Two bodies found during search operation in Manipur
Security forces recovered the bodies from a hilly stretch while searching for two youths who went missing in October.
Security forces recovered two bodies from a hilly stretch in Manipur on Sunday morning, according to Times Now. The discovery was made during a search for two youths from Taphou Kuki village who had been missing since October 29.
The operation was carried out by joint teams including the Manipur Police, CoBRA, CRPF, Assam Rifles, and RAF. The search took place in the area east of NH-2 along the SP Road, which is a hilly route connecting the Senapati and Kangpokpi districts.
A police officer stated that the recovered bodies are suspected to be those of the two missing Kuki youths. The police issued a statement saying that the search was extensive.
The identification process for the deceased is currently underway. Police are also carrying out the required legal formalities.
In a separate incident on Saturday, police reported that three people from the Kuki community were killed during a gunfight between rival armed groups in Noney district.