IMPHAL/UKHRUL: After remaining at the JNIMS morgue for more than five months, the mortal remains of six Naga men, whose bodies were recovered after their abduction in May this year, will be claimed on November 16 for their final rites at Naga Martyrs’ Park, Konsakhul.
The Joint Tribe Council (JTC) has appealed to people from all communities to attend the final rites and stand with the bereaved families as they bid farewell to the six Naga victims from the Zeliangrong community.
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Addressing a press conference at the Manipur Press Club on Tuesday, JTC co-convenor Timothy Wijunamai said the six men were allegedly abducted from Leilon Vaiphei on May 13, 2026, by armed Kuki militants operating under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement.
Their beheaded bodies were recovered on June 10 and have remained at the JNIMS morgue since then.
Wijunamai said the decision to claim the bodies was taken following discussions held in Guwahati on September 26, involving the United Naga Council (UNC), JTC, the Government of Manipur and the Government of India.
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He said the November 16 ceremony would be an occasion for people to pay their final respects to the victims and show solidarity with the families who have been waiting to perform their last rites.
The JTC appealed to the public, irrespective of community, to join the ceremony and support the families during their moment of grief.
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