Manipur violence: SC orders to designate one or more magistrates for recording witnesses statements
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur violence: SC orders to designate one or more magistrates for recording witnesses statements

India TV News  

Manipur violence: Supreme Court ordered that all applications for the production of accused, remand, judicial custody, extension of custody and other proceedings are allowed to be conducted in the online mode bearing in mind both distance and security issues at the courts in Manipur. Supreme Court orders that statement of witnesses under 164 CrPC are to be recorded in the presence of local Magistrate in Manipur. Supreme Court directs Acting Chief Justice of Manipur High Court to designate one or more magistrates for recording of statements of witnesses. The applications seeking search and arrest warrant will be issued by the investigating officer by the online mode, the court said.

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Why have Manipur SITs made little progress?
2 days, 17 hours ago

Why have Manipur SITs made little progress?

The Hindu  

A report accessed by The Hindu shows that the special investigation teams, set up by the Supreme Court to investigate cases of rape, sexual offences against women, murder, loot, and arson in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, have filed chargesheets only in a fraction of the cases. Chargesheets, the police summary of allegations, pertaining to various crimes such as rape, sexual offences …

​Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government
Trending News
1 week, 3 days ago

​Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government

The Hindu  

Hearing a case by petitioners aggrieved with the unremitting hostilities in Manipur, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Manipur government to disclose details of destroyed and encroached properties following the ethnic violence a year and a half ago. The Court had also, a few months ago, extended the working tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal-led Committee supervising the …

Submit report on arson and illegal occupation of assets: SC to Manipur
2 weeks ago

Submit report on arson and illegal occupation of assets: SC to Manipur

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Manipur government to submit a comprehensive report detailing measures taken to address the widespread arson and illegal occupation of properties during the ethnic strife that has gripped the northeastern state since May 2023. “The report to be submitted by the state government should also indicate the steps taken by the state …

Manipur violence: SC asks state to provide details on arson, encroachments of properties
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Manipur violence: SC asks state to provide details on arson, encroachments of properties

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Manipur government to provide details in a sealed cover on the dwelling units and properties burnt either fully or partially, and encroached upon during the ethnic violence in the state. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar fixed the plea for hearing in the week commencing January …

Manipur violence: Supreme Court seeks detailed report on burnt, looted, encroached properties
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Manipur violence: Supreme Court seeks detailed report on burnt, looted, encroached properties

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday told the Manipur government to produce detailed information in a sealed cover about the residential and commercial properties that were either fully or partially razed or infringed upon during the ethnic violence witnessed in the state earlier this year. A bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar also called for an …

Manipur police arrest 7 more in connection with arson, property damage; 32 arrested so far
1 month ago

Manipur police arrest 7 more in connection with arson, property damage; 32 arrested so far

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: Manipur Police on Friday arrested seven more individuals in connection with arson and property damage incidents involving elected members on November 16. In connection with cases related to arson/damage of properties of elected members on 16.11.2024, Manipur Police arrested 07 more persons on 20.11.2024 and 21.11.2024 in addition to the 25 persons arrested on earlier days", the police officials …

Manipur News: Curfew Imposed Across 7 Districts, Internet Services Suspended | ABP News
1 month ago

Manipur News: Curfew Imposed Across 7 Districts, Internet Services Suspended | ABP News

ABP News  

The National Investigation Agency has taken over three cases related to the recent violence in Manipur. In the Jiribam district, militants killed three women and three children, which led to an angry mob attacking the residences of three state ministers and six legislators. Meanwhile, the National People’s Party withdrew its support from the BJP-led government in Manipur on Sunday, claiming …

Manipur violence: Centre takes action, hands over three cases to NIA
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1 month ago

Manipur violence: Centre takes action, hands over three cases to NIA

India TV News  

Manipur violence: The National Investigation Agency has taken charge of investigating three key cases related to the recent violence in Manipur, which has led to loss of lives and caused widespread disruption of public order. The agency took over these cases from Manipur Police following a recent order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs as the violent activities linked …

Manipur news: 6 bodies suspected to be of Meitei hostages found, Home Ministry warns strict action
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur news: 6 bodies suspected to be of Meitei hostages found, Home Ministry warns strict action

Live Mint  

Amid the security scenario remained 'fragile' in the past few days in Manipur, the Union Home Ministry on Saturday directed all the security forces deployed in the state to take necessary steps to restore order and peace. The latest order was issued following the Manipur government imposed AFSPA in the entire state on October 1, barring 19 police station areas …

Supreme Court to examine audio tapes against Manipur CM in riots case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court to examine audio tapes against Manipur CM in riots case

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a sworn affidavit from a Manipur-based group which filed a petition claiming that a whistleblower recorded Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh saying that at his insistence, the ethnic violence was instigated in the northeastern state. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud without issuing notice directed the petitioner — …

ST tag for Meiteis | Manipur High Court withdraws contentious part of its order
10 months ago

ST tag for Meiteis | Manipur High Court withdraws contentious part of its order

The Hindu  

A Bench of the Manipur High Court on Wednesday modified its own March 27, 2023 order, ordering the removal of Paragraph 17, which had instructed the Manipur government to consider the inclusion of Meiteis in the list of Scheduled Tribes. The contentious paragraph said that the State government “shall consider the case of the petitioners for inclusion of the Meetei/Meitei …

Manipur Violence | Supreme Court Asks State To Inform Steps Taken To Restore Places Of Worship To Court Appointed Committee
1 year ago

Manipur Violence | Supreme Court Asks State To Inform Steps Taken To Restore Places Of Worship To Court Appointed Committee

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today directed the State of Manipur to furnish to the court appointed committee steps it had taken to restore the places of worship which had been destructed in the ethnic violence. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra also recorded the assurance given by Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta that …

Manipur govt may consider ‘One force, one district’ policy to quell violence
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur govt may consider ‘One force, one district’ policy to quell violence

Live Mint  

With an aim to restore normalcy in the northeastern state that has been disrupted due to clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities since May 3, the Manipur government is likely to adopt a ‘one district, one force’ arrangement for better coordination of security forces. Currently, India's five paramilitary forces including CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, and CISF along with the Army …

Manipur Violence | Issue Aadhaar Cards To Displaced Persons After UIDAI Verification : Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur Violence | Issue Aadhaar Cards To Displaced Persons After UIDAI Verification : Supreme Court

Live Law  

Continuing its ongoing monitoring of the issues arisen out of Manipur violence, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, passed additional directions today to ensure the welfare of affected individuals and the restoration of stability in the region. Centralized Nodal Counsel to Assist Displaced Persons The Court further directed the government of Manipur …

Manipur violence: Supreme Court says we don't propose to run state administration
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur violence: Supreme Court says we don't propose to run state administration

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it does not propose to run the Manipur administration while directing the Bar Association of Manipur to not prevent any lawyer, regardless of their community, from appearing before the courts. READ | Manipur violence: Supreme Court asks Centre, state to ensure food & medicine for people The president of Manipur High Court Bar …

Manipur gives report on stolen, missing arms, ammunition
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur gives report on stolen, missing arms, ammunition

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud on September 22 opted to wait a “little bit” before seeking a status report from Dattatray Padsalgikar, former Maharashtra Director General of Police, who was appointed by the Supreme Court to supervise the CBI probe into 11 cases of crimes committed against women and children in the Manipur ethnic violence. Meanwhile, the Manipur …

Manipur Violence | Supreme Court Issues Clarifications On Means Of Taking Statements Of Victims & Witnesses
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur Violence | Supreme Court Issues Clarifications On Means Of Taking Statements Of Victims & Witnesses

Live Law  

In the matter pertaining to Manipur violence, the Supreme Court today clarified the means through which the statements of the victims and the witnesses were to be taken. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra issued the clarification in response to a letter received by the Supreme Court from the Manipur High Court seeking …

Local Manipur magistrates to record statements of witnesses/victims in 27 CBI cases: SC
1 year, 3 months ago

Local Manipur magistrates to record statements of witnesses/victims in 27 CBI cases: SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on September 15 clarified that the local magistrates nominated by the Acting Chief Justice of Manipur High Court will record the statements of witnesses and victims in 27 cases connected to the Manipur ethnic violence which were transferred to the CBI. The apex court order in August had said the statements under Section 164 of the Code …

Commission on Manipur violence to hold public hearings in Imphal, Delhi
1 year, 3 months ago

Commission on Manipur violence to hold public hearings in Imphal, Delhi

The Hindu  

The three-member Commission of Inquiry, constituted by the Centre in early June to comprehensively investigate the ethnic conflict underway in Manipur, will hold public hearings at its head office in Imphal and at its camp office in Delhi. The Commission of Inquiry is headed by Justice Ajay Lamba, former Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, and also includes one …

Manipur violence: SC asks if there can be FIR over fact-finding report
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur violence: SC asks if there can be FIR over fact-finding report

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court Monday questioned if a fact-finding report on Manipur violence prepared by the Editors Guild of India could lead to a criminal case. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra extended its order restraining Manipur police from arresting the EGI president Seema Mustafa and the other three members of the fact-finding …

'It's A Report After All, Not An Offence Committed On Ground': Supreme Court To Manipur Police On FIRs Against Editors Guild Members
1 year, 3 months ago

'It's A Report After All, Not An Offence Committed On Ground': Supreme Court To Manipur Police On FIRs Against Editors Guild Members

Live Law  

In the petition challenging FIRs lodged against the members of the Editors Guild of India over a fact-finding report published by them about the ethnic violence in Manipur, the Supreme Court today orally remarked that the issue pertained to just a report and was not a case of someone committing an offence on the ground. At this submission, CJI asked, …

Manipur violence | Magistrates appointed to record statements in CBI cases
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur violence | Magistrates appointed to record statements in CBI cases

The Hindu  

The Manipur High Court has appointed 13 magistrates to record the statements of witnesses under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in the 27 cases related to the ethnic conflict being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation. A senior judicial officer in Churachandpur said that their court had recorded only two statements under Section 164 of the …

Manipur violence: CBI takes over 27 FIRs related to ethnic clashes in state
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur violence: CBI takes over 27 FIRs related to ethnic clashes in state

Firstpost  

The agency has re-registered these cases but has not made the details public because of the sensitive nature of the situation prevailing in the northeastern state. The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation into 27 First Information Reports filed in relation to the series of ethnic clashes in Manipur that have resulted in the loss of over …

Manipur violence | Supreme Court shifts 27 CBI cases, including crimes against women, to Assam
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur violence | Supreme Court shifts 27 CBI cases, including crimes against women, to Assam

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta to nominate one or more judicial officers in Assam to take charge of the pre-trial processes in 27 cases related to the ethnic violence in Manipur, including crimes committed against women and children, which were transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Issuing a series of directions …

Nominate trial court judges to hear pre-trial proceedings in Manipur case: SC to Gauhati HC
1 year, 3 months ago

Nominate trial court judges to hear pre-trial proceedings in Manipur case: SC to Gauhati HC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on August 25 asked Gauhati High Court Chief Justice to nominate one or more trial court judges to hear the pre-trial proceedings in the Manipur violence-related cases, including crimes committed against women, which were transferred to the CBI. The top court said the step is being taken considering “the overall environment in Manipur and the fairness of …

Testimony of Manipur victims being taped before magistrates
1 year, 3 months ago

Testimony of Manipur victims being taped before magistrates

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has started getting the statements of Manipur sexual assault victims recorded before magistrates as part of the ongoing probe into the Manipur ethnic violence cases. Following an announcement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the CBI would investigate cases connected to the violence, the agency has registered 27 cases so far. Earlier this month, …

Supreme Court’s unwavering resolve to tackle Manipur’s crisis
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court’s unwavering resolve to tackle Manipur’s crisis

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 24, 2023 11:00 IST - 10 MINS READ The ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur and the horrific video depicting two Kuki women paraded naked in the State together triggered the activist streak of the Supreme Court in a case it was hearing: Dinganglung Gangmei vs Mutum Churamani Meetei and Others. In this case, the court was initially …

Manipur: BSF team to be deployed in village where three mutilated bodies were found in fresh violence
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur: BSF team to be deployed in village where three mutilated bodies were found in fresh violence

India TV News  

A BSF team is likely to be posted in the Thawai Kuki village in Manipur’s Ukhrul district where three persons were killed in a gunfight and their mutilated bodies were recovered on Friday, sources said. BSF ADG Sonali Mishra accompanied by four senior officers had recently met Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan and briefed her about the ongoing security …

CBI constitutes a 53-member team to investigate Manipur violence
1 year, 4 months ago

CBI constitutes a 53-member team to investigate Manipur violence

Op India  

On Wednesday, the Central Bureau of Investigation set up a 53-member team to investigate sexual assault and violence cases in Manipur during the Meitei-Kuki violence. The newly constituted team includes two women Deputy Inspector Generals namely Lovely Katiyar and Nirmala Devi S. Additionally, the CBI team will also include 29 women officers to investigate around a dozen cases. The officials …

CBI forms 53-member team including 29 women to probe Manipur violence cases
1 year, 4 months ago

CBI forms 53-member team including 29 women to probe Manipur violence cases

India TV News  

The Central Bureau of Investigation constituted a team of 53 officers, including three DIG ranks to probe 11 cases relating to the Manipur violence. The team which includes three DIGs - Lovely Katiyar, Nirmala Devi and Mohit Gupta - and Superintendent of Police Rajveer will report to Joint Director Ghanshyam Upadhyay who will supervise the overall probe, they said. Since …

Manipur violence: Supreme Court says mobs use sexual violence to send message of subordination, state bound to stop this
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur violence: Supreme Court says mobs use sexual violence to send message of subordination, state bound to stop this

Hindustan Times  

Expressing anguish over the manner in which women were subjected to grave atrocities in Manipur, the Supreme Court has said that mobs use sexual violence to send a message of subordination to the other community and the state is bound to stop this. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said subjecting women to sexual crimes and violence …

'Investigate If Manipur Police Officers Colluded With Violence' : Supreme Court To Supervising Officer [Read Directions]
1 year, 4 months ago

'Investigate If Manipur Police Officers Colluded With Violence' : Supreme Court To Supervising Officer [Read Directions]

Live Law  

In the judgment pronounced in the matter of Manipur violence, the Supreme Court expressed its dissatisfaction with the tardy pace of investigation by the Manipur police in the cases related to ethnic clashee. Significant delays in forwarding the zero FIRs to the police stations which have jurisdiction over the incidents; c. Delays in converting the zero FIRs into regular FIRs …

'Enquire Into Violence Against Women In Manipur From May 4' : Supreme Court Explains Mandate Of Committee Of Three Women Judges
1 year, 4 months ago

'Enquire Into Violence Against Women In Manipur From May 4' : Supreme Court Explains Mandate Of Committee Of Three Women Judges

Live Law  

The Supreme Court released the judgment passed in relation to the Manipur ethnic violence on Thursday late night. The mandate of the Committee is to : i. Enquire into the nature of violence against women that occurred in the State of Manipur from 4 May 2023 from all available sources including personal meetings with survivors, members of the families of …

Manipur violence case, live updates | SC constitutes committee of 3 former women judges to oversee humanitarian measures
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur violence case, live updates | SC constitutes committee of 3 former women judges to oversee humanitarian measures

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on August 7 announced in open court that the Supreme Court will appoint an all-women committee of three former High Court judges of Justices Gita Mittal, Shalini Phansalkar Joshi and Asha Menon to monitor relief work, rehabilitation, compensation and healing of violence-hit Manipur. Justice Mittal is a former Chief Justice of the Jammu and …

Manipur violence: SC forms all-women judicial committee, appoints IPS officer to supervise CBI probe
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur violence: SC forms all-women judicial committee, appoints IPS officer to supervise CBI probe

India TV News  

Manipur violence : The Supreme Court on Monday formed a three-member judicial committee to oversee the various aspects of investigations, including relief and rehabilitation of people affected by Manipur violence. Supreme Court began hearing a batch of pleas relating to Manipur violence, including a case on the viral video of two women being paraded naked on May 4. Attorney General …

CBI to probe 12 FIRs relating to crimes against women in Manipur during violence: SG tells Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

CBI to probe 12 FIRs relating to crimes against women in Manipur during violence: SG tells Supreme Court

India TV News  

Supreme Court began hearing a batch of pleas relating to Manipur violence, including a case on the viral video of two women being paraded naked on May 4. Attorney General for India R Venkataramani appearing for the government told Supreme Court the government is handling the situation in Manipur at a "very mature level". Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the …

Manipur government statement in court on recovery of stolen weapons does not add up
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur government statement in court on recovery of stolen weapons does not add up

The Hindu  

The Manipur government informed the Supreme Court last week that 197 “stolen arms”, along with 70 bombs and 2,196 rounds of ammunition have been recovered in combing operations so far. While 121 arms, 40 bombs and 2,092 ammunition were recovered from the Valley, 76 arms, 30 bombs and 104 rounds of ammunition were seized from the Hill areas, a status …

Supreme indictment: on Manipur crisis and the Supreme Court of India’s censure
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme indictment: on Manipur crisis and the Supreme Court of India’s censure

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has pulled up the Manipur government for its “lethargic” investigations into the ethnic violence in the sensitive border State that began on May 3 and which has still not been doused. Pointing out that arrests have been “few and far between”, in the context of around 6,500 first information reports filed in relation to the violence, the …

Manipur violence case hearing updates | CJI contemplates committee comprising former HC judges; hearing to resume on August 7
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur violence case hearing updates | CJI contemplates committee comprising former HC judges; hearing to resume on August 7

The Hindu  

Having called “deeply disturbing” the video of two women being paraded naked in Manipur, the Supreme Court on August 1 termed the investigation as “lethargic”, asking the DGP Manipur to be present before the court. Tension had soared in Manipur, tormented by unabated ethnic violence, after a May 4 video surfaced last week that showed two women from one of …

'Manipur CM Admitted That There Are 100s Of Such Cases' : TMC MP Mahua Moitra Seeks Supreme Court-Monitored SIT Probe Into Manipur Sexual Violence
1 year, 4 months ago

'Manipur CM Admitted That There Are 100s Of Such Cases' : TMC MP Mahua Moitra Seeks Supreme Court-Monitored SIT Probe Into Manipur Sexual Violence

Live Law  

Mahua Moitra, who is serving as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Krishnanagar has sought to intervene in the batch of petitions concerning widespread sexual violence in the State of Manipur amidst the ethnic clashes. Through her application, Moitra has sought for an independent Special Investigation Team consisting of senior serving or retired police officers drawn from. Through her …

Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Hearing- LIVE UPDATES
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Hearing- LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

The Supreme Court to hear the batch of petitions concerning ethnic clashes in the State of Manipur. The matter was taken up by a bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj MisraThe batch of petitions include a petition filed by the Manipur Tribal Forum Delhi seeking the protection of the Kuki tribe by the Indian Army …

Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Hearing- LIVE UPDATES
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Hearing- LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

The Supreme Court to hear the batch of petitions concerning ethnic clashes in the State of Manipur. The matter was taken up by a bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj MisraThe batch of petitions include a petition filed by the Manipur Tribal Forum Delhi seeking the protection of the Kuki tribe by the Indian Army …

Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Hearing- LIVE UPDATES
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Hearing- LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

The Supreme Court to hear the batch of petitions concerning ethnic clashes in the State of Manipur. The matter was taken up by a bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj MisraThe batch of petitions include a petition filed by the Manipur Tribal Forum Delhi seeking the protection of the Kuki tribe by the Indian Army …

Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Hearing- LIVE UPDATES
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Hearing- LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

The Supreme Court to hear the batch of petitions concerning ethnic clashes in the State of Manipur. The matter was taken up by a bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj MisraThe batch of petitions include a petition filed by the Manipur Tribal Forum Delhi seeking the protection of the Kuki tribe by the Indian Army …

Women Seen In Manipur Sexual Assault Video Approach Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Women Seen In Manipur Sexual Assault Video Approach Supreme Court

Live Law  

The two women, who were shown in the horrific video in Manipur, being paraded naked and subjected to sexual violence amidst the ethnic conflict in the State, have approached the Supreme Court in a writ petition. The Union Government also requested the Supreme Court to transfer the trial out of the State of Manipur to any other State. Another PIL …

Victims of Manipur video case file petition in SC against Centre, state govt
1 year, 4 months ago

Victims of Manipur video case file petition in SC against Centre, state govt

Live Mint  

Manipur Violence: Two women, who were stripped naked and paraded by a mob of warring tribes in the northeast state, on Monday filed petitions in the Supreme Court against the central and state government, according to a report published by NDTV. Tension mounted in violence-hit Manipur after a May 4 video surfaced on social media platforms showing two women from …

Manipur viral video case: CBI takes over investigation
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur viral video case: CBI takes over investigation

Live Mint  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation into the viral video in Manipur of two women being paraded naked by a mob of Meitei men. The central government has also asked the Supreme Court to transfer the trial of Manipur violence case outside of Manipur. Centre has also asked requested the top court for completion of trial, …

CBI to probe May 4 Manipur sexual assault
1 year, 4 months ago

CBI to probe May 4 Manipur sexual assault

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has been asked to take over the probe into the May 4 sexual violence incident in the Thoubal district of Manipur, where three women were stripped and paraded naked, and one was raped, according to an affidavit filed by Centre in the Supreme Court. Calling the incident “unfortunate and unacceptable,” it said “justice should be …

Over 13,000 detained in Manipur over last fortnight; more suspects identified in May 4 sexual violence case
1 year, 5 months ago

Over 13,000 detained in Manipur over last fortnight; more suspects identified in May 4 sexual violence case

The Hindu  

The Manipur police have detained over 13,000 people, holding them in preventive custody, and destroyed nearly 290 bunkers over the past fortnight, to bring a semblance of law and order in the violence-hit State. The case was registered at the Cyber Police station on charges of spreading false news with intent to cause injury, damage to reputation and create serious …

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