Imphal: The Manipur government on Friday announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the family of Mayanglangbam Rishikanta Singh, also known as Ginminthang (29), who was abducted and shot dead by suspected militants in Churachandpur district on Wednesday night.
Rishikanta Singh, a resident of Kakching Khunou Hijam Uchan Makhong Leikai in Kakching district and son of M Tombi Singh, was taken at gunpoint along with his wife, Chingu Haokip, from their residence near the District Headquarters of Tuibong, Churachandpur. He was later shot dead in the area of Natjang village by unidentified armed miscreants on January 21, 2026.
The state government expressed condolences and shared the grief of the bereaved family. Commissioner cum Secretary (Home), Government of Manipur, stated that the ex gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh will be provided to the next of kin of the deceased.
The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, announced that the case will be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for a thorough and impartial investigation.