Manipur MLA Vungzagin Valte's Death Delays Final Rites Amid Calls for Justice and Separate Administration

Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, who survived a brutal attack in May 2023, died on February 21, 2026, in Gurugram after prolonged medical treatment. His mortal remains remain at Churachandpur district morgue pending an autopsy and burial, delayed amid tribal demands for a separate hill area administration and a thorough investigation. The Zomi Council has urged the Centre to expedite the CBI probe into the attack, while tribal groups continue to seek justice and political recognition for the region.