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Imphal: Six Zeliangrong Naga men, including two pastors, will finally reach their resting place. Their remains leave the JNIMS morgue on November 16. The families head to Naga Martyrs’ Park in Konsakhul for final rites. The wait lasted five months.
The men were abducted from Leilon Vaiphei on May 13, 2026. Armed Kuki militants operating under the Suspension of Operations agreement took them. Searchers found their beheaded and mutilated bodies on June 10. Families identified two by clothing immediately. Four more were identified by June 12. The National Investigation Agency later took charge of the criminal probe.
The Joint Tribe Council announced the news at the Manipur Press Club. Co-convenor Timothy Wijunamai confirmed the decision came after talks in Guwahati on September 26. These involved the United Naga Council, the Joint Tribe Council, the Manipur government, and the Government of India. Wijunamai said the ceremony marks a time for the public to show support. He stated, "The November 16 ceremony would be an occasion for people to pay their final respects to the victims and show solidarity with the families who have been waiting to perform their last rites."
The council wants a massive turnout. They invited all communities to attend. They hope to provide comfort to the grieving relatives. It is a moment for unity.
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