Funeral Held for Two Children Killed in Manipur Bomb Attack
Manipur: Bodies of two children killed in April bomb attack taken from morgue
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The bodies of two children, a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister, killed in a bomb attack in Tronglaobi, Bishnupur district, Manipur, were taken from the morgue for their last rites. The attack on April 7 sparked violent protests and is under investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
- 01Two children were killed in a bomb attack in Bishnupur district, Manipur.
- 02The attack occurred on April 7, leading to widespread protests.
- 03The bodies were kept in the morgue for 25 days before being released.
- 04Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh has appealed for acceptance of the bodies.
- 05The case is currently being investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
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The bodies of two children, a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister, were taken from the morgue in Imphal, Manipur, for their last rites after being killed in a bomb attack on April 7 in Tronglaobi, Bishnupur district. The attack led to significant unrest, prompting violent protests across five valley districts. The bodies remained in the morgue for 25 days before their release. On April 25, Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh appealed to the families to accept the children's bodies and assured that efforts were ongoing to apprehend those responsible for the attack. The case has since been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for further investigation. During the funeral procession, community members dressed in traditional Meitei attire paid their respects as the children were transported in an open vehicle to their home for the last rites.
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The tragic loss of these children has heightened community tensions and sparked calls for justice, affecting local families and their sense of security.
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