Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Monday said the case involving the killing of two Kuki youths in Senapati district has been handed over to the NIA, an official statement said.
Singh announced during a meeting with the families of the two youths, who were found dead in Senapati district after going missing from neighbouring Kangpokpi district.
During the interaction, the chief minister expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and assured them of the government’s full support during the difficult time.
Singh informed the family members that the case had been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and assured them that all those involved in the killing of the two civilians would be arrested, though the process might take some time.
He also urged the public to extend full cooperation to the investigation.
The family members of the deceased youths also requested the chief minister to initiate a dialogue with civil society organisations (CSOs) and ensure that the last rites of the two youths were performed soon.
L Chongloi, village chief of Taphou Kuki village, also briefed Singh about the plight of residents following the incident.
The chief minister also interacted with CRPF personnel deployed in Taphou Kuki village and appreciated their efforts in maintaining peace and security in the area.
Paoginlal Hangshing and Tinginlun Chongloi, both residents of Taphou Kuki village, went missing on October 28.
Their bodies were recovered during a joint search operation by security forces on November 1.
Referring to the Tronglaobi incident in Bishnupur district, in which two children were killed in a bomb attack earlier this year, Singh said the NIA had taken four months to apprehend the culprits after collecting sufficient evidence.
