Hundreds pay final respects to C Panmei, killed in Kangpokpi attack (opens original article in a new tab)

Hundreds gathered in Imphal to pay respects to Chunjanglung Panmei, 57, who was allegedly killed by Kuki militants while repairing a water pipeline. Community leaders urged peace and democratic solutions to conflicts in Manipur.

• Panmei was killed by Kuki militants during an ambush while repairing a water pipeline.
• Community leaders condemned the attack and called for peaceful, democratic resolution of conflicts.
• FNCC criticized the government's response and demanded accountability for the attack.