Two Assamese were detained in Imphal for operating an interstate cybercrime ring.

Manipur Police arrested two individuals from Assam in Imphal West district for their alleged involvement in an inter-state cybercrime racket. The arrests were made near Khuman Lampak locality on Friday. According to police, the duo, hailing from Barpeta and Chirang districts of Assam, was part of a criminal network specializing in the operation of mule bank accounts—accounts used to facilitate the movement of funds acquired through illegal activities. The accused were reportedly tasked with collecting sensitive personal and financial information, such as Aadhaar and bank account details, from unsuspecting individuals. Investigations revealed that the mule accounts used by the suspects were connected to economic offences across multiple states, as found on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.

Security personnel display seized contraband boxes of country-made liquor stacked in rows

Assam Rifles Seize Country-Made Liquor Worth ₹15 Lakh in Manipur’s Jiribam District

In a major crackdown on illicit liquor trade, Assam Rifles seized 1,800 cases of country-made liquor worth ₹15 lakh in Leinangpokpi, Jiribam District, Manipur on July 9. Two individuals were apprehended during the operation, which underscores Assam Rifles’ continued efforts to curb illegal activities, protect public health, and maintain law and order in the border region.

A multi-agency counterterrorism exercise was held in the Secretariat of Tripura.

A high-level multi-agency counter-terrorism exercise was conducted at the Tripura Secretariat in Agartala on July 4, bringing together personnel from the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Tripura Police, Tripura State Rifles, and the state’s Dog and Bomb Squads. The drill featured swift cordoning of the Secretariat, room-to-room clearance, and a simulated hostage rescue, all aimed at enhancing coordination and preparedness among security forces. Officials noted that the exercise tested operational protocols and the readiness of specialised units to respond to emergencies, highlighting Tripura’s commitment to robust security and public safety.

Manipur works to re-establish transport connections throughout areas affected by strife.

The Manipur government is actively working to restore and maintain the free movement of transport vehicles across districts amid ongoing tensions, officials said Thursday. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired high-level meetings to review administrative and developmental progress, with updates on road safety measures, infrastructure upgrades, and air connectivity projects. Security forces continue to escort vehicles along key highways following objections from Kuki groups after last year’s ethnic violence. The Governor also met a delegation from the Churachandpur Meitei United Committee, assuring them of swift action on demands for the safe return and rehabilitation of displaced families.

KCP (PWG) hideaway at Loktak Lake is destroyed by Manipur Police; one cadre is detained

“Security forces in Manipur apprehended an active cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) following a joint operation in Bishnupur district. Acting on intelligence, the team dismantled a makeshift militant hideout on Loktak Lake and seized arms and ammunition, including a 9 mm pistol. The arrested individual, Mutum Manaocha Singh alias Khullakpa, led authorities to a second location where additional weapons and ammunition were recovered. The operation marks a significant blow to underground militant activities in the region.”

Manipur: To address the ethnic problem, the World Meetei Council calls on Kuki and Meitei MLAs to put politics aside.

“The World Meetei Council has urged Kuki and Meitei legislators in Manipur to set aside political differences and take immediate responsibility for resolving the ongoing ethnic conflict. Acknowledging that ‘wrongs have occurred on both sides,’ the Council questioned how long people must bear the pain of a crisis that has persisted for over two years. Emphasizing the crucial role of local leadership, the Council appealed to MLAs to rise above politics and lead efforts for peace, warning that if elected representatives do not act, ‘then who will?’ Despite several attempts by the Centre, the desired resolution remains elusive, with more than 260 lives lost and thousands displaced since May 2023.”