Overview

• The Ministry of Home Affairs said a tripartite Suspension of Operations agreement was signed for one year with re‑negotiated ground rules that reaffirm Manipur’s territorial integrity and commit to a negotiated political solution.
• The Kuki‑Zo Council agreed to open National Highway‑2 for free movement of commuters and essential goods and to cooperate with security forces to maintain peace along the route.
• Under the revised terms, KNO and UPF will relocate seven designated camps away from vulnerable areas, reduce the total number of camps, and shift weapons to nearby CRPF or BSF facilities.
• Security agencies will carry out stringent physical verification of cadres to de‑list any foreign nationals, and a Joint Monitoring Group will oversee compliance with violations subject to review of the pact.
• Officials and reports linked the breakthrough to preparations for a possible visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in mid‑September, after the SoO’s renewal had remained in limbo since February 29, 2024.