Jiribam, Feb 11, 2026 – Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand visited the family of Zosangkim Hmar on Wednesday (Feb 11) to offer condolences following her brutal death in late 2024.
The visit took place in the Jiribam district, where the Chief Minister met with the relatives of the 31-year-old Kuki-Zo teacher. Zosangkim Hmar was killed on the night of 7 November 2024 during a wave of ethnic violence. She was allegedly gang-raped and murdered before her home in Zairawn village was set on fire, reportedly by Meitei militants.
The tragedy of Ms. Hmar’s death was followed by further bloodshed just days later. On 11 November 2024, 10 Hmar village volunteers were shot dead in Jakuradhor-Karong village, located in the Borobekra sub-division.
Reports allege that the volunteers were killed by CRPF personnel acting in coordination with Meitei militants. These back-to-back incidents have significantly heightened tensions between the communities and the security forces in the region.
During his visit to the grieving family, the Chief Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to restoring order and holding those responsible to account.
“Guided by Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji and Hon’ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji’s vision for peace, I met the family of the deceased woman... expressing condolences and assuring justice,” Khemchand stated on X (formerly Twitter).
The victim’s family and local community leaders continue to call for a transparent investigation into both the assault on Ms. Hmar and the subsequent killing of the village volunteers. By visiting the site in person, the Minister aimed to signal that the administration is focused on legal redress, though the atmosphere in Jiribam remains fragile.
Photo Courtesy: Chief Minister’s Twitter account.
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