Imphal, Nov 9 — Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday said that the state government has handed over the case relating to the killing of two Kuki youths to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for investigation.
The bodies of two Kuki youths -- identified as Tinginlun Chongloi (21) and Paoginlal Hangshing (20) – who went missing from Taphou Kuki village in Kangpokpi district on the evening of October 28, were found on November 1. The victims were allegedly abducted by unidentified attackers. Their bodies were recovered during a joint search operation by the Central and state security forces in the neighbouring Senapati District.
The Chief Minister on Monday met with the families of the two victims at the Taphou Kuki Village Authority Office in Kangpokpi district. During the interaction, the Chief Minister shared his deepest condolences and grief with the bereaved families and assured them of the government's full support during this difficult time, a senior official of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said.
Khemchand Singh informed the family members that the case has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He stated that all the culprits involved in the killing of the two innocent civilians will be arrested, though it could take some time.
The Chief Minister urged the public to cooperate fully with the investigation.
Recalling the investigation of the Tronglaobi incident in Bishnupur district, Khemchand Singh noted that the NIA took four months to nab the culprits involved in that unfortunate incident after collecting enough evidence for the arrest. In this case relating to the IED (Improvised Explosive Device) attack at a residential house at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Bishnupur District on April 7, 2026, two minor children died, and their middle-aged mother was injured.
The family members of slain Tinginlun Chongloi and Paoginlal Hangshing requested the Chief Minister to initiate a dialogue with the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and ensure that the last rites of the two youths are performed soon.
The village Chief of Taphou Kuki Village, L. Chongloi, also briefed the Chief Minister about the plight of the villagers after the unfortunate incident. The Chief Minister also interacted with the jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed at Taphou Kuki Village and appreciated their dedicated service in maintaining peace and security in the area.