September 9 Army captain killed in an ambush by suspected Naga terrorists in Tamenglong district. September 25 Series of bomb explosions rock the capital, Imphal. However, no casulaties are reported. October 10 MPLF calls for a 17-hour general strike on October 15 to protest against Manipur's merger with the Indian union. October 20 MPA terrorists attack police station in Jiribam and loots 36 service weapons.
State government orders magisterial inquiry.
November 9 Unidentified terrorists overpower police commandos in Mayang Imphal andf loot arms. A senior Union Home Ministry official alleges that certain Ministers of Manipur are hand in glove with terrorist outfits operating in the State. November 19 Five persons, including three women, injured in firing by security force personnel following a terrorist attack in Iroishemba. November 21 Five security force personnel killed in an MPA terroroist attack in Jiribam sub-division. November 22 Ruling United Front leaders accuse the Speaker of the State Assembly of having a nexus with terrorist groups.