Chief Minister visits Sunurok massacre victims’ families Permanently close Sinai Camp : JAC

DIPR/OSR
IMPHAL, Oct 26: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today visited Nongshum, Imphal East district and met the families of Arubam Ronil, Lairenlakpam Inaobi and Kshetrimayum Sushil who were killed by Kuki militants while collecting firewood at Khongbal Sunurok on October 19, 2026.
During the visit, Khemchand shared his heartfelt condolences with the family members of the victims.
He stated that the Government stands firmly with the families and all possible assistance will be provided to them.
The Chief Minister also met the representatives of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed against the brutal killing of the three civilians, and patiently heard the concerns and demands for justice.
He maintained that all legitimate demands will be looked into with utmost sincerity.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by MLA of Lamlai Assembly Constituency Kh Ibomcha Singh and MLA of Khundrakpam Assembly Constituency Thok- chom Lokeshwar Singh during the meeting with the bereaved family members.
Upon his return from Nongshum, the Chief Minister visited Raj Medicity at North AOC,  along with MLA Kh Ibomcha Singh and enquired about the condition of the two civilians who were injured in the attack.
He directed the hospital authorities to provide best medical care and wished the injured a speedy and full recovery.
Meanwhile, the JAC Against the Brutal Killing of  Lairenlakpam Inaobi Meitei, Arubam Ronil Singh and Kshetrimayum Sushil Singh at Khongbal Sunurok has demanded closure of the Sinai camp for good.
As Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand visited the bereaved families, the JAC submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister.
The incident has caused immense suffering among the affected families and has raised serious concerns regarding the safety and security of innocent civilians, said the memorandum.
It said that the loss of precious lives and the injuries inflicted upon innocent persons demand immediate intervention of the Government, a thorough investigation and effective measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
The same memorandum also laid down several demands including the abrogation of SoO agreement with Kuki militants; withdrawal of Central forces and Assam Rifles from Nongshum and Khongbal Tangkhul areas and replacing them with MPA cadres of the Pambei-led UNLF.
Closure of the Sinai camp permanently and prosecution of the Sinai camp commander who was in-charge of the camp on October 19, 2026; completion of the investigation against Kuki narco-terrorists arrested from Sinai camp within 15 days and speedy trial are some other demands listed in the memorandum.
It also demanded dismantling of all bunkers built by Kuki militants at Nongshum, Khamenlok, Gwaltabi Reserve Forest, Mark Hill Range and Sagang Hill Range, and imposition of strict restriction on their movement.
The JAC is also asking the Government to provide a suitable Government job to each of the deceased victims and adequate compensation to all the bereaved families as well as the injured victims.
It further demanded suspension of all police personnel who committed excesses upon protesters on October 19 and transfer of the Kangpokpi SP.    
The charter of demands also includes signing a memorandum of understanding between the JAC and responsible Government officials toward fulfilling its demands.
The JAC maintained that the Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers must step down if they cannot fulfil the people’s demands at the earliest.
The JAC added that they would not claim the bodies of the deceased victims until their demands are translated into action.