Manipur CM Hands Over Rs Ex-Gratia of Rs 10 lakh to Victims' Families After Violence

Imphal: After fresh incidents of violence in Manipur , Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday handed over an ex-gratia amount of Rs 10 lakhs to the families of people killed in these incidents. 

The Manipur CM also met representatives of the JAC against the killing of (L) Ngangbam (O) Surbala Devi by Kuki militants. 

"Representatives of the JAC against the brutal killing of (L) Ngangbam (O) Surbala Devi by Kuki militants at Koutruk called on me at my Secretariat. An ex gratia amount of Rs 10 lakhs has been handed over to the bereaved family as a small gesture from the government, recognizing the deep loss they have endured. While no financial assistance can truly compensate for the life lost, it is our responsibility to stand by the affected families and offer them support in these difficult times."

"I express my deepest condolences to the family of (L) Ngangbam (O) Surbala Devi," CM Biren Singh added.

On Saturday, Manipur Inspector General of Police for Intelligence, K Kabib, stated that three bodies of miscreants were discovered following a fierce exchange of gunfire at Nungchappi village in Jiribam district. He also noted that a 63-year-old civilian was killed in an attack by suspected Kuki militants in Jiribam, and the three bodies of the attackers were subsequently recovered.

In response to the situation, the Assam Rifles (AR) have deployed anti-drone systems in Manipur to address potential threats from 'rogue drones.' Additionally, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is bringing in extra anti-drone guns to further bolster security measures in the state.