Bull missing
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 10 2025:
Unknown thieves have stolen the auspicious bull (Kao) dedicated to the Khwairamband Keithel Lairembi and revered by the Keithel vendors at the crack of dawn today, according to Khwairamband Keithel Semgat Sagat Lup.
Speaking to media persons at Khwairamband Keithel, Kshetrimayum Shanti, president of the Lup, has urged the culprits to return the auspicious animal to its rightful place in Khwairamband Keithel within 24 hours.
She also urged the Government to spare no efforts in tracing the stolen Khwairamband Kao.
Stating that the Khwairamband Kao was presented to the Keithel Lairembi in continuation of a long-standing tradition dating back to the reign of kings, Ksh Shanti said that it is not a tradition observed for the selfish interest of a few individuals but for the wellbeing of the entire State.
Terming the theft as something "blasphemous" and "unholy", she has earnestly appealed for its safe return.