8 am. The two brand new tractors were coming from Dimapur towards Imphal on National Highway-2. The two tractors were recovered from Taphou village by Senapati Police in the afternoon. But the whereabouts of the two drivers cannot be traced till the time of filing the report.

The Imphal District Magistrate has remanded the four top UPPK leaders arrested on June 17 from Patna, Bihar to 15 days of judicial custody.

The URF claimed the Government has let loose on the NIA to commit State terrorism to erupt an artificial war among the people as the country knows very well that the outfit's 'DIS' has accessed into its secret agencies. Calling the NIA a 'fake charge sheet,' URF in a statement issued by AK Pibarel, secretary, information and publicity, alleged that the main objective of the investigating agency is to recruit at least one member of every family as a VDF jawan and to make every revolutionary a subservient individual of every group of SoO.

MCP-M appeals to the lawyers of All Manipur Bar Association to help in representing the underprivileged section. A release by publicity secretary of the outfit Nonglen Meitei states that those detained under the National Security Act had to fork out to the tune of INR 50,000 to INR 100, 000 as judicial fees, such costs cannot be borne by the downtrodden sections especially the farmers.

AR handed over one NSCN-K cadre identified as Jonathan Thangal to Imphal police station after he was arrested from Kalapahar, Senapati District on June 22 with one 9 mm pistol loaded with three live rounds. While handing over, AR claimed that Thangal was in-charge of finance, involved in extortion from residents of Kalapahar and Sekmai area along the National Highway-39.

Three vehicles were damaged during a grenade explosion at the residence of a special contractor Okram Megha at Khongman Okram Chuthek in Imphal East District at around 10:55 pm. He said he had received threats some time back from a militant outfit. It was the second time grenade attack launched at Megha’s house.

Another hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons exploded near ABC godown, Khoyathong at around 10.15 pm. There is no report of any casualty.

The NSCN-IM has categorically denied involvement of its cadres in the recent Haochong killings of June 21 in Tamenglong District. Earlier NSCN-K had alleged that the incident took place after the NSCN-IM attacked them.

Conveying deep anguish over the fratricidal killings at Haochong village and at Tamenglong headquarters on June 21, the Naga Women’s Union has appealed to all Naga armed groups not to inflict any more harm on innocent people.

The next round of Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee meeting will be held between representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Government of Myanmar on June 26 and 27 in Kolkata (West Bengal) to discuss security, militancy and narcotics related issues. This will be the first official delegation meeting after the Myanmar visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 27 and 28 last.

SFs arrested one PREPAK cadre identified as Adhikarimayum Hemanta alias Habo Sharma from Kongpal Laishram Leikai in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested one UNLF cadre identified as N Gobin Meitei from Chingdong Leikai Ward No 7 in Chandel District. One point 32mm pistol with two live rounds was recovered from the person.

KCP has claimed responsibility for the serial bomb blasts at Khuyathong ABC godown office on June 24, NRL Pump at Thoubal Haokha on June 5 and at the residence of Muhammad Nasiruddin at Thoubal Moijing on June 7.

Major General UK Gurung said that the insurgency movement has lost steam and the law and order situation of the State has improved much in the last few years. He mentioned that the rebels are left with the option of recruiting child soldiers as the educated youths of the state are no longer interested in joining the underground ranks.

SFs arrested one activist each of KCP and UNLF outfits from Moreh Ward No. 4 in Chandel District where search operation was launched. The KCP cadre has been identified as Lalboy and the UNLF as ‘Captain’ Laishram Leiching N Singh.

SFs arrested one Lallumba faction of KCP militant identified as Potshangbam Leibakchao Meitei from Pukhao Terapur in Imphal East District around 9.30 am. One .9mm pistol loaded with two live rounds in the magazine and one mobile phone were recovered from him. He joined the outfit through one Athokpam Inaoba alias Johny finance secretary of the outfit, in January 2012.

SFs arrested three cadres of KCP-Taibangnganba group. They are identified as Haobam Ibomvha alias Inaoba, Laishram and Sanasam Ibethoi.

The KYKL clarified that Sairem Amuchou alias Sundar who was arrested in Guwahati (Assam) is not deputy finance secretary of the outfit. He was an overground worker of the outfit under the command of ‘Captain’ Santa Achouba from September 2011 till August 2011.

SFs arrested a PREPAK cadre identified as Bhatacharyamayum Dinesh Sharma alias Dine from Sangaiyumpham Palli Bazar in Thoubal District around 8.20 am.

At least six villagers of Haochong (Tamenglong District) including the village chief have been allegedly thrashed by armed cadres of suspected ZUF militant. The victims have been identified as one BT Baram (village chief), Baku, Gongjang, Nampi and Kh. Arei. They were reportedly charged of helping the NSCN-IM cadres in the gun fight that took place in the wee hour of June 21.

SFs arrested a PREPAK militant, identified as Kshetrimayum Singhajit Singh, during a search operation at Bijoypur Village in Thoubal District at about 8:20 pm. One Chinese made hand grenade was recovered from his possession.

One militant belonging to KCP-Wanglem, identified as Muhammad Mustakim, was arrested from Kakching bazar. A Chinese hand grenade was recovered from him.

The NSCN-IM has taken strong exception over the Haochong incident where villagers were reportedly thrashed by the cadres of NSCN-Khaplang and ZUF. According to the NSCN-IM, cadres of ZUF and NSCN-K tortured some villagers severely for supporting the NSCN-IM.

SFs arrested one KRA militant, identified as Lamjahao Hangshing alias Abul, from old petrol pump of Kangpokpi in Senapati District at around 3:10 am. According to a statement of the Senapati SP, the arrested individual was trying to extort money from vehicles plying along the National Highway 2.

SFs arrested a UNLF cadre from Sekmai Bazar in Imphal West District at 12:30 am.

A turf war between Naga militant factions in Tamenglong District which also resulted in civilian casualties, has forced the people in the District to raise their voices against the clashes. A public meeting on June 28 at the District headquarters of Tamenglong appealed to all armed groups to vacate the civilian areas and stop targeting “innocent civilians”.

At least four cadres of KNA-Lungam group including its ‘commander-in-chief’ Lunkhongam have been killed in a reported shoot-out with SFs at Phaikok village located close to Myanmar border in Ukhrul District. The shoot-out took place at Phaikok village which is about 40 kilometers away from Chassad Police station to the South. The encounter involved troops of 44 Assam Rifles and some cadres of KNA-Lungam group who were taking shelter in an isolated hut.

Suspected militants planted a powerful Chinese hand grenade at the courtyard of a special contractor of the state PWD at Uripok Yambem Leikai under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District around 6 am. A team of Lamphel Police retrieved the bomb and later defused it.

SFs arrested one PREPAK cadre identified as Kiran Magar alias Ruhal at around 7:00 pm at Khurai Lamlong near Babu Hotel area in Imphal East District, said a Police release.

The UNLF has alleged that the Supreme Court of India supports killing by SFs in fake encounters in Kashmir and Western South East Asia (North East India).

A 40-year old man was shot and injured by three unidentified armed persons inside his house at Nungourok village in Thoubal District, a Police report said on July 2.

Members of WAD staged a sit-in to protest the monetary demand of INR 300, 000 allegedly served by the KCP-MC to the woman body. A demand note allegedly signed by Nongdrenkhomba and Taibang Nganba of KCP-MC was received by WAD on June 17, the woman body said in a statement. It appealed to the outfit to withdraw the monetary demand served to the civil body which is working for the people.

Imphal West District Commandos arrested one militant KCP-Noyon identified as HuidromIngocha Singh from Chanchipur near Oil Pump.

UNLF has decried the Supreme Court for passing judgement favourable to the armed forces. A release by the outfit senior publicity officer Ksh Yoiheiba states that on March 25, 2000, five civilians were killed by the security forces alleging them as terrorist at Pathribal village on the pretext of an encounter.

Police have established the identities of four cadres of a KNA-Lungam who were reportedly gunned down by troops of 44 Assam Rifles in Ukhrul District. The four cadres have been identified as Thangboy Mate, Lungam Haokip, Jamkhojang Haokip and Mangtilen Haokip.

SFs arrested two UNLF cadres in new market, Ward No.6, Moreh town in Chandel District. They were identified as Oinam Naoton Singh and Oinam Bijon singh Meitei. One .9 mm Pistol with magazine and two live rounds, two Chinese hand grenade and one mobile phone were recovered from him.

In another instance of militants of north-eastern outfits taking shelter in the national capital, Delhi and conducting illegal activities, the special cell has arrested a top cadre of Manipur based militant outfit belonging to PREPAK-VC.

Three personnel of 24 Assam Rifles were reported to have sustained injuries in a gunfight with cadres of PLA which took place at around 7 pm near Satang village under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District. The three AR personnel suffered injuries after explosion of an IED followed by gunshot. However, the identities of the injured AR personnel could not be confirmed.

A hand grenade was found planted at a grocery shop of Ningthoujam Jayanta located at Moirang Lamkhai in Bishnupur District. An inscription on a small chit with KCP-MC Nongdrenkhomba was found near the grenade. Police retrieved the grenade later.

Four unidentified persons abducted one Manggoulen Misao, a 4th semester student of Manipur University, at around 6 pm from his residence located at Chassad Avenue, Sanjenthong in Imphal East District.

SFs also arrested one UPRF cadre namely, Ayekpam Sanahal alias Johnson from Pukhao Naharup Makha Leikai in Imphal East District. On verification, he disclosed that he joined UPRA organization in the month of May 2012 through one Roshan alias Rocky of Naharup Terapur.

A team of Thoubal District Police commandos arrested one woman cadre of a KCP outfit identified as Lourembam Maimom Ibemcha from Yairipok Bazar in Thoubal District. Two demand letters and one mobile handset with SIM card were reovered from her possession.

A PULF cadre identified as Muhammad Sadam (20) was arrested by SFs from Keirao Litan Makhong in Imphal East District on July 3. One small arm and three live rounds were recovered from his possession.

A labourer identified as one Ram Dev (35) of Bihar was injured when unidentified miscreants exploded a grenade at the Deulahlane residence of Simon Keishing, DTO of Thoubal District at around 11.30 am. No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the crime so far.

Imphal West Police commandos in the last two days arrested six cadres of the Maoist group of KCP-MC and seized explosive material. One Ngangom Mutum Sakhenbi, 'Finance commander in chief' of the outfit was arrested from Yurembam.

Two UPRF cadres identified as Naorem Roshan alias Rocky Singh and Toijam Devdutta alias lnao were arrested from their respective houses. Naorem Roshan disclosed that he joined UPRA organization in the month of January 2012 through one Joshua of Makokching, at present residing at Hyderabad and presently holding the rank of self styled finance secretary of UPRA.

ZUF has reiterated that it does not work against the Nagas` struggle for sovereignty in any way nor it opposes any struggle by any indigenous people for self-determination, pledging that the outfit will extend support to such struggles. ZUF maintained that it was formed to protect Zeliangrong people and their resources and it is not an anti-Naga organization alleging that the NSCN-IM is an organization that is practicing anti-Naga policy.

Publicity officer of PREPAK, Sanju Oinam clarified in a statement that one Wahengbam Nanao alias Raghu who was arrested by Delhi Police from Gandhi Vihar is not associated with the outfit in any manner. The statement of Deputy Commissioner of Police Sanjoy Yadav stating that W Nanao is the second in command of Bishnupur District is unfounded as the position is currently under charge by commander Ajit, it said.

Perturbed by the frequent clashes between Naga UG (Under Ground) groups, which have claimed many lives including civilians and women in Tamenglong District, the State Government is set to launch intensified flush out operations. Acting on a State Government's report that many parts of Tamenglong District are controlled by different UG groups, the authority has decided to send in army to flush out the militants, informed a source.

The Special Intelligence Unit of Imphal West arrested an extortionist of KYKL outfit identified as Nitai Choudhury from Thangal Bazar area at.

Some unidentified persons lobbed a Chinese made hand grenade at the premises of Shija Hospitals and Research Institute in Imphal West District at around 9 am.

Another hand grenade was recovered from the Kakching Wairi Ningthou Pareng residence of one Mayanglambam Koireng (45) in Thoubal District in the morning. Police recovered the grenade, suspected to have been lobbed in the night of July 4.

SFs arrested one woman cadre of PREPAK identified as Kongrailakpam Indu Devi from Wangjing Bazarat.

A day after the ZUF`s accusation of the NSCN-IM of practicing the anti-Naga policy, the MNRF, alleged that wherever there is NSCN-IM, there is a problem. MNRF publicity secretary Apam Ningshen informed that in today`s world of Tangkhul Naga community, every village or area has problem due to the involvement of the NSCN-IM in petty matters.

Asserting that it was "unfortunate" to find the rise of ZUF "under the garb of defending Zeliangrong interests", the NSCN-IM said ZUF's actions however failed to reflect such agenda other than "rubbing the NSCN the wrong way".

The 'lieutenant' of PREPAK, Wahengbam Nanao alias Sana alias Raghu alias Loya who was arrested from Gandhi Vihar in Delhi on July 1 has been brought back to Imphal. It may be mentioned that the outfit PREPAK has already clarified that Nanao is not a member of the outfit.

SFs arrested one UPPK cadre identified as Shamjai alias Abung from K Gamnom village near Khuga Dam in Churachandpur District. One Chinese made .9 mm pistol was recovered from him.

SFs rescued a student identified as Mangoulen Misao who was abducted on July 3 from his residence at Chassad Avenue, Sanjenthong, Imphal East District. The SFs are continuing a search operation to arrest the abductors.

Despite improvement of the law and order situation in the state, ADC members has still to stay at Imphal as the situation in the hills is still not conducive for their personal safety, stated Tribal Affairs and Hills minister Gaikhangam.

Unidentified miscreants exploded a hand grenade at the underground water reservoir constructed by the PHED at Sagolband Nepra Menjor Leikai in Imphal West District in the night though no casualty has been reported. There has been an instance of an underground faction serving monetary demand to the construction, source said.

A hand grenade exploded at the residence of Imphal East ADM Thoudam Guni at Thoubal Wangma Taba College Road. However, there was no casualty.

An antique bomb was discovered by locals while digging a pond at Khundrakpam Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District.

Reacting to the media report about the claim of Thoubal Superintendant of Police that one Kongbrailatpam Indu was arrested from Wangjing Keithel by SFs on July 5, the PREPAK has denied any relationship between the outifit and the woman.

KNA has made a clear stance to join the armed struggle for the cause of the Kukis. Speaking to media persons somewhere in Ukhrul District, Information and Publicity Secretary of KNA, Barack Kuki stated that the Kukis have come a very long way in fighting for separate administrative units in India and Burma.

Three persons including a seven month old infant and her mother were injured during a blast at the residence of Khurai Kongpal Laishram Leikai (Imphal East District) Gram Panchayat Pradhan (head of local self-Government) identified as Yendrembam Jiten.

A hand grenade was found near Ereima Shanglen located few metres away from the residence of Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Thokchom Lokeshwar at Sagolmang Mamang Leikai in Imphal East District. The pin of the grenade was found removed and it was detonated safely by the bomb squad of Manipur Police.

A hand grenade with pin removed was found at the residence of Yengkhom Joykumar at Kakching Mayai Leikai in Thoubal District at around 6 am. Joykumar is the owner of the oil pump located at Thoubal.

Zeliangrong Baudi (apex body of the Zeliangrong Nagas), Assam, Manipur, Nagaland in its consultative meeting held on June 22 at Longmai-III village community hall, Tamenglong District adopted a number of resolutions including the ongoing Naga peace process. A statement issued by the Baudi's president Raitu Chawang and general secretary K Elu Ndang said the consultative meeting reaffirmed support to the ongoing political negotiations for solving the Naga issue. Terming the peace process that has consumed 15 years as 'a little too long without any tangible result', the statement said.

A contractor identified as Irungbam Irabanta of Maphou Dam who was abducted by suspected NSCN-IM cadres along with a Maruti Gypsy and large sum of money has remained traceless for more than a month. Irabanta's wife, Sagolshem Ningol Modhubala stated that her husband works as a supplier of sand and stone for the construction of Maphou Dam. He was called by the NSCN-IM for a talk regarding the supply works on May 27 and his whereabouts remains unknown till date.

Denouncing the bomb attack at Khurai Laishram Leikai and planting of bomb at Sagolmang area on July 8, sit-in demonstrations were staged at these two places of Imphal East District.

Suspected militants attempted to set ablaze two Imo filling stations, Singjamei and Ibochou Filling Station, Kakwa, both located on the side of Imphal-Moreh section of NH-39, simultaneously around 11.30 pm. The two pumps have been closed since July 6 after receiving threats from three KCP militant factions (City Meitei, Taibanganba and Lamphel) following failure of the owners of these two pumps to meet their monetary of INR 1 million each.

Police recovered a worn out hand grenade near the gate of Eden Public School along Ayangpalli Road under Porompat Police station in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested a PREPAK militant, identified as Saikhom Khogen alias Nganthoi alias Kiyamba (22) from Yorbung Keithel on July 8.SFs recovered extortion notes bearing numbers-8004/FS/PK/IE/2012, 0996/FS/PK/TH/2012, 0997/FS/PK/TH/2012, 0998/FS/PK/TH/2012 and 0999/FS/PK/TH/2012.

SFs brought back 'military affairs secretary' of KCP-MC, Lanheiba Meitei from Guwahati. Lanheiba Meitei was granted bail by the Guwahati based National Investigating Agency (NIA) Special Court on July 8.

Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested one KCP-P militant identified as Ninghtougjam Jiten Singh alias Angang alias Chaiba from Langol Ningthou area.

SFs arrested two militants belonging to KCP-Noyon identified as Yumnam Anand Singh and Thingujam Arun Singh from Thoubal Babu Bazar in Thoubal District. Two demands letters of KCP-Noyon) signed by 'finance secretary' Tomthil Meitei were recovered from the possession of Y Anand Singh and some blank letter heads were recovered from the possession of Thingujam Arun Singh.

State home minister Gaikhangam, while clarifying to the cut motions raised by the opposition MLAs to the demand of Manipur Police stated that Manipur Police Department is working under a complex situation dealing with more than 50 militant outfits in the State.

Some suspected NSCN-IM militants set ablaze two vehicles heading for Imphal from Moreh near Thamnapokpi under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District at around 5 pm on July 11. The burned vehicles were one Bolero jeep and one Tata Sumo. The militants looted INR 3000 along with a mobile phone from the Bolero driver. The Tata Sumo is owned and driven by Naorem Churamani from whom INR 20,000 cash was looted. The militants also looted INR 10,000 and one mobile phone from two women who boarded the Tata Sumo from Heikakpokpi. The suspected NSCN-IM cadres were armed with AK-47 rifles and their faces were masked.

UNC has announced a 96 hour total bandh (shut down strike) from midnight of July 23 till midnight of July 27 to protest the indifferent attitude of the Government to its demand for 'alternative arrangement' of the Nagas living in Manipur.

PREPAK has declared invalid all the party's letterheads seized from Saikhom Khogen alias Nganthoi alias Kiyamba (22) who was arrested on July 8 by a combined team of Imphal East commandos and 30 Assam Rifles.

Imphal West Police commandos arrested a KNF cadre identified as 'Commander' and 'Sergeant Major' Haogenthang Kipgen alias Thangboi alias Tiger.

The NSCN-IM has straight away dismissed the allegation that the outfit had abducted a contractor Irungbam Irabanta on May 27. The Naga outfit said the report of NSCN-IM`s involvement in the abduction of contractor Irungbam Irabanta on May 27 has come as a bolt from the blue and such baseless allegation must has been motivated with ulterior motive.

Zeliangrong Baudi, the apex body of the Zeliangrong Nagas (Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland) has extended its warm appreciation to the leadership of NSCN-K for its declaration to shun all forms of factional violence among Naga groups and maturely paving ways for truce and dialogue.

Due process for formal declaration of ceasefire between the GoI and KCP-MC-Lanheiba has been initiated. 'Military affairs secretary' of the outfit Lanheiba Meitei also known as Khwairakpam Khelen alias Brojen who was lodged in Sajiwa Central Jail has been taken away by Assam Rifles in the evening of July 13 in a move seen as a step forward to the ceasefire agreement. Speaking to media persons outside the jail gate, Lanheiba said that he was freed to prepare for dialogue with the GoI.

SFs arrested one PULF cadre identified as Muhammad Alam Khan alias Sotu in Imphal East District. He disclosed that he joined PULF in the year 2010 though one Muhammad Akbar, who is now working under the command of Hasan and Babul and he was involved in extortion of money from Moreh Van Association, it said.

A militant cadre identified as SL Paolen of the SoO signatory group KNA was killed in a five minutes encounter between the militant group and troops of the 43rd Assam Rifles (AR) at Haipi village under Kagpokpi Police Station An AK 47 along with a magazine with 25 live rounds and three empty cases were recovered, Police said.

An armed outfit has placed a hand-grenade at the residential gate of Churachandpur's DRDA Executive Director early in an apparent attempt to coerce the official on their monetary demand. A piece of paper attached to the bomb that was detected has a-hand-written note 'Warning Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF)' inscribed over it in red ink. The local Police have suspected that the bomb might have been placed sometime in the night of July 14. Highly placed sources said the KNLF has demanded INR 400, 000 from the DRDA through a letter served on July 10.

The JDDC in a crucial meeting held at the office of JIMPAL has decried the apathy of Manipur Government towards its demand for upgrading Jiribam sub-division to a full fledged revenue District.

Suspected militants fired several rounds at the residence of one Dr Noyon, an employee of RIMS located at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West District.

A Chinese hand grenade was recovered at the residential gate of Thoubal Division executive engineer of the IFCD identified as Chanamthabam Surkumar Roy of Khurai LairikyengbamLeikai under Lamphel Police Station. The Police safely diffused the grenade.

SFs recovered arms and ammunition from the house of David loverson, an NSCN-K cadre in Tamenglong District on July 17. One .38 Smith & Wilson Revolver (American made) with twenty four rounds and one .9 mm auto pistol with 14 rounds were recovered. The cadre was absconding during the time of search.

SFs arrested one cadre of KCP-MC identified as Kangujam Khoiraba Singh from Yurnnam Huidrom Upokpi crossing along with one .9mm Pistol with magazine loaded with 3 live rounds.

SFs arrested a PULF cadre identified as Babool alias Akhtar near Keirao Awang Leikai in Imphal East District. He was involved in extortion related activities.

Clarifying on the July 15 shootout between the SFs and the KRA which left one of the militants dead at Kangpokpi, KNF 'general secretary' said the gun fight occurred while the KRA cadres were trying to kill him. "

A senior leader of MPCC stated that the turmoil and instability rocking Sadar Hills ADC is a result of undue interference by armed groups under SoO pact.

SFs arrested one 'sergeant' of PLA identified as Anoubam Manoranjan Sharma alias Rix at Wabagai area and recovered one .9 mm pistol with two live rounds. On questioning, the individual revealed that he got basic military training in Myanmar, said a Police release.

An Imphal pressure group set up recently to protest against the alleged abduction of a Government contractor by suspected NSCN-IM cadres decided on July 17 to launch an agitation from July 20 (today) if the outfit fails to resolve the matter. The whereabouts of a contractor identified as Irabanta remained untraceable since he left his house on May 27.

Three cadres of NSCN-K have reportedly defected to rival NSCN-IM taking along with them a large number of arms and ammunition. The three former are 'Lieutenant' D Abui, 'Corporal' Sausamying Riame and 'Sergeant' Haiditngausetbe.

In a suspected case of recruiting child soldiers, two young students identified as Salam Tiken (12) and Naorem Rohit (13) are missing from their hostel since July 16. It is stated that the two students had left their hostel at Kakching Wairi in Thoubal District at 8:50 pm without permission. It is feared that if they had been recruited by some militants they must have crossed the international border. Though a search was conducted there is no breakthrough regarding these boys.

Three militant groups have warned the rank and file against surrendering and taking part in stage managed peace talks. The outfits which issued a joint press statement in this regard are the KCP, the KCP-MC and the KCP-MTF.

The Zeliangrong region (Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland) of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi has said that the Zeliangrong people are biased in their approach while paying tax to the Naga militant groups. Deputy kilonser (minister), M.A Felix who is the supervisor of the Zeliangrong Region, NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction said the people are paying tax to the NSCN-IM without any hesitation but ignore other Naga groups.

Three persons, including two women, were injured in a bomb explosion at Mayotang in Ukhrul District at 7.50pm. The explosion took place at the residence of one TS Boonson who works as a village level worker at Ukhrul BDO. The injured persons were identified as Boonson's mother Ruth, his brother Terek and sister-in-law Chaini.

A hand grenade was recovered at a drain near the residence of a retired Police inspector, identified as Okram Shamungou, of Kwakeithel Laishram Leikai in Imphal West District. Police bomb experts later detonated the grenade safely.

All Manipur Recognised Schools Welfare Association organized a sit in protest in front of the Pari Emom Singdam Sang School Langjing gate decrying a bomb threat on the school on July 17. The principal of the school, S Memcha Chanu said unidentified persons had threatened the school security guard using guns.

A sit-in-demonstration was staged at Moirang hemam Leikai community hall in connection with monetary demand served by Nongdrenkhomba faction of KCP-MC to Light Commercial Vehicles Transport Society. Society's joint secretary Premchand Mayengbam stated that, on July 9, a demand note of INR 400, 000 was placed at the office of the Society by unknown person(s) suspected to be militants of the KCP group with July 20 as the deadline to cough up the amount.

Unidentified armed persons suspected to be cadres of NSCN-K set afire an excavator near Irang (Taobam) under Nungba Police station in Tamenglong District at about 9.30 am on July 19.

Altogether 73 cadres of different militant outfits have laid down arms before Chief Minister Okram Ibobi during a 'home-coming ceremony' held at Mantripukhri in Imphal East District. The cadres laid down weapons including AK and G3 rifles, Lathode, carbines and pistol with bullets.

Demanding safe and immediate release of contractor Irungbam Irabanta, the JAC constituted in connection with the abduction/disappearance of Irabanta has called a 60 hour State-wide general strike with effect from 5 am from July 21.

Assam Rifles personnel arrested a 'lieutenant' of the PLA identified as Sinam Nando Singh during an operation at Nongpok Sekmai village in Thoubal District.

The AR recovered a US made .9mm pistol with five bullets and a Chinese hand grenade from the cadre.

A team of the Thoubal District commandos rescued a 14 year girl from being allegedly recruited as a child soldier of the KCP-Noyon at Pallel Bazar.

ZRA's political wing, Zomi Re-unification Organisation has terminated its already suspended general secretary D Kamsuanthang following a cabinet council resolution for his alleged involvement in instigating revolt against the organisation.

A powerful IED exploded at Salang Sabal Leikai of Awang Khunou near Gokulchand High School along National Highway-37 (Imphal-Jiribam) under Patsoi Police Station in Imphal West District, just after a convoy of 28 AR passed the explosion site. However, there was no casualty in the blast. The PLA, meanwhile, has claimed responsibility for the IED explosion.

PREPAK has asserted that all those people who surrendered to the State on July 20 in the name of the outfit were impostors. Those people have nothing to do with PREPAK, the outfit contended in a press release issued by its publicity officer, department of publicity and propaganda Sanju Oinam.

Clarifying that all the 12 individuals who surrendered before the Chief in the name of PLA are unknown to the PLA, the outfit alleged that the so-called surrenderees were hired by Chief Minister O Ibobi from different parts of the State by offering money.

SFs arrested 'lieutenant' Kshetrimayum Noren Singh alias King who is the organisation head of Division VIII (Thoubal District) of PLA from Andro Khunao Maring Leikai in Thoubal District.

UNC`s proposed 96-hour Naga area bandh (shut down strike) in Manipur has been postponed following assurance from New Delhi to resume the dialogue on the 'alternative arrangement' for the Nagas of Manipur . The UNC was supposed to begin the 96-hour bandh from the midnight of July 23.

Imphal West Commandos arrested one cadre of PREPAK identified as Huidrom Khomba alias Muhindro from Pishum Huidrom Leikai.

One cadre of Elvis Hmar faction of HPC identified as Lamlalsol Gangte and one overground worker of SK Thadou faction of UTLA identified as Lalminsang Kipgen have been arrested by troops of 22 Assam Rifles from Seijang village of Jiribam in Imphal East District while they were extorting from bamboo traders and shopkeepers of Barak Circle. The duo has been handed over to Jiribam Police station along with one Bolt Action Rifle and a magazine with four live rounds which were seized from their possession.

A hand grenade was recovered in the residence of Moirangthem Sorojini Devi of Uchekon at around 3:30 am on July 23. Sorojini is an aspiring Pradhan candidate of the Uchekon Nongpok Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in Imphal East District. A Police team arrived and picked up the grenade at around 7am. Sorojini’s husband M Sarat said that after his wife announced her candidature, there had been a monetary demand of INR 300, 000 from a militant outfit.

Clarifying that the KNLF is not part of SoO groups, the KNO, washes its hand on the alleged illegal activities of the former, saying it does not condoned their activities.

SFs arrested three KRA-U cadres from Taretkhul Bazar in Imphal East District, said a Police release. According to the release, the arrested persons were identified as Hegou Chongloi, Muhammad Hakim Khan alias Ibungo and Mangminlal Chongloi alias Alex. 77 Extortion Notes, 100 receipt Memos, Registration certificate of Maruti Car and one Maruti Car were recovered from Hegou Chongloi. One mobile phone was recovered from Hakim Khan. One .32 Pistol marked as made in USA along with two live rounds in the magazine and one mobile phone were recovered from Mangminlal Chongloi. On verification, they disclosed that they are active members of KRA-U, they were working under the command of ‘commander-in-chief’, Robinson of KRA-U and they came to Taretkhul to attack the candidates of Taretkhul Gram Panchayat (local self Government institution) in connection with the upcoming Gram Panchayat Election, it further said.

A body believed to be that of a missing Imphal contractor was found in Ukhrul District. But Police are yet to recover and identify the body. Irungbam Irabanta (38), the vontractor, a resident of Nongdam of Imphal East District, has been missing for more than a month, after reportedly going to meet NSCN-IM cadres in the District. Irabanta used to supply sand and stone to a construction firm, which is creating the spillway of Thoubal multi-purpose project. Irabanta’s relatives suspect the outfit’s hand in his disappearance.

A Chinese hand grenade was found inside the compound of Catholic Medical Hospital, Koirengei, Imphal East under Heingang Police Station. According to a source, there were some demand phone calls received by the hospital a month ago from some militant groups, but the motive behind it was yet unknown.

 URF claims its hand in planting a powerful explosive at Khumbong Navodaya located along the New Cachar Road in Imphal West District on July 22. A press release by Information secretary Ak Pibarel states that the armed wing of the outfit, ‘Manipur Army’ laid an ambush for the Security Forces.

the KNO and its armed Wing, KNA organised the Martyr`s Day of those 167 cadres and leaders killed since 1990-2012 at its camp Hermon in a remote place of Chandel District on July 24. The day had been observed by the outfit in honour of its founder and ‘commander in chief’ Thangkholun Haokip who had died on the day. The KNO was founded in the year 1988 and the KNA’s commander-in-chief Haokip went to Kachin (Myanmar) to get guerrilla warfare training from KIA of Myanmar. Thangkholun was assassinated by rivals on July 24, 1992. The KNA is demanding separate Kuki states both in India and Myanmar.

Anton Kuki, ‘home secretary’ of the KNO, reiterated the demand of the Kukis for a separate state, while addressing Martyrs’ Day function.

A team of Imphal West Police Commandos gunned down a militant suspect identified as Thongam Bobby at Monsang Road in between Heinoubok and Taobungkhok under Lamphel Police Station. The Police recovered one .9 mm Baretta Pistol along with three live rounds, four empty cases, one Chinese made hand grenade and one Honda Activa. A demand letter of INR 200, 000 signed by City Meitei of KCP addressed to the Joint Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, L Joykumar was also found from the possession of the slain cadre.

SFs killed a militant of MCPM/ KCP-Maoist in an encounter at toubungkhok village in Imphal West District. The militant was identified as Thongam Babu Singh (24).

A hand grenade which was lobbed by some unidentified persons exploded at the residence of Puyam Birendra, executive engineer of Electricity Department of Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai at around 5:10 am. However, no one was hurt.

Kuki civilians stopped a police commando unit led by Inspector Potsangbam Sanjoy Singh from entering Moreh at New Mongjang.

SFs arrested one KCP cadre, identified as Muhammad Mujibur Rahaman alias Babul, and recovered one 9mm loaded four live rounds, one mobile phone, and two live rounds of AK ammunition from his possession.

SFs arrested a woman militant belonging to PREPAK in Thoubal District. The arrested militant has been identified as Ningthoujam Pramodini alias Ritu Devi (31). A .9 mm pistol with two live rounds and two mobile handsets were seized from her possession.

Following negotiations between top Police officials led by ADGP, LM Khaute and Kuki organizations, a Police commando unit moved in to the border town of Moreh in Chandel District. Meanwhile, State Home Minister Gaikhangam has assured that the police commandos have been properly briefed on human rights.

 SFs conducted search operation at Pallel Bazar and arrested one KCP-Noyon militant, identified as Muhammad Salatur Rahaman, along with one Maruti Van, two demand letters signed by ‘finance secretary’ of KCP-Noyon Tomthil Meitei, 15 live rounds of M-16 ammunition, five live rounds of 9mm ammunition and one mobile hand set, said a release of Thoubal District Police. On questioning, the individual reveals that he is working under the command of ‘finance secretary’ of Thoubal District Bijen alias Wanglen of KCP-Noyon, it added.

One more KCP cadre, identified as Muhammad Mustaque, was arrested from his residence.

Commandos of Imphal West District arrested one PREPAK militant, identified as WaikhomPremkumar alias Kumar Singh, from Majorkhul.

Three persons were injured in a fierce gunfight between the personnel of AR and suspected cadres of PLA at Khoibu Centre under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District. Two AR personnel and one civilian sustained bullet injuries during the gunfight. A house was also reportedly destroyed by a lethod bomb.

The UNC has said that the Government's 'surreptitious activities' in licensing a multinational companies for oil exploration in Tamenglong District, Churachandpur District and Jiribam subdivision (Imphal East District) without the prior and informed consent of the people of the State is highly objectionable. During a convention on 'Petroleum Exploration in Manipur' held in Imphal on July 16, hordes of civil bodies had decided to oppose any oil exploration activities in the State. They categorically alleged that the Government hasn't obtained no-objection certificates from the village authorities. A UNC statement, while supporting the July 16 resolution, said innocent Tamenglong villagers, who have no technical knowledge of the far-reaching impact of oil drilling on the environment and on their habitations and of the hazards of the activity, have been duped into signing an agreement for seismic surveys by the Alpha Geo Company.

NIA has begun an investigation into the killing of a couple by suspected NSCN-IM cadres in Ukhrul District in 2011. Varengam Shimray and his wife Ngaherla were killed at Lungpha village in Naga-dominated Ukhrul District on July 24, 2011. Later, the NSCN-IM had owned responsibility for killing the couple, claiming that Varengam was “involved in anti-Naga activities”. The NIA is also investigating the NSCN-IM’s alleged ambush on Independent member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Phungyar Assembly constituency in Manipur, Wungnaoshang Keishing in 2011 in Ukhrul District. As many as eight security personnel were killed and seven injured while the MLA had a narrow escape.

Three persons including one civilian and AR jawans who were injured in an encounter with the PLA were identified but two women of the village where the encounter took place are still missing, said police source. The three persons were identified as L.Singh and RS. Singh of 24 AR posted at Tengnoupal, they were admitted at Leimakhong AR Hospital, and the civilian identified as Touthang Mocha Khoibu (50) of Bijang village, Chandel District, have been admitted at RIMS. The encounter occurred at Khoibu Centre under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District.

One militant of a KCP faction surrendered along with one Lathode launcher with two live ammunition before 23 Assam Rifles (AR) of 10 Sect, IGAR(S) at Sagolbangon in Imphal West District. The surrendered militant was identified as No 2007 Soibam Shyamachand Meitei alias Kalakar (35).

JAC constituted in connection with disappearance of Irungbam Irabanta, who has been allegedly abducted by NSCN-IM, submitted a memorandum to State Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh.Intially, the JAC members tried to organize a protest rally in the street, however, Police thwarted the protesting JAC members from further advancing the rally near Sanjenthong. Later they allowed three JAC members to submit a memorandum to the state CM urging him to secure Irabanta's release.

SFs shot dead two suspected underground cadres at Lamdeng Khunou Chingmei near Solid Waste Management Project located at four kilometres north of Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West District.

A Chinese made hand grenade was recovered in front of a shop at Moirang Bazar in Bishnupur District. The police retrieved the hand grenade at around 7am.The shop is owned by one Laishram Sarat alias Govind (42) of Sunusiphai Mayai Leikai.It is suspected that the bomb was planted the previous night.

Another hand grenade was found at the gate of the residence of Mutum Kaleshore (35) at Bashikhong Kitna Panung, under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East District. Later, Police retrieved the bomb. Kaleshore is a candidate of the upcoming Gram Panchayat election.

An exchange of fire between personnel of AR and unidentified militants took place at old Somtal village in Chandel District, bordering Myanmar. Sources said that there might be casualties on both sides during the encounter. On receipt of intelligence reports that some insurgents were sighted there, the Assam Rifles personnel launched a search operation. The insurgents opened fire followed by retaliation from the Assam Rifles side.

RPF has claimed responsibility for the attack on Assam Rifles troops at Khoibu Centre, Chandel District in the afternoon of July 29. The attack was carried out by a special team of PLA's Tactical Command, said a press release issued by the outfit's Department of Publicity chief Taohangsu Heiremcha.

SFs have launched a widespread operation in Imphal valley to rescue two masons, identified as H Khambaton (30) and S Meiraba (40), abducted on July 27, by militants of KCP-MC allegedly for a ransom. The rebels allegedly demanded INR 1.5 million for the release of the duo. A team of Imphal West Police, led by ASP-Ops Mohammad Ishak Shah had conducted rescue operations in various parts of Imphal West District.

Unidentified militants attacked Additional Director and Soil Chemist of Agriculture Department, Pheiroijam Rajen by hurling a hand grenade at his residence located near Porompat TV Tower of Imphal East District. No casualty was reported.

A hand grenade was recovered in front of His Grace Pharmacy near JNIMS Gate 2. A piece of paper put under the grenade was inscribed with the words "Progressive faction of PREPAK-Pro, Red Army, Nongshaba".

Suspected militants belonging to KCP-MC released the two masons unharmed. Militants abducted the duo about ten days back from a construction site in the State capital, Imphal.

AMWJU and the editors have taken strong exception to the way some Muslim underground organizations have threatened to gun down some of the editors, reporters and newspaper employees to protest against the refusal of newspapers to publish their press releases. A Mobi, 'president' of the AMWJS said that the emergency meeting discussed threadbare the threats posed by PM Akbar faction of PULF-PM Akbar group and another new underground organization which was so far unheard of.

The co-convener of the action committee, Takhellambam Ramanda, said after the meeting with human rights groups and citizen organisations that the committee decided to launch a series of agitation with support from citizens' bodies to protest against the state Government's failure to find the whereabouts of the missing contractor Irungbam Irabanta. Irungbam Irabanta (38) disappeared after he left home on May 27, 2012 for a trip to Ukhrul District. Irabanta had left home on May 27, 2012, saying he would be meeting NSCN-I-M militants in Ukhrul over some matters.

KYKL-MDF has named seven editors for execution. The charges levelled against them are that they had refused to publish or broadcast the press releases issued by this outfit and that in a statement the AMWJU had insulted it by describing it as a new organization, which is little known to the people.

Four civilians were injured when unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of a candidate of Zilla Parishad, Wahengbam Brajamani (40), at Ghari Makha Leikai. The injured were identified as Wahengbam Brajamani (40), Chingtham Inao (48) s/o Tomba of Ghari Makha Leikai, K Dharmo (60) of Taobungkhok Awang Leikai, L Dhaneshwar (51) of Taobungkhok Mayai Leikai.

SFs arrested one militant of PLA, Lairenjam Basanta Singh (47), from Konjeng Leikai near YDO Ground in Imphal West District. SFs recovered one .9mm pistol with four live rounds and five rounds of AK ammunition from his possession.

Kuki Inpi [Apex body of Kuki tribes], Sadar Hills, has urged the NSCN-IM to withdraw its tax notice [extortion notice] in the said area for the sake of peace and harmony among the different ethnic groups. This comes after reported imposition of tax on Kuki villages in Bongbal area by NSCN-IM.

Highly placed sources said that the UMHA has prepared a list of Muslim fundamentalist organisations of Assam and Manipur. Muslim fundamentalist organisations of Manipur included INF, IRF, UILA, UIRA and PULF.

Suspected militants abducted a truck driver at a place between Bimparou and Koubru Leikha. The driver was stopped forcibly on the way to Imphal from Dimapur on NH-2.

State Government and the Central Government are trying to include four more factions of the KCP in the ongoing peace process. The news report states that Union Home Ministry and Manipur Government officials met leaders of the factions headed by Taibangangba, Lamphel, City Meitei and Pakhanglakpa in New Delhi recently and the leaders agreed in principle to sign a ceasefire agreement. The four rebel leaders along with Manipur principal secretary, home, Suresh Babu, UHM, joint secretary Sambhu Singh and a senior official of Manipur police attended the first round of meetings, which was convened in Delhi to discuss the modalities of the ceasefire. The meeting also reportedly discussed setting up of designated camps for cadres of the four groups. The groups are, however, yet to submit cadre strengths.

CorCom, the conglomerate body of seven militant outfits namely KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK-Pro, RPF, UNLF and UPPK, has saluted the martyrs of the Anglo-Manipur War, 1891 on the occasion of Patriots Day (August 13).

Against the backdrop of the Nagaland legislators and Members of parliament offering to form a party less interim Government in Nagaland prior to the State Assembly in 2013, the UCM reaffirmed that it would stiffly oppose and will not remain a silent spectator in case there is any hidden agenda to disturb the territorial integrity of northeast States particularly Manipur.

Unidentified militants hurled a grenade in the courtyard of the house of A. Mobi Singh, president of AMWJU, at Thongju Part-II in Imphal East District. No one was injured or killed in the attack.

SFs arrested three Myanmerese nationals along with 700 grams of Heroin in Chandel District. The heroin was recovered from the possession of Z Gomang (36) of Myanmar's Teddim village while the other two were identified as Nengliankham (46) and Ginlian (30) also from Teddim village. Police said the three Myanmar national had entered into Indian Territory through Khuanggin village.

Major militant formations operating in the Northeast called for a general strike on August 15 to boycott Independence Day celebration. However, during the strike, essential services, emergency measures, media and religious activities will be exempted. The militant formations that has called for a general strike, include CorCom of seven rebel organizations HNLC, KLO, NDFB, NLFT and ULFA-ATF.

SFs arrested two militants belonging to KNLF and KCP in Imphal East District. The KNLF cadre, identified as Jamkhonhou Touthang alias Haopu (27) of Aigijang village of Tamenglong District, was arrested from New Checkon area. The KCP militant, identified as Khumbongmayum Pratap Meitei (30) of Nongada village, was arrested from Nongada Thongkhong (bridge).

SFs arrested a ‘private’ of KNLA, identified as Lettingmang (33), from his own locality at Chikkim Veng of Moreh in Chandel District.

August 12

SFs arrested a PLA militant identified as Wahengbam Malemnganba Luwang (31), from Trongloubi area of Bishnupur District. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol along with a magazine containing three live rounds.

NSCN-IM released two cadres of NSCN-K and one NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadre unharmed who were held in its custody for some months in a function held in Senapati District.

UNC has resolved to enforce a 96-hour total bandh (shut down strike) which was deferred earlier, from the midnight of August 20 and also to launch various forms of protests thereafter, informed a press release.

August 13

Newspapers were not published in the State as media houses and scribes protested against the diktat of militants who threatened media persons and media houses with dire consequences for disobeying their orders.

The CorCom of seven valley based militant groups have condemned the bomb attack allegedly carried out by a KYKL-MDF at the residence of AMWJU president A Mobi at about 8.30pm of August 11.

SFs recovered five Chinese hand grenades, seven No.36 M hand grenades and three rocket-propelled grenades in Top Dusssera and Yaranmam Nomaiching Makhom.

SFs arrested a KYKL militant, identified as Khumanthem Raju alias Naobi alias Thanil, from Wangoo Mamang Sabal Noyangkhong Mapal Sabam Pareng in Thoubal District.

SFs arrested a woman cadre of KCP-Nando, identified as Thokchom (O) Indrani Devi, in Thoubal District.

SFs arrested one PREPAK-PRO cadre, identified as Kshetrimayum Robi Singh alias Pakhanglakpa, in an operation launched in Ward No. 9, Moreh, Chandel District.

August 14

SFs arrested two KNO cadres identified as Lunkhiseiou Touthang and T H Haokip at Bijang in Churachandpur District.

UPF, an umbrella organisation of six Kuki militant groups who are under SoO wants a meaningful political dialogue with the GoI in the coming fifth extension of SoO, said UPF JMG, convenor L Sanga Hmar. L Sanga Hmar addressing the media person at designated camp Ebenezer said that they have already submitted their memorandum and a charter of demands to the GoI as well to the Government of Manipur.

August 15

Two people were injured in four bomb blasts in capital city of Imphal and Thoubal District on Independence Day. Two people were critically injured in the first blast at Mela Ground in Thoubal District town at around 8am.  An hour later, a series of three blasts took place in Sagolband Salam Leikai, Telipati and Yasikul in Imphal.

SFs arrested another KYKL militant, identified as Thangjam Bira Singh, from Ukhongshang Bazar in Thoubal District and recovered one .9 mm pistol with two live rounds.

 August 16

Some unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at Machu Cinema Hall, Samurou in Imphal West District. However it failed to go off and was later retrieved.

A court granted 15 days Police remand for KCP faction leader Thokchom Nando allegedly involved in the grenade attack at the Thongju Pechu Lampak residence of Ahongsangbam Mobi, President of AMWJU. Nando was on August 14 arrested by the Imphal West Police from the premises of the Imphal Central Jail, Sajiwa in connection with the grenade attack.

CorCom of seven militant outfits has claimed its hand in the series of bomb explosions which rocked the State on Independence day.

August 17

Suspected militants belonging to NSCN-K shot dead two persons, identified as the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Tamenglong (District) ‘general secretary’ and a suspected NSCN-IM cadre at Nungkao, Tamenglong District under Tousem Police Station at around 7:30 am. According to a reliable source, the dead student body general secretary is identified as Chunthuigai Kamei, while the NSCN-IM suspect has been identified as Jenao Golmei. Sources informed that the two must have arrived in the area to mobilize volunteers for the August 20 general strike called by the UNC and for the public hearing to be conducted at Nungba.

Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland) and the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Manipur have condemned the twin killing.

SFs arrested a URF cadre, identified as ChingakhamKunda Singh alias Tomba, from Andro Bazar near the market shed in Imphal East District. One .9mm pistol with loaded with two live rounds and one Chinese hand grenade were recovered from his possession. Further verification leads to arrest of another cadre identified as Chingakham Bisheshwor Singh near the community hall and one demand letter of URF jointly signed by ‘chief secretary’ finance, Lankhomba Meitei and officer-in-charge Telheiba of URF was recovered from his possession. Both of them stated that they were involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government offices, private firms etc. and transportation of arms and ammunition from place to place many times.

The coordination committee of 7 Manipur based insurgent groups (CorCom) has declared that the people of Manipur are not Indians, were never Indians and will never be Indians. Taking strong exception to an editorial comment of a local daily lamenting the lack of public participation in Independence Day celebrations in the state the Corcom statement accused the daily of trying to be a mouthpiece of the colonial masters.

Amid the Okram Ibobi Singh Government's frequent calls to underground organizations for talks, the URF, a conglomerate of five different factions of the underground KCP, has started dialogue with the Government. Three rounds of initial tripartite meetings involving the Centre, State and the URF have already been held in Imphal. "Since March 23, three rounds of initial meetings involving us and representatives of the state and central government have taken place and the outcome was fruitful," said Lalheiba Meitei, the URF acting chairman and leader of KCP-MC. Besides KCP-MC, the other constituent members of the front include Sunil Meitei faction of KCP-MTF, KCP-Chingkei Nganba faction, Lamyanba Khuman faction of KCP-MC and KCP-KK Nganba faction. Though formal political dialogue is yet to start, the URF cadres and leaders, numbering over 100, are currently putting up at a camp of 30 Assam Rifles at Khurkhul village in Imphal West District.

 August 18

Two militant cadres, one each from the UNLF and the PULF-MA Laskar laid down their arms and ammunition. The two surrenderees have been identified as Boinao Simte alias Mangboi Simte (UNLF) and Hasan Alli (PULF MA Laskar). The arms and ammunitions handed over by the surrenderees included two .9mm pistol, two .9mm magazines and 4 live rounds and one miss fire round of .9mm ammunition.

Leaders of different Zeliangrong bodies have set a deadline on August 25 to book all the cadres of NSCN-K involved in the killing of ZSUM secretary Chunthuigai Kamei. Kamei was shot dead at Nungkao village in Tamenglong District on August 17.

Two KCP cadres were arrested by SFs from Moijing Leingoijin, Thoubal District at around 8.30 pm. The cadres are identified as Muhammadd Kadir and Muhammad Impiyaz Khan. A carbine with two rounds was seized from Kadir and a demand letter was seized from Impiyaz.

Two labourers engaged in repairing of a Government school in Imphal West District have been abducted by militants for ransom in Manipur,. The two labourers, Elangbam Gandhi alias Gunindro Singh and Laishram Somorjit Singh were whisked away by suspected militants of a faction of KCP on the intervening night of August 19 and 20 last from Maklang Bazar Junior High School under Patsoi police station in Imphal West District. Police came to know about the incident only after Keisham Ratan Singh of Sagolband Nepra Menjor Leikai, the contractor lodged a complaint with Patsoi Police station August 25, a senior Police officer said.

Two explosions occurred at Nongren Area under Lamlai Police Station at around 11:27 pm. Any reports of casualties could not be retrieved till the filling of this report.

A Chinese made hand grenade was found at Ghari Lamkhai along Tiddim Road morning at around. The bomb was recovered by the police bomb squad and safely disposed at a garbage dump in the vicinity.

the 96 hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the UNC seeking 'alternative arrangement' has been called off following an invitation from the Union Home Ministry for tripartite talks in the last week of August. A statement issued by the Publicity Wing of UNC said, the decision for calling off the bandh followed an emergency meeting. The UNC had earlier called the 96 hour bandh, suppose to begin in August 20 night.

SFs arrested two cadres of UPPK during a search operation at Singjamei area in Imphal West District and recovered a huge amount of arms and ammunition from their possession.

MCP-M has claimed the bomb blasts in Lamlai area. An MCP statement said that the blasts were triggered by the group to draw out the SFs from civilian areas.

Local Newspaper offices in the State have heavily armed Police guarding them following death threat to some of the editors by some of the terrorist outfits. In addition to the State forces, the newspaper managements have engaged on a permanent basis private security guard to guard the main gates and the offices.

In the backdrop of the recent report of two militants surrendering to the BSF, the UNLF has ridiculed the SFs to hoodwink the general public with such antics. A UNLF statement issued by its senior Publicity Officer Ksh Yoiheiba said, there is no cadre by the name of Boynao Simte alias Mangboi of Thanlon who allegedly surrendered before the BSF.

Condemning the murder of a Chunthuigai Kamei, leader of ZSUM by NSCN-K, the ZCF has demanded immediate action against and handing over the erring cadres to the Zeliangrong people. They stated that the blame would fall on the NSCN-K if its central leadership fail to meet the demand of the Zeliangrong people and continued to shield the culprits. The forum also stated that failing to meet their demands the people of Zeliangrong would be left with no option but has to enforce non-cooperation against the NSCN-K.

The Okram Ibobi Singh Government has sounded a red alert in the State to prevent an outbreak of violence in the aftermath of the exodus of students and professionals to Manipur from other cities of the country following the recent riots in Assam. Official sources said the Government was apprehensive about retaliation from those who have returned in fomenting anti-social elements against "outsiders" living in the State. The sources, however, said till now there was no report of any trouble in the State.

A hand grenade lobbed by unidentified person(s) at a scrap dealer shop near Light House Cinema Hall which is located a few metres away from the Churachandpur Police Station in Churachandpur District exploded. According to Police, the shop is owned by a non-Manipuri identified as Ramchandra from Bihar. There were no reports of casualties.

A powerful bomb believed to be IED exploded which was fitted on a transformer of electricity department at Wangjing Cherapur in Thoubal District by unidentified person(s). The explosion caused serious damage to the transformer leading to black out of the area.

Unidentified men reportedly abducted a 37-year-old man from Laipham Khunou Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District demanding ransom of a sum of INR 10 lakh . Reports said Nameirakpam Bomen alias Amarjeet, a small time contractor had been whisked away from his residence by some unidentified men coming in a Maruti van around 3:30 pm on August 21.

in an operation at Jalal crossing of Thangal Bazar, commandos of Imphal West District arrested two KCP-MC militants. The arrested persons have been identified as Ibungo Arambam and Hando Smith Simte. Two .32 ammunition were seized from the possession of Ibungo Arambam.

SFs arrested one Progressive faction of PREPAK-PRO cadre, identified as Sapam Robin Singh alias Bacha, from Minuthong Junction in Imphal East District and one mobile phone with SIM was recovered from his possession. On verification, he disclosed that he joined PREPAK-PRO in the month of February 2012 through one Sapam Lamyanba and he was involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government officials and private firms etc.

MCP-M has accused corrupt officials of CADA responsible for the cause of the problems faced by the farmers during the recent drought.

registering strong opposition against the intimidation and threat to schools' authority by militant factions in Noney area (Tamenglong District) over making pretty monetary demands, the Zeliangrong Students' Union, Manipur (ZSUM) has urged all factions involved in making monetary demand to schools to withdraw their demand.

The NSCN-Khole-Kitovi, Zeliangrong Region has alleged that the activities of outfits such as NSCN-IM, ZUF and NSCN-K continue to be detrimental factors for the agents working for peace in the Zeliangrong areas. They said violence continues to persist in the region generated from the ZUF, NSCN-IM and NSCN-K. It said, "In spite of the various declarations made by Zeliangrong civil bodies and elders there have been bloodshed in the Zeliangrong Region."

SFs arrested two cadres of KCP-Pari Meetei, identified as Senjam Umakanata Singh and Binoishahani, from Keishampat near Hotel Excellency area in Imphal East District.

SFs arrested a KCP-Pari Meetei woman cadre, identified as Laishram Sharmila, from her house in Imphal East District. One mobile phone, two demand letters of KCP and some receipt of KCP were recovered from her possession.

SFs arrested 'chief financial advisor' of KNLF, identified as Hemkholun Haokip, from Moreh Ward No I in Chandel District.

NSCN-K said that the August 17 incident where, ZSUM secretary Chunthuigai Kamei got killed, would be investigated by the outfit and reveal the findings to the public.

Two bombs exploded at Nongren Maning Leikai of Imphal East at the residences of former Pradhan Leishangthem Tarpon and Loitam Chinglen by unknown persons.

A person was injured in a bomb attack at the residence of DRDA Executive Engineer C Hangsing at Upper Lamka near Churachandpur (District) Public ground, according to Police reports. The injured is C Nengpao, brother of C Hangsing.

A hand grenade was found at the courtyard of an Assistant Engineer of PHED Konthoujam Ibochou of Sagoltongba Awang Leikai, Imphal West District. Police retrieved the bomb and exploded it in a safe place.

SFs arrested two KYKL cadres identified as Thingnam Thoiba Singh and Khumukcham Koireng Singh from a place near Zalinmoul, Moreh in Chandel District. A .9 mm carbine with magazine, ten 9 mm live rounds, one Chinese hand grenade, two mobile phones along with demand letter and a total of INR 17,000 were recovered from the arrested, the statement said and further added, the arrested were later handed over to Imphal West Police station.

SFs arrested a URF cadre, Huidrom Shantikumar Singh alias Panmei from a place near the Community Hall at Kongpal Chanam Leikai in Imphal East Commando.

A meeting convened by AMMOCOC has strongly condemned and denied any connection with the Manipuri Muslims and the communal riots in Assam.

The Manipur Government has expressed reservations on the absence of satisfactory number of cadres in the designated camps of SoO groups specially the Kuki groups and of violations of ground rules.

URF has called upon the Manipuri students to look towards the fast developing China and Southeast Asian countries for pursuing higher studies. It said why the Manipuris should look towards mainland India for further studies and employment when they have repeatedly disowned us, as seen in the present case of threat and intimidation to the Northeast people as a revenge for the Kokrajhar riots.

A hand grenade, wrapped in a sheet of newspaper was found at Singjamei Makha Liwa Lambi, Naorem Leikai at the residential gate of Mr Ashem Kumarjit, executive engineer, Loktak Development Authority. Bomb experts safely defused and exploded at a site located at Canchipur.

SFs also arrested a 'lance corporal' of UNLF identified as Kshetrimayum Priyobarta alias Keirelngakpa at Thoubal Haokha in Thoubal District.

Public convention held at Noney (Longmai), Tamenglong District resolved to boycott NSCN-K for its failure to fulfill August 18 five-point public declaration and a seven-point terms set on August 21 by Zeliangrong civil society organizations over the killing of Chunthuigai Kamei, secretary of ZSUM.

KYKL has denied having any relation whatsoever with Thingnam Thoiba and Khumukcham Koireng, who were reportedly arrested by SFs from New Zalinmoul.

SFs arrested two militants from Chamol village of Chandel District. The arrestees have been identified as Thoi alias Keliver of General Secretary faction of PREPAK-GS and Boinou Chingtham alias Khomba of KYKL.

A suspected KCP-MC cadre suspected to be involved in abduction of one Radhakrish Katiwada (49) was shot dead in an encounter with the Imphal West District Police commandos at Senjam Chirang under Lamshang Police Station while the abducted man has been rescued.

SFs arrested a UNLF cadre, identified as Abdul Rehman alias Abbas, during a search operation at Pangal Basti in Chandel District.

Five militants belonging to UTLA-SK Thadou group surrendered to the Jiribam-based AR battalion under the aegis of the Haflong-based AR sector headquarters recently.

Government of Manipur is ready to carry out an extensive exercise and check if there are illegal immigrants in the State in the aftermath of Bodo-Muslim riots in Assam.This was stated by Home Minister Gaikhangam who also appealed to all the students and professionals who came back from Bangalore to go back to their respective institutions and offices.

One powerful bomb was planted by suspected militants at the residence of Ashok Kumar Khumanthem, the additional chief engineer of the Irrigation and Flood Control department, at Chinga Mathak Thokchom Leikai.

SFs arrested two militants of the KYKL, identified as Ibungo Leitanthem and Boynao Chingtham, along with two .9mm pistols and nine rounds of live ammunition from Lamlong area.

SFs arrested one KRF militant, identified as Changkhuhao Haokip, from Motbung in Senapati District. Some extortion notes and a mobile phone were recovered from him.

SFs also arrested a militant belonging to URF, identified as Premkumar Heisnam, from Tera in Imphal West District.

An 18-hour general strike has been called by two major social organisations from midnight of August 29 in Manipur demanding immediate release of Irungbam Irabanta abducted by suspected Naga militants on May 27.

A suspected militant was killed in an encounter that took place at Eco-Park under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District. Police said the incident occurred when a team of Imphal East Police went to the area after receiving information about the presence of militants.

SFs reportedly arrested a KNO cadre, identified as 'Captain' Tinlal, from Thadou Veng area of Thinghat sub division in Churachandpur District.

In a pre-dawn operation launched by teams of Manipur Police at Lilong and Hatta Golapati areas as a precaution to prevent an outbreak of Assam-like violence in the State, 43 foreign nationals, including 24 Bangladeshis and 19 Myanmarese, have been rounded up.

The crackdown on illegal migrants comes close on the heels of a fresh campaign by civil society groups for the implementation of the ILP system in Manipur.

Terming August 30 action against illegal migrants in the state as a successful operation, state Home Minister Gaikhangam said that operations will continue for detection of foreigners in the state.

UNC would begin its fourth round of tripartite talk on its pending demand for an 'alternative arrangement' with the centre and the government of Manipur in Delhi August 31 noon. In a statement, All Naga Students' Association, Manipur publicity wing lauded the "sincerity and commitment" of MHA in taking forward the dialogue.

Security Forces arrested six suspected illegal Bangladeshi citizens in Imphal.

UNC expressed satisfaction on the fourth round of tripartite talks for an alternative administrative arrangement for Nagas in Manipur, which was held in New Delhi.

SFs arrested two militants belonging to the proscribed KCP-Nando from Keibi bazaar under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District. The arrested militants were identified as Thangjam Naocha, son of Th Sanaton of Keibi Makha Leikai and Moirangthem Iton (20), son of M Ratan from Keibi Awang Leikai.

SFs arrested a person identifying as Lourembam Tomba Singh of Keinou Thongkha involved in extortion on behalf of PLA. Later, he was handed over to Bishnupur Police.

UCM has criticized the State Government for attending the tripartite talk on the bodies' demand for Alternative Arrangement. Tripartite talks were held among the representatives of Government of India, Manipur Government and UNC at New Delhi on August 31.

The KNO has threatened to call off its seven-year truce with the Union and Manipur Government if a political dialogue is not started within three months. The demand comes at a time when talks with the NSCN-IM have reached a crucial juncture. Both are competing for over-lapping territories, claims that had led to large scale violence in 1993.

A powerful IED, believed to have been placed by militants exploded killing a twenty-two-year-old youth Nongpok Keithelmanbi village in Thoubal District. An investigation is on.

A Chinese hand grenade was found which was hung at the Welcome signpost at the residence of Pradhan (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-government institution) candidate Khoirom Tondon of Yairipok Top Chingthang Gram Panchayat on September 3 at around 4:30 am.

A Chinese made Hand Grenade was recovered from the residence of Thounaojam Haimo of Sanjenbam Awang Leikai under Lamsang Police Station (Imphal West District) near his residence. The MCP-M has claimed the placing of the IED at Sanjenbam.

A remote controlled IED was also detected at a location 150 feet away from the residence of Haimo on September 2 at around 3.30 pm.

Two labourers abducted and held hostage by suspected Lamyanba Khuman faction of KCP-MC militants in the intervining night of August 19-20, in connection with monetary demands served to contractors have been rescued by Imphal West commandos from Sangaithel area under Patsoi police station in Imphal West District.

Even as the Joint Committee for the Introduction of ILP System in Manipur has set a deadline of September 18 for the State Government to place the Cabinet decision as well as the resolution of the State Assembly to extend the ILP System before the Centre, the Union Home Ministry has turned down the proposal.

Manipur Police have been carrying on with their drive against illegal migrants, particularly Bangla-deshis and Myanmarese. This ongoing drive was under the Union Home Ministry report to the State Government that informing that around 500 illegal migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh entered Manipur recently.

Two suspected KCP-Lamyanba cadres were shot dead by Imphal West commandos during a gunfight at Khoken village hillock under Sapermeina Police Station, Senapati District.

A powerful IED blast at Keishampat Lairembi Leirak in Imphal West District left two Assam Rifles personnel seriously injured. The two injured Assam Rifles personnel have been identified as Havildar Rajendra Singh and rifleman Birendra. Teams of the Assam Rifles were on a routine patrol duty at the area when the explosion took place.

The Irungbam Irabanta abduction case (abducted on May 27) took a new turn, with the State Home Minister Gaikhangam acknowledging that the NSCN-IM had a hand in the alleged abduction of the missing contractor. The Minister had however added that the culprit being a militant outfit, the Government is unable to take action at the earliest.

Giving the ultimatum to all outsiders to leave Manipur as well to check the influx of migrants, the CorCom, the umbrella body of seven militant outfits has laid down that no one should rent out dwelling places to outsiders, hire the service of migrant workers and engage them in business transactions.

The militant outfit ZUF has said that exploration or excavation of mineral deposits in Zeliangrong areas will not be tolerated by the outfit. The ZUF said that the ongoing public hearing or the seismic survey, investigation and drilling as part of oil exploration in Zeliangrong inhabited areas especially in Temenglong District, Churachandpur District, Jiribam sub-division (Imphal East District) should halt immediately.

Two villagers who went out hunting in a forest near Grihang village under Chassad Police station of Ukhrul District have been severely assaulted by some persons suspected to be cadres of a militant group.

As a mark of protest against the inhuman and discriminating treatment, both physically and mentally towards the people from the north east of India regardless of age, sex or profession, the NESO called a 12-hours “Total Bandh” (shut down strike) all the six north eastern states on September 6. While there will be 12-hour bandh in various North Eastern States, NESO will organise a ‘massive public rally’ in Guwahati (Assam) on the same day against unabated influx from Bangladesh.

SFs arrested one militant belonging to KCP-Noyon identified as ‘administration advisor’, Loitangbam Rajesh Singh around the Moreh Gate no 2 in Chandel District.

SFs conducted a search operation at the Yerum hill near Bongyang village in Senapati District, while armed cadres of the Lamyanba Khuman faction of KCP- KCP-MC  managed to escape.

In view of the forthcoming Panchayat election and to ensure and conduct a peaceful election, all licensed gun owners are directed to submit their guns at their police station on or before 9 September 2012.

Following several complaints raised by different section of the society over the increasing numbers and frequency of surrenders of militant outfits taking place, the MHA directed the concerned authorities that no surrender of any militants should take place until proper and appropriate verifications are made prior to the official surrender. Currently, there are 54 more militant cadres attached to several units of Army, Matripukhri (Imphal East) waiting to surrender officially.

UNLF claimed responsibility for September 5 blast in at Singjamei Chinga near Keishampat traffic point in Imphal in which two Assam Rifle personnel were injured.

United Front formed by northeastern militants in Myanmar and resurgence of their activities in Bangladesh was on the agenda of a three-day annual DGP Conference that began in New Delhi.

A 12-hour bandh (General Shutdown strike) called by the NESO affected six northeastern States. The Bandh was called to protest against atrocities on people from the region in cities outside the region and against influx of illegal migrants into the region. The bandh was supported by student unions of these States, which are part of NESO. The bandh affected life in Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and tribal-inhabited areas of Tripura.NESO organised a rally in Guwahati, which was attended by 26 student organisations of the region.

Fear and panic have gripped people from outside the State who have taken up residence in Manipur, after militant groups issued “quit notices” to all non-Manipuri people, asking them to leave the State by December 31 or face dire consequences.

An alleged woman cadre belonging to KCP-Nongdrenkhomba, identified as one Takhelchangbam Ningthoujam alias Geetanjali Devi, was arrested by a team of Imphal East commandos and lady Police from the Kanglapark footpath near the Western Kangla gate. However, a reliable source has identified the woman as a Narcotics and Border Affairs, Manipur Police constable.

KCP-MC has claimed responsibility for the bomb planted on September 5 at the residential gate of the Khumanthem Joykumar, of Ngangkha Lawai, Bishnupur District who is a contesting candidate in the Gram Panchayat (village level local self-government) election.

KCP has refuted the claims that Loitongba Rajesh, reportedly arrested on September 5 from Moreh gate no. 2 in Chandel District is a cadre of the outfit.

Three armed outfits, UKLF, ZDV and KRA-U have appealed all concerned not to observe Kuki Black Day while also asserting that it would only elongate the memory of the past incidents, which could instill ill-will against others in the mind of the younger generation. The Kukis observe September 13 as black day to remember those Kukis killed in the four-year long Naga-Kuki ethnic clash during 1992-95.

MCP-M has clamped a bandh (shut down strike) along the Uripok Kanchup road from Iroisemba and from Singda Dam road upto Loitang Khunou area. The bandh is scheduled to begin from September 10 midnight till the midnight of the following day, encompassing 24 hours.

Discovering the presence of militants in Moreh Ward No 8 in Chandel District, SFs launched an operation and arrested one KYKL cadre, identified as ‘captain’ Keisham Nanao Singh alias Thangboi alias Tamthiba.

Sanjenbam makha Leikai locals staged a dharna (picketing) at the locality against a life threat on a RTI activist identified as Thokchom Ranjit Singh by unidentified persons who have identified themselves as a valley based militant group. 

A powerful bomb planted at Kangshoibi Thong along Moirang-Kumbi road in Bishnupur District exploded killing one AR trooper and injuring 10 others.

PLA claimed responsibility for the bomb attack at Moirang-Kumbi road, the RPF, the political wing of PLA speculated that four Indian military personnel were expected to have been killed while many others sustained grievous injuries. Claiming that the bomb was a very powerful explosive, the outfit asserted that the death toll is expected to rise in the next couple of days.

A hand grenade was found at the home of PWD Executive Engineer Pukhrambam Mani at Thamnapokpi Awang Leikai under Moirang Police station in Bishnupur District. The hand grenade has been retrieved by Police.

Troops of 22 Assam Rifles arrested a KCP militant identified as one H. Briten Meetei from New Keiphundai of Jiribam sub-division under Imphal East District.

A team of Special Intelligence Unit managed to capture a person while trying to extort from a shop. He was masquerading as a KCP cadre identifying himself as one KCP cadre namely Adikarimayum Charairongba.

Militant organisations are trying to make their presence felt by planting bombs in public places in the past one week, said Manipur Home Minister Gaikhangam, while condemning the blasts. The Home Minister said before every election whether small or big, underground outfits always carry out violent activities.

Government of India's attempt to adjudicate UNLF Chairman R.K. Meghen alias Sana Yaima, Organisation Secretary M Nongyai alias Joy and other cadres on the charge of waging war against India is against and in violation of international law, the outfit alleged in a press statement issued by its Senior Publicity Officer Ksh Yoiheiba.

Identities of the militant suspects killed in a reported encounter with Imphal West commandos at Saheibung village under Gam-nom-Saparmeina police station in Senapati District on September 5 have been established. They were Takhellembam and Laishram Rajeshwar.

Police have issued safety tips to the public to avert untoward incidents ahead of the panchayat polls in the face of the recent bomb attacks on security forces at crowded areas in the capital. The panchayat polls for the four valley districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur and Thoubal will be held on September 13, for which hectic canvassing is underway in full swing.

Imphal West Police, , disposed of a powerful IED weighing 10 kg recovered some 30 metres away from Paite Veng residence (Imphal West District) of Health Minister identified as Phungzathang Tonsing.

A Chinese hand grenade was found planted at the residential gate of Dr. Laksana, which is situated near BRTF camp, under Lamphel Police station in Imphal West District. A team of Imphal West Police along with a bomb squad retrieved and diffused the grenade.

The Red Shield Division has clarified that one JCO of Assam Rifles died while another eight suffered minor injuries in the IED blast triggered by PLA at Moirang Kampu. A press release issued by them rebutted the claim of PLA that four personnel were killed.

Unidentified persons placed a bomb near the gate of residence of Waikhom Keinahanbi of Lamlongei Makha Leikai under Lamsang Police Station Imphal West District. Police along with bomb experts diffused it later.

KRA-U has entrusted John Thadou as its Central finance secretary with effect from September 12. Any kind of impersonation or any financial activities carried out in the name of the outfit besides John Thadou would not be tolerated by the outfit, said a statement issued by the information and publicity secretary of KRA-U, C Napolean Thadou.

A 24-hour Sadar Hills total bandh (shut down strike) has been called on September 13 in protest against the inclusion of four polling stations of Bongbal Khullen District Council Constituency under Sadar Hills ADC in the coming Gram Panchayat (GP) [village level local self government institution] and ZP [District level local self government institution] election. The bandh will begin from midnight of September 12.

A memorandum has been submitted to the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister and other authority to exclude the four polling stations in the GP and ZP elections. But no positive response has been received.

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde asserted that as per the constitution, there would be no such 'Interim Government' as in the case with Nagaland nor would the Centre agree to impose ILP in Manipur as per the demand of chief minister Ibobi Singh.

A Chinese made high explosive hand grenade was found planted at the Southern block of the Manipur Secretariat where the State Home Minister, Chief Secretary, Chief Election Officer and other top VIPs have their offices on September 13. The Chinese grenade was found under a Bolero vehicle from the parking lot of the Old Secretariat.

Altogether 23 militant outfits from different organisation detained under NSA have so far been released by the Gauhati High Court, Imphal bench, Justice BK Sharma as per the directive of Supreme Court of India. A single bench of Justice BK Sharma of Gauhati high court first released 6 NSA detainees on September 10, another 10 on September 11 and another 7 more on September 12.

Close on the heels of three Kuki militant outfits asking the Kukis not to observe Black day on September 13, the apex body of the Kukis, the Kuki Inpi, has urged all concerned to observe the day until the case of killing several Kuki civilians (during the ethnic clash between them and the Nagas) in the nineties is settled amicably.

A suspected militant, identified as Pukhrambam Deepak, was killed during an alleged encounter by Imphal West Police commandos at Hiyangthang under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West district in the night.

A UPPK cadre identified as Pebam Arun Mangang alias Lalhaba was arrested by troops of 9 Assam Rifles from Moreh Ward No.5 in Chandel District. The arrestee along with one .9 mm pistol, magazine and five live rounds recovered from his possession, has been handed over to Imphal West Police station.

PLA militants attacked the Imphal office of RAW with an IED. However, there were no reports of any injuries. The RAW office is in a high security area right next to Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District.

After the RAW branch office of Lamphelpat was bombarded, another IED was found at the quarters of a BRTF Commandant, next to the RAW office and North of Lamphel Police station at about 8 am on the same day.

SFs arrested two KLA cadres identified as Thang Khongam Haokip alias Davidson and Sontinpao Haokip alias Abed.

SFs arrested 'Lieutenant' identified as Salam Bikram Singh of PLA, one of the cadres involved in IED blast carried out at Kumbi against the SFs on September 9.

Nine more militant outfits detained under NSA have been released reaching a total of 32 released by Imphal bench, Gauhati High Court since 10 September.

Continuing with the recent spree of bomb attacks targeting military personnel, another bomb exploded at Heirok Part II, Ningthoujam Leikai (Thoubal District) near the residence of Education Minister Moirangthem Okendro at about 4.20 pm, injuring BSF personnel. The RPF, the political wing of PLA has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack.

A Chinese made hand grenade was found planted at the residential premises of Imphal Municipal Council Chairperson, Nameirakpam Raghumani (65) at Kwakeithel Moirang Purel Leikai in Imphal West District.

Unidentified miscreants opened five-six rounds of gunfire at the residence of Ksh Pritam, an executive engineer of IFCD. No casualty has been reported.

In one incident, a militant suspect was killed in an alleged encounter with a team of Police commandos at Kharasom village under Lamlai Police station of Imphal East District.

The Manipur based PLA has given bomb assembling and handling training to the cadres belonging to Assam based ULFA-ATF led by Paresh Baruah, with an aim to strengthen the outfit's military power after its former 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa and his faction parted ways to hold peace talks with the Centre.

SFs launched operation in Tumukhong Market and arrested one UKRA cadre identified as Thangmilan Kom alias Wilson.

A team of Heingang Police had arrested two alleged abductors of Nameirakpam Bhomen.

Troops of 35 Assam Rifles handed over a dead body of a suspected PREPAK with a report that the suspect was killed in an encounter on September 15 late evening, in the interior Chandel District.

KCP clarified in a statement that the deceased individual Pukhrambam Deepak who was reportedly killed on September 12 in an encounter with Imphal West commando at a place near Hiyangthang oil pump is not related to the outfit in any way.

Assam Rifles personnel shot dead two militants in an encounter at Kangchup area in Imphal West District. The slain militants identities are yet to be ascertained.

A hand grenade was found at the residence of one Huiningsungbam Chaoba Singh at Pisumthong Ningom Leikai. He is said to be the driver of Sugnu MLA, K Ranjit Singh.

The only branch of the United Bank of India at Jiribam (Imphal East District) was closed following militant threats regarding a monetary demand.

UKRA has denied having any link whatsoever with one, Thangminlian Kom alias Wilson who was arrested by 23 AR from Tumukhong Bazar on September 15.

The progressive faction of PREPAK-Progressive clarify that Takhellambam Govin, who was allegedly killed in an encounter with Imphal East Police Commandoes on September 17 was in no way related to the organization.

One among the two militants killed during the encounter that took place at Kangchup Mamang Leikai has been identified as a surrenderee, identified as Oinam Haloba alias Newson. The encounter happened between troops of 10 Assam Rifles and militants at Abulok Canal, near the Pipe bridge located at Imphal West District under Lamsang Police station.

Assam Rifles personnel arrested four armed cadres of KNF on the charge of violating ground rules of suspension of operations signed with the Union Government.

A bomb lobbed by some unidentified persons exploded at the court yard of one M Manitomba at Lamshang bazar in Imphal West District. However, no one was injured in the blast.

Discovering movement of two suspicious persons who were planning to carry out attacks on SFs, troopers of 15th Assam Rifles of 9 Sector along with Thoubal commandos launched joint operations in Heirok II area and arrested two militants.

Security Forces under the Red Shield Division arrested three cadres of breakaway faction (Lalminthang faction) of HPC-D at Khomoi village in Churachandpur District. One 7.65mm pistol with seven live rounds and one 9mm pistol with two live rounds were recovered from their possession.

A top UTLA leader along with his bodyguard surrendered. The militant leader identified as Pao Khulen (73) is the Founder and Advisor of UTLA, presently working with the SK Thadou faction.

Following the crackdown on illegal immigrants, the Police besides carrying out sudden raids at certain pockets at Moreh town bordering Myanmar, are also keeping a sharp vigil at the border town.

Premjit, third partner of abductors of Nameirakpam Bhomen surrendered. Two partners were arrested earlier on 16. However, the whereabouts of abducted Bhomen is not known.

UKRA has denied having any link whatsoever with one, Thangminlian Kom alias Wilson who was arrested by 23 AR from Tumukhong Bazar on September 15.

After the last round of tripartite talk held on August 31 involving the Government of Manipur, UNC leaders and Central Government in New Delhi, the apex Naga body in Manipur is on a consultation spree. A one day consultative meeting on 'alternative arrangement' for the Nagas in Manipur, pending settlement of the Indo-Naga issue, hosted by the CNPO was organized by the UNC and the Committee for Alternative Arrangement, UNC at Japhou village, Chamdil, Chandel.

Family members of Lok Sabha MP, Thokchom Meinya recovered a hand grenade from the MP's residential courtyard at Moidangpok Joipur Khunou, under Patsoi Police Station in Imphal West District.

A team of commandos of Thoubal Police arrested a woman cadre of UNLF, identified as Laishram Inao alias Meitei Leima Devi, during a routine search operation conducted at Chairen area in Thoubal.

MCP-M declaring the formation of a new 'New People's Militia', said, "we the Maoist Communist Party, Manipur would like to inform all the Maoist Communist Parties of the World about the formation of our new people`s armed forces called "NPM" by the CMC under the leadership of Maoist Communist Party, Manipur on 21st September 2012".

llegal migration from Bangladesh is among the top issues to be discussed in the five-day meet between BSF and BGB starting on September 25 in Dhaka.

22 illegal Bangladeshi migrants who entered Manipur for low-cost manual job have been sentenced to two years imprisonment by CJMIED. The order of the CJMIED was passed after hearing the case filed by Porompat Police Station (Imphal East District) of the illegal migrants who were charge sheeted under provisions of Foreigners Act 1946, section 14-A, sources said.

SFs arrested a KCP cadre, identified as Gurumayum Ibomcha Sharma from Imphal west.

Imphal East District Police commandos arrested one URF cadre, identified as Huidrom Shyam alias Chumthang alias Tomthinganba Meitei alias Rohen (34), from Hatta.

AJMP appealed the URF to withdraw its monetary demand impose on the UBI, Jiribam Branch and allow the bank to function normally. The Jiribam branch of the UBI has remained closed since 10am of September 19 following a monetary demand from the militant outfit. The URF has on September 23 relaxed the strictures imposed on UBI Jiribam following intervention by local Meira Paibi (local women’s pressure group) allowing the bank to open and function as usual.

An IED explosion took place along the Tiddim roadside along the Tiddim Ground, a few metres south of the Kwakeithel Police outpost in Imphal West District. The explosion however failed to inflict any casualties.

Troops of AR recovered an IED from Sangaiprou area. The troops and bomb disposal squad of the Imphal West Police neutralized the IED.

SFs arrested five alleged cadres of the PREPAK-Pro, identified as Waikhom Premkumar alias Kumar, Maibam Chandrajit Singh, Arubam Toto alias Shantibala Devi Khundongbam Rita and Takhellambam Chaoba alias Kumari alias Apao.

SFs arrested two alleged UPPK cadres, identified as Jilpao Baite and Wangkhem Premananda alias Momocha. They were arrested from Paona bazar.

A PREPAK cadre, identified as Mongjam Keisham Sylvia Devi, was arrested from Imphal West District.

SFs arrested one KCP-MC cadre at Chingmeirong Khongnang Ani Karak near oil, said a Police release. The KCP cadres have been identified as Rajkumar Hemchandra alias Nelu, Irangbam Ibungo Singh and Manglenthang alias Thathang Simte alias Smith while the KCP-MC cadre has been identified as Akoijam Thoi.

Troops of 15 Assam Rifles along with Thoubal Commandos launched operations at Tangjeng and arrested one cadre belonging to KCP-Noyon identified as Altaf Khan alias Abo.

A team of Imphal East commando arrested a KYKL cadre identified as Shagolsem Bikon alias Star from a place near Loushangkhong makha leikai at around 4:30 am. Bikon is a ‘Lance corporal’ trained at Tanal (Myanmar) after he joined KYKL in the year 2007.

The URF reiterated that the current peace talk with India has got no hidden plan or policy but for the development of the State. In a statement, URF stated it is in the best interest of the general population that URF went into peace talk with India, saying people have suffered for so many years. It urged the general population to support their cause and further their movement towards a better work culture and for a green revolution in the State, the statement said.

The arrested individuals, Chongtham Ongbi Memi Devi and Chongtham ongbi Anita Devi were not URF cadres as claimed by Imphal east police, a statement from URF said and added, they are relatives of URF cadres. The statement also clarified, the arrested Phijam Brojen is also not URF cadre as reported. They were earlier arrested on September 21 from Porompat area.

The anti-corruption cell of the KNLF/KPA has issued strict instruction to all Government officials to shun corruption by all means with immediate effect while adding that the funds meant for the people, especially children education and developmental schemes should be made free corruption zone.

IED explosions continue in the State as a powerful remote controlled IED was triggered off at Khuningthek Canal under Yairipok Police Station of Imphal East. However, there were no casualties during the explosion.

Before the blast, a combined team of the Security Forces conducted a cordon and search operation from the area in the early morning in which three PLA cadres were arrested during the combing operation along with the outfit’s flag. The arrested persons were identified as Sharungbam Thoiba Meitei, Mutum Shanta Singh and Yumkhaibam Chaothoi Singh.

The RPF, the political wing of PLA has claimed its hand in the explosion. According to a statement issued by the publicity chief of the outfit, Taohangsu Heiremcha, the explosion was carried out by a team of special warfare group of PLA, the armed wing of RPF. The outfit however clarified that the blast was planted to attack the Central forces not State forces.

Imphal West District Police commandos arrested three cadres of KCP during search operations at Lamphel Super Market area in Imphal East District .

Discovering the presence of militants in Nungaipokpi area of Imphal East District, SFs launched operation in the area and arrested one PLA cadre, identified as Skanta alias Mutum Singh.

Unidentified assailants hurled at grenade at the Achanbigei Mayai Leikai residence of former Imphal East Zilla Parishad Adhyaksha, identified as Pungshungbam Bimola, in the night. The grenade failed to explode.

IED, weighing five Kilograms, was recovered at Moidangpok along Imphal-Jiribam highway under Patsoi Police station.

A press release issued by the RPF-political wing of PLA Secretary Publicity, T Leisemba had claimed that the Indian regime in cahoots with the State Government has made all preparations to stage another surrender drama in the next couple of days. They alleged that the Indian military, particularly Assam Rifles have been working through their agents to mobilise former revolutionary cadres who have retired to civilian life due to health condition or other compelling factors as well as militant cadres out on bail. Those who refuse to take part in the surrender drama are being threatened saying that they would be killed any time.

SFs shot dead a suspected militant at an inter village road connecting Uchekon to Toubungkhok near Jamini Ashram under Lamphel Police Station in Imphal West District at about 5.40pm.

A bomb exploded inside the campus of ‘M-Sector’, which houses the PROs of Assam Rifles as well as PIB, Defence Wing and the Military Intelligence, at around 5.30am.

A fierce gun battle between ZUF and NSCN-IM cadres that erupted since September 25 evening has left six dead and injuring one civilian. However, identities of the deceased and the injured were not known. The incident sparked off inside a forest near Wairangba village in the interior Tamenglong District, Maipur. According to Manipur Police sources, NSCN-IM and ZUF with a combined force of other factions were involved in a fierce gunfight since September 25 evening till late night of September 26. Sources said casualties could go up.

NSCN-IM’s new ceasefire monitoring cell convenor, Kraibo Chawang, when contacted, claimed that “combined force of NSCN-K, ZUF and NNC with logistical support of Assam Rifles attacked NSCN (I-M)”. Meanwhile NSCN-K has ruled out its involvement in the incident stating that the group had nothing to do with the incident.

A team of Porompat Police arrested two KLA cadres identified as Minthom Vaiphei and Paokam Touthang from the eastern side of Sanjenthong Bridge. A statement issued by the SP of Imphal East said twenty-six demand letters of the outfit and two mobile handsets were recovered from their possession.

Thoubal District Police commandos arrested two NSCN-IM cadres from Sugnu Bazar while conducting a search operation. The two cadres are identified as KL Ruwngnal Anal alias Kosa and SR Lovingsong alias Alex.

The 34th foundation day of the PLA was celebrated at the outfit's general headquarters, tactical command, strategic command as well as unit, department and station bases, said a statement issued by RPF's publicity secretary T Leisemba.

RPF, Irengbam Chaoren has stated that, no negotiated agreement under the Indian constitution could settle the sovereignty issues of the region. In a message of the PLA, the armed wing of the outfit, the RPF leader has asked all groups involved in the present peace process to come back and once again join the struggle against colonial rule.

He further asserted that the agreement signed on July 19, 2010 by India with JOGPL, headquartered at Netherlands and based at Noida for extraction of oil from Manipur without knowledge of the people is continuation of India’s coercive rule.

A total of 114 militants belonging to different outfits surrendered with arms before Chief Minister O Ibobi and other dignitaries at the headquarters of Inspector General, Assam Rifles (South) at Mantripukhri in Imphal East.

Addressing the biggest ‘Home Coming’ ceremony of the year, the Chief Minister said the day's event reflects the mindset of the youth and assured rehabilitation package for the surrendered militants.

KCP-MC accusing the SFs and the Government for the alleged recent fake encounters said that they have shown its true colour. A press statement issued by Nongdrenkhomba, finance secretary of KCP-MC further said that the two persons killed in an encounter with the SFs at Kangchup Mamang Leikai on the way to Abulock Turel on September 19 was all fake.

SFs arrested a PLA militant, identified as ‘Lance Corporal’ Atom Bungo alias Lammei (33), during a search operation at Pheidinga Bazar.

SFs arrested seven militants in the last 48 hours including six PREPAK militants and a PLA militant from Imphal West District in the State.

ZSUBV has condemned the exchange of fire between NSCN-IM and ZUF militants, which took place at Duiluan Matung (Wairangba) village in Tamenglong District on September 25-26.

SFs arrested a PLA woman cadre, identified as Phanjoubam Ongbi Lalita Devi, at Andro Khunou Torongthel area. A Police source said that the woman cadre works under the command of one Sharat alias Peacock Sharat of Andro Lupaochum Village. She has been actively involved in passing information about the movement of SFs to the outfit. One mobile handset was recovered from her possession.

At least two AR personnel and a civilian were killed while five other AR personnel and two civilians sustained injuries in serial bomb blasts triggered by cadres of MPA, the armed wing of the UNLF at Kwatha village, Chandel District near the Indo-Myanmar border.

An MPA spokesperson while claiming responsibility for the ambush said, the ambush was carried out by a mobile unit of MPA operating in Chandel district also claiming that the MPA cadres which had carried out the ambush had safely returned to base.

SFs shot dead a suspected militant near Tharoijam canal in Imphal West District at around 8.30 pm. The SFs recovered a .9mm pistol, a high explosive grenade along with a Honda Activa from the slain person.

The conglomeration of seven militant outfits, CorCom, asked the general public to stay away from MCA programmes organized by SFs. In a statement issued by the committee said, the Manipur public should not forget the incidents of human rights violations perpetrated by security forces on the people of Manipur.

Atom Bungo alias Lanmei who was reportedly arrested from Pheidinga Keithel on September 26 is not a cadre of the PLA, said a statement of the outfit. The statement said that the said man had been dismissed from the party on June 13, 2008 following his personal health problem.

A former PREPAK militant was shot dead by Imphal West District Police commandos. Police claimed he was killed in an encounter.

Unidentified persons opened around 10 rounds of fire at a house located at Heirangoithong Makha Keibung Oinam Leikai under Singjamei Police station in Imphal West District.

Police arrested two cadres of PREPAK-Pro, identified as Sarangthem Gourashyam Singh and Mayengbam Amarjit alias Mayamba Singh, along with five lathod bombs in a counter insurgency operation at Singjamei area in Imphal West District.

Refuting the claim of the security forces that 12 cadres of the KNLF militants had surrendered in the ‘Home Coming’ ceremony organised by the Assam Rifles (AR) a couple of days back, the KNLF on September 28 dismissed it as fake, baseless, concocted and a mockery staged by the AR to tarnish the image of the outfit for their selfish interest.

ZUF has termed the NSCN-IM as irresponsible outfit for the failure to protect the Zeliangrong, Hmars and the Kukis in North Cachar Hills (Dima Hasao) District of Assam from the Dimasa attacks. “The NSCN-IM had trained the Dimasa militants to suppress minorities in NC Hills,” said the ZUF.

Violations of ground rules of SoO has been affecting law and order problems in the state, said Manipur police while commenting on the extension of the agreement with Kuki underground groups.

A bomb was recovered near a shop at Shingjamei market complex in Imphal West District on September 30. The bomb which was planted by insurgents near a crowded road side apparently to target Security Force personnel was defused by bomb experts. No individual or group has claimed responsibility for planting the bomb.

A suspected militant, identified as Sapam Ranjan, was slain in another reported encounter with Imphal West commandos at Takyel Khongbal, SAI road. He had reportedly joined KYKL but came back home about a week ago.

Chinese and Pakistani intelligence agencies are working in tandem to create mayhem in India's Northeastern region. Counter-terrorism officials have gathered intelligence that the Chinese agencies are financing and providing assistance to Pakistan's ISI to keep insurgent groups active in the Northeast. A note prepared by the RAW on the recent unrest in the Northeast says, "ISI is being used by Chinese intelligence agencies as a surrogate.

Imphal East District Police commandos reportedly arrested two cadres of URF from different places. One cadre identified as Moirangthem Mukta Singh was arrested from New Checkon area at around 8 pm. The second URF cadre identified as Angom Captain alias Naobi Singh was arrested from his house.

A civilian, identified as Jaikalung (42), was killed in crossfire between a combined force of suspected ZUF, NSCN-K on one side and NSCN-IM cadres on the other at Tamenglong District headquarters at around 1.45 pm on October 2. Jaikalung (42) was killed while he was trying to herd the children playing at Model Village School ground to safety when the firing began.

A Police source claimed that a suspected militant cadre identified as one Thiyam Romenkumar alias Rome was killed during a ‘shoot-out’ with Imphal West commandos at Lamdeng Khunou Makha Leikai under Lamsang Police station in Imphal West District.

However, the family members of Rome alleged that he was picked up from home and was killed in a fake encounter.

SFs arrested one UNLF cadre identified as Laishram Kanta Singh alias Boro from the Kairimbikok Awang Leikai.

Contending that recent successful onslaughts against Indian military personnel by cadres of different armed groups had been creating fear psychosis among the security forces, the UNLF claimed that the Ibobi-led Government of Manipur is reaching out to Indian military leaders to send in more troops.

The RPF has denied any relationship between the outfit and two individuals reportedly arrested by Security Force personnel from Andro Khunou Torongthel area (September 28) and near Emoinu English School, Jiribam (Sept 30). Neither Phanjoubam Lalita Devi nor Usham Dilipkumar have no relationship whatsoever with the RPF or its armed wing PLA, clarified RPF's Department of Publicity chief Taohangsu Heiremcha.

A factional clash took place between NSCN-IM and combined force of NSCN-K and ZUF near Bhalok (Phalong) village in Tamenglong District, even as tension continues to simmer at Tamenglong District headquarters following a factional gun fight among the same underground groups on October 2 which claimed the life of a civilian. No casualty from both the warring sides could be confirmed immediately.

Troops of 24^th Assam Rifles (AR) were engaged in a clash with suspected militants near Border Pillar No 80 along Indo-Myanmar border in Chandel District. Exchange of gunfire followed when the AR troops came across an IED planted by suspected militants in the area. There is no report of casualty on either side.

Discovering the presence militant cadres at Mayai Koibi SFs arrested one URF cadre. The cadre has been identified as Moirangthem Ibomcha Singh and he is working under one Binodon. Demand letters were recovered from him, who along with the recovery was handed over to Imphal Police Station.

Seven security escorts of Chandel SP, E. Priyokumar Singh, were injured when suspected militants ambushed the Police officer’s convoy along Imphal-Moreh road by exploding two bombs planted by the roadside at Khudengthabi near the border town of Moreh (Chandel District), about 100 kilometres from Imphal. Singh however escaped unhurt.

A search by Assam Rifles and Police personnel at the blast site led to the recovery of another unexploded IED. The three bombs were planted at a distance of 10 to 15 feet from each other. Any casualty or injury on the part of the militants could not be ascertained. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

 Manipur Home Minister Gaikhangam has assured the family of a man shot dead by Police commandos that action will be taken against the personnel, if claims of a fake encounter were found to be true.

Expressing deep concern at the 'violent exchange between political groups' in Tamenglong district on October 2 afternoon in which a civilian namely Jakailung Gangmei was killed, UNC said recurrence of violence particularly in populated areas has come as a rude shock and has caused widespread insecurity and panic among the civil populace of the area.

Seven NSCN-IM cadres were arrested by SFs from Kabirong village, Tamenglong District, Manipur Police.Police have identified the cadres as Adan Panmei, Tuak Tangner, Gaigonglung, Adim Golmei, Aphun Rengmei, Danaya Golmei and Charles Kamei.

Imphal West Police commandos arrested two militants during search operations at Thangal Bazar near Hotel White Palace and Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi area near Pitambara English School. The arrested person from Thangal Bazar is KYKL-MDF and has been identified as Laishram Kunjeshwor alias Kiran. The arrested person from Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi is a cadre of URF and he has been identified as Moirangthem Ibomcha Singh.

Coming out strongly against the killing of a carpenter in a gunfight between cadres of rival Naga armed groups on October 2 at Tamenglong District headquarters, the public, in an unprecedented move, have asked the armed groups to pay INR 900, 000 as fine to the victim’s family. Jakailung Gangmei (48) was herding his two children, who were playing at the ground model village school, to safety when a stray bullet hit him, killing him on the spot. Sources said the clash was between NSCN-IM and a combined team of NSCN-K and ZUF.

NSCN-IM and combined force of NSCN-K and ZUF between Ramgailong ward no.3 and Namthan village, Tamenglong District where a civilian was killed in the cross-fire, irate mob stormed into the areas where suspected NSCN and ZUF cadres were sheltering. Police sources said that tension ran high in the villages as the mob demanding that the underground cadres leave the village for good, conducted search in areas where suspected NSCN-IM, NSCN-K and ZUF cadres were camping since the evening of October 2.

A team of Imphal West Commandos and Lamphel Police seized several explosive materials and devices from a nullah concealed in a gunny bag at Sagolband Khamnam Leirak. Police said the explosives were hidden at the spot by a militant, identified as Sapam Ranjan, who was killed during an encounter with Imphal West commandos at Takyel Khongban road under Lamphel Police station on October 1.

A team of Imphal East Commando team arrested two cadres of KYKL-MDF from a place near Sawombung Thongkhong Awang Leikai. The arrested militants have been identified as Yambem Manisana Singh and Khumanthem Biken Singh.

SFs arrested two PLA cadres from a place near Naukhong Wakchinglok under Thoubal District. The arrested militants were identified as Laolinmol Vaiphei alias Momoi alias Moi and Mangleanlal Vaiphei.

PREPAK-Pro has claimed in a statement signed by its Senior Publicity Officer, department of publicity and propaganda that the outfit's Cobra Task Force Unit 5 was behind the attack on a convoy of the Chandel Superintendant of Police on October 4 at a place in between Moreh and Khudengthabi. The statement has also claimed that its Cobra Task Force Unit 2 was behind the September 23 bomb explosion near the Teddim ground.

In an ambush by suspected militants, two Army men were reportedly injured at Renjang village under Loktak Police Station in Bishnupur District. The injured troopers were identified as Lance Naik, Manos Sava and Rifleman, Anil Adhikari.

ZUF cadre who had allegedly deserted from his camp on October 5 has killed another cadre who was deserting the outfit along with him at Khoupum area of Tamenglong District.

Two troopers of 6/8 Gorkha Regiment, identified as Manoj Subhas and Anil Adhikari, were injured after they were being attacked by suspected militants at around 9:30 am. A Police source said the incident occurred at Kheljang village under Churachandpur District which is 7 km away from Loktak Project of Bishnupur District. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.

Troops of 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector along with Thoubal Police launched joint operation in Waithou of Imphal West District and arrested one UPPK cadre, identified as Md Basei Tomba alias Jia UI Rahman alias Keima.

Son and wife of founder Principal of St Peter School, Langol have been injured after some cadres of ZRA attacked them inside the school campus. Although the assailants fled the scene immediately, locals chased them and captured one of them identified as Thangboi Tung-dim. One .38 pistol loaded with five live rounds was seized from his possession.

A team of Imphal east commando team arrested one UNPC cadre (finance secretary), identified as Poungamdin alias Adin alias Dinrigong, from Hatta Telipati and one mobile phone along with one SIM card.

SFs arrested two MNRF cadres at about 9:45 am from Sawombung Thongkhong area in Imphal East District. The two have been identified as Paoting Mahong alias Sazai and Shimmi Awangshi alias Schon.

PLA has launched another IED attack on AR personnel at around 6.30 am Khumbong-Moidangpok junction near Leirembi Lampak in Imphal West.

A team of 116 BSF personnel posted at Heirok Litan Makhong Chingdompok recovered bombs and a gun during a search operation at around 6.40 am.

A hand grenade was found at Essar oil pump at Khabam Lamkhai along Imphal-Dimapur highway on October 8. The grenade has been retrieved by police.

An IED was recovered from near a culvert in between Kairenphabi and Thangalawai under Moirang Police Station. The IED was later on safely diffuse by a team of the Moirang Police at around 7:30 am.

A Forest beat and a divisional office of the Northern Forest Division, Senapati District have remained closed since September 28 following threats from Suspension of Operation signatory, KNF.

The 'Chairman' of the PREPAK-Pro, M Paliba on the eve of the 35th anniversary of the party has declared that it will begin targeting local Security forces also, besides central forces.

SFs arrested two PLA cadres including a woman along with explosives during a search operation at Thoubal Bazar.

PULF faction led by Kazi Umar has been disbanded after its 16 activists including women surrendered to the State during a 'home-coming ceremony' held at Mantripukhri on September 26.

A Deputy Commandant, identified as Lima Temjen, of the BSF sustained injuries in a bomb explosion near Haotabi along Imphal-Dimapur highway under Heingang Police station in Imphal East District.The PREPAK has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack.

SFs arrested two PLA cadres including a woman along with explosives during a search operation at Thoubal Bazar.

A combined team of the Thoubal commandos and 27 Assam Rifles conducted operation at Lamjao Awang Leikai and arrested one cadre of PREPAK, identified as Elangbam Priyokumar Singh alias Hemchand alias Nanao.

SFs arrested a woman cadre of PREPAK, identified as Naorem Memchoubi Devi alias Mochabi, at Kakching Chumnang Parking.

SFs also arrested a cadre of KCP-Noyon, identified as one Wahengbam Inao alias Nanao Singh, and recovered one 9mm pistol with 5 live rounds.

A team of Imphal West District Police commandos arrested one cadre of PREPAK-Pro, identified as Irom Binoy Singh, near Uripok Opposite Oil Pump.

The ZUF is directing the NSCN-IM to leave the Zeliangrong areas and its 'neighbouring areas'. ZUF has reiterated that its 'unending operation' against the NSCN-IM is underway.

Refuting the report that appeared in the regarding the forced closure of Forest Office at Motbung, the KNF has clarified that the Forest officers had shut the office for fear of retaliatory action from the village chiefs for their alleged negligence to their duties and responsibilities and not because the outfit served monetary demand.

Two rebel outfits - the PREPAK and the PREPAK-Pro - have refused to hold peace talks with the Centre. Instead, both have vowed to intensify their movement to restore Manipur's sovereignty. PREPAK 'chairman' Nongdrenkhomba said.

Commandos of Thoubal District Police arrested two female cadres of PREPAK along with four IED weighing 10 kilograms, eight lethod bomb shells and a mobile handset during a search operation at Ushoipokpi Thongkhong area.

Denouncing the October 15, 1949 'Merger Agreement' which marked the inclusion of then independent Manipur as an entity of India, the CorCom, coordination committee of seven militant groups, has declared that an 18 hour general strike would be observed from October 14 midnight throughout Manipur.

With talks to sign a peace deal with three groups of KCP was in progress, Manipur Government was understood to have proposed a 13-point terms and conditions to be abide by the groups while inking agreements. After a group of KCP led by Lallumba alias Hitendra had entered to a tripartite agreement with centre and State Government, three more factions, KCP-Lamphel, KCP-Taibangnanba and KCP-City Meetei have come forward for peace talks with Government of India and Government of Manipur and expressed their willingness to return to normal life giving up arms. Both centre and state government has accepted their proposal and talks were on to ink a MoU among the parties.

A fierce encounter took place between two armed groups involving the NSCN-IM and another major militant group. The UNLF is suspected to be the other group involved in the encounter. Sources said a cadre of the NSCN-IM died on the spot while another one was severely injured during the encounter.

SFs recovered an IED planted on Ushoipokpi Bridge in Lilong, Thoubal District. A team of Police bomb safely retrieved the bomb.

Two arm dealers identified as Henkholen Khongsai alias Leina and Khopthang Khongsai were arrested by troops of Assam Rifles along with one .9 mm pistol with a magazine loaded with three live rounds and handed over to Police in Churachandpur District.

A hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons exploded at the residence of Lamlai Assembly Constituency MLA Ksh Biren at Kabo Leikai near 2nd Manipur Rifles complex at about 6.50 pm. However, there was no report of any human casualty. It is suspected that the grenade attack was related with monetary demand.

The handyman of a rice laden truck identified as Sanni abducted on October 13 by a Kuki militant outfit at gun point from a place near Henbung under Kangpokpi Police Station was safely rescued and released. He was rescued by the SFs during a search operation conducted at Chingjang village at around 1:00 PM.

SFs arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as Nongmaithem Amarjit alias Tignupham, in Sekmajin Khunou of Thoubal District.

The 18 hour general strike called by the CorCom, Coordination Committee of seven militant groups, against the 'annexation' of Manipur by India on October 15, 1949 started at 12 midnight.

Imphal East Police arrested one KYKL-MDF cadre, identified as Muhammad Abdul Kalam, from Hatta near hotel Orient. He was also arrested earlier but released on bail in 2011, but he re-joined the outfit under one Tomba of Moirang.

An IED blast wounded Assam Rifle personnel, identified as Negi Vohra in a place between Khordak and Arong Nongmaikhong under Mayang Imphal Police Station in Imphal West District. The roadside bomb believed to have been planted by unidentified militants was set off as the foot patrol party of the Assam personnel crossed the area.

Taking serious note of the agreement reportedly reached between the Government of India and NSCN-IM in the ongoing Naga peace process, the UCM stated that it is ready to launch mass agitation more intense than the one launched in 2001 in case the State and Central Government take any decision against the interest of people of Manipur. In a statement issued  by UCM demanded the Central Government to come out clearly to the people of Manipur on certain special rights entitled to the Nagas in States of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh as mentioned in the report.

Fear psychosis has gripped Tamenglong District headquarters for the last 2-3 days following the reported reinforcement of the NSCN-IM cadres on one hand and combined cadres of both the ZUF and NSCN–K on the other, following multiple clashes between the two opposing groups on two occasions (September 26 and October 2).

One militant belonging to KCP-Nando, identified as Heikham Roshan Singh was also arrested by the Thoubal Police from the same area.

Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region of the NSCN-IM has dismissed the ZUF as ‘some handful of arm combat goons’ which is not mandated by the people.

With the centre’s acceptance to a revised scheme for surrender-cum-rehabilitation of militants in the state, the stipend being enjoyed by surrendered militants will be hiked at INR 3,500 from the existing INR 2000.

Thoubal District Police arrested a UNLF militant, identified as Chingakham Inaomacha alias Nonglemba at Yaripok Bazar area. The Police recovered three-mobile handsets with three SIM cards from his possession.

Imphal East District Police also arrested one PLA cadre, identified as Loureembam Robinson Singh alias Benin alias Sanatomba, from Wangkhei near Eden English School, who has involved in various extortion activities and transportation of arms from place to place. The Police recovered one scooter with one demand note signed by one Santomba Meitei from him.

The URF, in a press statement signed by its secretary, information and publicity, said that it would not be right for the people of Manipur to remain silent on the issue of the INR 224 crore Loktak Scam. The statement said that the news report has unarguably proved that the Loktak Development Authority has been using the Loktak Lake to make money.

The RPF, the political wing of PLA has claimed to trigger an IED explosion at Khordak under Imphal West District on October 15 in which one Assam Rifle was injured.

Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh said that, he wants to settle the Naga political issue once and for all. However, Ibobi Singh clarified that he was requested by Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to help and extend co-operation in solving the Naga issue but he was not in a position to oblige to the former`s request “since the ground on which the NSCN-IM and the government of India may settle is not known”.

SFs conducted a search operation in an around the area of Loktak Lift Irrigation in Bishnupur District and arrested four cadres of KCP-City Meitei, identified as Thokchom Kritananda alias David, Thangsabam Liliput alias Liput, Laishram Momo alias Macha alias Anokpa and Sorensangbam Telheiba alias Mahendra Singh.

Bishnupur District Police Commandos arrested a cadre of PREPAK-PRO, identified as Salam Dhanachandra Singh from Ningthoukhong Kha khunou Area in Bishnupur District.

A major terror attack was averted with Manipur Police recovering a van packed with IED containing RDX and other explosive substances from the house of a suspect at Kongba Laishram Leikai area in Imphal West District late in the night, a Police official said. The van was to be used in a major terror strike in State Capital Imphal, the Police official added.

The Police also arrested two suspected militants of PREPAK-Pro from Thoubal and Imphal West Districts following a tip-off about a terror strike by the outfit.

The UCM has categorically stated that it would demand pre-merger status of Manipur if the ongoing political dialogue between NSCN-IM and GoI disturbs the unity of Manipur or its territorial integrity. Speaking to media about the recent developments in the political dialogue between GoI and NSCN-IM, UCM President, Y Nabachandra said that the UCM was happy to hear that the 15-year-old negotiation between New Delhi and NSCN-IM is finally arriving at a solution. However, the political dialogue should not affect Manipur.

Bishnupur District Police Commandos conducted a search operation at Keinou village area and arrested a cadre of NSCN-K identified as Dinguangam Angam alias Angam.

SFs arrested one cadre of KYKL, who is also an employee of Manipur State archive, Government of India, said a Police source. The arrested person has been identified as Wahengbam Markanto Singh alias Umakanta alias Ahal.

Thangkhosei Haokip, the newly re-elected President of KIM, the apex traditional institution of the Kukis in the State asserted, “Justice has to be delivered to the Kukis before any settlement is arrived at between the NSCN-IM and the GoI”. He then predicted that further denying justice to the Kukis is bound to compel the apex Kuki traditional body to review its three principles (non-communal, peaceful co-existence and justice for all).

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh rushed to New Delhi to apprise Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde of the tension in Manipur after reports of a possible settlement between the NSCN-IM and the Centre in the near future. Manipur is apprehensive of possible interference in its administrative affairs when the settlement is made, as the NSCN-IM has not given up the demand for some form of unity of the Nagas living in Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Two days after an IED blast injured three personnel of 33 Assam Rifles on October 15 at Khordak, SFs arrested a UNLF cadre identified as Ningthoujam Ibungo alias Khulanba who was allegedly involved in the blast on October 17, 2012.

A team of Imphal West Commandos launched counter insurgency operation based on an intelligence collection regarding the destructive activities initiated by different militant outfits in connection with the Police Raising Day 2012 and arrested four cadres of PREPAK during the last 24 hours.

Imphal West District Police commandos arrested a cadre of KCP-MC identified as Irengbam Manimukta alias Aboy Taothong from Lamkhai area.

UPPK has no intention to enter into peace talk with the GoI, clarified the outfit's Information and Publicity Officer ‘Major’ America while dismissing as baseless rumours in certain quarters that UPPK too would be signing suspension of operation pact with the Government. America asserted that UPPK and its armed wing KP Army would continue to sustain the ongoing campaign to restore Manipur's sovereignty.

SFs arrested one suspected PLA cadre, identified as Taorem Priyobrata alias Clington from Patsoi area in Imphal West District.

One ‘finance secretary’ of PLA identified as Nongthombam Amit Meitei alias Ayangba, Imphal division was also arrested by Red Shield Division when he had gone to Ningthoukhong market for extortion activities.

Following an extortion demand from a group of militants, all pharmaceutical shops at Lamlong bazaar, the biggest market in Manipur’s Imphal East District have been closed, causing immense inconveniences to the people of the district.

A crucial task was being performed by Manipur Police said State chief minister O Ibobi Singh on October 19, speaking at a function celebrating the 120 years of its glorious existence of the State Police since it was first raised as State Military Police in 1892.

Suspected militants hurled a powerful grenade at the residence of a Municipality Commissioner, Soiraisam Binarani, at Thangmeiband area in Imphal West District but it failed to explode. No outfit claimed responsibility. The Police would investigate whether militants had made monetary demands on Binarani.

Three militants were arrested and explosives, including 250 gram RDX, seized from them in separate counter insurgency operations by Police Commandos and Paramilitary Forces. Commandos, attached to Imphal West District police, launched a search operation.

Assam Rifles personnel of 16th battalion searched Maokot hill area in Ukhrul District bordering Myanmar and arrested an alleged KCP militant, identified as Paothang Khongsai.

A suspected militant of KYKL, identified as Markanto Singh, was arrested by a team of Police Commandos and Security Forces of Red Shield division of the Army in Nambol area of Bishenpur District.

NSCN-K has clarified that it did not have any link with non-Naga valley based outfits including UNLF.

Against the backdrop of recent meetings held between JLF with central leaders and also chief minister of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh with the union home minister for solution to the Naga political issue, UCM has cautioned that it was prepared to demand the "pre-merger status of Manipur" if the agreement disturbed the "unity of Manipur or its territorial integrity".

Responding to the directives of the Union Government that Manipur play its part in accommodating some points discussed during the negotiations for solution to the Naga political issue, State chief minister O. Ibobi Singh has now insisted that the union home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde first give in writing, details or points which the Centre was to agree for a settlement with the NSCN-IM. Ibobi had said that he was not in a position to oblige the Centre's wishes to solve the Naga issue unless the "exact points of the agreement" between the Government of India and the NSCN-IM was made known.

SFs arrested an OGW of the KCP-MC, identified as Mairembam Jogindro alias Pabung, from Moirang Khunau of Bishnupur District. He revealed that he is involved in tax collection and works under Samananda who is a senior leader in KCP-MC.

In line with its earlier ultimatum to release all outsiders staying on rent in the State by December 31, the CorCom (Coordination Committee of seven militant outfits) has published a booklet listing the houses and areas where rooms/houses have been put out on rent to outsiders.

Locals of Thangmeiband Watham Leirak (Imphal West District) staged a sit in protest at the residence of the councillor of Ward No 1 Imphal Municipal Council, Soraijam Binarani Devi, against the grenade attack on the councillor's residence on October 20.

A sit in protest was also held at Khabam Chumbreithong against the placing of a bomb at the residence of National Rural Health Mission finance manager identified as Waikhom Tijender. The bomb along with a piece of note inscribed with PREPAK-Pro was found inside the gate of his residence by one his family members on October 20.

One day after meeting Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde at New Delhi, an official from the Union Home Minister presented the six point draft proposal to Chief Minister O Ibobi at Manipur Bhawan in the morning of October 21.

According to Union Home Ministry sources, a draft proposal has been prepared and the same has been placed before the Chief Minister of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister. The final approval or rather the stamp of agreement by the Chief Ministers of the three States will be the key to the solution being sought, said the sources.

Unidentified persons left a Chinese made hand grenade in front of the Jiribam ZEO office.

SFs arrested one cadre of PULF-MI Khan identified as Muhammad Anish Khan from Kongba near Standard College Gate, said a Police release.

URF has banned employees of LDA from leaving Manipur. A statement issued by its Secretary, Information and Publicity, AK Pibarel said that in connection with the Loktak scam, URF is conducting an investigation. Until the investigation completes, all staffs and officials of LDA are barred from leaving Manipur.

On the United Nations Day, the RPF, the political wing of PLA has called upon all the people of Manipur to unmask the alleged double-standard policy of the Government of India, and at the same time put forward Manipur's stance for self-determination.

SFs arrested one PLA cadre identified as Kshetrimayum David Singh alias Ranjan from Sawombung Bazar near waiting shed in Imphal East District. One .9 mm Pistol loaded with four live rounds in the magazine was recovered from his possession.

PREPAK-Pro on clarified in a statement that they have no connection with Lairenjam Sanjit alias Khamba Singh who was arrested on October 20 by Imphal West Police commandos on the charges of being a cadre of PREPAK-Pro.

The UNC, the apex body of the Nagas held a "very serious meeting" at Senapati headquarters in connection with the "prevailing situation" in connection with the Naga peace talks.

A separate source said the Naga frontal organisations are contemplating to react to the opposing move from various quarters on any demand of the Nagas. Union Home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde`s statement of "Naga-settlement-by-March-2013? has also fuelled many developments.

A cadre of the NSCN-K, identified as one Lovingson Newmai, was killed during a clash with rivals NSCN-IM at Chunchamjang village, Ward No 10 near Khunjou village in Tamenglong District.

A combined team of Imphal East commandos and troops of 28th Assam Rifles arrested one PREPAK cadre, identified as Wangkhem Merajao alias Tamo alias Gunadhaja (37).

As revealed by Merajao, another cadre of the same outfit, identified as Nepram Sanjoy alias Eshu, was arrested from his residence at about 1.15 pm of the same day.

A Chinese made hand-grenade was found at an oil pump located at Chumbrithong of Mantripukhri in Imphal East District at around 5.30 pm. According to Police sources, the pump belongs to one Kongkham Manglem who contested in the last Assembly election as a Trinamool Congress candidate. Police safely recovered and disposed the grenade.

The NPMHR, in a statement, has condemned the Government for remaining silent on the unprecedented escalating conflict between various armed opposition outfits in Tamenglong District.

UNC has decried the inaction of Manipur Government towards 'anti-national' organisations like UCM and AMUCO. The UNC statement said that these organisations are responsible for the acts of burning the Indian national flag and Indian constitution, the arson of the State Legislative Assembly and the Raj Bhavan in Imphal during the "June Uprising" of 2001, all of which are the highest symbols and seat of Indian democracy.

Four civilians were injured in a grenade blast which occurred near JNIMS main gate crossing at Porompat in Imphal East District. The injured persons were identified as Thokchom Joyshree (28), Sapam Dipu, (35) Wahengbam Rameshwary (25) and Salam Romio (31).

Unidentified exploded a bomb at Uningkhong Thong located between Khongjom and Wangjing under Thoubal District. There were no injuries in the blast.

UNC has asserted that peaceful parting of the Nagas in Manipur and the Meiteis as good neighbours is the only way to avert catastrophic situations that would arise out of the prolonged 'forced union of the two'.

The Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland), during a meeting has resolved to serve letter to all the militant organisations operating in Zeliangrong areas to abjure violence and not to loiter about with arms and other weapons. The Zeliangrong Youth Front also resolved to urge the Government of India to strictly enforce measures to redress the worsening law and order situation in Zeliangrong areas.

KNF-S has terminated one of its cadre, identified as Lunkholen alias Stephen, on the ground that he has worked against the party principles. Informing about the termination, the outfit's I&PR Secretary, Issac said Stephen was terminated after the Central Working Committee had deliberated on his conduct which has greatly maligned the party.

PREPAK-Pro has claimed in a press statement that Hidangmayum Dhananjoy who was arrested on October 18 by a combined team of Imphal West, Imphal East and Thoubal Districts commando from his residence is not related in any way with the outfit.

Imphal West District Police commandos arrested a cadre of KCP, identified as Ingudam Dhiren, from Sagolband Tera Yengkhom Leirak in Imphal West District during a search operation.

At least four Naga militants have been killed in another factional gun fight which lasted for around six hours between Naga militant groups ZUF and NSCN-IM near Gadai hills in Tamenglong District headquarters. The gun fight claimed at least two ZUF cadres and two cadres of NSCN-IM.

A hand grenade was recovered at the residence of Laishangbam Doleshore at Moirang Kokilbol Leikai in Bishnupur District.

Seven non-Congress parties in Manipur have demanded that chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh share information he has about the progress of the ongoing talks between the Union and the NSCN-IM with all political parties and public. The NSCN-IM is reportedly still insisting on integration of Naga-inhabited areas in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam with Nagaland.

Congress MLAs of the State are set to campaign in New Delhi to oppose any settlement with the NSCN-IM, which may go against the wishes of the people of Manipur. The MLAs are also planning to call on the Chief Ministers of North East States which have a stake in the issue.

SFs conducted a search operation at Sangaiyumpham Cherapur Mathak Leikai and arrested one KCP-Noyon, identified as Muhammad Musa.

A team of Imphal West District Commandos arrested a cadre belonging to PREPAK-VC, identified as Maimom Lalmani Singh alias Loving (30). A statement from the Police department said a mobile handset along with a SIM card has been recovered from his possession.

The 'Commander-in-Chief' and the 'Finance Secretary' of Manipur-based KCP-MC, identified as Ningthoujam Romen Singh alias Rocky (27), was arrested from Sarai Kale Khan in New Delhi, for his alleged involvement in unlawful activities and several cases of murder, abduction and extortion.

The death toll rise to five with the recovery of dead body of another NSCN-IM cadre, identified as Benjamin Panmei, in the aftermath of a gun fight between the NSCN-IM and ZUF near Bethel Church along Gadai hills in Tamenglong District on October 30.

Security Forces arrested one-woman activist of PLA in Wangoo Sabal area in Bishnupur District.

Two cadres of another KCP faction were arrested from the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce, Thangal Bazar by the Special Intelligence Unit, Imphal West. The two have been identified as Thingujam Sorojini Devi and Thingom Okendrajit.

KNO an umbrella organization of 16 Kuki outfits, threatened to resume armed struggle and secede from Manipur if the Centre did not begin talks with them which could be a hurdle in the ongoing peace talks between the Centre and Naga insurgent group, NSCN-IM. However, KNO leaders stressed they want a solution within the Constitution's framework. The seven-year-old SoO agreement between the KNO and the Government of India ends in November 22 The KNO is worried after talks between NSCN-IM and the Centre seem close to a settlement.

Unidentified militants abducted Chief of Changshang village, Ngamkhullun Tuboi (77), located under Saikul Police Station in Senapati District of Manipur.

Normal traffic along the Indo-Myanmar section of National Highway 2 was disturbed for several hours following detection of a powerful IED planted on the road by suspected militants with an intention to attack the SFs. The 3.50 kilograms weight IED with RDX explosive materials was discovered by troops of 15 Assam Rifles posting at Khongjom along NH-2 at Uningkhong, in Thoubal District. They recovered 12 batteries and six detonators with IED, made with RDX material.

An unexploded shell from World War II was found in a sandbank of Thoubal River near Khoirom under Yairipok Police station.

A team led by the UNC, including the Naga Women’s Union, the All Naga Students’ Association and the NPMHR visited Inrianglong (Tamenglong) District Headquarters on a good will mission,in view of the violent armed clashes between Naga groups that has claimed several lives in the recent past.

Commandos of Thoubal District Police conducted a search operation at Leishangthem Khong Manung and arrested three cadres of the PREPAK-Pro. One of the arrestees is identified as Oinam Paikhonmba alias Tomba alias Khomba Singh. The other two cadres are identified as Khangembam Bina alias Bita Devi and Maibam Sanjitkumar Singh.

A Moreh Police team arrested two alleged PREPAK-Pro cadres, identified as, Yendrembam Somorjit Singh and Leithanthem Ibomcha Singh, from around the Moreh Trade Centre area.

A team of the Special Intelligence Unit, Imphal West District arrested two cadres (a husband and a wife) of KCP-KK Nganba from near Tiddim ground.

The UCM, the apex body of the Meiteis (Manipuris) submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh regarding ongoing talks between the Government of India and NSCN-IM. The UCM demanded ‘a white paper on the 15 year long peace process between the Government and the NSCN-IM in the true spirit of the Indian Democracy, so that the people of Manipur are not kept in complete darkness before sacrificing the State at the altar of peace.

Dead body of a one Hijam Babu, identified later to be that of the Imphal East ‘secretary’ of the PLA, was found from Ukhrul District. Locals say that Hijam Babu was arrested from his locality on November 2 by Imphal East Police commandos. His dead body was recovered from near Lunghar village about 25 kilometers northeast of Ukhrul Police Station along the Jessami road.

Abducted chief of Changshang village in Saikul subdivision, identified as Ngamkholun Tuboi has been rescued from the abductors during a joint operation launched by Assam Rifles personnel and Churachandpur Police near Peace Ground, Churachandpur District in the morning.

A team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested a PREPAK cadre, identified as Hauroupam Rupachandra alias Naosek from Patchou village.

 The two Kuki formations, KNO and UPF formed a Core Committee in an attempt to work out a common policy that they intend to put before the Government. Both are SoO signatories with Central Government. KNO is demanding a separate Kuki State while the UPF has insisted on a State-within a State under Article 244A of the Indian Constitution.

RPF compared NIA to a newborn baby. This was in a reaction to news reports about Central Government asking NIA to crack down on RPF. The report quoting official source said, that the Union Home Ministry vide order number F. No 8/38/2009-NE-I (IS.IV) had entrusted NIA with the task of busting the well-organised network of RPF in Manipur and beyond.

A team of East commandos arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Seilal Khongsai. One pistol and explosive material with detonators were seized from his possession.

A cadre of PREPAK-Pro identified as Laishram Herojit Singh alias Naoton was arrested on at Thangal bazaar by the Imphal West Police commandos.

 Greeting the people of Manipur and the North East region on the occasion of its 4th foundation day, the UPPK has reiterated its firm belief in the ‘United Front’ entity mooted by the constituent members of CorCom. 

Militants triggered an IED explosion in the Ghari area near Imphal airport, injuring five persons, including two army personnel. The spot is also close to a unit of 18 Sikh Regiment. Chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh had advised SFs to always remain alert and strengthen local intelligence network.

Two more IEDs planted by rebels to target SFs were detected at different places in Thoubal District. Bomb experts retrieved the explosives and detonated them.

Following the disclosure made by an arrested accused in the October 26 blast incident at Porompat (Imphal East District), a combined team of Imphal East and Bishnupur Districts Police recovered seven Chinese Hand grenades with detonators and four RDX cakes from Loktak Maru Temple, Phubala in Bishnupur District.

Teams of Imphal East commandos arrested five cadres belonging to KCP-Pakhanglakpa from different places.

Even as the meeting of SPG, assessed the overall law and order situation of the State, the army has been pressed into service to check clashes between rival armed groups in Tamenglong District. The meeting further discussed on the recent threat by the ‘CorCom’ (a coordination committee of seven militant outfits) against migrant workers and non-locals staying in Manipur and measures to step up security arrangement, said a source while adding that the meeting also mooted on further extending the SoO pact with Kuki armed groups beyond November 22, the last official day for the expiry of the tripartite agreement.

PREPAK has claimed that the October 7 IED blast at Ghari Makha Leikai which injured two Security Forces and four civilians was acted out by a Bomb Explosive Unit of the outfit.

Two civilians were killed in a powerful bomb blast that took place near Imphal College on the outskirts of Imphal city. Police said, an IED killed two civilians identified as Alin Kom (40) and Chumpa Kom (20). However, neither has anyone been arrested nor any claim has been made by any militant outfit, taking responsibility for the explosion.

UNC has directed the Nagas not to participate in the forth coming State Government sponsored Sangai Festival in Imphal. The UNC further asked the Naga frontal organisations, village level organisations and individuals not to welcome MLAs, ministers and members of Autonomous District Councils in Naga inhibited areas of the State.

Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said that the State could not be divided by any demand. This statement comes in the face of NSCN-IM leadership's Naga integration stance and the renewed demand for a separate Kuki state advocated by a Kuki pressure group. If any reasonable demands are put up, the Government will discuss them for consideration. However, any issue, which will slice Manipur into pieces, will not be taken into account and that every section of the society living in harmony in Manipur will also not allow disintegrating the state, said Gaikhangam, who also holds the Home Portfolio.

KSDC has released the proposed map of 'Kuki State' covering more than half of State's territory spread over five hill Districts and also postponed the proposed 'public blockade' from November 15 to November 17. The map covers Churachandpur District, Sadar Hills in Senapati and large chunks of territories in Tamenglong, Chandel and Ukhrul Districts.

Unidentified Militants triggered a powerful IED blast at Haokha village in Thoubal District along National Highway 2. No one was injured in the blast. No militant claimed responsibility for the explosion.

SFs arrested a UNLF militant in Thoubal District.

UCM expressed its desire to hold talks with the UNC and KSDC for making a joint effort in redressing their grievances. The president of UCM, Y. Nabachandra, proposed to hold a joint discussion with the Naga council and Kuki group to have an understanding of their problems, find solutions and work together to resolve their problems.

Suspected militants lobbed a grenade at a hardware shop in Hatta Golapati in Imphal leaving three persons injured. The injured civilians were identified as Sikander (30), the owner of a hardware store, and two of his salesmen, Lakshmi Shah and Athokpam Babudhon. The police believe the attack is linked to an extortion demand from the shop owner.

Suspected militants exploded an IED near Yairipok Police Station in Imphal. No casualties were reported.

The indefinite blockade on the National and State highways imposed by KSDC began from 5 pm on November 17. No untoward incident was reported on the first day of the blockade.

The KSDC sponsored indefinite blockade on National and State Highways in Kuki areas of the State has hit normal life in the State. The blockade has severely affected the inter-State transport system disrupting the transport system between the five Hill District headquarters and the State capital for the second day. The KSDC called the blockade since November 17 evening demanding creation of a Kuki State as they felt Kukis are “neglected” in the present set up in Manipur.

Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said that the State Government would provide necessary security escorts for the movement of goods trucks. He also informed that the Government would formally invite the agitators for a talk to bring a solution.

UNC has alleged that Naga villagers confining in the foothills have been intimidated to support the demand of the Kuki statehood and the ongoing blockade sponsored by the KSDC. The UNC said that it has been the consistent position of the Nagas that the political aspirations of all communities drawn and evolved from their respective histories and situations should be mutually respected. Nagas have never been communal and history will bear that out.

The first round of talks between the KSDC and the Manipur government broke down and KSDC decided to continue the blockade along the State and National Highways in the State. KSDC responding to the appeal by Deputy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam, decided to exempt those taking part in the Manipur Sangai Festival which will begin tomorrow and candidates of Teachers Eligibility Test which will be held on November 27 outside the purview of the blockade. The blockade began on November 17.

TNL, without referring to KSDC’s demand for a Kuki State, said that the Nagas’ land was inseparable. The ‘president’ of the TNL, Solomon Ningshen, said in a statement that the Nagas in Manipur were demanding alternative arrangement outside the Manipur government, pending “Indo-Naga” final settlement.

The SoO agreement in 2005 between Kuki militant groups and the Centre will expire. The 20 Kuki militant groups under two umbrella bodies of the KNO and UPF have been on a tripartite ceasefire agreement with the Central and State Government since August 2005. The militant groups are now staying in designated camps. “The ground rules will continue even after the expiry of the agreement tomorrow as it would be extended in a few days by the Centre, the process for which is on,” Additional Director-General of Police (law and order) L.M. Khaute said.

Unidentified militants exploded a bomb injuring a civilian at Singjamei in Imphal East District.

Security Forces recovered a bomb at Khongjom in Thoubal District.

 KSDC lifted the ongoing indefinite highway blockade. KSDC agreed to suspend the blockade after the Deputy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam assured it that the State Government would make all possible efforts to persuade the Central Government to start political dialogue with Kuki rebel outfits that had signed tripartite SoO agreements with the State Government and the Centre. The Kuki militant outfits are represented by two umbrella organisations —KNO and UPF.

UNLF militants simultaneously triggered two IEDs, planted at a distance of 20ft by the roadside, injuring two Army personnel and a sniffer dog at Konthoujam along Imphal-Jiribam highway in Imphal West District. UNLF’s 38th foundation day falls on November 24.

UNLF claimed responsibility of the ambush and reiterated its demand of holding a plebiscite to resolve the armed conflict in Manipur. Refusing to hold talks with the Government, it said the conflict could only be resolved with restoration of Manipur’s sovereignty.

SFs, in an encounter ,killed a militant, identified as Amarjit (27), at Loktak in Bishnupur District. The URF later said that the person killed was its local member. He was assigned to carry out some works in connection with the campaign to expose the commercialization of Loktak lake by some elements.

Suspected militants exploded a bomb at Tonsen Phura Makhong area along the Indo-Myanmar-Sugnu road in Thoubal District. There is no report of any injury or damage of property caused by the blast.

Imphal West district Police commandos arrested one militant of the PREPAK-Pro along with INR 500,000. He has been identified as Hemn Nameirakpam (45) of Bashikhong in Imphal.

Unidentified militants abducted two workers, identified as Hawaibam Suresh (22) s/o (L) Tomba of Khaidem Awang Leikai and Jalaluddin Barbuiya (27) s/o Jamiruddin of Assam's Hailakandi, of HVS Constructions Pvt Ltd from Keithelmanbi under Patsoi Police Station along Imphal-Jiri highway. The militant have demanded a ransom amount of INR 15 million for the safe release of the duo.

SFs arrested one militant of the PLA identified as Devendra Thongbra (53). A sum of INR 250,000 lakh was recovered from him.

Unidentified militants exploded a powerful bomb near the house of Surjit Khundongbam (48), a contractor at Nimthem Pukhri Mapal in Imphal East District. There was however no reports of any casualty.

SFs arrested one militant of the KCP-MC, identified as Dhamendra K, from Bishnupur Ward No 3. One .9 mm pistol with two rounds of ammunition was recovered from him.

SFs arrested two suspected KYKL militants, identified as Kharibam Ingobi (40) and Thokchom Ibochouba (56), at ward number 5 in Moreh in Chandel District. A hand grenade was recovered from the possession of the suspects.

Unidentified militants exploded a bomb at Khurai Chairenthong along Imphal-Ukhrul road in Imphal East District. The injured person was identified as Mohammad Jalil (50).

The next round of tripartite talks involving the two Kuki militant conglomerates, KNO and UPF, State and Central Government would be held on December 5 at New Delhi.

UPF and KNO the two conglomerates of Kuki armed outfits which are under SoO pact with the Central and Manipur Government are likely to come up with some common proposals at the meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the State Government scheduled on December 5 at New Delhi. A reliable source informed that both UPF and KNO have not given any assurance to sign for extension of the SoO pact. The SoO expired on November 22.

NPO has voiced its protest against the KSDC projected map of Kuki State. The Naga body has termed the claim of the KSDC as 'unacceptable and fabricated'. The NPO has asked the Kuki organization to immediately withdraw the map to prevent confusion among the general public.

SFs arrested three militants of PLA from Mongsanggei near TS Paul College Gate in Imphal West District. The arrested militants were identified as Salam Singhajit alias Tamotombi Singh (33), Laishram Sunil Singh (27) and Naorem Nitinkumar alias Maipak alias Mangal (37).

SFs recovered a hand grenade from a shop at Singjamei Chingamakha in Imphal West District.

SFs arrested a militant belonging to MKL, 'secretary' Rohit Kumar, during a search operation in Thoubal District.

An encounter between Assam Rifles personnel and militants occurred at Sajik Tampak area Chandel District.

SFs recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition at Uran Chiru village in Imphal East District. The recovered items include two Chinese carbine guns with magazines, two Chinese hand grenades with detonators, six landmine bombs, four radio sets, 85 ammunition of 7.62 mm, 24 ammunition of AK-47, nine bullets of M-20 pistol, five bullets of M-16 rifle, one M-16 magazine, one electric detonator and two detonators.

SFs arrested two militants belonging to PREPAK, identified as Modhu Chandra (37) and Pitanjit (26), at Namlee hill area in Ukhrul District. SFs recovered one 7.55 mm pistol, two improvised explosive devices containing 100 gm of plastic explosives, two bombs, one Chinese made grenade, four 1.2 volt and one 9 volt batteries from the duo.

State Government extended the Disturbed Areas Act in the State for another year.

The ZRF has sought to join the UPF, a conglomerate of Kuki armed groups under the SoO pact with Central and Manipur Government. A formal intimation to join the UPF has already been sent. ZRF was earlier a member of the conglomerate body, KNO.

KIM, apex body of Kuki tribe in Manipur, in a memorandum to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asserted that any settlement reached with the NSCN-IM may affect the interest of other tribal communities, who are 'equally or more deserving' of such an 'alternative arrangement' and added that accommodation of a particular section could result in denial of justice to the larger society. Any alternative arrangement for the Nagas of Manipur before any political solution for the Kukis of Manipur will not be acceptable under any circumstances, it added.

Tripartite talk between the Union Government, Manipur Government and KNO, an umbrella body of 17 Kuki militant groups held at New Delhi was inconclusive as KNO remained hardened its stance on a written assurance from the centre for the commencement of a political dialogue. However, he said that KNO did not set any deadline for the commencement of the political dialogue. It only insisted on an assurance for initiating the political dialogue at the earliest.

The awareness campaign by UNC on Naga issue continues in full swing which started since November 30. The UNC leaders along with the village heads and church leaders carried out its campaign at Machi in Chandel District and Haochong in Tamenglong District.

A combined team of Imphal West commandos and 18th Sikh regiment arrested one PREPAK cadre along with a powerful IED at around 2:30 pm from Changangei under Singjamei Police Station. According to the Police, the arrested individual has disclosed his involvement in the IED explosion at Bordin Workshop, Tiddim road on November 12 which had killed a civilian on the spot while leaving another seriously injured. The arrested person identified himself as Ningthoujam alias Wangoo Chaoba and working under one Laiyekpam Dinesh alias Aningba alias Sakhi.

Four days after meeting Government representatives in New Delhi, the KNO, one of the two umbrella organisations of the Kuki militant outfits has warned of the "possibility of unwarranted and tragic incidents" if the Government of India continues to ignore the aspiration of the outfit as "Suspension of Operation (SoO) has technically expired on November 22.

Two BSF personnel sustained injuries when a car fitted bomb exploded at Koubru Leikha along National Highway-2 under Sapermaina Police Station in Senapati District. The spot where the bomb blast occurred is located at about 25 kilometres from Imphal. The injured personnel have been identified as constables T Anand Raj of Tamil Nadu and Abdul Rajaq of West Bengal. Two suspects have been detained for interrogation in connection with the incident. The Press Information Bureau (Defence Wing) in a statement claimed that two PLA cadres involved in the blast have been arrested. The two persons have been identified as T Suranjoy Singh and T Somendro Singh of Imphal East.

Unidentified armed persons fired several rounds from a gun at the residence of a former Pradhan, identified as Tarpon, at Nongren Mamang Leikai under Lamlai Police Station.

The PREPAK-Pro has claimed in a press release that the party is not related in any way to Bachaspatimayum Boby Sharma and Muhammad Firoz Ali who were arrested by the Assam Rifles on December 5 from Jiribam in Imphal East District along with INR 248,000. It has further claimed that the outfit has no cadre by the name of Boby and Firoz Ali in Jiribam area.

The awareness campaign by UNC on Naga issue continues in full swing which started since November 30. The UNC leaders along with the village heads and church leaders carried out its campaign at Machi in Chandel District and Haochong in Tamenglong District on December 8 and December 9 respectively. UNC president L Adani informed the public about the status of the last (fourth) `tripartite talk` held on August 31. He also told the gatherings that the next (fifth) round will take place anytime from now in one of the hill Districts. The UNC leader then informed the Naga public in both the meetings that the Naga solution would be based on the `uniqueness of the Naga history and situation` and at the same time it would be `out of the box`.

SFs launched a joint operation after discovering the movement of militant cadres in Waithou area of Thoubal District and recovered one Chinese made carbine, one country made carbine, nineteen 7.62 ammunition, fourteen 9mm ammunition, four M-20 ammo, six 5.56 mm ammunition, one Chinese hand grenade, two lathode shells, 1.5 kilograms of explosive, one electric detonator and one special detonator.

SFs launched an operation at Khudengthabi in Chandel District and arrested one PREPAK woman cadre identified as '2nd lieutenant' Keisham Sana Devi. One .9mm pistol with magazine, four lives rounds and one Samsung mobile with a SIM card were recovered from her.

SFs arrested one UNLF cadre identified as Y Wairakpam Roshan Singh during a search operation in Lousang Khong Mayai leikai.

KNF a SoO signatory under UPF has registered strapping condemnation against the Koubru Laikha blast of December 9, terming the act as an element to destroy the peaceful environment of the area.

KSDC has decided to resume the public blockade from December 14. The public blockade was first imposed from November 17 to November 22 and was suspended after Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam convinced the KSDC that all efforts would be made to initiate a political dialogue under the SoO pact. Apart from imposing the public blockade along the major highways in the State, the KSDC has also decided to boycott the ASEAN car rally, which is scheduled to arrive at Moreh on December 15 morning.

KSDC has claimed that major stakeholders in the neighboring State of Mizoram, including the Chief Minister and former MNF activists are in favour of carving out a Kuki State in the present day Manipur.

The UNC has appealed the Nagas to welcome the ASEAN Car Rally that is pasing through 'Naga areas' in the next few days time, reports NNN. UNC president L Adani and its general secretary Gaidon Kamei said the Nagas welcome the ASEAN Car Rally which is very important for the ASEAN countries. Apparently reacting to the proposed KSDC sponsored agitation, UNC president L Adani said, "The Nagas position is clear with regard to land and history."

The UNLF denies the arrest of one Wairokpam Roshan as a cadre of the outfit. A statement of the outfit has claimed that Wairokpam Roshan had retired from the outfit some 13 years back and has no relation whatsoever with the outfit.

Urging the KSDC to revoke its decision to boycott the ASEAN car rally, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has said that the State Government will put into force all possible measures to make the rally a success.

Imphal West Police commandos arrested a PREPAK cadre identified as Irom Pathou alias Berbek Singh from Pishumthong Oinam Leikai, said a Police release.

KSDC has called off its proposed indefinite 'public blockade' following a written assurance from the MHA for political dialogue with the KNO.

The Churachandpur-based KSDC, which is demanding a separate "Kuki state" in Manipur, has claimed that key stakeholders in neighboring Mizoram, including chief minister Lalthanhawla and former MNF activists, are supporting the demand. During their recent Mizoram tour, KSDC leaders met former MNF activists and key leaders of CYMA.

A team of Imphal West Police Commandos arrested a KCP cadre, identified Takheilambam Shohadeba alias Bikesh Singh, from Kanglapat opposite high court. According to a Police release, he disclosed that he joined KCP in the month of October 2012. He was assigned to serve demand letters to general public, Government employees and businessman for the party fund. One mobile handset was seized from his possession.

In a suspected case of child recruitment in militant organisations, two boys in their early teens have reportedly gone missing from their respective homes. Soibam Surjakanta (13) and Thounaojam Birjit alias Babloo (13) failed to return after leaving their homes since November 28 and 29 respectively. A sit in protest was staged demanding the safe and immediate release of the two boys.

The UNC has told the gathering at Siangai Namdai under Loktak Project that the world is wondering on the contradictory activities of the State Government of Manipur. As part of its awareness campaign on the Naga issue, the UNC leaders said the Government of Manipur is one Government that does not like peace as it opposes the cease fire and in the same time it also opposes the AFSPA.

The KSDC asserted in a memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. The memorandum was submitted reiterating KSDC's demand for initiating a political dialogue on the creation of a Kuki state by carving out Kuki dominated areas out of Manipur.

The state Deputy Chief Minister had also called a press conference at his office evening saying that the KSDC would be calling off the blockade along the highways especially the blockade on ASEAN car rally.

There is strong possibility of the ongoing parleys between the Government of India and NSCN-IM culminating with the Sixth Schedule offer to the latter. According to an informed source, the Centre had asked Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh if he or the State Government has any reservation on the proposal to offer Sixth Schedule to the NSCN-IM as a solution to the decades old Naga political issue.

Suspected militants lobbed and exploded a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of an Assistant Engineer of PWD Moirang Sub-Division identified as Konjengbam Raishor. However, no one was hurt. Raishor said that he had received a monetary demand letter some ten days ago from a militant group.

Even though New Delhi has intimated to the KNO officially, on December 13, in written assurance to begin a political dialogue, no invitation has come from the Government till December 14 to sign for the extension of SoO.

Two engineers who work for Brahmaputra Construction limited were alleged held captive for monetary demands by suspected UTLA cadres. The two engineers have been identified as Manoranjan Hajari, a resident of Dibrugarh in Assam and Amrit Gogoi, a resident of Jorhat in Assam. According to the Police, the two were alleged abducted from Kaimai along Imphal-Jiribam Road on National Highway-37 under Nungba Police Station on December 6 at around 10:30 am by suspected UTLA cadres, when the two were coming on a Bolero jeep. The two were released by their captors only on December 15 at around 5:30 pm at Kaimai area, Police said.

Opposing any move to implement Sixth Schedule in the hill areas of Manipur, International Mei-teis' Forum has cautioned that no demand should be made or conceded that pose threat to the State's territorial and emotional integrity. Addressing a press conference at Manipur Press Club on December 16, Forum's founder member RK Rajendra opined that both the sixth Schedule sop to the Nagas and homeland demand by the Kukis are detrimental to interest of the common people.

Proscribed UNLF has warned that the outfit fighting for the return of sovereignty of Manipur would not remain as silent spectator if a situation of conflict, hatred and misunderstanding be created among the different ethnic communities living together in Manipur by baseless and unaccounted statements.

Even as speculations are rife that the final outcome of the ongoing Government of India- NSCN-IM political dialogue could be the extension of the provisions of the 6th Schedule to the hill Districts of Manipur, the UNC asserted that such an arrangement would not be acceptable to the Nagas of Manipur.

The State cabinet approved the recruitment of 2000 State Police constables. The newly recruited constables are to be deployed at the sites of the under construction Imphal-Jiribam Railway line as well as implementation of the Loktak Downstream project.

The total sanctioned strength of the State Police Constable at present is 33,000 constables; however at present the Police have a posted strength of 28,000 constables which means that there are 5000 constable post still vacant.

Unidentified militants killed a farmer, identified as Boundiya Panmei (36), at the Orange Festival venue in Tamenglong District.

 SFs arrested two KNF militants, identified as Douagin Haokip alias Beeny (35) and Takhellambam Anand alias Max (38), at Nagamapal in Imphal West District.

SFs recovered one AK rifles including nine live rounds at Joute hillock of Sadar hills of Senapati District.

SFs arrested three KCP-Lamyanba Khuman militants, identified as Naorem Kheman alias Prem (36), Angom Ibochoubaalias Punshiba (38) and Khuraijam Helemjit Singh alias Naochouba, from two different locations. While, Naorem was arrested at Thoubal Bazar on December 18.The other two were arrested at Nambol Bazar along with one .9 mm pistol with a magazine loaded with three live rounds , one .32 pistol with one magazine and two live rounds. An amount of INR 700,000 was also recovered.

Suspected KNA militants abducted four employees of State Electricity department from Tengnoupal in Chandel District. The militants have allegedly made a monetary demand of INR 500,000.

Two IEDs planted by unidentified militants exploded within a span of four minutes while a convoy of the CRPF was passing along Porompat road in Imphal East District. A civilian water tanker driver, identified as Saikh Mustaq Ahmed (38), sustained splinter injuries on his right leg due to the explosion.

A senior NSCN-IM militant, Living Stone  fired at a group of film artistes attending a concert at Zaphou in Chandel District. No one, however, was injured. The militant reportedly molested one actress and also assaulted her when she resisted.

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam informed the assembly that the Government has ordered Police to arrest the NSCN-IM militant, who allegedly molested and assaulted a Manipuri film actress in Chandel District. During a musical concert held at Chandel in the night of December 18, NSCN-IM 'lieutenant colonel’, Livingstone Anal molested and assaulted Khangembam Momoco in front of her mother inside the green room. Further, Livingstone Anal has turned down the proposal to issue an apology for the gross conduct.

SFs killed a militant of NSCN-IM Tatar (Member of Parliament), identified as Apao Kipgen, in Sadar Hills of Senapati District.

SFs conducted search operations at the house of Satchandra Haorungbam (58), son of late Ombi Haurngbam of Khurai Chingabam Leikai and recovered explosives and extortion notes. SFs recovered three bomb pipes measuring 11/2 ft, four one ft long explosive cakes, three transistors, two detonators with wire, eight batteries and one two wheeler were recovered from the house. SFs also recovered two extortion letters issued by the PREPAK. The notes were to be given to one Dr Bilasini and one Dr Landhoni were to be given extortion letters for INR 1 million and INR 500,000 respectively.

Militant group, KYKL, accusing Education Department officials of indulging in rampant corruption, has proclaimed that it would resume collection of tax from educational institutions, including private schools.

SFs arrested two suspected militants of the ZUF from an undisclosed location. They are identified as Solomon Gomei (17), son of Maiphun Golmei of Tamenglong and Kachaomlan Golmei (16), son of Khapungpok Golmei of Koupum village. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol, three rounds and two rounds of AK 56 rifle were recovered from them.

SFs arrested a militant of the KCP-MDF during a search operation at Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur District. The militant was identified as Roshan Khundrakpam (22), son of Manitomba Khundrakpam of Ningthoukhong.

SFs arrested four PREPAK cadres from Khurai Chairen Thongkhong areas of Imphal. The four have been identified as Haorongbam Shangkar Singh (22), son of H Sharat Singh of Khurai Chingangbam Leikai, Haobam Manglemba Meitei alias Jotin (23), son of H Bashanta Singh of Sagolband Meino Leirak, Sorokhaibam (O) Milem (N) Jamini Devi (47), wife of Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh of Lamsang Bazaar Thong Maning, Kshetrimayum Boby Singh alias Thouba (32), son of Ksh Ibocha Singh of Sagolband Meino Leirak, said the release.

SFs arrested two KCP-MC cadres from Chinungkhok area. The arrested persons were identified as Laithangbam Sanajaoba Meitei (37), son of L Bihari Singh of Chingnungkhok Mamang Leikai and Khuraijam Eken Singh (28), son of (Late) Kh Lalpapu of Khurai Chingangbam Leikai.

The ZUF has appealed to the UNC to review its decision of going ahead with the 72-hour bandh (general strike). The ZUF said the civil society organisations in the valley (Imphal) should uphold the slogan 'Chingtam-Amatani' (Hill-Valley are one people).

The ZUF also said the UNC does not carry the voice of the whole Nagas and that 'whatever UNC speaks, does not reflect the society as a whole'. The ZUF also advised the civil society organisations in the valley to stop at once the ongoing 'communalised agitation' in Imphal and other valley areas.

An all-party delegation of the State will shortly leave for New Delhi to press yet again with Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde the demand for handing over an NSCN-IM militant, 'Lieutenant Colonel' R.P. Livingstone, to face trial in Momoko molestation case.

The decision was taken at a meeting of 16 political parties on December 25.

Two Imphal-bound rice-laden trucks from Dimapur were set ablaze by supporters of the 72-hour bandh (general Shutdown) called by the UNC in the state's Naga-inhabited areas from midnight of December 26, . Barring these two incidents, the four Naga-dominated hill districts of Ukhrul, Chandel, Tamenglong and Senapati, which were affected by the bandh, remained peaceful. However, all shops and marketplaces remained closed and vehicles remained off the roads in these districts. "It is a total bandh," a source close to the UNC said.

The UNC has called the bandh to protest alleged attacks on Nagas in the valley during the State-wide indefinite general strike called by the two artists organisations, Film Forum Manipur and the Manipur State Shumang Leela Council from December 21.

The four valley Districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur and Thoubal also remained shut during the daylong curfew imposed by the District administrations to prevent trouble during the general strike called by the two artistes' organisations. The strike, which began on December 21, was temporarily suspended from December 24 midnight in view of Christmas. It resumed from midnight last night and ended at 6pm on December 27.

AMUCO said though the six-day general strike was called off, other forms of agitation would continue until "Lieutenant colonel" R.P. Livingstone of the NSCN-IM was arrested for allegedly molesting and beating up film artiste Momoko Nongmaithem in Chandel District on December 19.

KCP-City Meitei announced capital punishment to its cadre allegedly involved in the molestation of a tribal girl on December 24 night at Napet Palli in Imphal East District.

MCP came out in support of the democratic movement to bring to justice 'Lieutenant colonel' Livingstone of the NSCN-IM. NSCN-IM militant, Livingstone allegedly molested Manipuri Actress Momoko in Chandel District on December 19. MCP also threatened to take action against molesters of a tribal girl in Nongren area.

Suspected UNLF militants killed two civilians hailing from Kongkan village under Chassad Police Station of Ukhrul District in the same District. Two others namely Ruikanmi Chithung (39), son of (L) Yuingam Chithung and Chingringam Lk (32), son of David Lk, were still reported to be missing.

Three vehicles were set ablaze during the 72-hour Bandh (General Shutdown) called by UNC. Sources said that strike supporters set ablaze three vehicles at Chawangkining along IT Road about 8 Kilometres West of Kangpokpi Police Station in Senapati District. UNC has called the Bandh against alleged acts of targeting people of a particular community during the bandh called against molestation of a film actress by 'Lieutenant colonel' Livingstone of NSCN-IM at Chandel.

ZUF has warned that any organisation or individual indulging in communal activities will be dealth with firmly. The ZUF while appealing the people of the North East region to strive for communal harmony and understanding among the various ethnic communities, has said the purported communal tension prevails in the valley Districts of the State is condemnable. The ZUF blames the State Government for the present quagmire saying it is because of the failure of the State Government things are becoming messy and disturbed.

UNLF owned responsibility for the killing of two Tangkhul tribal hunters from Ukhrul District and has sought forgiveness from the tribe. UNLF militants on December 28 killed the duo in Ukhrul District. UNLF claimed that it was a case of mistaken identity as its armed cadres mistook the hunters for Assam Rifles troopers.

Angry protesters set ablaze the vehicle of Ukhrul Deputy Commissioner, R Sudhan, at the Tangkhul Naga Long ground in the District. The protest was staged for condemning the killing of two Tangkhul hunters at Kongkan village in Kamjong Sub-Division on December 28.

KCP claimed that three individuals involved in molesting a young girl from Risophung village at Napet Palli on December 24 have no relation with the outfit.KCP also threatened to initiate suitable action against the trio for misusing and maligning image of the organisation.

December 31

Imphal valley based film artist association, FFM and AMSSLC, submitted a representation to CM demanding the arrest of NSCN-IM leader Livingstone. The representation also warned that agitation would resume if the state Government failed to meet the demands within January 7, 2013.