<p>Churachandpur/Imphal: A 9-year-old girl was found dead in Manipur's Churachandpur district headquarters town under suspicious circumstances in the early hours of Friday, police said.</p>.<p>She went missing around 6 pm on Thursday, following which her family started searching, they said.</p>.<p>Her body was later found near a relief camp for internally displaced persons in the town's Lanva TD Block, police said.</p>.<p>She had multiple injury marks on her body, especially her throat, besides blood stains, they added.</p>.<p>It is suspected that she was raped, they said, adding that the body was sent to the hospital for post-mortem examination.</p>.<p>Police said 15 people have been detained for interrogation, but no arrests have been made yet.</p>.<p>Condemning the incident, former chief minister N Biren Singh expressed condolences to the bereaved family members.</p>.<p>"I strongly condemn the heinous killing of the girl by unidentified miscreants," he said.</p>.<p>"My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family and share their grief during this difficult time. This senseless act is a grave crime against humanity, and I urge the authorities to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice without delay," Singh posted on X.</p>.<p>Several organisations, including the Zomi Mother’s Association (ZMA) and Young Vaiphei Association (YVA), Haupi Block, have also expressed deep sorrow over the incident.</p>.<p>The Zomi Mothers Association has urged law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate and bring the culprits to justice. </p>
<p>Churachandpur/Imphal: A 9-year-old girl was found dead in Manipur's Churachandpur district headquarters town under suspicious circumstances in the early hours of Friday, police said.</p>.<p>She went missing around 6 pm on Thursday, following which her family started searching, they said.</p>.<p>Her body was later found near a relief camp for internally displaced persons in the town's Lanva TD Block, police said.</p>.<p>She had multiple injury marks on her body, especially her throat, besides blood stains, they added.</p>.<p>It is suspected that she was raped, they said, adding that the body was sent to the hospital for post-mortem examination.</p>.<p>Police said 15 people have been detained for interrogation, but no arrests have been made yet.</p>.<p>Condemning the incident, former chief minister N Biren Singh expressed condolences to the bereaved family members.</p>.<p>"I strongly condemn the heinous killing of the girl by unidentified miscreants," he said.</p>.<p>"My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family and share their grief during this difficult time. This senseless act is a grave crime against humanity, and I urge the authorities to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice without delay," Singh posted on X.</p>.<p>Several organisations, including the Zomi Mother’s Association (ZMA) and Young Vaiphei Association (YVA), Haupi Block, have also expressed deep sorrow over the incident.</p>.<p>The Zomi Mothers Association has urged law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate and bring the culprits to justice. </p>