IT News
Jiribam, Nov 16:
After the recovery of three bodies of abducted family members—including an eight-month-old infant, a minor, and a 31-year-old woman—from the Jiri River, media sources report that three additional bodies have been found and deposited at Silchar Medical College. Officials have yet to confirm the recovery of these three bodies. Security forces retrieved the remains, which have been transferred to the mortuary of Silchar Medical College and Hospital.
The victims were identified as 60-year-old Yurembam Rani Devi, two-and-a-half-year-old Laishram Chingkheinganba Singh, 25-year-old L. Heitombi, 31-year-old Telem Thoibi, eight-year-old Telem Thajamanbi, and eight-month-old Laishram Langamba. This horrific discovery has ignited public outrage and demands for justice. However, as of this report, the state government in Jiribam has not issued any official statement addressing the killings.
In response to the abduction and murder of the six civilians by armed Kuki militants, the Jiri United Committee (JUC) has declared a 48-hour general strike in Jiribam. The strike, which began at 6 AM on November 16 and will continue until 6 AM on November 18, was called following the brutal killings and abduction of civilians on November 11. The victims, including women and children, were taken hostage, and their subsequent killings have shocked the region.
The JUC has accused the state government of failing to act decisively to rescue the abducted victims and prevent the tragedy. Convenor H. Priyananda Singh, speaking at a press conference, described the killings as “cowardly” and inhumane, alleging that the abducted women were subjected to physical assault and gang rape before being murdered. Singh condemned the acts as barbaric and unprecedented, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability.
The general strike has paralyzed life in Jiribam, with roads blocked and shops and services closed. Only essential medical facilities and religious activities have been exempted from the shutdown. The widespread participation in the strike reflects the community’s deep grief and anger over the escalating violence and the government’s perceived inaction.
The JUC has demanded that the government officially designate the Kuki militants as terrorists within 24 hours, claiming that a resolution to this effect was reportedly passed during a special cabinet meeting. The group has warned of further intensified protests if the authorities fail to take immediate and effective measures to address the situation and deliver justice for the victims.
