CBI officials reach Manipur to investigate murder of two students

A Central Bureau of Investigation team led by the agencys Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar reached Imphal in a special flight earlier today to investigate the alleged kidnapping and killing of two students Sources saidThe two boys had reportedly gone missing in Manipur on July 6 Upon their arrival at Imphal airport the CBI team parried questions about the incidentFollowing the incident fresh protests erupted in the state after a video showing the dead bodies of two youths in Manipur went viralThe government responded by reimposing the suspension of internet services for five days as a precautionary measure and announced that all schools in the state would be closed till FridayAn order issued by the Manipur Home Department said steps are being taken to prevent the imminent danger of loss of life damage to publicprivate property and widespread disturbances to public tranquillyIn view of the prevailing law and order situation In the State of Manipur the State Government views very seriously with utmost sensitivity the reported spread of disinformation false rumours and other types of violent activities through various social media platforms such as WhatsApp Facebook Instagram Twitter etc on electronic equipment like tablet computers mobile phones etc and sending bulk SMS likely facilitating andor mobilising mobs of agitators and demonstrators which may cause loss of life andor damage to publicprivate property or aggravate the law and order situation in the state an official notification saidEarlier Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday confirmed that the CBI Special Director will be visiting Manipur on WednesdayIn a post on X Biren Singh said In light of the distressing news that emerged yesterday regarding the tragic demise of the missing students I want to assure the people of the State that both the state and central government are closely working together to nab the perpetrators he saidTo further expedite this crucial investigation the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI Director along with a specialized team will be arriving in Imphal tomorrow morning in a special flight Their presence underscores the commitment of our authorities to swiftly resolve this matter I have been constantly in touch with Honble Union Home Minister Shri AmitShah ji to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice the Chief Minister addedManipur has been witnessing violence since May 3 following the protests against the High Courts order asking the state government to consider the inclusion of the Meitei community in the category of Scheduled Tribes STThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever