Kin of Manipur’s 49 people missing since 2023 ethnic conflict to get ₹10 lakh each

The Manipur Cabinet has approved a one-time financial assistance of ₹10 lakh each for the kin of 49 people missing since ethnic conflicts erupted in the state on May 3, 2023. The conflicts, which began between Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities and later between Kukis and Nagas, claimed 306 lives and displaced over 60,000 people. The decision takes into account the difficulties faced by families of missing persons, who are unable to access compensation due to legal and procedural requirements.

The law presumes a person dead only after seven years, and families of missing individuals do not have the necessary death certificates and autopsy reports required for compensation.

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