8 Months After Manipur Violence, Victims' Bodies Airlifted From Imphal Morgue
NDTV
The bodies of 64 victims of the violence, which had been lying unclaimed in the morgue for several months, were moved as per directions of the Supreme Court so that the victims could receive a proper burial.
Over 8 months after ethnic clashes shook Manipur, the unclaimed bodies of the victims of violence have been shifted from morgues in Imphal to districts in the state for proper burial, sources told NDTV today.
The bodies of 64 victims of the violence, which had been lying unclaimed in the morgue for several months, were moved as per directions of the Supreme Court so that the victims could receive a proper burial.
In a coordinated effort between the Centre and state government, the bodies of victims were moved out of the morgues early Thursday morning under heavy security cover of central forces. They were then airlifted from Imphal by Air Force choppers to the Kangpokpi district. At least 19 bodies have been sent to the district so far, sources said.
