Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Saturday that the state government is probing the deaths of two students in Imphal East district and will definitely catch the culprits.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of the two students. I assure the families of the victims that we will leave no stone unturned to bring the perpetrators to justice,” Singh said in a statement.
A CBI team, led by the agency’s Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar arrived in Imphal in a special flight on Wednesday to investigate the alleged “kidnapping and killing” of the two students.
In cases registered or transferred to the CBI, teams have to visit the scene of the crime, recreate the scene, collect forensic evidence, and send it to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory.
“To ensure speedy investigation and keeping the safety of CBI officials on priority, CRPF personnel will accompany them during their visits in violence-hit areas for investigation purposes,” the official added.
The two youths had reportedly gone missing in Manipur on July 6.
Following the incident, fresh protests erupted in the state on September 25 after a video showing their bodies went viral on social media.
On Thursday afternoon, senior officers of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) held a meeting at the Manipur Police Headquarters in Imphal to discuss the law and order situation in the state.
“A meeting of senior officers of CAPF was held at PHQ, Imphal to discuss the present law and order situation in the state,” the Manipur Police said in a post on ‘X’ on Thursday.
The officers were apprised of the unfortunate injuries of students as well as security personnel, police said adding that the forces discussed using minimum force in dealing with the public, especially students.
“I urge the people of Manipur to cooperate with the police and provide any information that they may have about the case,” Singh appealed.