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Crime
Manipur JTC Halts Post‑Mortem, Demands Head Recovery Within 48 Hours
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM
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The Joint Task Force in Manipur has stopped the post‑mortem of two slain Naga men, issuing a 48‑hour deadline to the state government to locate the missing head. The move underscores the urgency of resolving the case amid rising tensions.
The Joint Task Force (JTC) in Manipur has halted the post‑mortem examination of two Naga men who were found dead in the state. According to the JTC, the victims’ heads are missing, and the body has been sealed pending recovery.
In a statement released by the JTC, officials warned that the state government had 48 hours to locate and return the missing heads. Failure to comply could lead to further legal action.
The incident, which has attracted attention from both local and national media, highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region. The JTC, a collaboration between state police and other security agencies, is responsible for investigating such cases.
The government has yet to respond publicly to the ultimatum, and investigators are reportedly working to trace the missing heads through forensic and intelligence channels.
In a statement released by the JTC, officials warned that the state government had 48 hours to locate and return the missing heads. Failure to comply could lead to further legal action.
The incident, which has attracted attention from both local and national media, highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region. The JTC, a collaboration between state police and other security agencies, is responsible for investigating such cases.
The government has yet to respond publicly to the ultimatum, and investigators are reportedly working to trace the missing heads through forensic and intelligence channels.