Manipur Police
Drone Sighting Prompts Temporary Suspension of Flights at Imphal International Airport
Oct 06, 2025 09:52 pm CST
Flight operations were temporarily halted at Imphal International Airport after an unauthorized drone was spotted at 3,600-4,000 feet altitude by an incoming IndiGo flight. Officials have issued strict warnings against drone usage near airport zones including Imphal City, Nambol, and Bishnupur areas, emphasizing that violations will face legal consequences. Security forces have deployed anti-drone systems in the region to counter potential threats.
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.