Manipur Police Recover Remains Of Six Suspected Naga Hostages Missing Since May 13

Published 10 June 2026 · india

Manipur Police Recover Remains Of Six Suspected Naga Hostages Missing Since May 13 Published By, Last Updated: June 10, 2026, 20:37 IST The recovery comes

Manipur Police Recover Remains Of Six Suspected Naga Hostages Missing Since May 13 Published By, Last Updated: June 10, 2026, 20:37 IST The recovery comes just a day after 14 Kuki individuals, abducted on the same day from Manipur’s Senapati district, were released after nearly a month in captivity. Officials said the deceased are believed to be among those taken from Leilon Vaiphei village during the May 13 incidents. (Image via X/@meiteiheritage) Manipur Police on Wednesday said they have recovered the mortal remains of six people, suspected to be Naga men who went missing after being taken hostage by armed groups in Kangpokpi district on May 13. The recovery comes just a day after 14 Kuki individuals, abducted on the same day from Manipur’s Senapati district, were released after nearly a month in captivity.

More than 50 people were abducted and held hostage by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts on May 13, hours after three church leaders were killed in an ambush in Kangpokpi district. Of those abducted, 31 have since been released, including 12 Naga women from Konsakhul village and 16 Kukis from Kangpokpi district. However, six Naga men were still unaccounted for until Wednesday, when police said their mortal remains were recovered following an extensive search operation. In a post on X, Manipur Police said a large-scale search operation involving around 450 personnel from the Manipur Police, CRPF and Assam Rifles, supported by sniffer dogs and forensic teams, was carried out for nearly 24 hours before the remains were found. After nearly 24 hours of sustained search operations involving around 450 personnel of the Manipur Police, CRPF, and Assam Rifles, assisted by sniffer dogs and forensic expert teams, the mortal remains of six persons were recovered this afternoon.

The deceased are believed to be…— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) June 10, 2026 The police further confirmed that the deceased are believed to be among those taken hostage from Leilon Vaiphei village. “Necessary legal formalities are being carried out by the police, and the investigation is underway," the police wrote. Meanwhile, officials said the mortal remains would be brought to the RIMS hospital in Imphal for postmortem examination and DNA analysis. (With inputs from PTI) News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers,...