The mortal remains of four Naga civilians allegedly killed by unidentified armed miscreants along the IT Road in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district reached Senapati District Hospital on Friday morning, August 28, as Senapati district headquarters observed a complete shutdown in protest against the killings.
The deceased were identified as Tadsongbou Ringkangmai, founder and principal of Right Path School, T. Khullen; Mariakdibou Wijunamai, an executive member of Makui Youth Club; Japou MK, a student leader from Thonglang Akutpa; and Anil Wijunamai, also an executive member of the Makui Youth Club.
The four were allegedly killed between Makui Ashang and Thanamba Naga villages on Thursday. Their bodies were allowed to proceed towards Senapati on Friday morning under CRPF escort after the Kangpokpi Superintendent of Police visited the area.
The mortal remains were received by civil society organisations at Thonglang Atongba before reaching Senapati District Hospital, where post-mortem examinations were to be conducted. A large number of people gathered to pay their last respects, while several family members reportedly fainted and required medical attention.
Meanwhile, Gaikamang Ringkangmai, 44, who sustained a grievous injury in the attack, is undergoing treatment at Senapati District Hospital. Japou MK, who reportedly escaped the incident, is also at the hospital.
Following the killings, the Naga People’s Organisation called for a shutdown at Senapati district headquarters, while the United Naga Council condemned the attack and demanded the arrest of those responsible and the constitution of a Special Investigation Team.
The killings have heightened tension in Kangpokpi, Senapati and surrounding areas, coming 106 days after six Liangmai Naga civilians were abducted and subsequently killed following violence in Kangpokpi district.
