Chandel district
Assam Rifles Captures Two Myanmar-Based Insurgents in Manipur's Border Region
Oct 22, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Assam Rifles apprehended two members of the United Tribal Volunteers Group from Myanmar in Manipur's Chandel district, preventing cross-border militant movement. The operation took place amid ongoing ethnic tensions in the region that have claimed over 260 lives since May 2023.
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.