On April 11, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited a relief camp in Imphal East, where he met the family of a seven-year-old girl who was tragically raped and murdered. During his visit, he expressed condolences to the grieving family and other internally displaced persons present at the camp. He assured them of the government’s commitment to providing all necessary support to ensure justice for the victim. In this context, an ex gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh was announced for the victim’s family.
In a subsequent Facebook post, Singh emphasized the government’s priority on the welfare of internally displaced individuals. He relayed that after engaging with the displaced persons and hearing their grievances firsthand, he instructed officials to take prompt action to address their needs. This includes efforts to alleviate difficulties faced by them and to expedite rehabilitation and resettlement efforts.
Singh reiterated the administration’s dedication to restoring dignity, stability, and normalcy to the lives of those affected. The victim, originally from Moreh, vanished on April 4 and was discovered deceased beneath the Singjamei Bridge in Imphal West the next day. This tragic incident has heightened safety concerns for the displaced population residing in relief shelters.
L. Nivedita, the Imphal East District Commissioner, confirmed that necessary actions are being taken to ensure justice for the victim’s family, and reported that the suspect is already in custody. During the interaction at the camp, residents voiced their demands for an expedited return to their original villages and requested the deployment of an Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) in Moreh to enhance security measures. The Chief Minister assured them that steps would be initiated to support their return and called for renewed community trust to cultivate peace and stability.
