Imphal, March 13 -- The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) on Friday strongly condemned the brutal killing of two Kuki-Zo villagers whose bodies were discovered on Thursday under horrifying circumstances.

The victims, Thenkhogin Baite (42) of Thowai Kuki village, Kamjong, and Thangboimang Khongsai (35) of Shangkai village, Ukhrul, were found blindfolded with their hands tied behind their backs.

Describing the act as "merciless and inhumane," the council said the killings were deeply shocking and condemned the crime "in the strongest possible terms.""What is equally disturbing is the response surrounding the incident. While 18 Tangkhul individuals were reportedly detained in connection with the disappearance of the two men, the Chief Minister of Manipu...