Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Manipur Man Killed in Viral Video
A man named Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh was killed by some armed people in Manipur.
His family found out about his death when they saw a video of the killing on social media.
The video showed him being shot, and it was shared to make people angry and cause trouble.
The government is now investigating the murder and has given money to help his family.
The man had been living with his wife in a different part of Manipur, and his family didn't know until they saw the video.
Some groups are being blamed for the killing, but they say they are not involved.
The killing was meant to disrupt peace efforts in the state.
Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh, a 28-year-old Meitei man, was killed by suspected Kuki insurgents in Manipur's Churachandpur district.
His family found out about his death through a viral video shared on social media, which showed him being shot.
The killing was reportedly planned to incite ethnic unrest during peace talks in the region.
The Manipur government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the victim's family and handed the case over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) have denied involvement, but the UKNA is a key suspect.
- Who
- Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh, a 28-year-old Meitei man
- What
- He was abducted and killed by suspected Kuki insurgents
- When
- January 21, 2026
- Where
- Churachandpur district, Manipur
- Why
- The motive is unclear, but the killing was filmed and shared to incite unrest
- Victim's Name
- Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh
- Victim's Age
- 28 years old
- Location of Incident
- Churachandpur district, Manipur
- Date of Incident
- January 21, 2026
- Suspected Group
- Kuki insurgents (possibly United Kuki National Army)
- Government Response
- NIA to investigate, Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia announced
- Victim's Occupation
- Worked in Nepal
- Victim's Residence
- Kakching Khunou, Manipur
Sources
"Isn't That...?" Family Found Out About Meitei Man's Murder Through Video
Manipur Govt announces Rs 10 Lakh ex-gratia for family of man killed in Churachandpur
Manipur govt announces Rs 10L ex gratia for kin of Meitei man killed in Churachandpur
Kin of Meitei man killed in Manipur’s Churachandpur refuse to accept body; seek arrests, compensation
DC Edit | Manipur: Peace Still Far Away
Protest mounts over Meitei killing: Government announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia
Manipur imperative: Peace & political process
Manipur HC blocks viral videos of Meitei man’s killing in Churachandpur
Body of Meitei man killed in Kuki-majority area not to be taken till demands met: Pressure group
