IMPHAL, Dec 16: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said that seven members of a militant outfit have been picked up for interrogation in connection with the recent killing of two migrant labourers from Bihar.
Two teenage construction workers from Bihar were shot dead in Kakching district of Manipur on Saturday evening, police said. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief over the killings and announced ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for family members of the deceased.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of Vijay Diwas celebrations here, Singh said, “We strongly suspect the involvement of politically motivated groups behind the killings. Seven members of an outfit have been picked up and their interrogation is underway to ascertain whether they were involved in the incident. Definitely we will find out the culprit.”
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On Vijay Diwas, he said, “I salute all martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Bangladesh. Many sepoys and officers from Manipur had taken part in the campaign. I send my best wishes to all the families of the martyrs and the Bangladeshis who were liberated by the Indian Army. Being an Indian, we are proud of it.”
Later, in a post on X, he wrote, “Today, at the observance of Vijay Diwas at 1st MR Banquet Hall, Imphal, I pay my heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the 1971 war.”
“Their valour and dedication ensured India’s historic victory and the liberation of Bangladesh. As we remember their sacrifices, let us also reaffirm our commitment to uphold the unity, integrity, and progress of our nation. Jai Hind,” Singh added.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has strongly condemned the killing of two migrant labourers from Bihar in Kakching district and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the next of kin of the two deceased.
He said every possible effort is underway to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those responsible for killing the two migrant labourers.
Singh in a post on X said, “I strongly condemn the brutal killing of young brothers, Sunalal Kumar (18) and Dasharat Kumar (17), from Bihar in Kakching district, Manipur. This act of terrorism is a direct assault on our values, and my deepest condolences go out to their grieving families.”
“In this crucial juncture, we cannot ignore the possibility that this horrific crime is part of a larger conspiracy to destabilise our state and push it further towards chaos. We must stand together against these destructive forces and ensure that they do not succeed in creating fear and insecurity,” Singh added.
The Manipur CM also announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for the bereaved family and said the case would be transferred to NIA, if needed.
“An ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh will be provided to each bereaved family, and every possible effort is underway to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those responsible. If required, the case will be transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to ensure a fair and thorough inquiry,” Singh said.
Two migrant workers from Bihar were shot dead from point blank range in Manipur’s Kakching district on Saturday evening. The incident happened near the panchayat office in Keirak on Kakching-Wabagai Road around 5.20 pm.
Those behind the incident are yet to be identified, police said. The deceased hailed from Bihar’s Gopalganj district and were construction workers who lived in a rented accommodation in Kakching. (PTI)
