Two missing Kuki youths found dead in Manipur's Senapati district
Security forces recovered the bodies of Paoginlal Hangsing and Tinginlun Chongloi on Sunday following their disappearance from Taphou Kuki village.
Security forces recovered the bodies of two missing Kuki-Zo youths in Manipur's Senapati district on Sunday, according to The Indian Express.
The deceased have been identified as 20-year-old Paoginlal Hangsing and 20-year-old Tinginlun Chongloi, who went missing from Taphou Kuki village on October 28.
The recovery follows a 48-hour total shutdown in Kangpokpi district called by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills, demanding the safe release of the youths. The shutdown remained in force on Sunday.
A joint team including Manipur Police, CoBRA, CRPF, Assam Rifles, and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) conducted search operations east of National Highway-2 along the Senapati Phaibung Road.
The Manipur Police control room stated that multiple search operations were launched after the youths disappeared. Initial searches involved Manipur Police, the CRPF, and Assam Rifles.
Police said they have completed necessary legal formalities and will continue combing operations to identify and apprehend those responsible. The circumstances of the deaths remain under investigation.