SHILLONG:
87 bodies were buried in a mass grave in Manipur’s Churachandpur on December 20.
These bodies had been housed in mortuaries for the past eight months following the outbreak of ethnic violence in Manipur on May 3, 2023.
46 bodies were brought from Imphal and 41 bodies were brought from the Churachandpur hospital morgue.
For bodies that remained unidentified, the court granted permission to the state for burial or cremation, ensuring due observance of religious rites.
Laldawnlien Varte, Convenor of joint philanthropic organisations in Churachandpur, stated, “A compensation will be worked out after sitting with ITLF, JPO, and other leaders.”
The relocation of the bodies adhered to the directives of the Supreme Court, aiming to facilitate a proper burial for the victims.