Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Manipur Police Employ Community Service to Manage Protestors
Instead of arresting young people who caused trouble during protests in Manipur, the police are making them clean up the mess.
They're using a new law that allows them to give these people community service, like sweeping streets.
This is because the police want to help these young people get back on track instead of giving them harsh punishments.
The protests started because a leader from a group called Arambai Tenggol was arrested.
The group has stopped their strike, but violence continued after the strike ended.
Manipur Police implemented community service for youths detained during protests.
Detainees are cleaning debris instead of facing formal charges.
Program uses Section 4(f) of the BNSS for first-time offenders.
Protests followed the arrest of Arambai Tenggol leader Asem Kanan Singh.
Arambai Tenggol ended its 10-day strike but violence continued.
- Who
- Manipur Police and youths detained during protests.
- What
- Manipur Police initiated a community service program for detained youths.
- When
- Since June 7, during protests following an arrest.
- Where
- Various districts of the Manipur valley.
- Why
- To rehabilitate first-time offenders and avoid punitive measures.
Arambai Tenggol
Authorities
Protests and arrests
Arambai Tenggol
Continued protests demanding release of Singh and protesting arrest of Raj.
Authorities
Police using alternative methods for handling the protestors.
- Community Service
- Cleaning up protest debris
- Legal Basis
- Section 4(f) of the BNSS
- Reason for Protests
- Arrest of Asem Kanan Singh
- Group Involved
- Arambai Tenggol
- Strike Status
- Ended
- Additional Arrest
- Raj alias Boinao Pangeijam for firing at security forces
Sources
Arambai Tenggol calls off bandh midway in Manipur, cites hijacking by anti-social elements
Meitei group Arambai Tenggol relaxes bandh call in Manipur
Arambai Tenggol Suspends 10-Day Manipur Bandh After 3 Days
Metei group suspends total shutdown; vows protest over leader’s arrest
Curfew to be relaxed from 5 am to 5 pm in Manipur’s Imphal valley districts
‘Acknowledge hardship faced by public’: Meitei outfit calls off 10-day shutdown in Manipur
Curfew Relaxed In 5 Districts As Situation Improves In Manipur
Meitei outfit relaxes shutdown in Manipur, vows to continue protest over leader’s arrest
Arrest Of Arambai Tenggol's Leader Sparks Unrest In Manipur, Biren Singh Summoned To Delhi
Trust deficit: Editorial on the public support for radical Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol in Manipur
FPJ Analysis: Manipur Needs Peace & Answers
Manipur relaxes prohibitory orders in valley districts, Arambai Tenggol calls off shutdown
Security forces targeted in Manipur: Meitei outfit member arrested, 19 others detained - Telegraph India
Manipur protests: Meitei outfit member held for firing at security personnel, 19 others detained
Manipur: Meitei outfit member held for firing at security personnel
Curfew partially relaxed in Manipur Valley districts amid easing tensions
Brooms, not bars: Manipur Police’s unique approach for protest management
