Prime suspect of two missing Manipur students arrested: CBI
First Published: 14th October, 2023 8:54 IST
The suspect was tracked down in Pune with the help of the CBI's anti-corruption unit
In a big breakthrough in the two Manipur students missing and found dead case, the special investigation team (SIT) of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigating the case said that it has arrested a 22-year old Manipur resident, said to be the prime suspect in the case, from Koregaon in Pune.
He was tracked down in Pune with the help of CBI’s anti-corruption unit.
He has been brought to Guwahati, where a special court granted the CBI custody of the young man until October 16.
The two missing students, Phijam Hemanjit (20) and Hijam Linthoingambi (17) were last seen in CCTV footage riding a motorbike on July 6.
Initially, the disappearance of these students received little attention until unsettling pictures, purportedly showing their lifeless bodies, emerged on September 25. The video went viral soon after the Manipur government lifted the ban on internet on September 23.
The video triggered outrage in Manipur, leading to violent student protests and prompting the government to request the CBI to take over the investigation into the case. CBI has already made several arrests in connection with the case.
Earlier, speaking to media, Kuldeip Singh, Manipur’s security advisor, said that since the bodies of the two missing students have not been found, the case is officially considered a “missing persons” case. He explained that confirming their deaths would necessitate the recovery of a significant portion of their bodies.
Also Read : Manipur dengue outbreak: 26 cases detected in Churachandpur district hospital today
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live GMCH Records 11.55 Lakh Patients in 2024, Prepares for Robotic Surgery
02nd January 2025
Live Is Northeast Becoming the Gateway for Trafficking Bangladeshi Nationals into India?
02nd January 2025
Live Aizawl Police Arrests 12 For Flouting Firecracker Ban on Jan 1
02nd January 2025
Live Water Shoots Up To Over 20 Feet After Pipeline Bursts In Guwahati; 3rd Incident In 3 Years
02nd January 2025
WE RECOMMEND
CoTU Declares 12-Hour Shutdown in Manipur Amid Growing Unrest Over Central Forces’ Deployment in Saibol
Earlier, the CoTU threatened to launch an indefinite economic blockade along NH-2 if their demands were not met
02nd January 2025
India completes over 9 km fencing at Manipur’s Moreh along Myanmar border; road construction underway: MHA
The India-Myanmar border stretches over 1,600 km and traverses four northeastern states, including Manipur.
02nd January 2025
Manipur Recorded 77% of Northeast’s Violent Incidents: MHA Report
According to the report, Manipur witnessed 187 out of the 243 violent incidents that occurred in the Northeast.
01st January 2025
New Year Marred by Heavy Gunfire in Manipur
Security forces, including the Border Security Force (BSF), engaged in heavy gunfire to defend the village and push back the attackers.
01st January 2025
Manipur CM Biren Singh Hits Back At Jairam Ramesh, Says “Manipur In Turmoil Because Of The Past Sins Of The Congress Party”
He also questioned former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and IK Gujral over whether they visited the northeastern state to apologise for the conflicts in the 1990s.
01st January 2025