Couple Arrested in Manipur for Killing of Six Naga Men
Police in Manipur have arrested a husband and wife from Kangpokpi district for their alleged involvement in the killing of six Naga men in May this year. The arrests were made early Friday morning in a joint operation by the Manipur Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), acting on credible intelligence inputs.
The accused, identified as Pradip and his wife Ayingbi, are residents of Leilon Vaiphei village in Kangpokpi district. According to a police statement, witnesses identified the couple during the abduction that preceded the killings. The six Naga men were abducted and later found dead, an incident that caused widespread shock in the state.
Police have stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other accomplices involved in the crime. The investigation is being closely monitored by senior officials to ensure justice is served. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the motive or the specific roles of the arrested couple, citing the need to protect the integrity of the ongoing probe.
The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in a case that had heightened tensions in the region, already grappling with periodic ethnic and political conflicts. The joint operation underscores the collaborative efforts of central and state agencies to maintain law and order.
