On October 20, 2025, an official confirmed a disturbing incident in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, revealing that seven employees of the Manipur State Power Company Limited (MSPCL) were subjected to a brutal assault by unidentified individuals within the premises of a local sub-station. The MSPCL has unequivocally condemned this act of violence against its dedicated staff.
The attack reportedly took place on October 18, 2025, targeting seven personnel, including the officer-in-charge of the 33/11 kV sub-station in Tuila. As of now, the motivations behind this egregious act remain unknown to authorities.
In response to the incident, the power utility has issued a strong demand for a prompt and transparent investigation. They are urging law enforcement to swiftly identify and apprehend those responsible for the assault, ensuring that justice is served.
This incident unfolds against a tense backdrop in Manipur, a state grappling with severe ethnic violence that has led to the deaths of over 260 people and displaced thousands from the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023. The region is currently under President’s Rule, imposed after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s resignation, with the State Assembly remaining in suspended animation until its scheduled term concludes in 2027.