Tragic Loss: Meitei Man Found Dead in Manipur, Kept Presence in Kuki-Zo Area Secret from Family

Chilling Murder Caught on Camera in Manipur, Family Shocked by Tragic News

A disturbing video capturing the murder of Mayanglambam Rishikanta in Manipur has surfaced, leaving his family in shock and disbelief. The Indian Express reported that the victim's family was unaware of his presence in the state until the tragic incident unfolded.

Police authorities confirmed that the victim, Mayanglambam Rishikanta, hailing from Kakching Khunou in Manipur's Meitei-majority valley, was brutally killed in a village named Natjang, located near Tuibong. Rishikanta had been residing in Tuibong with his wife, Chingnu Haokip, belonging to the Kuki-Zo community.

Rishikanta's cousin, Amarjit Mayanglambam, revealed that the family was completely unaware of Rishikanta's return to Manipur and his stay in Churachandpur. The tragic news was brought to their attention when Haokip, his wife, called them in the wee hours of the night, informing them about the horrific incident.

According to Amarjit, Rishikanta and Haokip met in Guwahati in 2018-2019, where Rishikanta was employed at the time. Subsequently, Rishikanta took up a job at a private company in Nepal six years ago, but the couple maintained their relationship. They got engaged in early 2023, but their wedding plans were derailed due to the conflict in May 2023.

Reports suggest that the couple was abducted by two individuals and taken in an SUV to a secluded spot where two more masked individuals were present. Haokip was shoved out of the vehicle about a kilometer before the gruesome murder took place.

Sukrita Baruah, a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express based in Guwahati, provides in-depth coverage of the North East region's intricate ethnic dynamics, geopolitical landscape, and developmental challenges. With a background in education reporting, Sukrita brings a unique perspective to her journalistic endeavors.

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