Manipur After photographs of the bodies of two students missing since July surfaced on social media, the state government has appealed to the people to exercise restraint and allow the authorities to investigate the entire matter. In a statement issued by Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s secretariat late on Monday night, the state government said the case has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for investigation.
Both students were missing since July
The students were identified as Phizam Hemjit (20) and Hizam Linthoingambi (17). Both were missing since July. The state police, in collaboration with central security agencies, is investigating to find out the circumstances surrounding the students’ disappearance and identify the conspirators who murdered them. Security forces have also started a search operation to arrest the accused.
High alert issued after pictures of students surfaced on social media
A senior official said that security personnel have been alerted and photographs of the students have been taken. social media But after arrival, additional measures have been taken to prevent any untoward incident. The statement said the government assured the people that ‘swift and decisive action will be taken against all the accused involved in the abduction and murder of Phizam Hemjit and Hizam Linthoingambi. The statement also said that the government is committed to ensuring justice and those responsible for this heinous crime will be given strict punishment. The administration urged people to ‘exercise restraint and allow authorities to investigate’.
Police trying to trace the last location of missing students’ phones
Two photographs of the missing students appeared on social media on Monday night. In one of these photographs, students are allegedly seen with two armed men and in the other photograph, two dead bodies are seen. Police had earlier said that there was no trace of both of them and their mobile phones were also found switched off. He had also said that the last location of his phone was found in Lamdan in Churachandpur district.
Caste violence continues in Manipur since May 3
It is noteworthy that Manipur is burning in the fire of caste violence since May 3. People of Meitei and Kuki communities are after each other’s lives. There is a dispute regarding reservation between the two communities. Meiteis are adamant on the demand for ST reservation, while on the other hand, Kukis are continuously opposing giving ST status to Meiteis. A total of more than 170 people have died so far in the ongoing violence in Manipur, while thousands of people have been displaced.