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Bodies of two abducted Kuki men recovered after five-day search in Manipur
Security forces in Manipur have recovered the bodies of two Kuki men who went missing five days ago, triggering a district-wide shutdown. Police have launched investigations to identify those responsible for the abductions.
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Search operations by Manipur security forces have concluded with the discovery of two bodies identified as Kuki men who were abducted five days prior. The recovery marks the end of an intensive manhunt that had gripped the region since their disappearance.
The vanishing of the two men had prompted significant civil unrest in the district. A Kuki-Zo community group announced a district-wide shutdown in response to the abductions, underscoring tensions in the region.
Police officials confirmed that investigations into the incident remain ongoing. Authorities stated that search operations will continue as they work to identify and apprehend those responsible for the abductions and the deaths of the two men.
The recovery adds to the ongoing security concerns in Manipur, where communal tensions have periodically flared. Authorities have urged calm while assuring the public of their commitment to investigating the case thoroughly and bringing those accountable to justice.