A 31-year-old Meitei civilian was allegedly abducted and killed by suspected Kuki militants in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, according to a complaint filed by his family.

The deceased has been identified as Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh, a resident of Kakching Khunou Uchan Makhong Leikai in Kakching district. He was the son of M. Tombi Singh and the husband of Chingnu Haokip (38), a resident of Tuibong (Tuibuang) village in Churachandpur district.

Family members stated that they first became aware of the incident after coming across a disturbing video purportedly showing Rishikanta’s killing. This was followed by a phone call from his wife, who informed them that he had been abducted and killed by armed assailants.

According to the complaint, at around 1:45 am on January 22, 2026, the family received telephonic confirmation from Chingnu Haokip regarding the abduction and killing.

Police are yet to issue an official statement on the incident.