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Manipur children killed in bomb blast laid to rest after 25 days in morgue

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Published on 2 May 2026
Manipur children killed in bomb blast laid to rest after 25 days in morgue

After 25 days, the bodies finally reached families for rites

The bodies of a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister, killed in a bomb attack in Bishnupur, Manipur on April 7, were taken for last rites after 25 days in the morgue. The attack triggered widespread protests and resulted in the case being handed over to the NIA for further investigation.

  • Five-year-old boy and six-month-old sister were killed in April bombing
  • Their bodies were kept in the morgue for 25 days before last rites
  • April 7 Bishnupur blast sparked major protests
  • Case moved to NIA amid the investigation
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