Kuki Youth Homicide Investigation Assigned to NIA in Manipur

Imphal, November 9 – Manipur’s chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated that the murder investigation of two Kuki youths has been officially transferred to the National Investigation Agency.

The victims, identified as 21‑year‑old Tinginlen Chongloi and 20‑year‑old Paoginalal Hungshing, were reported missing from Taiphau Kuki village in Kangpokpi district on the evening of October 28. Their bodies were recovered on November 1 in Senapati district as part of a joint search mission involving central and state security forces.

A senior CM Office official reported that Singh met with the families at the village authority office, expressed sincere condolences and promised the full support of the state administration during this tragic time.

The chief minister affirmed that the NIA will now lead the inquiry, assuring that every suspect involved in the unlawful killings will be arrested, though the timeline may be extended due to investigative complexities. He called upon the public to cooperate fully with the agency.

Singh also mentioned the 2026 Trôngalaobi incident in Bishnupur district, highlighting that the NIA required four months to gather adequate evidence before apprehending the perpetrators of an IED blast that killed two children and injured a mother.

Relatives of the deceased have urged the CM to initiate discussions with civil‑society organisations to ensure prompt funeral proceedings. Village head L. Chongloi briefed the chief minister about the dire conditions faced by villagers after the incident, and Singh commended the Central Reserve Police Force for its dedicated role in maintaining peace and security in the area.