Elderly Kuki man found dead after suspected armed abduction in Manipur

Hemjang Haokip, 76, was discovered dead after being allegedly abducted by unidentified armed miscreants from a paddy field in Kangpokpi district of Manipur. The incident marks another casualty in the volatile region, which has witnessed escalating communal tensions and armed group activity in recent months.

According to initial reports, Haokip was taken from the agricultural area by the armed group before being found dead. The exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, with investigations ongoing into the incident.

Kangpokpi district has been a flashpoint for violence involving various armed organizations operating in the region. The district, with its mixed Kuki and Meitei populations, has experienced repeated cycles of tension and armed confrontations that have claimed numerous lives and displaced thousands of residents.

Local authorities have registered the case and launched an investigation into the abduction and subsequent death. The incident underscores the security challenges facing Manipur as communal violence continues to disrupt life in several districts across the northeastern state.