Severed head of Manipur attack victim recovered 5 days after Naga body’s discovery
Authorities in Manipur have recovered the severed head of a man killed during a militant attack in the Kangpokpi district. The recovery follows a 48-hour ultimatum issued by a local Naga organization to allow the family to conduct funeral rites.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing ethnic tensions and violence between Kuki and Naga communities in Manipur, which have resulted in significant casualties this year.
NEW DELHI: The severed head of a Manipur man, who was killed on October 10, was recovered late on Wednesday, a senior official said. A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police recovered Ajinbou Ringkamai's remains, who was killed in a suspected militant attack on a Naga-inhabited village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district.The head was found in an isolated area near the site of the attack.
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