Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited a relief camp in Imphal East district on Saturday, April 11, where he met the family of a seven-year-old internally displaced girl who was raped and murdered.
The Chief Minister interacted with the family members and other displaced persons staying at the camp. He conveyed his condolences and assured that the government would extend all possible support to ensure justice for the victim.
An ex gratia assistance of Rs 10 lakh has also been announced for the family.
Through a Facebook post after the visit, he said the welfare of internally displaced persons remains a priority for the government. After hearing their grievances directly, he instructed officials to take immediate steps to address their concerns and focus on reducing hardship, as well as speeding up rehabilitation and resettlement measures.
According to him, the administration is committed to restoring dignity, stability, and normalcy in the lives of affected families.
The victim, a girl from Moreh, went missing on April 4 and was later found dead the following day beneath the Singjamei Bridge in Imphal West. The incident has deepened concerns over the safety of displaced people living in relief camps.
Imphal East District Commissioner L. Nivedita stated that authorities are taking all necessary steps to ensure justice for the victim’s family. She confirmed that the accused has already been taken into custody.
At the camp interaction, displaced residents raised demands for an early return to their native villages and also sought deployment of an IRB battalion in Moreh to strengthen security.
He assured that steps would be taken to support their return and called for renewed trust among communities to restore peace and stability.