Youths Plead for Help in Manipur

In a distressing turn of events in Manipur, a video has emerged showing two youths pleading for help after being allegedly kidnapped by Kuki militants. In the video, the victims urgently appeal to Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh for assistance, urging the government to consider them “as sons” and take action to meet the demands of their captors.

The incident unfolded on September 27 around 3 PM when three youths went missing while heading to New Keithelmanbi for an SSC GD recruitment test. Families lost contact with them, prompting an urgent search. One of the missing individuals, Ningombam Johnson Singh, son of N. Sanjoy from Thoubal Khekman Maning Leikai, was rescued by Army personnel stationed at Leimakhong. He was subsequently handed over to Imphal West Police, providing some relief to his family.

However, the other two youths—Oinam Thoithoi Singh from Thoubal Leishangthem Awang Leikai and Thokchom Thoithoiba Singh from Thoubal Khekman Wangmataba Mayai Leikai—remain unaccounted for. As their families become increasingly desperate, the video has amplified their anguish, showing the two hostages allegedly held by Kuki terrorists, who seem to be using the video as leverage for their demands.

In response to this troubling situation, families and the local community have rallied together for action. A public meeting was convened at Thoubal Khekman Jila Keithel, where a Joint Action Committee (JAC) was formed to escalate the issue. The JAC subsequently submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner of Thoubal District, urging swift intervention to secure the safe return of the remaining youths.

Following the submission, L. Subol, Convenor of the Peace and Relief Committee, met with the Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) to discuss immediate rescue efforts. Families continue to appeal to authorities for urgent action as the situation grows increasingly dire.

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