The bodies of two men from the Kuki community, who had gone missing in Manipur’s Kamjong district, were discovered by officials. The deceased were identified as Thangboimang Khongsai, 35, and Thengin Baite, 40. They were found near their respective villages after failing to return home from repairing water supply pipelines. The Manipur government has transferred the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for a thorough investigation.
Police reported that the bodies were found a short distance apart by villagers and security personnel. This discovery followed the release of 21 Naga civilians who had been detained by villagers and armed men in a separate incident. Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh announced that the case would be handed over to the NIA, and compensation would be given to the families of the deceased. Singh emphasized the government’s commitment to justice and upholding the rule of law in the state.
After the bodies were found, police vehicles were attacked by a mob in Ukhrul district, resulting in damage to one vehicle. In response, angry villagers in Shangkai blocked a highway with stones to protest the killings. Meanwhile, negotiations led to the release of the detained Naga civilians, who were later reunited with their families. Tensions remained high in Ukhrul district, with security forces conducting operations to maintain peace in the region.
