Manipur Police Recovers Mortal Remains of Six Persons; Kuki Inpi Condemns, Seeks Thorough Probe and Restraint

After nearly 24 hours of sustained search operations involving around 450 personnel of the Manipur Police, CRPF, and Assam Rifles, assisted by sniffer dogs and forensic expert teams, Manipur Police has recovered mortal remains of six persons this afternoon.

The deceased are believed to be among those taken hostage from Leilon Vaiphei on 13 May 2026, Manipur Police said.

Necessary legal formalities are being carried out by the police, and the investigation is underway, Manipur Police added.

Meanwhile, the apex body of the Kuki tribes, Kuki Inpi Manipur, strongly condemned the killings, describing the loss of human lives as a tragic and deeply distressing development.

Kuki Inpi Manipur expressed profound sorrow over the deaths and conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, praying for strength and comfort for those mourning the loss of their loved ones.

“The loss of any human life is a tragedy,” the apex body stated, while unequivocally condemning the killings and calling for justice through lawful means.

The statement comes at a highly sensitive juncture when concerns over security and inter-community relations remain heightened in several parts of the state.

Appealing for calm, KIM urged all communities and stakeholders to exercise maximum restraint, maintain peace, and avoid speculation or the circulation of unverified information that could aggravate the situation and further inflame tensions on the ground.

The Kuki Inpi also called upon the concerned authorities to launch a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killings and ensure that the law is allowed to take its due course.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace and justice, Kuki Inpi Manipur stressed the importance of harmonious coexistence among all communities and urged every section of society to uphold peace during the ongoing period of grief and uncertainty.