Imphal: As many as 60 dead bodies of Kuki-Zo tribals killed in Manipur violence were flown back to their respective districts in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi from Imphal amid tight security on Thursday.
The dead bodies of the Kuki-Zo tribals killed in the early week of May 2023 were lying in limbo at JNIMS and RIMS morgue in Imphal, eversince the ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities broke out on May 3, 2023. The arrangement was made after proper identification of the Kuki-Zo bodies.
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According to reliable sources, a total of 19 bodies were airlifted in two round trips at Motbung in Kangpokpi district and later the bodies were handed over to members of Committee on Tribal Unity representing the deceased families.
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A mass burial for those 19 Kuki-Zo bodies is scheduled to be held at Phaijang village, on Friday, about 1 km from Motbung, and 20 km from Kangpokpi district headquarters.
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Meanwhile, a total of 41 bodies were airlifted and reached 36 sector Assam Rifles helipad in Churachandpur district in four trips.
However, the funeral programme for those 41 bodies of the Kuki-Zo bodies is yet to confirmed, including the burial site. Sources say the burial is likely to be held next week.
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Meanwhile, to honour and respect those killed in the conflict from the Kuki-Zo community, the Joint Philanthropic Organisation has urged all shops and vendors to be shut down, including vehicles and business establishments from 2 pm on Thursday.
Sources also informed that another four dead bodies of Meiteis killed in the conflict were airlifted from Churachandpur to Imphal on the same day.
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