05/09/2026
NIA Investigation in Manipur Has Become a Joke
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), India's premier crime investigation agency, has become a joke in Manipur.
Even after the survivor's and eyewitness's confessions, the NIA has stated that Police Constable Thanginlien Vaiphei and Village Chief Lalboi were not involved in the kidnapping incident.
Survivor Winiliu Thiumai, wife of the deceased Dilip Thiumai, has repeatedly stated in her testimony that she saw Thanginlien Vaiphei in uniform and armed, along with Kuki militants, when they were taken to the jungle.
This raises serious questions about the credibility of the investigation. The NIA is not doing its job, and there is no trust left in its investigation.