On November 15, 2024, women from the Manipur community staged a candlelight protest demanding the safe release of six individuals abducted by suspected militants in Jiribam. The protest was sparked by the discovery of the decomposed bodies of two children, including an infant, and a woman, found near the Manipur-Assam border. The bodies were located approximately 15 km from the abduction site, near a river.

Authorities have yet to confirm whether the bodies belong to the abducted family, and investigations are ongoing. The bodies have been sent to Silchar for identification, with DNA testing planned if the identity remains unclear. Police continue to investigate the incident, though more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.

The abduction and the tragic discovery of the bodies have raised concerns about security in the region and the safety of civilians amid growing tensions. The candlelight protest by community women calls for justice and the safe return of the abducted individuals.

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