Search Intensifies for Missing Youth as Manipur Government Announces ₹10 Lakh Reward
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Imphal: The Government of Manipur has intensified efforts to locate 20-year-old Luwangthem Mukesh, who has been missing since March 16, 2025. The case, registered under FIR No. 90(3)2025 IPS at Imphal Police Station, has prompted large-scale search operations involving Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, and other security forces.
Luwangthem Mukesh
Authorities have been combing through suspected areas across Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Noney, and other parts of the state using advanced technical analysis and intelligence inputs. A senior officer is overseeing the joint operations to ensure a swift and coordinated response.
In a bid to expedite information gathering, the state government has announced a cash reward of ₹10 lakh for any credible information leading to Mukesh’s safe return. Officials have urged the public to come forward with any relevant details that could aid in the investigation.
The case has sparked concern across the state, especially amid heightened tensions following months of ethnic violence. Mukesh’s disappearance adds to the growing list of unresolved cases in the ongoing crisis, raising fresh questions about security and the effectiveness of law enforcement.
Family members and civil society groups have appealed for swift action, demanding transparency in the investigation. Protests have erupted in Imphal, with demonstrators calling for intensified efforts to locate the missing youth.
While the government’s response underscores the seriousness of the situation, the larger question of public safety remains despit the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah directive to enforce free movement along highway.
As search operations continue, Mukesh’s family and the people of Manipur wait anxiously, hoping for his safe return.