Unidentified Woman Found Dead Amidst Tensions in Manipur
Discovery of the Body
The body has been shifted to the District Hospital morgue in Churachandpur for post-mortem. (Photo)
Churachandpur/Imphal, Apr 14: Late on Monday night, the body of an unidentified woman was discovered on the outskirts of Muolvaiphei village in Churachandpur, raising suspicions of foul play amidst the ongoing unrest in Manipur.
Police Investigation Initiated
According to police reports, the incident was reported around 11:30 PM on April 13 by the Secretary of the Muolvaiphei Village Authority. A police team promptly arrived at the scene and found the body in a secluded area.
An inquest was conducted at the location after following all necessary procedures with the presence of relevant officials.
A case has been filed under FIR No. 04(04)2026 WPS CCP, invoking Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The District Magistrate of Churachandpur has been notified, and an Executive Magistrate has been assigned to supervise the inquest.
The body has been moved to the District Hospital morgue in Churachandpur for a post-mortem examination.
Ongoing Unrest in Manipur
Authorities have launched further investigations to identify the deceased and clarify the circumstances surrounding her death. This incident occurs amid persistent unrest in the state.
While curfew restrictions were eased from 5 AM to 5 PM on April 14 in certain regions, mobile internet services remain suspended, highlighting the precarious situation.
Educational institutions in the valley have been closed since April 7 due to the Bishnupur mortar blast incident, which sparked widespread protests, disrupting academic activities and increasing public frustration.
Protests continued on April 13, with new reports of road blockades from Moirang affecting daily life.
Community Response and Security Measures
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In Imphal East, a significant torch rally took place at Nongpok Keithelmambi, where residents marched, chanting slogans and demanding accountability for the recent violence.
Meanwhile, security forces have intensified their operations in vulnerable areas, resulting in multiple arrests and the recovery of weapons and ammunition.
On April 13, two individuals were apprehended in Thoubal district for their alleged connections to the banned KCP (Ibungo Ngangom) group. The suspects have been identified as Elangbam Surjit Singh, a Havildar with the Kakching CDO, and Maibam Ronaldo.
A service pistol and 10 rounds of 9 mm ammunition were seized from Singh, raising concerns about the involvement of active personnel in insurgent activities.
Continued Security Operations
In a separate operation, the Manipur Police, with assistance from Assam Police, arrested an active RPF/PLA cadre, identified as Hodam Romen Singh alias Naobi (39), in Rupnagar under the Lanka Police Station in Assam’s Hojai district. A resident of Jiribam, he is reportedly involved in extortion and is a co-accused in a case registered at Jiribam Police Station.
Security forces also continued their anti-insurgency efforts in hill districts. On April 13, four bunkers were dismantled in Mongkot Chepu village under Litan Police Station in Ukhrul district, where 35 empty cases were recovered.
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Earlier, on April 11, a significant cache of arms and explosives was seized from the BP 115 area under Chassad Police Station in Kamjong district. The recovery included two AK-47 rifles with magazines, a .22 rifle, 16 mortar bombs, six RPG rounds, five grenades, 461 live rounds of various calibers, and 14 12-bore cartridges.
The ongoing protests, restrictions, and security operations highlight the unstable situation in Manipur, as authorities strive to restore normalcy.