Dy CM, Kuki Inpi condemn; CoTU calls total shutdown
Source: The Sangai Express

Kangpokpi, October 04 2026: Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen and the Kuki Inpi, South West Sadar Hills on Sunday condemned the killing of the 71-year-old man, while the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) announced a 24-hour total shutdown across the district from Sunday midnight.

The deceased, identified as Hemjang Haokip, was found dead on Sunday after he was reported missing from his agricultural field a day earlier.

His body was recovered from a forested area, with his hands reportedly tied, amid allegations that he had been abducted before being killed.

In a statement, Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen expressed deep sadness over the killing and strongly condemned the violence against an elderly civilian.

"The loss of a life at this age, under such tragic circumstances, is deeply distressing," she said, extending condolences to the bereaved family.

The Deputy Chief Minister urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation, establish the facts and take firm legal action against those responsible.

She also appealed to all sections of society to remain calm and exercise restraint, cautioning that such incidents should not lead to further loss of life or escalation of tensions.

Meanwhile, the Kuki Inpi South West Sadar Hills termed the killing of Haokip "brutal and inhumane" and alleged that he was forcibly abducted from his agricultural field before being subjected to torture and killed.

The organisation demanded that the perpetrators be arrested within four days.

Separately, CoTU announced a 24-hour total shutdown across Kangpokpi district, beginning at 12 midnight on October 5.During the shutdown, Government offices, educational institutions and commercial establishments will remain closed, it said.

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