Manipur violence
Meitei Woman's Struggle After Losing Home in Manipur Ethnic Violence: The Fight to Return and Rebuild
Dec 16, 2025 02:53 am CST
A young Meitei woman shares her struggle for basic rights after losing her home in Manipur's ethnic violence, highlighting the plight of nearly 50,000 internally displaced persons unable to return home despite government security presence. Meitei protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demand safe return and rebuilding of destroyed homes as President Murmu calls for reconciliation in the conflict-torn state.
Supreme Court Questions Partial Submission of Manipur Violence Audio Evidence in N Biren Singh Case
Dec 15, 2025 08:26 pm CST
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over why the complete 48-minute audio recording allegedly linking former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to the 2023 ethnic violence was not submitted for forensic examination. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the selective submission to the National Forensic Sciences University, which had previously declared the clips "tampered with." The case involves audio evidence related to violence between Meitei and Kuki communities that has claimed over 260 lives since May 2023.
Manipur BJP MLAs Convene in Delhi: Crucial Discussions on Peace Process and State's Future
Dec 15, 2025 12:57 am CST
BJP Manipur Legislature Party held a significant meeting in Delhi with over 30 MLAs to address the ongoing ethnic conflict and discuss strategies for restoring peace, forming a new government, and securing financial assistance for development projects in the state under President's rule.
Supreme Court Finds Audio Linking Former Manipur CM to Ethnic Violence Was Tampered With
Nov 04, 2025 12:31 am CST
The Supreme Court revealed that the National Forensic Science Laboratory has determined audio recordings allegedly connecting former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to the 2023 ethnic violence were tampered with and unsuitable for voice comparison analysis. The recordings were central to a petition by the Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust seeking an independent investigation into violence that has claimed over 260 lives since May 2023.
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.
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.
From Displacement to Medical School: How a Manipur Student Overcame Ethnic Violence to Achieve His MBBS Dream
Sep 26, 2025 02:50 am CST
Amidst Manipur's ongoing ethnic conflict, 21-year-old Shitaljit Tongbram's journey from a relief camp to securing admission at Pragjyotishpur Medical College in Guwahati showcases extraordinary resilience. Displaced from Churachandpur during the May 2023 Meitei-Kuki clashes, Tongbram persevered through challenging conditions, studied at a public library, and received community support to achieve his medical education dreams despite losing his home and facing multiple setbacks.