2 Bullet Ridden Bodies Found in Manipur

Imphal: The body of a middle-aged woman with a bullet wound on her head was discovered dead on Wednesday in the Tairenpokpi area in the Imphal West district of Manipur.

The blindfolded body of a man in his forties was also found in the Takhok Mapal Makha area in Imphal East district late on Tuesday night. His hands were bound behind his back and bullet had pierced his head.

The deceased woman is believed to be one of the four missing persons, who were recently “abducted by unidentified men” from Kangchup foothills in Imphal West district, reported The Statesman.

Unknown assailants opened fire on at least nine people, injuring two police officers and a woman Notably on Tuesday near Kangchup foothills.

Since May, Manipur has been plagued by recurrent episodes of violence. Since then, almost 180 individuals have lost their lives.