CBI Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar will reach Manipur in a special
flight along with other officials to investigate the murder of two students by
suspected armed men, said official sources.
On Monday, a fresh protest in the State has flared up after two
students were brutally murdered by suspected armed men.
“CBI Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar will reach Manipur on
Wednesday in a special flight along with other officials. Joint Director
Ghanshyam Upadhyay will also accompany the team in Manipur,” sources
mentioned.
Earlier Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday confirmed
that the CBI Director will be visiting Manipur on Wednesday.
CM Biren posted on X and said, “In light of the distressing news
that emerged yesterday (Monday) regarding the tragic demise of the missing
students, I want to assure the people of the State that both the State and Central
Government are closely working together to nab the perpetrators.”
“To further expedite this crucial investigation, the Central Bureau
of Investigation (CBI) Director, along with a specialized team, will be
arriving in Imphal tomorrow morning on a special flight. Their presence
underscores the commitment of our authorities to swiftly resolve this matter. I
have been constantly in touch with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to find the
perpetrators and bring them to justice,” he further added.
On Monday, students staged a protest and in view of the prevailing
situation, the government reimposed suspension of internet services for five
days and announced that all schools in the State will be closed till Friday.
ANI
