suspension of operations agreement
NHRC Demands Report on Restricted Movement on Manipur's National Highway-2: Constitutional Rights Violation Examined
Dec 12, 2025 03:33 am CST
The National Human Rights Commission has ordered Kangpokpi authorities to report on persistent blockades of National Highway-2 in Manipur, following a petition highlighting constitutional rights violations. The obstruction, rooted in ongoing Meitei-Kuki ethnic tensions, has severely impacted civilians' access to essential services, prompting potential Supreme Court intervention as communities remain divided over safety concerns and freedom of movement.
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.
Manipur Crisis Escalates: Village Chief Brutally Murdered by Suspected UKNA Militants in Churachandpur
Oct 29, 2025 03:35 am CST
A 50-year-old village chief, M Haokip, was beaten to death by suspected United Kuki National Army militants in Manipur's Churachandpur district. This violent incident highlights escalating tensions between rival militant groups in the region, occurring just days after threats were made against local police officials. The UKNA, which operates outside the suspension of operations agreement with government forces, has been implicated in multiple attacks in recent months, demonstrating the deteriorating security situation in Manipur.
Manipur Police-UKLF Conflict: Understanding Ceasefire Violations and SoO Agreement Challenges
Oct 04, 2025 03:37 pm CST
This article examines the complex tensions between Manipur Police and the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) following a controversial police operation in Chandel district. It explores how the attempted arrest of a UKLF officer—labeled by police as a "suspected drug kingpin"—has raised fundamental questions about law enforcement jurisdiction under the suspension of operations (SoO) agreement. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in Manipur's fragile post-ethnic conflict environment, the uncertain boundaries between police authority and ceasefire protocols, and the broader implications for peace-building efforts in the border state.