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India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Biren Singh's security scaled down months after resigning as Manipur Chief Minister
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh's security was scaled down on Tuesday. The Manipur Police issued an order, detaching 17 police personnel previously assigned to Singh as security order came in the wake of Singh's resignation on February 9, and the subsequent imposition of President's Rule in the northeastern state on February directive, signed by the Director General of Police (DGP), instructed the personnel to report back to their parent units with immediate A separate order stated that only six security personnel - three assistant sub-inspectors, one head constable, and two constables - will continue to be detailed with the former Chief Minister until further to the development, Singh met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday to discuss a range of pressing issues amid the continuing unrest in the on Tuesday evening, Biren Singh held a press conference at his residence in Luwangshangbam in Imphal West district, where he shared his discussions with the said that the conversation focused on critical state issues, including the recent Gwaltabi incident, where security personnel reportedly demanded the removal of Manipur from a Manipur State Transport (MST) bus carrying journalists to a festival, which triggered a massive controversy. Other issues like illegal immigration and security concerns were discussed as on Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan today (Tuesday). We had a detailed discussion on a range of pressing issues concerning the state, including issues regarding the Gwaltabi incident and the need to resolve the tensions arising from it," Singh said he briefed the Governor on the BJP-led government's response to the Ministry of Home Affairs's 30-day directive, which includes biometric registration, verification drives and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals."With major influxes of refugees from Myanmar in 1962, 1988 and again after the 2021 military coup, the scale and complexity of identifying undocumented immigrants in Manipur is unprecedented," he said."Given the enormity of the task, I also requested the Governor to seek an extension of the 30-day deadline issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)," the former Chief Minister stated that the Governor assured him of addressing the Gwaltabi issue by initiating necessary actions and inviting agitating groups to Raj Bhavan for also emphasised the urgent need to disarm illegal armed miscreants to restore peace and ensure the safety of national highways, which, he said, remained unsafe for residents of the valley for over two former Chief Minister expressed appreciation for the MHA's efforts and reiterated that proper identification and deportation of illegal immigrants were essential for maintaining national security and protecting Manipur's cultural Watch IN THIS STORY#Manipur
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tension in Imphal forces Manipur Governor to take a helicopter from the airport to Kangla Fort
Guwahati: With tension flaring up in Imphal, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla had to take a helicopter from the airport to Kangla Fort . Kangla Fort, where the helicopter landed, is located just about 300 metres from the Raj Bhavan. Large number of protestors had lined up along the Riddim road. The Governor had arrived in Imphal from New Delhi. COCOMI Women Wing convenor RK Tharaksana said, 'The Governor not being able to travel by road and meet the people clearly shows that he has made a mistake. We will not stop our protests now. We never had any violent intentions—only to raise our voices through democratic means.' Protesters with placards reading, 'Manipur's identity is non-negotiable, Governor must apologise to the people of Manipur.' Tensions escalated in the Kwakeithel area of Imphal West district, when demonstrators attempted to march towards the Raj Bhavan but were stopped by security forces using crowd control measures. Human chains were formed in Ningthoukhong and Moirang. Monday's protests were part of a state-wide agitation launched by COCOMI following an incident on May 20, when the name of the state was removed from a government bus carrying journalists to the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district. Protesters have been demanding an apology from the Governor over what they see as an insult to Manipur's identity. COCOMI has also called for the resignation or transfer of the state's Security Advisor, Director General of Police, and Chief Secretary. A seven-member COCOMI delegation led by convenor Khuraijam Athouba departed for Delhi to attend a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs scheduled for Tuesday. Operation In a series of operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles launched specific information-based operations in Kangpokpi, Senapati, Imphal East, Imphal West and Thoubal districts of Manipur between May 19 to 25 May 2025. The operations were launched in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP. The well-coordinated operations resulted in the apprehension of 13 cadres from various hill and valley-based groups and the recovery of 23 weapons, grenades, ammunition and other war-like stores. In May 19 , in the general area of Phayeng in Imphal West district, the operation resulted in the recovery of one 7.62 mm Self Loading Rifle, one .303 rifle, three 9mm pistols, ammunition and war-like stores. Learning about the presence of arms and war-like stores in the area Pholjang - Tingkhai village in Kangpokpi district, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police, recovered 14 weapons comprising one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one Double Barrel Breech Loading shotgun, two Bolt action Rifles, five Improvised Mortars, four Pull Mechanism Rifles, ammunition and war-like stores on 20 May 2025. In the Senapati district, Assam Rifles launched a search operation in the general area of Marenmai, on May 24 and recovered four weapons comprising three Bolt Action Single Barrel Rifles and one improvised mortar (Pompi). Based on specific information, multiple operations resulted in the apprehension of 13 cadres. Apprehended cadres and recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police for further investigation and dispersal.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Hans India
Illegally transported timber in 61 trucks worth Rs 3.1 crore seized in Manipur
The security forces have seized 610 tons of "illegally transported" timber worth Rs 3.10 crore in Manipur's Tengnoupal district, adjoining Myanmar, officials said on Monday. A defence spokesman said the illegally procured timber was carried in 61 trucks, and the vehicles have also been confiscated under the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019 and the Manipur Forest Rules, 2021. The seized timber and vehicles have been handed over to the Manipur Police in the Tengnoupal Police Station for further probe and taking legal action, he said. The operation was carried out jointly by the Assam Rifles and the Manipur Police. A police official separately said that the police, in coordination with the Forest Department officials, are conducting a probe to ascertain the origin of the huge consignment and where these was intended to be delivered. Police are also trying to find out whether the timber was smuggled from neighbouring Myanmar, which shares a 398-km-long unfenced border with Manipur. The illegal trades of numerous drugs, exotic animals, varied food products, valuables, arms and other contrabands are often taking place through the Manipur-Myanmar hilly borders. Another official said the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has stepped up India-Myanmar border fencing work near Moreh town in Manipur's Tengnoupal district last year. The fencing work would be done in a phase-wise manner, he said, adding that so far, 10 km border had been fenced. The border fencing work was undertaken by 'Project Sewak' of the BRO, which is looking after road construction in Nagaland and Manipur. The 'Project Sewak' headquarters is in Nagaland's Dimapur, the officer said. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs had earlier decided that the entire 1,643 km porous India-Myanmar borders with four northeastern states -- Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland -- known for the smuggling of arms, ammunition and narcotics, would be fenced at a cost of Rs 31,000 crore. Manipur shares 398 km of border with Myanmar, while Arunachal Pradesh shares 520 km, Nagaland 215 km and Mizoram 510 km. Various Naga, Mizo, Kuki-Zo-Hmar tribal organisations, some local political parties, along with the Nagaland and Mizoram governments, are against the India-Myanmar border fencing. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla recently reviewed the progress of the ongoing border fencing work along the India-Myanmar frontiers, officials said. A Raj Bhavan official said that the Governor, at a high-level meeting, reviewed the progress of the ongoing border fencing work along Manipur, including issues pertaining to the execution of the work along the India-Myanmar border with other northeastern states. During the meeting held at Raj Bhavan, officials of the Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) briefed the Governor on the progress and highlighted matters related to land acquisition, approach roads, fencing, security, manpower and other related issues. The BRTF is a unit under the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Manipur Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh, Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh, Director General of Police Rajiv Singh, Commissioner (Home) N. Ashok Kumar, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Principal Secretary, Agriculture, Secretary to the Governor, and officials from Assam Rifles attended the meeting, among others. Deputy Commissioners of the five border districts also attended the review meeting via video conference.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- India Gazette
Assam Rifles apprehends drug trafficker; seizes illegal narcotics worth Rs 5 crore
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Assam Rifles successfully apprehended a drug trafficker and seized a large amount of illegal narcotics from Noney, as per a release. The suspected individual who was apprehended on May 21 was moving in a truck from Imphal to Jiribam, along National Highway 37. After receiving input from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence about the likely trafficking of narcotics, Assam Rifles personnel became vigilant and stopped a vehicle matching the description at a check post in Noney. During the search operation, 50 soap cases of Heroin, weighing 569.24 grams, costing approximately Rs 4 Crores, and 49 sachets, containing Amphetamine/Methamphetamine tablets, costing approximately Rs 1 crores, were seized. Over the past few months, Assam Rifles has been actively involved in dismantling the illegal drug trade in Manipur. The apprehension of drug traffickers and seizing of drugs is a significant step towards achieving stability in the region. Assam Rifles remains committed towards disrupting the supply chain of illegal drugs and apprehending drug smugglers. Earlier on May 21, a joint operation by a team of the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police apprehended two individuals with a large quantity of illegal foreign cigarettes worth Rs 2 crore in Jiribam district on May 20-25. According to an official release, 'Based on specific intelligence, a joint operation was launched by a team of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police at Savomphai in Jiribam district, resulting in apprehension of two individuals along with the recovery of a large quantity of illegal foreign cigarettes on May 20-25.' 'The recovered contraband items included 98 bags of foreign cigarettes, with each bag containing 1,000 cigarette packets and having an overall estimated value of Rs 2 crore,' it said. Further investigation revealed that the contraband was brought on a boat and was further meant to be smuggled into Bangladesh. As per the release, the successful operation and recovery of such large amounts of contraband in the hinterland reconfirm the unwavering commitment of Assam Rifles to enforcing anti-smuggling measures and disrupting the supply chains for such illicit activities. (ANI)
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Security forces nab 29 militants in Manipur
Imphal: In a series of joint operations, the Army, in coordination with other forces, including police, has arrested 29 militants of different proscribed outfits and recovered 28 weapons, huge quantities of ammunition and explosives from different districts of Manipur, officials said on Tuesday. A Defence spokesman said the Army, Assam Rifles, Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) -- CRPF, BSF, ITBP -- and the Manipur Police in a series of joint operations during the past few days have recovered 28 weapons, including sophisticated arms, several improvised explosive devices (IEDs), some grenades, large cache of ammunition and war-like stores. These arms and ammunition were recovered from seven Manipur districts -- Churachandpur, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kakching, Senapati, Imphal East and Imphal West -- comprising the valley region and hilly areas. According to the spokesman, during the intelligence-based operations, 29 hardcore cadres of different extremist outfits, including Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), were apprehended from the hill and valley regions. The arms and ammunition recovered include self-loading rifle, single-barrel rifle, improvised mortars (Pompi), four bolt-action single-barrel rifles, Modified Carbine Machine Gun, SMC Carbine Machine Guns, point 22 Rifle and Pistols. The apprehended cadres and the recovered arms and ammunition have been handed over to the Manipur Police. These coordinated efforts by the security forces highlight their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in Manipur, the spokesman said.
