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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