Manipur CM Khemchand meets families of two youths killed in Kangpokpi

Guwahati: In the restive Kangpokpi, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with the families of the two deceased youths, Paoginlal Hangshing and Tinginlun Chongloi of Taphou Kuki village at the Taphou Kuki Village Authority Office in Kangpokpi district.

During the interaction, the Chief Minister shared his deepest condolences and grief with the bereaved families and assured them of the government's full support during this difficult time.

Singh informed the family members that the case has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He stated that all the culprits involved in the killing of the two innocent civilians will be arrested, though it could take some time. He urged the public to cooperate fully with the investigation.


Recalling the investigation of the Tronglaobi incident in Bishnupur district, Khemchand Singh noted that the NIA took four months to nab the culprits involved in that unfortunate incident after collecting enough evidence for the arrest.

The family members requested the Chief Minister to initiate a dialogue with the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and ensure that the last rites of the two youths are performed soon.

The village Chief of the Taphou Kuki Village, Shri L. Chongloi, also briefed the Chief Minister about the plight of the villagers after the unfortunate incident. The two youths were reportedly missing from Taphou Kuki Village on October 28, 2026. Their bodies were recovered during a joint search operation by security forces on November 1, 2026, in the neighbouring Senapati District.

The Chief Minister also interacted with the CRPF jawans deployed at Taphou Kuki Village and appreciated their dedicated service in maintaining peace and security in the area.

Following this incident there was a shutdown in Kangpokpi district for several days. A six-day shutdown in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district was put on hold for a week on Friday after the state government met some of the organisers’ demands and assured them it would address the rest.

The Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU), a Kuki organisation based in Kangpokpi, said in a statement that it had decided to suspend the total shutdown for seven days in view of the government’s assurance on the outstanding demands. It warned that the agitation, including the total shutdown, would resume with renewed intensity if the government failed to honour its assurances and meet the pending demands within that period.

Khemchand Singh has called for concerted efforts to promote and preserve the indigenous sports, traditional arts and cultural practices of different communities in Manipur.

The Chief Minister attended a demonstration of Naga Indigenous Wrestling (Pyacha) at the Astro Turf Ground, Senapati.The Chief Minister said that he had come to Senapati with the objective of encouraging greater promotion of Naga Indigenous Wrestling. He observed that Manipur is home to 36 communities, all of whom collectively contribute to the State, and expressed happiness that 25 communities were coming together to participate in the wrestling event.

He said that such participation sends a strong message of unity and peace among the different communities.

Emphasising the need to restore and sustain peace in the State, the Chief Minister said that the present generation of elders must make every possible effort to bring back peace and maintain it for the sake of future generations. He stressed that elders have a responsibility to work collectively towards creating a peaceful environment in which the younger generation can grow and prosper.