Churachandpur district
4 UKNA Terrorists Eliminated in Precision Dawn Operation by Security Forces in Manipur
Nov 04, 2025 02:54 pm CST
Four terrorists belonging to the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) were neutralized during a strategic security operation in Manipur's Khanpi village. The Assam Rifles conducted this intelligence-led operation following recent UKNA-perpetrated violence including the assassination of a village chief. The operation highlights ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in Northeast India, where several insurgent groups operate outside the suspension of operations agreement framework.
Citizenship Controversy: Meitei and Thadou Leaders Seek Disqualification of Manipur BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip
Sep 27, 2025 03:19 pm CST
Manipur BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip faces disqualification demands over citizenship questions as activists from both Meitei and Thadou communities file an extensive affidavit with the Governor. The controversy centers around Haokip's voter registration history, the legitimacy of the Any Kuki Tribes classification in Manipur's Scheduled Tribes list, and ongoing tensions surrounding demands for separate tribal administration amid Manipur's political crisis.