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Naga group gives 48-hour deadline to return man's severed head in Manipur
A Naga civil society group in Manipur has given a 48-hour deadline for the return of Ajinbou R.'s severed head.
The 52-year-old man's headless body was brought to a hospital in Imphal for a post-mortem after an alleged attack on Makui Ashang village in Kangpokpi district on October 10.
The group says the post-mortem should not take place until his head is returned to his family for burial.
It warned that it would take stringent measures if the head is not returned within the deadline.
The killing comes amid renewed violence involving armed Kuki and Naga groups in several Manipur districts.
At least nine people were killed in separate shootings on October 9 and 10, according to the report.
More than 50 people have been killed and dozens of homes burned in Kuki-Naga violence since February.
Manipur's chief minister has called for steps to restore peace and protect residents.
A Naga civil society organisation has given a 48-hour ultimatum for the return of Ajinbou R.’s severed head in Manipur.
The 52-year-old’s headless body was brought to a hospital in Imphal for a post-mortem on Sunday night.
The Joint Tribes Council Manipur said the post-mortem would not be conducted until his head was returned to his family.
The council warned it would take the “most stringent measures” if the head was not located and returned.
The killing came amid renewed violence in Manipur that left at least nine people dead in separate firing incidents.
- Who
- The Joint Tribes Council Manipur issued the ultimatum. Ajinbou R., 52, was the man whose head was missing.
- What
- The council demanded the return of Ajinbou’s severed head within 48 hours.
- When
- The council issued the ultimatum on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Ajinbou was allegedly killed in Makui Ashang village, Kangpokpi district, Manipur. His body was taken to a hospital in Imphal.
- Why
- The council said the head remained missing and that the family needed it for a dignified burial.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A 22-year-old mother of five was shot dead in Chassad village, Kamjong district.
At least nine people were killed in separate firing incidents in Kamjong, Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts.
Ajinbou R. was allegedly killed in a suspected militant attack on Makui Ashang village.
Ajinbou’s headless body was brought to a hospital in Imphal for a post-mortem.
The Joint Tribes Council Manipur issued its 48-hour ultimatum.
- Missing man
- Ajinbou R., 52
- Location of alleged killing
- Makui Ashang village, Kangpokpi district, Manipur
- Ultimatum
- 48 hours
- Body taken for post-mortem
- Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal
- Recent deaths
- At least nine people in separate firing incidents in three districts
What people are saying
The head of Ajinbou R. remains missing.
Post-mortem will not be conducted till his head is returned to his family members for a dignified burial.
This heinous crime is an affront to humanity.
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