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Manipur CM visits family of youth killed in firing, assures all possible assistance

Thoubal, Oct 28 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday visited the family of late Laishram Rakesh Singh at Khangabok Part-II, Mayai Leikai, in Thoubal, to offer condolences following the youth's death on October 18, in firing by some miscreants from a neighbouring village.
The CM met the bereaved family members and shared their grief over the loss.
He assured them that the state government stood firmly with the family during this difficult time and would extend all possible assistance.
Expressing his sympathies, Khemchand Singh prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace and reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting affected families across the state.
He was accompanied by Heirok MLA and government spokesperson Thokchom Radheshyam, Kshetrigao MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan, Khangabok MLA Okram Surjakumar, and Thoubal Deputy Commissioner Yumnam Robita.
Later, a one-minute silence was observed during a public meeting at Sangaiyumpham in solemn tribute to the departed youth.
On the occasion, the CM reiterated that the state government's priorities remained the restoration of lasting peace, genuine reconciliation and justice for all communities.
Meanwhile, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed in connection with Rakesh Singh's death expressed gratitude to the CM and the accompanying MLAs for visiting the bereaved family and sharing in their sorrow.
The visit comes amid calls for justice and support for the family following the young man's death.
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