The mortal remains of six Nagas, abducted from Leilon Vaiphei on May 13, 2026, and later found brutally slaughtered, will be claimed from the JNIMS morgue on November 16 for their final rites at Naga Martyrs’ Park, Konsakhul.
The Joint Tribe Council (JTC) has appealed to people from all communities to attend the ceremony and pay their last respects to the deceased.
Speaking at a press conference at the Manipur Press Club today, JTC Co-Convenor Timothy Wijunamai alleged that the six victims were abducted by armed Kuki militants operating under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. Their bodies were recovered on June 10 and have remained at the JNIMS morgue since then.
He said the decision to claim the mortal remains followed discussions held on September 26 in Guwahati involving the United Naga Council (UNC), JTC, the Manipur Government and the Government of India.
Wijunamai said the final rites would be conducted in accordance with the understandings reached during the discussions and appealed for public participation as a gesture of respect and solidarity with the bereaved families.