Imphal Free Press's young and upcoming photojournalist Stephen Luwang secured the coveted CPB Photo Awards - Edition IV - 2023-24, organised by the Chennai Photo Biennale (CPB) Foundation. His photo essay was selected from among 9,000 entries received from 300 cities across India. Stephen Luwang was honored as the winner in the News and Current Affairs - Photo Story category.
The jury panel, featuring renowned personalities such as Daniella Zalcman, Dinesh Keishnan, Gabrielle Fonseca Johnson, Kay-Chin TAY, and Senthil Kumaran, meticulously evaluated the submissions. Stephen Luwang's winning entry focused on portraying the profound moments of human suffering and resilience amid the Manipur violence, shedding light on untold stories and stark realities often overlooked. Through his lens, Stephen captured the raw emotions and challenges faced by communities torn apart by conflict, emphasising the resilience and strength exhibited by individuals amid adversity.
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House in flames after violence broke out during the 'Tibal Solidarity March' called by All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM), Manipur
A locality in Imphal burned and vandalised
Vehicles that were burned during the Manipur conflict
Naba, from Khuga tampak, Churachandpur who escaped along with his daughter, mother and his wife from Churachandpur guards on the frontline near a village in Bishnupur district.
Meira paibi protest the proposed burial site at Torbung Bangla
Meira paibis (torch bearers) gathered in the streets to safeguard Manipur territorial integrity
A mother of a young boy cries as she recounts how she escaped from Churachandpur, Manipur.
One of the mothers of the 13 people who were killed in an alleged ambush by the militants at Leithao village, Tengnoupal district on December 5, 2023 mourns at her sons' funeral ceremony
