Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Meitei Man Killed in Manipur
A man named Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh, who is from the Meitei community, was kidnapped and then shot dead in Churachandpur district, Manipur.
He had been living with his wife, who is from the Kuki-Zo community, for about a month.
The incident was recorded on a video that was shared online.
In the video, the man is seen pleading with some people before he is shot.
The video also has a message that says 'No peace no popular', which might be related to the political situation in the state.
This incident happened after a period of relative calm in Manipur.
The police are investigating the case, and a group called the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) is suspected to be behind the killing.
The victim's death without justice is a travesty, especially as the Supreme Court was monitoring the case.
The investigation is ongoing, and it is inappropriate to comment further as the CBI is handling the case.
A Meitei man, Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh, was abducted and later shot dead in Churachandpur district, Manipur.
He had been living with his Kuki-Zo wife, Chingnu Haokip, in a Kuki-Zo-majority area for about a month.
The incident was recorded on a video that was circulated online, showing the man pleading before being shot.
The killing occurred after a period of relative calm in Manipur and amid speculation over the formation of a new government.
The United Kuki National Army (UKNA), a group that has not signed the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, is suspected to be behind the killing.
- Who
- Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh, a Meitei man living with his Kuki-Zo wife in Churachandpur district, Manipur
- What
- Shot dead after being abducted, with the incident recorded on video
- When
- Wednesday evening, January 22, 2026
- Where
- Churachandpur district, Manipur
- Why
- Unclear, but suspected to be related to ethnic tensions and political activity in the state
Justice for Victims
Ongoing Investigation
Victim's Case
Justice for Victims
The victim's death without justice is a travesty, especially as the Supreme Court was monitoring the case.
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation is ongoing, and it is inappropriate to comment further as the CBI is handling the case.
- Victim's Name
- Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh
- Victim's Community
- Meitei
- Victim's Wife's Community
- Kuki-Zo
- Location of Incident
- Churachandpur district, Manipur
- Duration of Video
- 1 minute 12 seconds
- Text in Video
- No peace no popular
- Suspected Group
- United Kuki National Army (UKNA)
- Victim's Occupation
- Worked in Nepal
- Date of Abduction
- Wednesday, January 22, 2026
- Date of Return from Nepal
- January 19, 2026
Sources
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