TODAY -

Four arrested, two detained for killing Linthoingambi, Hemanjit
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal/N Delhi, October 01 2023: Four people have been arrested and two have been detained by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the horrific murder case of two students in Manipur in July, whose photo surfaced on social media last week.

The four include two men and two women, apart from the two girls who have been detained in the State capital Imphal.

The four have been flown to Guwahati in Assam.

The accused have been identified as Paominlun Haokip, Malsawn Haokip, Lhingneichong Baite and Tinneikhol people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

A crack unit of the Manipur Police and the Indian Army in a joint operation captured the suspects from the hill district of Churachandpur, 51 kms from Imphal, where ethnic violence began on May 3.Several Kuki insurgent groups that have signed the tripartite Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement are based in this hill district.

After catching them, the forces drove swiftly to the airport, where a CBI team was waiting for them.

The CBI team and the suspects took the last flight out of Imphal around 5.45 pm.

Sources said some people tried to move towards the airport on hearing about the arrests.

The one hour till the time the plane took off was "full of tension" as the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) guarding the airport was informed about possible trouble, people with direct knowledge of the matter told NDTV, requesting anonymity.

Nothing untoward happened, fortunately, they said.

"As the saying goes, one may abscond after committing the crime, but they cannot escape the long hands of the law.

We are committed to ensuring maximum punishment, including capital punishment, for the heinous crime they have committed," Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

"I'm pleased to share that some of the main culprits responsible for the abduction and murder of Phijam Hemanjit and Hijam Linthoingambi have been arrested from Chura-chandpur today" .

Mr Singh told reporters today that terrorists from Myanmar and Bangladesh have joined hands with some Kuki insurgent groups to exploit the Manipur crisis, and the ongoing violence is between the terrorists and the State.

Yesterday, a terror suspect was arrested from Churachandpur by the National Investigation Agency in a transnational conspiracy case involving terrorist leaders in Bangladesh and Myanmar.

The photos showing the bodies of the two students who went missing in July emerged on social media on September 26, after which the Manipur Government assured swift action.

The CBI has been looking into this case already, though the bodies of the two students - both minors - are yet to be found.

Investigators are also looking into allegations of rape before the minor was murdered, sources told NDTV.

The photos show the two students - both 17 years old - sitting at the grassy compound of what appears to be a makeshift jungle camp of an armed group.

The Manipur Police last month appointed a former army special forces soldier to oversee combat operations.

A reliable source informed The Sangai Express that the arrested belong to the KNF (Zougam), a SoO signatory.

Ethnic violence between the hill-majority Kuki tribes and the valley-majority Meiteis began on May 3, following a protest by the Kukis over the Meiteis' demand for Scheduled Tribes (ST) status.

Over 180 have died and thousands have been internally displaced.

NDTV.

Addressing the media later in the day today, Chief Minister N Biren said that six accused in the murder of the two young students have been arrested by the CBI.

The Chief Minister said that four of the arrested persons are from Henglep and identified them as Paominlun Haokip, S Malsawn Haokip, Lhingneichong Baite and Tinneikhol.

The names of two others have been withheld as they are still minors.

Speaking to the media, Chief Minister N Biren has asserted that the current crisis in Manipur is not a clash between ethnic groups nor a law and order issue of the State, but purely a war against the Indian Union by Myanmar and Bangladesh based Kuki militants in collaboration with militant groups operating in Manipur.

Continuing that the current crisis was instigated by a group of people who want to disintegrate the State although they are trying to portray it as ethnic or communal clash, and a religious conflict, and between majority and minority, the real picture has emerged, he added.

In connection with the arrest of one accused of the Kwakta bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) issued a statement.

It says "The NIA on Saturday arrested one Seiminlun Gangte in a case related to transnational conspiracy by Myanmar and Bangladesh based leadership of terrorist outfits to wage war against the Government of India by exploiting the current ethnic strife in Manipur.

This has put to rest all the confusion and speculations.

It is now very clear that from now on the Government of India and the Government of Manipur will fight those people who are waging war against the Government of India, the Chief Minister stated.

Recalling the statements made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament and by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Manipur violence, Biren said that the Central Government will take up further necessary measures to tackle it.

Now the Government of India knows very well that the Manipur crisis is not an ethnic conflict nor a pure law and order problem but it is a war waged against the Indian Union, he said before appealing to all the people to control emotions and calm down.

N Biren also informed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four persons from Henglep, Churachandpur district in connection with the brutal killing of Phijam Hemanjit and Hijam Linthoingambi, namely Paominlun Haokip, S Malsawn Haokip, Lhingnei-chong Baite and Tinnu- phing/Tinneikhol.

The CBI was roped in to investigate the case of the two students, after their pictures went viral on the social media a few days back.

He lauded the swift action taken by the CBI team including Army, Paramilitary forces and the State Police and arresting the culprits involved in the heinous crime in a short period of time.

He reiterated the firm stance of the State Government to make sure that the culprits are given stringent punishment as per law.

Raising concern on disturbances caused to State Police personnel by the public for their act in controlling mobs, the Chief Minister reminded that State forces including Manipur Police, IRB and Manipur Rifles were the ones fighting in the frontline against armed miscreants in the peripheral areas.

Many personnel of the State force were killed and many got injured, he stated and appealed to the public not to see the State forces in the wrong light.

Biren further appealed to the public to obey the rule of law like seeking permission from concerned Deputy Commissioners while carrying out protests and rallies.

"Misunderstanding and confrontation between protesters and security forces could be avoided, if we follow rules", Biren said.

He also appealed to all the people not to upload/circulate abusive and filthy words/statements in social media.

He further appealed to the media fraternity not to publish unconfirmed reports.

The Chief Minister also condoled the demise of Ima Memchoubi, President of Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Lup today, stating that her death is a big loss for the people of Manipur.

MAHUD Minister Yumnam Khemchand, Works Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Water Resources Minister Awangbow Newmai, Public Health Engineering Minister Leishangthem Susindro, Transport Minister Khasim Vashum, MLA of Thangmeiband AC Khumukcham Joykisan, MLA of Wabagai AC Dr Usham Deven, MLA of Andro AC Thounaojam Shyamkumar and MLA of Moirang AC Thongam Shanti also attended the press briefing.

(With inputs from NDTV ) .


* Comments posted by users in this discussion thread and other parts of this site are opinions of the individuals posting them (whose user ID is displayed alongside) and not the views of e-pao.net. We strongly recommend that users exercise responsibility, sensitivity and caution over language while writing your opinions which will be seen and read by other users. Please read a complete Guideline on using comments on this website.




HEADLINES - 02, OCT 2023
  • Centre okays Rs 38.06 Cr relief package for farmers
  • Langban Chara Tamba remembers martyrs
  • Noted woman leader Ima Memchoubi no more
  • Don't exert unreasonable pressure: Susindro
  • 'Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath': Mega cleanliness drive sweeps through State
  • International Association of Lions Club District 322 D extends aid to 5 relief camps
  • Double murder: Protests, demonstrations staged; floral tributes offered
  • International Day of Older Persons 2023 celebrated
  • STS hosts vocational orientation / interaction session
  • Swachhata Hi Seva campaign held widely
  • Many protest, condemn cold blooded murder of innocent students
  • ICOP on Vigilance Awareness Campaign held
  • Relief Committee JNIMS appreciates
  • International Day of Older Persons celebrated
  • Protest against murder of two students continues
  • Letter to Amit Shah urges action against NAMTA leader
  • Governor, CM greet people on Gandhi Jayanti
  • SOREPA celebrates raising day
  • Naga forum condemns indiscriminate firing
  • CBI nets six suspects in students' murder case
  • JSB condemns 'abduction' of six civilians
  • Minister Susindro rejects YOM demand for CM's resignation
  • Manipur crisis war against Indian Union: CM Biren
  • Naga Forum decries firing by Kuki militants
  • ₹ 38.06 cr earmarked to compensate violence-hit farmers
  • Kangleipak for all indigenes: SOREPA chairman
  • 'Swachhata Hi Seva' observed across state
  • Governor, CM greet on Gandhi Jayanti
  • AMGSO lashes out at private school runners
  • Vocational orientation-cum-interaction session held
  • International Day of Older Persons observed
  • Linthoingambi & Hemanjit killing: Protests staged seeking justice
  • Monetary aid, relief materials distributed
  • Present situation in state discussed
  • SOREPA celebrates 2nd Raising Day
  • Meira Paibi leader Ima Memchoubi no more
  • MSCW denounces violence against woman
  • COTU calls shutdown to mark fifth-month of violence
  • Murder of two students condemned
  • "DGP should resign on moral ground"
  • Joujangtek chief clarifies on jurisdiction
  • LATEST IN E-PAO.NET
  • Colonial Knowledge Production in NE #8
  • Violence in Manipur 2023-2025 : Timeline
  • The fight for survival in Manipur
  • A call for unity from displaced voices
  • COVID-19: Update 08 July 2025 : Manipur
  • Dogs Are Staying on the Ground :: Poem
  • Football Tournament at Heinoukhongnembi
  • Condemns Kuki Inpi's Directive
  • Installation Ceremony of Lions Club, Imphal
  • All that can go wrong has gone wrong
  • Manipur peaceful from Delhi's perspective
  • Bashanta Ras @Govindaji #2 : Gallery
  • Hypocrisy & the betrayal of sovereignty
  • Healing with Art for children concluded
  • Manipur : Champions 24th Junior Natl Wushu
  • Path to Becoming a Leader Who Inspires
  • Van Mahotsav 2025, festival of life
  • The Flavours of Life :: Poem
  • Assault on sensibilities of the media
  • Revival of MPP after years of bitter disputes
  • Ougri Lirol :: Part 2 : Ooba Video
  • Jianreilung, Chingamba, Masounii : eMing
  • How Jessami conservation of Nongin
  • Shija Hospitals turns 40
  • COVID-19: Update 06 July 2025 : Manipur
  • The Indomitable Young Souls :: Poem
  • Growing network of drug dealers in country
  • Politics of SoO pact since 2008
  • No takers for disturbance-free education
  • 31st Governor Cup Polo Tournament : Gallery
  • PM welcome to Manipur: Feel the reality
  • Kainkhol wins best Social Message Film Award
  • Distortion of facts: Manipur sports movement
  • Govt services reach Manipur's tribal villages
  • 134th Durand Cup Trophies Flag Off
  • COVID-19: Update 05 July 2025 : Manipur
  • How to take care of oily skin in monsoon
  • First-Ever Tripura Esports Championship
  • Konung Kang Chingba #1 : Gallery
  • Manipur Iskcon's 25th Ratha Yatra 2025
  • Native Threshing machine made for farmers
  • COVID-19: Update 04 July 2025 : Manipur
  • Riso Ejang: Youth-led Transformation
  • Include males too in addressing HPV
  • Whispers from the past :: Poem
  • LPU opens permanent outreach centre
  • Raj Bhavan moving on the right track
  • Speculations over PM Modi's visit to state
  • Colonial Knowledge Production in NE #7
  • Make Yourself Visible to Opportunity
  • Orange bowl: tradition with ecological wisdom
  • 10 ways to keep a kitchen garden disease free
  • Between PR, military mandates & AFSPA
  • Allocation fund for MLALAD Fund during PR
  • Denounces Killing of KNA Deputy C-in-C
  • COVID-19: Update 03 July 2025 : Manipur
  • Cases of fake Aadhaar cards
  • Sincere dealing must for stricter Aadhaar
  • Archaeology: Culture of Manipur : Booklet
  • Wanna be a singer? Get Botox
  • A Central institute in Manipur
  • Nagging in the name of love
  • COVID-19: Update 02 July 2025 : Manipur
  • 'Benefits' of Indira's Emergency
  • Social Stigma :: Poem
  • Inking a peace pact: Why, how: SoO quagmire
  • Van Mahotsav under shadow of declining forest
  • 11th Th Kishan Memorial Lecture : Gallery
  • Manipur crisis & the Left media's blind spot
  • COVID-19: Update 01 July 2025 : Manipur
  • Bombom RK : Musclemania Universe NYC
  • The Grief :: Poem
  • Music Concert & Quiz (MCQ) 2.0
  • SoO agreement unlikely to be scrapped
  • Regulating use of plastic carry bags
  • Mera Houchongba @Kangla #4 : Gallery
  • International Day of Yoga @JNMDA : Gallery
  • BD Behring: The inimitable Gentleman I knew
  • Violence in the name of patriotism : Misguided
  • Daily oral vs long-acting injectable for HIV
  • COVID-19: Update 30 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Smile :: Poem
  • Why was President's Rule imposed ?
  • BJP under pressure to forge unity
  • Kang @Leikai in Imphal : Gallery
  • July Calendar for Year 2025 : Tools
  • COVID-19 : A recurring crisis in Manipur
  • DC Kaith and Forestry in Manipur : Book
  • COVID-19: Update 29 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Longing for Peace :: Poem
  • Black badge, slogan protest by peeved scribes
  • Present the true picture before Delhi
  • Pung-Cholom @ Polo Tournament : Gallery
  • Life: A Journey Through Thought & Being
  • Khongjai Hills & Kuki claim to indigeneity
  • Master Time by Managing Information
  • COVID-19: Update 28 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Pride & patriotism in CCpur's army families
  • The Power of Poppy - 87 :: Poem
  • World Decarbonisation Day: green environment
  • Welcome Home - Nganthoi #2 : Gallery
  • Loss of two precious lives from Manipur
  • Balancing civil liberties with public safety
  • COVID-19: Update 27 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Gender equality & human rights are indivisible
  • Stay hydrated this summer season
  • Silent Half of the Sun :: Poem
  • Connecting the dots in the wishlist
  • Assembly record tampering claims by ex-CM
  • The immortal legacy of Pukhramba Kajao
  • International Day against Drug Abuse 2025
  • COVID-19: Update 26 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Black pottery from Ukhrul - tribal heritage
  • Program on "Mission-Drug Free Campus"
  • Play makes a better world
  • Urgent Appeal to the Honourable MLAs
  • Tribal Empowerment Campaign at CCpur
  • Talk doing the round: PM to come
  • 'Emergency' relief for under-fire BJP
  • Golden Jubilee Art Fair @Imphal : Gallery
  • Declaration: Meetei People Convention, Delhi
  • A Flower Among the Rocks :: Review
  • Book Donation Campaign
  • Improved road connectivity boosts livelihoods
  • To Have Great Dreams :: Poem
  • COVID-19: Update 25 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Regret vs Sorry: Technical & moral insight
  • Cocktail of inept Govt, selfish people
  • State trailing others in cleanliness
  • Colonial Knowledge in NE India #6
  • UHI effect & rising temperatures in Manipur
  • Frequent road blockades cripple economy
  • COVID-19: Update 24 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Unite Health with Community health services
  • NSU, Imphal, tops IIRF Ranking 2025
  • Endless conflict :: Poem
  • Pak nobel pish prize for Trump
  • May 3, 2023 - June 24, 2025: Failure of Delhi
  • Hotter days, sudden rainfall no more a rarity
  • "The Great June Uprising" #2 : Gallery
  • How to Build a Career, Lead with Purpose
  • 2nd Foundation Day- Karnataka Meitei Assn
  • COVID-19: Update 23 June 2025 : Manipur
  • NSCN-IM Amnesty threatens to isolate it
  • Sunset :: Poem
  • Intl Yoga Day for a healthier environment
  • Of clogged drains and plastics
  • Poor roads testify Govt indifference
  • Welcome Home - Nganthoi #1 : Gallery
  • The Silent Erosion of Manipuri Language
  • Design health services around people
  • Serene Hills Host Inspiring Int'l Yoga Day
  • COVID-19: Update 22 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Chopper services between Senapati & Imphal
  • High Court Judges interacted with convicts
  • Redyeing the Fabric :: Poem
  • Differences yet to be resolved stand
  • Border fencing rage as solution eludes
  • Radio E-pao: 14 new songs updated
  • Climate Adaptive Agroforestry
  • Manipur overlooked demographic shifts
  • Young designers shine on Fashion Stage
  • COVID-19: Update 21 June 2025 : Manipur
  • International Day of Yoga at Lamphelpat
  • International Day of Yoga at JNMDA
  • The Power of Poppy - 86 :: Poem
  • Keishampat Lairembi Haraoba #1 : Gallery
  • Crisis in Manipur's Contemporary Education
  • Best 8 Performances in Manipuri Cinema
  • Identity: Caught between China & India ?
  • COVID-19: Update 20 June 2025 : Manipur
  • To The Father Who Listens :: Poem
  • How does net suspension affect youths ?
  • Targeting farmers to cripple state's economy
  • The virus is back and spreading
  • Who is afraid of Manipur ?
  • A threatened lily growing at Shirui Hills
  • World Environment Day in Manipur : Gallery
  • Ambubachi Mela at Maa Kamakhya
  • COVID-19: Update 19 June 2025 : Manipur
  • Dolls made from repurposed vegetable refuse
  • Condemns Attack on Farmer & Killing
  • Abhorrent politics of SoO
  • Police arrogance on harmless drivers
  • "The Great June Uprising" #1 : Gallery
  • UK Meetei diaspora run for Myanmar : Gallery
  • Thang-Ta Day @Khuman Lampak #3 : Gallery
  • 50 years of Pebet #2 : Gallery
  • Indo-Naga Talks (From 2012) :: Timeline
  • Protest @Checkon -AT arrest [Jun 9] : Gallery
  • Protests - AT arrest [Jun 8 night] : Gallery
  • Aftermath of flooding @ Khurai #1 : Gallery
  • /li>
  • Flooding at JNIMS Hospital #2 : Gallery
  • North East NSS Festival @ MU : Gallery
  • Trump's tariff legacy & its global echo
  • Flooding Imphal East [31 May] #3 : Gallery
  • Flooding Imphal East [31 May] #2 : Gallery
  • Flooding Imphal East [31 May] #1 : Gallery
  • S Nirupama @Miss Universe : Gallery
  • Protesters to Raj Bhavan [May 25]: Gallery
  • Human Chain @Airport road [May 26]: Gallery
  • Miss Shirui Pageant Contestant: Gallery
  • 48 hrs Bandh: protest security forces: Gallery
  • Protest Rally: Journalist harassment: Gallery
  • HSLC 2025: Full Result (Check Roll No)
  • HSLC 2025: Important Info & Grading System
  • HSLC 2025 : Compartmental candidates
  • HSLC 2025 : Comparative Statement
  • HSLC 2025 : Statistical Abstract
  • HSLC 2025 : District Pass Percentage
  • HSLC 2025 : Govt School Pass %
  • HSLC 2025 : Aided School Pass %
  • HSLC 2025 : Private School Pass %
  • People's Convention on 3rd May #2 : Gallery
  • Featured Front Page Photo 2025 #2: Gallery
  • Riya Khwairakpam : HSE Science Topper
  • Keisham Hannah : HSE Arts Topper
  • Warepam Lidia : HSE Commerce Topper
  • HSE 2025 Result : Science Full Result
  • HSE 2025 Result : Arts Full Result
  • HSE 2025 Result : Commerce Full Result
  • HSE 2025 Information / Abbreviation
  • HSE 2025 Topper : Science
  • HSE 2025 Topper : Arts
  • HSE 2025 Topper : Commerce
  • HSE 2025 : Pass Percentage
  • HSE 2025 : Result Abstract
  • HSE 2025 : Candidates with Highest Marks
  • President's Rule in Manipur : 1967 - 2025
  • Downloadable Manipuri Calendar :: 2025