Minister Govindas Konthoujam appeals all to refrain from Misinformation
Source: Directorate of Information and Public Relations Manipur *

Imphal, April 15 2026: Govindas Konthoujam, Home Minister, Government of Manipur appealed the public to refrain from misinformation during a Press Conference held today at the Minister's Block, New Secretariat at Mantripukhri, Imphal West District.

The conference was chaired by Govindas Konthoujam, Home Minister and was also attended by Thounaojam Basanta Kumar, MLA, Nambol Assembly Constituency; Tongbram Robindro, MLA, Thanga Assembly Constituency and Irengbam Nalini Devi, MLA, Oinam Assembly Constituency.

Addressing the media personnel, Shri Govindas Konthoujam informed that there has been a tense situation in the Bishnupur district since yesterday due to an unfortunate incident which have further escalated in the district.

Shri Govindas stated that based on specific source, a joint team of CISF, Assam Rifles, and State forces apprehended a drug peddler, Sabhir Ahmad, from Tulihal Airport, Imphal at around 10.30 AM .

During interrogation, he revealed the presence of more drugs and weapons at Kwakta, Bishnupur District.

Accordingly, Assam Rifles personnel in plain clothes escorted him to the location.

However, on the way, an unfortunate incident occurred when local women, who were frisking vehicles, stopped the team, leading to a miscommunication, claiming that a particular tribe was inside the vehicle which created confusion and suspicion among the public.

Due to this misunderstanding, tensions escalated quickly, and the situation turned violent.

People started attacking, and in the chaos, some individuals were injured.

The vehicle was set on fire, and more unrest spread in the area, he added.

He further mentioned that security forces, including Assam Rifles and commandos, arrived and carried out rescue operations.

Some people were safely evacuated.

Local volunteers and groups also helped in rescuing and controlling the situation.

State security forces, along with central forces and the army, have been deployed and combing operations are ongoing to control the situation and prevent further unrest.

The incident reportedly involved armed individuals and has raised serious concerns about safety and law and order.

Authorities are working to identify and take action against those responsible within the shortest possible time, Govindas informed.

Shri Govindas appealed for calm and request everyone not to spread panic or misinformation.

The authorities concerned, including the Honourable MLAs of Moirang and Kumbi constituencies are already informed and necessary steps are being taken.

A meeting with the Hon'ble Chief Minister is also being planned to address the situation, he added.

* DIPR Manipur Email : diprmanipur(AT)gmail(DOT)com .

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