A man in India's capital New Delhi was tied to a pole and beaten to death. The man was lynched for allegedly consuming 'prasad' at a temple on Tuesday after which the police detained several people linked to the incident on Thursday (Sep 28).&nbsp;

Local reports said that the 26-year-old belonged to a minority community and&nbsp;the authorities are assuring strict action in the matter. Deputy commissioner of police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said that the victim was specially-abled.&nbsp;

A video of the incident, which took place in Delhi's Sundar Nagari area, has gone viral on social media platforms. The footage shows the man, identified as Muhammed Isaar, appealing to the crowd for help. He can be seen in pain, while people attacked him over suspicion of theft.&nbsp;

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The victim's father, Abdul Wajid, filed a complaint in which he said that there were injuries all over the body of his son when he found him lying outside his house on Tuesday evening.&nbsp;

The authorities have launched a probe into the incident and said that they were trying to identify the accused through CCTV cameras. They are also scrutinising videos and images on mobile phones of people present there.&nbsp;

As quoted in a local report, one police officer said Isaar's family has alleged that he was beaten to death on suspicion of stealing prasad from a stall.&nbsp;

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Another police officer said that a "preliminary probe revealed that the victim was mentally ill and could not provide satisfactory answers when confronted by the attackers. They tied him to a pole and brutally beat him with sticks".&nbsp;

The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) condemned the incident. Muralidharan, general secretary of the NPRD, said in a statement: "According to reports, Isaar was tied to a pillar and beaten to death for allegedly consuming prasad near a temple in the area."&nbsp;

"Incidents of abuse, physical attacks and killings of disabled people are being reported at regular intervals. However, this has acquired a much more dangerous dimension with disabled people being targeted for their religious identity," he added.&nbsp;

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A man in India's capital New Delhi was tied to a pole and beaten to death. The man was lynched for allegedly consuming 'prasad' at a temple on Tuesday after which the police detained several people linked to the incident on Thursday (Sep 28). Local reports said that the 26-year-old belonged to a minority community and the authorities are assuring strict action in the matter. Deputy commissioner of police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said that the victim was specially-abled. A video of the incident, which took place in Delhi's Sundar Nagari area, has gone viral on social media platforms. The footage shows the man, identified as Muhammed Isaar, appealing to the crowd for help. He can be seen in pain, while people attacked him over suspicion of theft. Also read: How PSLV rocket tech led to missile tech: Former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair recalls The victim's father, Abdul Wajid, filed a complaint in which he said that there were injuries all over the body of his son when he found him lying outside his house on Tuesday evening. The authorities have launched a probe into the incident and said that they were trying to identify the accused through CCTV cameras. They are also scrutinising videos and images on mobile phones of people present there. As quoted in a local report, one police officer said Isaar's family has alleged that he was beaten to death on suspicion of stealing prasad from a stall. Also read: India weather update: IMD issues 'yellow' alert for Mumbai, Thane & Raigad till weekend; check details Another police officer said that a "preliminary probe revealed that the victim was mentally ill and could not provide satisfactory answers when confronted by the attackers. They tied him to a pole and brutally beat him with sticks". The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) condemned the incident. Muralidharan, general secretary of the NPRD, said in a statement: "According to reports, Isaar was tied to a pillar and beaten to death for allegedly consuming prasad near a temple in the area." "Incidents of abuse, physical attacks and killings of disabled people are being reported at regular intervals. However, this has acquired a much more dangerous dimension with disabled people being targeted for their religious identity," he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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PAW-some! Pups Steal Show at Chile Military Parade

Members of Chile's esteemed canine brigade seized the limelight at the annual Military Parade held on Sep 19 

A remarkable ensemble of 76 dogs proudly marched alongside their dedicated handlers

The handlers are members of Chile's revered carabiniers or police officers 

Captain Gabriela Berrios of the Chilean carabiniers said the pups undergo tough training to adjust to crowds and noise, ensuring their flawless performance at the parade 

These 'police puppies' were introduced to the military parade in 2017 

Members of Chile's esteemed canine brigade seized the limelight at the annual Military Parade held on Sep 19

All shares of SAL Saudi logistics services' IPO in Riyadh were taken up within hours of books opening on the sale, in an indication of continued investor appetite for listings in the kingdom.

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After the company's auditors reported that they had found potential fraud or mistake at one of Victoria PLC's subsidiaries, the stock and bonds of the UK flooring producer dropped. According to a report published by Victoria after the market closed on Friday, Grant Thornton found "potential irregularities" relating.

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United States President Joe Biden hosted the leaders of 18 Pacific Island nations on Monday (September 25) at the White House as he offered economic aid to them in a bid to strengthen US engagement amid growing Chinese presence in the region.&nbsp;

During the meeting, Biden also announced formal US recognition of two new island nations, the Cook Islands and Niue. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed agreements with prime ministers of both nations and also witnessed the signing of a development deal between Kiribati and the Millennium Challenge Corporation led by Alice Albright.&nbsp;

Kiribati is one of the most remote Pacific island states, around 4,000km southwest of Hawaii. It said that this year it plans to upgrade a former World War II airstrip with Chinese assistance.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Biden talked about America's World War II campaign against Japan in the region as he spoke to the leaders. Without naming Beijing, Biden weighed in on another kind of battle&nbsp;which was underway.&nbsp;

Biden, "Like our forebears during World War II, we know that a great deal of the history of the world will be written across the Pacific over the coming years. And like them, we owe it to the next generation to write that story together."&nbsp;

At the welcoming ceremony, Biden said: "The United States is committed to ensuring an Indo-Pacific region that is free, open, prosperous, and secure. We're committed to working with all the nations around this table to achieve that goal."&nbsp;

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A document issued after a working lunch with the group mentioned that the US president pledged to work with Congress to provide $200 million more in funding for projects in the region with an aim at countering illegal fishing, addressing the climate issue, economic growth, and improving public health.&nbsp;

The document said, "These new programs and activities continue to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to work together with the Pacific Islands to expand and deepen our cooperation in the years ahead."&nbsp;

A joint statement said the sides agreed to hold another summit in 2025 and political engagements every two years thereafter.

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United States President Joe Biden hosted the leaders of 18 Pacific Island nations on Monday (September 25) at the White House as he offered economic aid to them in a bid to strengthen US engagement amid growing Chinese presence in the region. During the meeting, Biden also announced formal US recognition of two new island nations, the Cook Islands and Niue. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed agreements with prime ministers of both nations and also witnessed the signing of a development deal between Kiribati and the Millennium Challenge Corporation led by Alice Albright. Kiribati is one of the most remote Pacific island states, around 4,000km southwest of Hawaii. It said that this year it plans to upgrade a former World War II airstrip with Chinese assistance. Also read: US House to go ahead with spending cuts amid shutdown risk Meanwhile, Biden talked about America's World War II campaign against Japan in the region as he spoke to the leaders. Without naming Beijing, Biden weighed in on another kind of battle which was underway. Biden, "Like our forebears during World War II, we know that a great deal of the history of the world will be written across the Pacific over the coming years. And like them, we owe it to the next generation to write that story together." At the welcoming ceremony, Biden said: "The United States is committed to ensuring an Indo-Pacific region that is free, open, prosperous, and secure. We're committed to working with all the nations around this table to achieve that goal." Also read: Trudeau warns of Russian disinformation against Ukraine to deflect controversy over invite to Nazi veteran Watch: US' largest Hindu Temple to be formally inaugurated on October 8 × A document issued after a working lunch with the group mentioned that the US president pledged to work with Congress to provide $200 million more in funding for projects in the region with an aim at countering illegal fishing, addressing the climate issue, economic growth, and improving public health. The document said, "These new programs and activities continue to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to work together with the Pacific Islands to expand and deepen our cooperation in the years ahead." A joint statement said the sides agreed to hold another summit in 2025 and political engagements every two years thereafter. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US forces captured an Islamic State official, identified as Abu Halil al-Fad'ani, after conducting a helicopter raid in northern Syria on Saturday, the US Central Command said on Monday (Sep 25).

"Abu Halil al-Fad'ani, an ISIS Syria Operational and Facilitation official, was captured during the raid," it said in a statement.

"Al-Fad'ani was assessed to have relationships throughout the ISIS network in the region."&nbsp;

"The capture of ISIS officials like al-Fad'ani increases our ability to locate, target, and remove terrorists from the battlefield,"&nbsp;said the Central Command spokesperson Troy Garlock.

"USCENTCOM remains committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS," Reuters news agency quoted him as saying.&nbsp;

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This comes amid the US-backed Kurdish-led forces imposed a curfew after continued skirmishes with rival Arab militiamen.

Citing media reports and activists, The Associated Press reported that the Syrian Democratic Forces imposed the curfew Monday in several towns in Deir el-Zour province, including in Ziban, close to the Iraqi border where the Americans are based.&nbsp;

CNN reported that CENTCOM forces and coalition partners conducted eight partner operations in Syria in August.&nbsp;

CENTCOM said that in those operations, seven ISIS operatives were detained and an eighth was killed.&nbsp;

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In Iraq, 18 operatives were detained and six were killed throughout operations in August in Iraq.&nbsp;

The report added that another ISIS operative, an "ISIS attack facilitator", identified as Hudayfah al Yemeni, and two of his associates were captured in a helicopter raid in Syria in April.&nbsp;

The US has approximately 900 troops in Syria, who are focused on countering the remnants of the ISIS group, which had held a wide swath of Syria until 2019.&nbsp;

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US forces captured an Islamic State official, identified as Abu Halil al-Fad'ani, after conducting a helicopter raid in northern Syria on Saturday, the US Central Command said on Monday (Sep 25).

US forces captured an Islamic State official, identified as Abu Halil al-Fad'ani, after conducting a helicopter raid in northern Syria on Saturday, the US Central Command said on Monday (Sep 25). "Abu Halil al-Fad'ani, an ISIS Syria Operational and Facilitation official, was captured during the raid," it said in a statement. "Al-Fad'ani was assessed to have relationships throughout the ISIS network in the region." "The capture of ISIS officials like al-Fad'ani increases our ability to locate, target, and remove terrorists from the battlefield," said the Central Command spokesperson Troy Garlock. "USCENTCOM remains committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS," Reuters news agency quoted him as saying. Also read: Russian Black Sea Fleet commander attends meeting after Ukraine claims killing him This comes amid the US-backed Kurdish-led forces imposed a curfew after continued skirmishes with rival Arab militiamen. Citing media reports and activists, The Associated Press reported that the Syrian Democratic Forces imposed the curfew Monday in several towns in Deir el-Zour province, including in Ziban, close to the Iraqi border where the Americans are based. CNN reported that CENTCOM forces and coalition partners conducted eight partner operations in Syria in August. CENTCOM said that in those operations, seven ISIS operatives were detained and an eighth was killed. Also read: News in numbers: The human & economic cost of the Ukraine war In Iraq, 18 operatives were detained and six were killed throughout operations in August in Iraq. The report added that another ISIS operative, an "ISIS attack facilitator", identified as Hudayfah al Yemeni, and two of his associates were captured in a helicopter raid in Syria in April. The US has approximately 900 troops in Syria, who are focused on countering the remnants of the ISIS group, which had held a wide swath of Syria until 2019. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Adam Robert Corden Britton, a prominent crocodile expert&nbsp;who once hosted legendary broadcaster and biologist David Attenborough, has pleaded guilty to many charges related to animal cruelty against dogs.&nbsp;

The 51-year-old Northern Territory crocodile expert is also a Charles Darwin University academic. According to the charges, he started to torture and sexually exploit dogs in 2014 and was arrested in April 2022 for the same.&nbsp;

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In the Northern Territory Supreme Court on Monday (September 26), Britton pleaded guilty to 56 counts — reportedly sexually exploiting more than 42 dogs. He also pleaded guilty to four counts of accessing and transmitting child abuse material.&nbsp;

As quoted by media reports, NT Chief Justice Michael Grant urged the public gallery, security staff and media to leave the court, after that, prosecutor Marty Aust read out the agreed facts of the charges.&nbsp;

He said, "These facts contain material that can only be described as grotesque and perverse acts of cruelty which is confronting and distressing and which in my assessment have the potential to cause nervous shock. Either way, I'll leave that up to you, but the potential has been described."&nbsp;

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Media reports said that details of the offence&nbsp;couldn't be published as they were gruesome. It led to the death of at least 39 dogs.&nbsp;

Britton even sourced other canines off Gumtree Australia in the Darwin region apart from torturing his own dogs. Aust said, "The offender has had a sadistic sexual interest in animals and in particular dogs."&nbsp;

The prosecutor further said: "(He) often built a rapport with the dog owners in negotiating taking custody of their animals, many of whom had to reluctantly give their pets away due to travel or work commitments."&nbsp;

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Adam Robert Corden Britton, a prominent crocodile expert who once hosted legendary broadcaster and biologist David Attenborough, has pleaded guilty to many charges related to animal cruelty against dogs.

Adam Robert Corden Britton, a prominent crocodile expert who once hosted legendary broadcaster and biologist David Attenborough, has pleaded guilty to many charges related to animal cruelty against dogs. The 51-year-old Northern Territory crocodile expert is also a Charles Darwin University academic. According to the charges, he started to torture and sexually exploit dogs in 2014 and was arrested in April 2022 for the same. Also read: UK charity launches app to help teens deal with porn-linked abusive sexual behaviour In the Northern Territory Supreme Court on Monday (September 26), Britton pleaded guilty to 56 counts — reportedly sexually exploiting more than 42 dogs. He also pleaded guilty to four counts of accessing and transmitting child abuse material. As quoted by media reports, NT Chief Justice Michael Grant urged the public gallery, security staff and media to leave the court, after that, prosecutor Marty Aust read out the agreed facts of the charges. He said, "These facts contain material that can only be described as grotesque and perverse acts of cruelty which is confronting and distressing and which in my assessment have the potential to cause nervous shock. Either way, I'll leave that up to you, but the potential has been described." Also read: Over 250 mysterious fairy circles spotted from space spread across 3 continents Media reports said that details of the offence couldn't be published as they were gruesome. It led to the death of at least 39 dogs. Britton even sourced other canines off Gumtree Australia in the Darwin region apart from torturing his own dogs. Aust said, "The offender has had a sadistic sexual interest in animals and in particular dogs." The prosecutor further said: "(He) often built a rapport with the dog owners in negotiating taking custody of their animals, many of whom had to reluctantly give their pets away due to travel or work commitments." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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China issued a warning against the Philippines on Tuesday (September 26) telling the nation not to "stir up trouble" after the Philippine Coast Guard said it removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef.&nbsp;

Manila alleged that the reef was deployed by China to block Filipinos from the traditional fishing ground. It also said that the Philippines was "well within its rights" to remove any barrier at the disputed Scarborough Shoal.&nbsp;

In a statement, National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano said that the Philippines is "well within its rights to remove any barrier in Bajo de Masinloc since it infringes on our maritime rights".&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin, referring to the shoal by its Chinese name, said that "China firmly upholds the sovereignty and maritime rights and interests of the Huangyan island. We advise the Philippines not to provoke or stir up trouble."&nbsp;

The recent incident became the latest episode in growing tensions in the South China Sea. Beijing claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea, while several other countries have overlapping claims to parts of it.&nbsp;

China's warning came just a day after the Philippines cut a floating 300-m barrier at the shoal, making use of coastguard personnel posing as fishermen in a small boat.&nbsp;

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Philippine coastguard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela told CNN Philippines: "They might still return the floating barrier once again, they might still do shadowing and dangerous manoeuvres once again."&nbsp;

In the past few weeks, Manila emerged at the centre of a tense territorial standoff with Beijing in the South China Sea and the recent move to remove the barrier, which the Philippines called a "special operation", could further strain ties.&nbsp;

Beijing seized the disputed reef from the Philippines in 2012 and deployed the coast guard and other vessels to patrol the fishing ground.&nbsp;

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Reports have said that the floating barrier prevented fishing boats from entering the shoal's shallow waters where fish are more abundant. In a video posted by the Philippine Coast Guard, a man wearing snorkelling gear was seen cutting the barrier using a knife.&nbsp;

Philippine officials previously accused the Chinese coast guard of installing the barrier before a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ship arrived at the shoal last Wednesday.&nbsp;

The reef sits 240 kilometres west of the Philippines' main island of Luzon and nearly 900 kilometres from the nearest major Chinese land mass of Hainan.&nbsp;

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China issued a warning against the Philippines on Tuesday (September 26) telling the nation not to "stir up trouble" after the Philippine Coast Guard said it removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef. Manila alleged that the reef was deployed by China to block Filipinos from the traditional fishing ground. It also said that the Philippines was "well within its rights" to remove any barrier at the disputed Scarborough Shoal. In a statement, National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano said that the Philippines is "well within its rights to remove any barrier in Bajo de Masinloc since it infringes on our maritime rights". Also read: Australia's climate-driven disaster costs surge, signalling economic risk Meanwhile, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin, referring to the shoal by its Chinese name, said that "China firmly upholds the sovereignty and maritime rights and interests of the Huangyan island. We advise the Philippines not to provoke or stir up trouble." The recent incident became the latest episode in growing tensions in the South China Sea. Beijing claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea, while several other countries have overlapping claims to parts of it. China's warning came just a day after the Philippines cut a floating 300-m barrier at the shoal, making use of coastguard personnel posing as fishermen in a small boat. Also read: Former PBOC adviser cautions: China's property recovery may take a year Philippine coastguard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela told CNN Philippines: "They might still return the floating barrier once again, they might still do shadowing and dangerous manoeuvres once again." In the past few weeks, Manila emerged at the centre of a tense territorial standoff with Beijing in the South China Sea and the recent move to remove the barrier, which the Philippines called a "special operation", could further strain ties. Beijing seized the disputed reef from the Philippines in 2012 and deployed the coast guard and other vessels to patrol the fishing ground. Watch: Russia Black Sea Commander Viktor Sokolov killed in Crimea's Sevastopol × The floating barrier Reports have said that the floating barrier prevented fishing boats from entering the shoal's shallow waters where fish are more abundant. In a video posted by the Philippine Coast Guard, a man wearing snorkelling gear was seen cutting the barrier using a knife. Philippine officials previously accused the Chinese coast guard of installing the barrier before a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ship arrived at the shoal last Wednesday. The reef sits 240 kilometres west of the Philippines' main island of Luzon and nearly 900 kilometres from the nearest major Chinese land mass of Hainan. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

China warns against 'stirring trouble' at disputed shoal, Philippines won't back down

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Photos have been circulating on social media platforms showing the bodies of two students who went missing in July during the violence in the northeastern state of Manipur.&nbsp;

The two students were identified as Phijam Hemjit (20) and Hijam Linthoingambi (17). They went missing on July 6. One of the two photos purportedly showed the students with two armed men in the frame and the other one was of two bodies.

Previously, the official said that the whereabouts of the two were not known and their mobile phones were found switched off. They had said that the last location of their handsets was traced at Lamdan near the winter flower tourist spot in the Churachandpur district.&nbsp;

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The Manipur government has assured&nbsp;swift action and also asked people to exercise restraint and allow the authorities to investigate the "kidnapping and killing" of both students.&nbsp;

In a statement issued by the secretariat of Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Monday night, the state government said the case has already been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).&nbsp;

The statement said: "The state police, in collaboration with the central security agencies, are actively investigating the case to determine the circumstances surrounding their disappearance and to identify the perpetrators who murdered the two students. The security forces have also started the search operation to nab the perpetrators."&nbsp;

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As quoted by the news agencies, a senior officer said that security personnel have been put on alert, and additional measures taken to prevent any incident following the viral photos of the students.&nbsp;

The statement added that the government assured people that "swift and decisive action will be taken against all those involved in the kidnapping and killing of Phijam Hemjit and Hijam Linthoingambi".&nbsp;

Violent clashes broke out in the northeastern state of India after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts in the first week of May aimed at protesting the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. More than 100 people have lost their lives and several more&nbsp;have been injured.&nbsp;

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Photos have been circulating on social media platforms showing the bodies of two students who went missing in July during the violence in the northeastern state of Manipur.

Photos have been circulating on social media platforms showing the bodies of two students who went missing in July during the violence in the northeastern state of Manipur. The two students were identified as Phijam Hemjit (20) and Hijam Linthoingambi (17). They went missing on July 6. One of the two photos purportedly showed the students with two armed men in the frame and the other one was of two bodies. Previously, the official said that the whereabouts of the two were not known and their mobile phones were found switched off. They had said that the last location of their handsets was traced at Lamdan near the winter flower tourist spot in the Churachandpur district. Also read: India slams Moody's 'hot, humid' claims over Aadhaar's security and efficiency The Manipur government has assured swift action and also asked people to exercise restraint and allow the authorities to investigate the "kidnapping and killing" of both students. In a statement issued by the secretariat of Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Monday night, the state government said the case has already been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The statement said: "The state police, in collaboration with the central security agencies, are actively investigating the case to determine the circumstances surrounding their disappearance and to identify the perpetrators who murdered the two students. The security forces have also started the search operation to nab the perpetrators." Also read: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice for Khalistani terrorist Karanvir Singh As quoted by the news agencies, a senior officer said that security personnel have been put on alert, and additional measures taken to prevent any incident following the viral photos of the students. The statement added that the government assured people that "swift and decisive action will be taken against all those involved in the kidnapping and killing of Phijam Hemjit and Hijam Linthoingambi". Violent clashes broke out in the northeastern state of India after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts in the first week of May aimed at protesting the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. More than 100 people have lost their lives and several more have been injured. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Manipur govt ensures 'swift action' after photos of bodies of two missing students go viral

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