Imphal, April 13: Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on April 12 strongly condemned the killing of two children in Manipur, terming the incident “horrific” and deeply disturbing.
The tragedy occurred in Bishnupur district, where suspected militants allegedly hurled a bomb at a residential house earlier this week, killing a five-year-old boy and a six-month-old girl. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the state.
Reacting to the attack, Mufti described the use of what she called a “military-grade weapon” against civilians, particularly children, as “deeply condemnable.” In a statement shared on social media platform X, she expressed grief over the loss of innocent lives and raised concerns over what she termed a troubling silence from those in authority.
Without naming any individual or political party, she criticised the “pin drop silence” surrounding the incident, stating that the lack of response and accountability was equally alarming. She further alleged that political priorities often overshadow fundamental human rights, adding that people are treated as expendable during crises when their safety should be paramount.
The killings have further escalated tensions in Manipur, with protests reported from several areas as residents demand accountability and stronger measures to safeguard civilians.
