Imphal, July 4 -- Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand landed in Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district under tight security on Saturday to attend the funeral ceremony of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Vungzagin Valte (61) who was a victim of Manipur ethnic violence.

CM's visit to Churachandpur amid the boycott imposed by several Kuki bodies was the first since the May 3, 2023 clash between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities.

"Today, I came here for a short visit to pay my last respects to my friend Pu Valte. To be able to attend it is a huge honour for me. Valte's family is like my family. His friends and close ones are my friends too. I will always extend any support to all of them when or if the need arises," the CM...