President's Rule Manipur
President Murmu Calls for Peace and Unity in Divided Manipur During Historic Visit
Dec 13, 2025 04:17 am CST
During her first visit to conflict-affected Manipur since ethnic violence erupted in 2023, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized that the state's strength lies in its diversity. Meeting with displaced persons and tribal communities, she urged reconciliation between the valley-dominant Meitei and hill-based Kuki populations while reaffirming the government's commitment to development and peace initiatives across the region currently under President's rule.
Security Forces Arrest PLA Members Connected to Manipur Ambush Amid Concerns of Political Contract Killing
Oct 06, 2025 03:14 am CST
Security forces have arrested 15 members of the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA) in Manipur, including two key suspects directly involved in an ambush that killed two Assam Rifles soldiers. Intelligence agencies are investigating whether the attack was a politically motivated "contract killing" designed to undermine President's Rule, which has reduced ethnic violence in the region. The incident raises concerns about insurgent groups potentially operating with political patronage and the circulation of weapons originally stolen during earlier ethnic clashes.