Fresh Manipur Unrest Over Dead Youths' Images, CBI to Investigate

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:58am on 27 Sep 2023,Wednesday India

Photos circulating online of two slain Manipuri teens have sparked renewed violence, prompting authorities to ban internet and close schools. The teens went missing in July, and images show them held captive before being killed. Outraged students protested and clashed with police, resulting in injuries. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said the CBI will visit to expedite the probe. He vowed with the Centre to catch the culprits behind the brutal murders. The tensions follow a 4-month internet shutdown amid prior unrest. The viral photos shattered a semblance of returning normalcy. The CBI's involvement indicates authorities are under pressure to restore order and ensure justice.

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