A Naga civil society organization has issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the return of the severed head of a 52-year-old man, identified as Ajinbou R, who was allegedly killed in a militant attack in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. The incident, which occurred on Saturday at Makui Ashang village, has led to intense public outcry. The victim's headless body was transported to the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal for a post-mortem examination on Sunday night.
The Joint Tribes Council Manipur, in a statement released on Sunday, declared that they would not permit a post-mortem to proceed until the remains are complete, citing the need for a dignified burial. The council accused militants of using the victim's head as a "trophy" and held both state and central governments accountable for the escalating security crisis. The organization warned that if the remains are not recovered within the specified window, they will pursue stringent measures to seek justice.
The region has seen a resurgence of violence, with at least nine people reportedly killed in separate firing incidents across the Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Kangpokpi districts between Friday and Saturday. The instability began when unidentified assailants shot and killed a 22-year-old woman in Chassad village, triggering retaliatory gunfire between Kuki and Naga armed groups. Reports indicate that more than 50 people have lost their lives in inter-tribal violence since February this year.
In response to the deteriorating law and order situation, Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh has condemned the violence. He has directed authorities to implement effective measures to restore peace, maintain public order, and ensure the safety of all citizens across the affected regions.
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