Two Meitei men were found dead, and six others are missing from a relief camp a day after ten militants were killed in a gunfight in Manipur, according to police reports

 Two Meitei men were found dead, and six others are missing from a relief camp a day after ten militants were killed in a gunfight in Manipur

 

Two Meitei Men Found Dead, Six Missing from Relief Camp Following Militant Encounter in Manipur

In a chilling aftermath of ongoing violence in Manipur, two men from the Meitei community were found dead, and six others remain unaccounted for after disappearing from a relief camp in the region. The incident comes only a day after a major clash between security forces and armed militants left ten insurgents dead. Police have expressed growing concerns over the safety of the missing individuals as tensions in the area remain high.

The two deceased Meitei men were discovered early this morning by local authorities in a remote area near the camp. While investigations into the circumstances of their deaths are ongoing, initial findings indicate potential links to escalating communal violence in the area. The six missing men, all residents of the relief camp, were last seen within the camp’s boundaries before their unexplained disappearance. 

This disturbing episode follows a recent surge in conflict between armed factions and security forces, marked by a gunfight that ended in the fatalities of ten militants, further straining the fragile peace. Police believe that this latest incident might be an act of retaliation, aimed at stoking fear and instability among the Meitei community, many of whom have taken refuge in relief camps since violence erupted in the state.

As a response, local law enforcement has ramped up security around the camps and is actively searching for the missing men. Authorities have also urged community leaders and citizens to remain vigilant and to report any unusual activities. The state government has vowed to bring those responsible to justice and has assured families of the deceased and missing that their safety remains a priority.

This recent tragedy underscores the urgent need for comprehensive conflict resolution in Manipur, where tensions have reached a boiling point, jeopardizing the lives of civilians who have been forced to flee their homes.