Bawm-Kuki Chin Youths Killed in Alleged Crossfire After Army Detention

IN a chilling incident that has raised serious concerns about the conduct of security forces, two Bawm-Kuki Chin youths were reportedly picked up from the streets by the army following a staged bank robbery. About a week later, both were allegedly killed in what authorities described as a "crossfire." Their bodies, wrapped in sacks, wer

e buried at an undisclosed location. Their families remain in the dark — unaware their sons are no longer alive.

The absence of an autopsy and proper investigation has sparked outrage among sections of the public, especially in light of similar incidents occurring in the hill regions. Local sources claim this case echoes a broader pattern of extrajudicial actions by state forces, most recently in Gopalganj, where no autopsies were conducted for those killed.

“This is becoming a regular occurrence in the hills,” a local resident said. “But the silence from the authorities — and from the rest of the country — is deafening.”

Worse still, those affected are often branded as “tribal terrorists,” a label that further marginalizes vulnerable communities and stifles demands for justice.

While the state has attempted to project an image of humanitarian concern through aid distribution, ground realities tell a different story. Residents in the affected areas reportedly require special permission to sell crops or even purchase daily necessities — a form of control that many view as oppressive.

The families of the two slain youths are still searching for answers — and for the truth that remains buried, along with their sons.

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