Two Suspected Missing Kuki Villagers Found Dead During Joint Security Operation in Manipur
Bodies recovered by a joint team of Manipur Police, CoBRA, CRPF, Assam Rifles and RAF in the area east of NH-2 along SP Road; identification and legal procedures underway.
MANIPUR- Two bodies were recovered during a joint search operation by security forces in Manipur on Sunday, following the disappearance of two persons from Taphou Kuki village on October 28.
According to a statement issued by Manipur Police, the bodies were recovered on November 1 from the general area east of National Highway-2, along SP Road, during an extensive search operation conducted by joint security teams.
The operation involved personnel from Manipur Police, the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Assam Rifles and Rapid Action Force (RAF).
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The two deceased are suspected to be the missing persons from Taphou Kuki village. However, their identities have not yet been officially confirmed by the police.
The recovery followed multiple search operations launched by joint teams of Manipur Police, CRPF and Assam Rifles after the two persons went missing on October 28.
Manipur Police stated that the necessary legal formalities and other procedures were being carried out following the recovery of the bodies.
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The police further said that extensive search and combing operations would continue in the area to identify and apprehend those responsible for the incident.
The recovery has added a serious development to the case involving the disappearance of the two villagers, while the investigation and search operations remain underway.
