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Two bodies found during search operation in Manipur's Kangpokpi district

Security forces discovered the remains while searching for two youths from Taphou Kuki village who went missing on October 29.

Security forces found two bodies in a hilly area of Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Sunday morning, according to reports from Deccan Herald and ThePrint.

The discovery occurred during a mission to locate two youths from Taphou Kuki village who had been missing since October 29.

A police officer stated that the deceased are suspected to be the two missing Kuki youths.

The search was carried out by joint teams including the Manipur Police, CoBRA, CRPF, Assam Rifles, and RAF.

The operation took place in the area east of NH-2 along the SP Road, a hilly stretch linking the Kangpokpi and Senapati districts.

Police said the identification process is currently in progress and legal formalities are being completed.

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