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The complex tensions in Manipur have surged beyond the Meitei and Kuki-Zo conflict, drawing the Naga groups into a heated fray. Retired Lt Gen Prabin Kalita posits that external players may be exploiting the turmoil to further engage the Nagas, intensifying an already volatile situation.

In a significant security operation, the Assam Rifles detained Lal Thang John, a member of the KNA-B, in the Zoveng area of Churachandpur. John, who had connected with the group across the border in Myanmar, was reportedly orchestrating plans to disrupt stability in the Ukhrul-Litan region.

In a passionate address, Okram Ibobi Singh, the president of the Manipur Congress, has pointed fingers at both the Central and state BJP administrations for the rising tide of violence in Kamjong, which has resulted in the destruction of over 20 homes.

Suspected Myanmar-based Kuki militants attacked three Manipur villages near the Indo-Myanmar border early Thursday. A woman was shot, and over 20 houses were burnt in coordinated assaults on Choro, Wanglee, and Namlee. Residents fled, with some taking shelter in jungles. The Kuki National Army-Burma denied involvement, while former CM N. Biren Singh condemned it as cross-border terrorism.

Two separate gunfights in Manipur's ukhrul district on Friday morning resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries between rival Naga and Kuki armed groups. A faction of the NSCN also claimed to have killed five Myanmar-based Kuki National Army-Burma cadres in Kamjong district, though this remains unconfirmed.

In a tragic turn of events, a militant ambush on NH-202 in Manipur's ukhrul district has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a retired Army personnel. Three others sustained injuries in the attack that transpired on Saturday afternoon while a convoy made its way from Imphal to Ukhrul.

Assures Development, Water Supply For Ukhrul Villages

Protests erupted in Manipur as thousands demanded peace, clashing with security forces near the chief minister's residence. Demonstrators, organised by COCOMI, sought justice for children killed in a recent bomb blast and support for the displaced. The state grapples with escalating ethnic violence, with recent clashes claiming lives and displacing many.

Protests in Manipur over the deaths of two children in a bomb blast turned violent as demonstrators clashed with security forces during a torch rally in Imphal. Hundreds defied curfew, demanding to march further, leading to tear gas being fired. Police arrested 19 individuals for curfew violations and property damage.

In a devastating incident in Manipur's ukhrul district, Border Security Force constable Mithun Mandal lost his life following a bullet wound during a violent clash between the Tangkhul Naga and Kuki factions. Engaged in his patrol duties, Mandal incurred serious injuries that led to his death at a local hospital.

Security forces in Manipur have dismantled 21 illegal bunkers in ukhrul district, following the recent killing of a BSF personnel. In a separate operation in Tengnoupal district, 13 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were seized and destroyed. Authorities also recovered empty cartridge shells from the demolished bunkers, which were reportedly built by armed miscreants.

In a heartfelt gesture, Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Singh extended a financial aid of Rs 10 lakh to the bereaved family of a young girl tragically affected by a horrific crime. During his visit to a local relief camp, he expressed his condolences and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring justice.

Arms, Ammunition Seized In Crackdown

In a tragic turn of events in Kamjong district, Manipur, four members of the Eastern Flank faction of NSCN (IM) were reportedly killed in what appears to be a case of fratricide. The cadre, responsible for overseeing border activities, were ambushed while on duty.

In a troubling turn of events, a bomb explosion shook the neighborhood of a Congress leader's residence in Imphal East, underscoring the ongoing challenges to law and order in Manipur. Fortunately, no individuals were harmed, but the blast did cause damage to nearby property.

In a tragic turn of events in ukhrul district, Manipur, the discovery of two Kuki men's bodies has sparked renewed ethnic unrest, just days after 21 Naga travellers were released thanks to intervention from the Union Home Ministry. As tensions flared, protesters quickly took to the streets, blocking a major highway.