The gruesome details of the Jiribam hostage tragedy have been further exposed by the recent autopsy reports. Three of the six victims, including two women and a child, were brutally murdered, their bodies bearing the marks of a horrific ordeal.
Laishram Chingkhei Nganba Singh, a mere 2.5 years old, suffered multiple injuries, including a gunshot wound to the face, stab wounds to the chest and hand, and a broken forearm. The extent of the violence inflicted upon the innocent child is truly shocking.
Laishram Heitombi Devi, a 25-year-old woman, was shot multiple times, with bullets piercing her vital organs. Yurembam Rani Devi, a 68-year-old woman, also succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds.
The Manipur government has blamed Kuki militants for the premeditated killings, while the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation. As the state mourns the loss of innocent lives, the demand for justice grows stronger.