UKHRUL: Two minor children were killed, and their mother was injured in an attack by suspected Kuki militants in Tronglaobi Awang Leikai, Moirang, Bishnupur District, Manipur. The incident reportedly happened at around 1:05 AM today. The deceased victims included a five-year-old boy and a five-month-old baby girl.
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In a social media post, Moirang Assembly Constituency MLA Thongam Shanti Singh condemned the tragic incident allegedly carried out by suspected Kuki militants. The MLA reported that the incident occurred at around 1:05 AM when the mother and her two minor children were asleep together in their bedroom.
“This heinous act of violence is nothing less than an act of terrorism,” he decried.
The MLA also paid heartfelt tribute to the two innocent lives lost and extended his deepest condolences during this unimaginable time of grief.
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”Such inhuman acts have no place in our society and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms,” he added.
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh has also condemned the incident. In a post on X, he expressed deep pain at the loss of two innocent children in the attack, which is horrific and beyond condemnable.
He said that while efforts are ongoing, these incidents show the need for stronger ground-level vigilance and quicker intervention. He also expressed belief that the authorities are on the job to bring the perpetrators to justice and reinforce measures to safeguard civilians.
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“While we navigate through these tragic times, always remember who provoked when the entire state was working towards peace,” he added.
Following the incident, tension has gripped the valley districts, with three trucks bound for Churachandpur District reportedly set ablaze by irate mobs at Moirang.