The Gauhati High Court has sought a response from the assembly speaker regarding Congress MP Rakibul Hussain's petition for disqualifying suspended MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed. The court ordered all respondents to file affidavits before September 27. Earlier, Hussain had submitted a disqualification petition under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution, which mandates timely decisions by the speaker.
Manipur Police disclosed that militants from groups with Suspension of Operations agreements are partaking in current violence. Six bodies were recovered following a gunfight in Jiribam district, among them members of Kuki Liberation Army and United National Liberation Front. This incident highlights the ongoing struggle to maintain peace despite established agreements.
In Imphal, hundreds of students clashed with police after the deaths of a retired havildar and a woman, leading to widespread protests. The unrest has prompted demands for accountability from officials and withdrawal of central forces. Schools were closed, and students met with the governor and chief minister to present their demands.
