Manipur: Missing elderly man found dead in Kangpokpi, shutdown called

Guwahati: An elderly person who was missing following an alleged abduction from his field in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district was found dead on Sunday.

The deceased was identified as Hemjang Haokip of Khunkho Kuki Village near Leimakhong.

A senior police official said that his body was found with his hands tied behind his back. His body was found in a nearby forest.


The Kuki Youth Organisation (KYO), Leimakhong Block, had earlier demanded Haokip’s immediate and safe return and urged the authorities and security agencies to intensify the search and take action against those responsible.

The Ariang (Khunkhu) Naga Village Authority, in a clarification issued on Sunday, expressed solidarity with Haokip’s family. “Our two villages have maintained peaceful and cordial relations for many decades. In this regard, we would like to make it clear that our village and its residents have no involvement whatsoever in the disappearance of Hemjang Haokip,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Committee on Tribal Unity announced a total shutdown across Kangpokpi district, effective from 12:00 AM on October 5, 2026, to 12:00 AM on October 6, 2026.

The organisation stated that during the said period, all government offices, educational institutions and commercial establishments will remain closed, with exemptions only for the media and medical emergencies. The general public of Kangpokpi has been earnestly advised to strictly comply with the shutdown in mourning and solace for the departed soul of the late Hemkhojang Haokip.