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Imphal/New Delhi: Security agencies in Manipur have intensified a probe into an arms smuggling racket from Myanmar with potential nationwide ramifications, following the arrest of a senior leader from a Valley-based Insurgent Group (VBIG). The investigation focuses on alleged gun-running operations by some cadres of banned outfits, sourcing weapons from Myanmar and reportedly distributing them across India using forged documents and the help of registered gun houses. The case was cracked by Manipur police in the last week of June, leading to the arrest of four people, including Sinam Somendro Meitei alias 'Richard,' a self-styled Lieutenant Colonel and Project Secretary of the banned terror outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF-P). Richard's arrest highlights a concerning aspect of the UNLF-P's current engagement with peace processes. While the organisation announced a ceasefire in November 2023 and signed an agreement with the Manipur government, it has since been accused of dragging its feet on surrender negotiations. The officials said the group has failed to deposit its weapons or provide a list of its members as stipulated by the ceasefire agreement and also alleged that some members of the group have been indulging in extortion and other anti-social activities. The operation in the present case began after specific intelligence about an arms-smuggling-dealing-middleman gang in the greater Imphal area was received on June 24. This led to the initial detention of Lanchenba Nongthombam, proprietor of Nongthombam Gun House who was found to be selling firearms without proper documentation, and his disclosure led the police to Richard, the officials alleged. They said the foreign-made weapons were smuggled into India from Myanmar through its porous border, allegedly by some cadres of the banned UNLF-P and these arms were then sold across the country using a fabricated paper trail. The officials said that one such case has already been detected in Punjab, and investigations are ongoing to trace the sale of these foreign arms in other parts of the country. This constitutes a serious offence under the Arms Act. Under Section 10 of the Arms Act, import of foreign weapons in India is prohibited except for in the case of sports persons and that too after getting prior approvals.
The 10 MLAs, including seven from the BJP, held the sit-in-protest at Jantar Mantar. (Representational) Reiterating their demand for a Union Territory for tribals in Manipur, 10 MLAs from the Kuki-Zo community held a sit-in protest in New Delhi on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention to stop the violence in the state, which began in May 2023. The 10 tribal MLAs, including seven from the BJP, held the sit-in-protest at Jantar Mantar and the ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], September 28 (ANI): The Counter Intelligence unit of Punjab Police busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrested two operatives and recovered 4 Kg Heroin, said a top police officer on Sunday. The arrested operatives have been identified as Akashdeep Singh alias Tony and Pawanbir Singh. In a post on X, DGP Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav wrote, "In a major breakthrough, Counter Intelligence #Amritsar busts a cross-border narcotics smuggling module with links to #Pakistan & arrests two operatives Akashdeep Singh @ Tony, & Pawanbir Si ...Read More >
Imphal: Security forces arrested three Maoist rebels and one member of the Red Army after busting an insurgent hideout during anti-militant operations conducted in Manipur's Imphal Valley on Sunday. According to police reports, they captured Ngairangbam Apollo Meetei, also known as Ibungo (37), a cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party-Maoist (KCP-Maoist), from his residence under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East district. They also arrested Angom Achou Singh (34), a KCP (City Meitei) cadre from Phayeng Ching Khunou, near his home under Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West distri ...Read More >
Shah and Khemchand held a meeting in New Delhi to review the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur. According to a statement issued by the CM's secretariat, Shah, during the meeting, directed the Manipur CM "to accelerate the present peace process and consolidate the growing bonhomie among different communities." Shah also gave in-principle approval for raising an all-women India Reserve Battalion (IRB) in Manipur and asked the CM to send a proposal for it. Manipur has been in unrest s ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
IMPHAL: The Manipur government on Thursday announced that classes in schools and colleges in Imphal Valley districts and Jiribam would resume from November 28 after a hiatus of 13 days. Educational institutes in these districts have remained closed since November 16 after the dead bodies of three women and three children in Jiribam were recovered from the Jiri and Barak rivers in Manipur and Assam respectively. An order issued by the Directorate of Education- Schools said, "Normal classes will resume for all schools of the state, government, government aided, private and central schools from ...Read More >
Imphal: The Manipur Police arrested three men who claimed to be members of the Arambai Tenggol (AT) for allegedly being involved in extortion in Imphal East. The operation jointly launched by the police and central forces successfully ended with the recovery of arms, ammunition, a four-wheeler, and incriminating documents. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! A police report stated that based on specific information that some armed miscreants were loitering in and around Kshetrigao Sabal Leikai, in Imphal east district to commit "prejudicial activi ...Read More >
Imphal/Churachandpur, Sep 13 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday vowed to transform Manipur into a "symbol of peace and prosperity" as he urged all groups to shun violence, assuring the people that the Centre stood firmly with them in rebuilding lives torn apart by the ethnic conflict. Modi, who landed amidst heavy rain in Manipur's capital Imphal on his maiden visit to the state after ethnic clashes erupted in May 2023 between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, described the state as the "ratna" adorning the crown of "mother India" and lauded the role of the "valiant sons" of Man ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Two men, including a wanted criminal, were arrested after a late-night encounter on Bichhor-Indana Road on Tuesday.While Aabid, a resident of Bichhor, is undergoing treatment at Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati Medical College in Nalhar after sustaining a bullet injury in his right leg, his associate Zahid Husain of Punhana was also arrested following a brief chase. Punhana CIA team of Nuh police intercepted the duo, who were allegedly on their way to smuggle cows. Punhana DSP Jitender Kumar sa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) report on the examination of certain leaked audio tapes which allegedly implicate Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh for instigating ethnic violence in the state. A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar said the CFSL report should be submitted in six weeks in a sealed cover. Also Read | Bengaluru Water Crisis: Residents Brace for Harsh Summer As Groundwater Levels Drop Dangerously Low. The bench then posted the hearing in the week commenci ...Read More >
Imphal, Feb 5 (VOICE) In a series of successful joint operations, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police, apprehended eight hardcore militants from different locations of three districts in the violence-hit state, officials said on Wednesday. Defence Spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla said that the para-military troops and the Manipur Police launched the joint operations based on specific information about the presence of cadres involved in extortion and other unlawful activities. He said that in the first operation, the forces apprehended an active KYKL (Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup) cadre ...Read More >
Imphal: The Manipur government has ordered the suspension of internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN, in the territorial jurisdiction of five valley districts for five days with effect from 11.45 pm on Saturday, an official statement said. The districts include Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching. The order followed widespread protests in Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Saturday night after the arrest of a leader of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol. The protesters torched tyres and old furniture in the middle of the road in Kwakeithel and Urip ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, JUNE 8, 2025 - Manipur violence once again erupted in the Imphal valley over protests against arrests of five volunteers from the Arambai Tenggol group a Meitei group. The Manipur government imposed curfew in select districts, while also clamping down internet restrictions. The state government shut down internet for five days after the violence erupted yesterday. In a circular issued by the state government, the internet shutdown was announced to avert "rumour mongering and spread of hate." Reports said that curfew has been imposed in Bishnupur in Manipur. Prohibitory orders have ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Manipur government has suspended internet and mobile data services in five districts of the Valley for five days after widespread protests in Imphal East and Imphal West following the arrest of a leader of the Meitei radical outfit 'Arambai Tenggol'. Protesters burnt tyres and old furniture at Kwakeithel and Uripok in Imphal West district, demanding immediate release of the leader. People also protested before the Imphal Airport at Tulihal after reports spread that the arrested leader would be flown outside the state. Arambai Tenggol members poured petrol on themselves in symbol ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Four Manipur organisations representing the Meitei, Naga, and Thadou communities have appealed to the Centre not to renew the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreements with Kuki extremist groups, citing alleged repeated violations of the conditions and a failure to maintain law and order. These organisations are the Indigenous Peoples' Forum Manipur, Meitei Alliance, Foothill Naga Coordination Committee, and Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM). They submitted a joint memorandum to Home Minister Amit Shah on July 3, justifying their demand for scrapping the peace deals with the Kuki groups. M ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], September 30 (ANI): The Manipur Police stated that the overall law-and-order situation in the state remained normal over the past 24 hours, with several arrests made during search and combing operations conducted across various districts. The Director General of Police (DGP) Manipur, Rajiv Singh, interacted with Medical Officers of the Manipur Police Battalions, appreciated their service, and discussed measures to improve medical facilities for personnel in battalions and districts. Also Read | Tesla Begins Model Y Deliveries in India, Long Range Variant To Follow S ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI) Marking a significant breakthrough in its crackdown on gang-terror networks, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Anmol Bishnoi, the brother and close aide of dreaded jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, on his deportation from the US to India on Wednesday. In a statement, the NIA said Anmol Bishnoi is the 19th accused to be arrested for his involvement in the terror-syndicate led by his brother Lawrence Bishnoi. He has been absconding since 2022. Anmol was chargesheeted by the NIA in March 2023 after investigations in the case established tha ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Anti‑Corruption Bureau on Monday arrested Thimmajipet sub‑inspector Chalamalla Hari Prasad Reddy in Nagarkurnool district while allegedly demanding a bribe. Following his arrest, locals celebrated by bursting crackers and burning pots at Ambedkar Square, raising slogans against the tainted officer. According to the ACB, the SI had initially demanded ₹30,000 on March 5 and later accepted a part payment of ₹20,000. On March 12, he allegedly took the bribe from the complainant to release vehicles seized in a sand‑smuggling case, including a tractor and JCB. The bureau stated that ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
Guwahati: Security forces in Manipur have intensified their investigation into a transnational arms trafficking network after arresting a senior leader of the Valley-based insurgent group Pambei-led United National Liberation Front (UNLF-P). The crackdown revealed a broader operation allegedly smuggling weapons from Myanmar into India through forged documents and registered gun houses. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The case surfaced in late June when Manipur Police apprehended four individuals, including Sinam Somendro Meitei, also known as ...Read More >
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 7.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July (for sales in June), data released by the government on Friday showed. Even though the pace of growth in gross GST collections picked up to 7.5 per cent in July from 6.2 per cent, this is the second consecutive month wherein the growth rate has been in single digits and much lower after posting double-digit growth in the first two months of the ongoing financial year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Net GST collections, after accounting for refunds, took a hit by growing by just 1.7 per ...Read More >
IMPHAL: The Manipur government on Monday ordered the closure of all educational institutions in five districts on September 16 in view of the incessant rainfall in several parts of the state. Two government orders issued by the university and higher education director, Radhakanta and the school education director, Ng Bhogendra Meitei, cited the prevailing weather conditions for the decision. "In view of the prevailing weather conditions in the state resulting in incidents of flood and landslides affecting across various districts including Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Kakching and Th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) report on the examination of certain leaked audio tapes which allegedly implicate Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh for instigating ethnic violence in the state. A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar said the CFSL report should be submitted in six weeks in a sealed cover. The bench then posted the hearing in the week commencing on March 24. "Relist in the week commencing on March 24, 2025. It is pointed out that audio clips are sent for ...Read More >
Imphal, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The combined security forces continued their search operations in Manipur's Churachandpur and adjoining districts on Tuesday to nab the unidentified gunmen who killed four people, including an elderly woman, in an ambush in Churachandpur district on Monday, officials said. A police official in Imphal said that no one has been arrested so far in connection with the killing. He said that an FIR has been registered at the Churachandpur police station, and a probe is underway to identify and nab the killers. The official said that as per the preliminary investigat ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai Crime Branch on Friday recreated the crime scene in the sensational INSAS rifle theft case at Navy Nagar, Colaba. The exercise, which lasted for about an hour, began around 6 pm, with both arrested accused -- Rakesh Dubulla (20) and his elder brother Umesh Dubulla (25) -- present at the spot. Brothers' Alleged Motive: Terror and Extortion According to investigators, the duo allegedly stole the rifle with the motive of creating terror in the forests of Asifabad, Telangana, using high-tech weaponry. Police suspect the brothers also intend ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], September 28 (ANI): The Counter Intelligence unit of Punjab Police busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrested two operatives and recovered 4 Kg Heroin, said a top police officer on Sunday. The arrested operatives have been identified as Akashdeep Singh alias Tony and Pawanbir Singh. In a post on X, DGP Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav wrote, In a major breakthrough, Counter Intelligence #Amritsar busts a cross-border narcotics smuggling module with links to #Pakistan & arrests two operatives Akashdeep Singh @ Tony, & Pawanbir Sin ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (PTI) Incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, a product of a gangster-terror network, had forayed into the world of crime when he was student of a college affiliated to the Panjab University in 2010. It is alleged that, Bishnoi and his supporters had opened fire at a rival contestant during the university student body polls, for which he spent three months in jail. He is a product of a gangster-terror nexus and has been named by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in several high-profile cases. Notably, Canada on Monday said it has listed the Bishnoi Gang as a terroris ...Read More >
A 31-year-old man died during treatment on Wednesday, a day after he was injured when security forces allegedly opened fire at people protesting the killing of two Meitei siblings on Tuesday, taking the death toll to three. Wanghengbam Bobby, from Bishnupur district, was undergoing treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal. He sustained a bullet injury to his torso, an officer said. A suspected rocket strike killed a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister in ...Read More >
In the course of the investigation, NIA seized various arms, ammunition, narcotics and drug money, digital devices, and other incriminating articles from the accused. The National Investigation Agency has chargesheeted two key aides of designated terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa of the banned Babbar Khalsa International outfit in a Punjab terror conspiracy case, according to the probe agency on Wednesday. Jaspreet Singh of Punjab's Ferozepur district and Baljeet Singh of Madhya Pradesh's Bar ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >