The Working Committee of the Joint Tribes Council-Manipur has given the Central and Manipur governments 48 hours to locate the missing head of a Naga man who was allegedly beheaded during a deadly attack in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district.

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The incident took place on October 10, when four Naga men were killed by unidentified extremists, according to the report. One of the victims was reportedly beheaded, and his head remains missing.

The tribal body has demanded urgent action from the authorities to recover the missing body part. Its demand comes amid continuing tensions and security concerns in parts of Manipur.

The committee alleged that those responsible belonged to what it described as “Kuki SoO-sheltered terrorists.” This is the organisation’s allegation and has not been independently established in the information provided.

SoO refers to the Suspension of Operations agreement signed in 2008 between the Centre and 25 Kuki and Zomi armed groups. The arrangement was intended to provide a framework for engagement with these groups.

The Joint Tribes Council-Manipur’s 48-hour deadline places pressure on the authorities to intensify efforts to locate the missing head and address concerns surrounding the killings.

The committee has also called attention to the need for accountability in the case. The incident adds to concerns over violence and strained relations among communities in the region.

Further developments are expected as authorities respond to the demand and investigations into the killings continue. The recovery of the missing remains and the identification of those responsible are likely to be central to the next steps in the case.