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Manipur Weapons Recovery: Army and Security Forces Seize INSAS Rifles, Pistols, Mortars, and IEDs

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11 months ago

March 9, 2025

In a coordinated effort, the Army along with Central and state forces conducted a series of joint operations across six districts characterized by mountainous terrain and valleys, leading to the recovery of 25 firearms, multiple Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), several grenades, a substantial stockpile of ammunition, and various military supplies, as reported by officials on Sunday.

Defence spokesperson Lt. Col Amit Shukla stated that security forces also dismantled several illegal bunkers in the Kangpokpi district. On Saturday, the operations yielded a diverse array of recoveries from the districts of Jiribam, Tengnoupal, Kakching, Ukhrul, Imphal East, and Imphal West.

Collaborating with the Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP, the Army intensified its operations across the state after the 15-day deadline for the surrender of looted and illegally-held arms and ammunition expired on March 6. The recovered weapons included INSAS rifles, carbines, single barrel guns, bolt-action rifles, pump-action shotguns, a double-barrel rifle, pistols, mortars, IEDs, grenades, and various military stores.

Lt. Col Shukla emphasized that these concerted actions by security forces reflect their steadfast dedication to preserving peace and security in Manipur. He assured that the Army and other Central and state agencies will persist in their efforts to recover remaining illegally held arms and ammunition.

A senior police official noted that, in response to an appeal from Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, over 1,020 weapons and a large cache of ammunition have been surrendered by various organizations and individuals across five valley districts, five hill districts, and the mixed-populated Jiribam district since the Governor first made the appeal on February 20.

Reports indicate that during the ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities that erupted on May 3, 2023, more than 6,000 sophisticated weapons and numerous rounds of ammunition were looted from police stations and outposts by mobs and militants from both communities.

Additionally, security forces apprehended two militants from the Kakching and Imphal West districts, seizing arms and ammunition from them. They also arrested a 37-year-old woman, Farida Begum, near the Ibudhou Thangjing Temple along National Highway-2, from whom 127 grams of heroin, concealed in ten soap cases, were confiscated.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.