Manipur: Two more arrested in killing of six Naga villagers in Kangpokpi district
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Two more persons were arrested on Saturday in connection with the killing of six Naga villagers in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, said the police.
The six Naga persons had been abducted on May 13.
Their bodies had been recovered in the vicinity of the Leilon Vaiphei village on June 10, leading to protests by Naga and Meitei groups demanding the arrest of those responsible.
The two persons arrested on Saturday were identified as Lungoulal Vaiphei, a resident of Leilon Vaiphei village, and Lunminthang Sitlhou, from Molhoi Village, also in Kangpokpi.
“Further efforts are on to arrest other individuals connected with the case,” stated the police.
On July 10, a joint team of the Manipur Police, National Investigation Agency and Central Reserve Police Force stated that they had arrested two persons in connection with the killings.
They were identified as Pradip and Ayingbi, both residents of Leilon Vaiphei village.
Days after the bodies of the six Naga villagers were found, Kuki-Zo Council chairman Henlienthang Thanglet apologised for the incident and called for an impartial investigation into all acts of violence linked to the ethnic conflict in Manipur.
“I admit the Kuki-Zo people made a grave mistake in killing the six Naga civilians. It was done out of emotion,” he said. “I strongly condemn it. I am very sorry and apologise on behalf of my people.”
Naga groups had...