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25 June 2026

NIA probe into Manipur church leader killings

The topic highlights the role and mandate of the NIA in handling internal security challenges and ethnic conflicts, serving as useful context for questions on federal investigative agencies and regional instability.

1 min read Day 2 of 26 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has assumed control of the investigation into the killing of three church leaders in Manipur's Kangpokpi district.
  • The incident occurred on May 13 when armed miscreants ambushed two vehicles, resulting in the deaths of three members of the Thadou Baptist Association.
  • The murders led to a hostage crisis and exacerbated ethnic tensions between the Kuki and Naga communities in the region.
  • The case was originally registered at the New Keithelmanbi police station on the day of the incident.
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order for the NIA to take over the probe on June 5.
  • The NIA re-registered the case at its Imphal unit on June 8.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 26 in Manipur ethnic violence and security situation, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the mandate and jurisdiction of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in handling cases of communal and ethnic violence in India. How does the transfer of investigations to central agencies impact the federal structure of law and order? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following statements regarding the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is correct?

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