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Politics
Manipur Chief Minister Condemns Road Killings of IT Professionals, Calls for Action
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:48 AM
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The Chief Minister of Manipur publicly denounced the recent road killings of IT workers and directed authorities to pursue the perpetrators.
Manipur's chief minister issued a strong statement condemning the recent killings of information‑technology professionals on a state road. The leader described the incident as a grave threat to the safety of the state's growing tech community and called it unacceptable.
The chief minister instructed the state police and investigative agencies to launch a swift and thorough inquiry, emphasizing that those responsible must be identified and brought to justice without delay. He also urged local administration to enhance security measures on major transport routes frequented by IT workers.
In addition to the immediate investigative orders, the chief minister appealed to the public for cooperation, asking witnesses to come forward and share any information that could aid the probe. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to protecting all citizens, particularly those contributing to the state's economic development through the technology sector.
The statement was released through a press briefing, and officials said a task force would be formed to monitor the situation and recommend further steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The chief minister instructed the state police and investigative agencies to launch a swift and thorough inquiry, emphasizing that those responsible must be identified and brought to justice without delay. He also urged local administration to enhance security measures on major transport routes frequented by IT workers.
In addition to the immediate investigative orders, the chief minister appealed to the public for cooperation, asking witnesses to come forward and share any information that could aid the probe. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to protecting all citizens, particularly those contributing to the state's economic development through the technology sector.
The statement was released through a press briefing, and officials said a task force would be formed to monitor the situation and recommend further steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.