Three bodies fished out from Jiri river
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, November 15 2024: The bodies of a woman and two children, believed to be part of the group of six individuals abducted from Jiribam's Borobekra sub-division earlier this week by Kuki militants, were found floating in the Jiri river in Jirimukh area, the confluence of Jiri and Barak rivers, on Friday evening.

Assam Police confirmed that the bodies have been taken to Silchar Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

The six individuals, all from the Meetei community, were abducted by Kuki militants following an attack on their homes, relief camp and security posts in Borobekra sub-division.

The captives - three women and three children, including an infant - had been living in a relief camp set up at the premises of Borobekra police station since June, when violence first engulfed the region.

Security officials reported that while formal identification by family members is still pending, the descriptions of the bodies match those of the missing individuals.

An official stated that there was a report indicating the presence of bodies in the river.

In response, personnel of Assam Rifles, CRPF, and Assam Police conducted a coordinated operation to retrieve them.

The missing group consisted of a grandmother, her two daughters, and three grandchildren.

On November 11, large number of heavily armed Kuki militants carried out arson and armed attack in Meetei settlement areas in Jakuradhor areas.

They went on the rampage and set ablaze several houses.

They also targeted relief camps and security forces during which CRPF engaged the assailants, resulting in the death of 10 armed militants.

The day after the attack, the bodies of two elderly Meetei men - also residents of the relief camp - were found in the vicinity; one body was severely charred, while the other was parti ally burned.

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