Manipur CM Promises Justice for Slain Kuki Youths as NIA Takes Over Case

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met the families of two slain Kuki youths at the Taphou Kuki Village Authority Office on Monday. He promised that the killers will face justice. The National Investigation Agency now holds the case file. Paoginlal Hangshing and Tinginlun Chongloi disappeared on October 28. Search teams found their bodies in Senapati district on November 1.

The Chief Minister visited the bereaved families in Kangpokpi district to offer government support. He acknowledged the investigation requires patience. Citing the previous Tronglaobi case in Bishnupur, Khemchand Singh noted the NIA took four months to gather evidence and make arrests. He said, "The investigation could take time but maintained that all those involved in the killings would be arrested."

Local residents and village chief L Chongloi briefed the Chief Minister on the current hardships. Families asked for talks with civil society organizations and permission to hold last rites for the youths. Before leaving, Khemchand Singh met with CRPF personnel to discuss security measures and ongoing operations in the region.