Justice in Sight: Gauhati High Court Grants Crucial Extension for Manipur Violence Investigation Report
New Delhi: Manipur Violence Inquiry Commission Granted Extension
The central government has extended the deadline for the Commission of Inquiry investigating the violence in Manipur until November 20, 2024. The violence, which has claimed over 220 lives since erupting on May 3, 2023, necessitated this extension. The commission, led by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai Lamba, was initially set up on June 4, 2023, and was originally expected to submit its findings within six months.
Comprised of retired IAS officer Himanshu Shekhar Das and retired IPS officer Aloka Prabhakar, the panel is tasked with probing the causes and spread of the violence, including any potential administrative lapses or derelictions of duty. It will also examine the adequacy of measures taken to prevent and control the unrest, as well as investigate complaints or allegations brought before it by individuals or associations.
The violence began following a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ organized in the hill districts to oppose the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. This sparked ethnic clashes between the Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and the Kuki-Zo groups from the surrounding hills. The resulting conflict left many dead, injured, and homeless, with considerable damage to property due to arson.
On May 29, 2023, the Manipur government recommended a judicial inquiry into the events, leading to the formation of the commission under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952. The central government agreed with the necessity of such an inquiry to address this significant matter of public importance.
The fresh notification affirms the commission’s obligation to deliver its report promptly, but no later than November 20, 2024. Manipur continues to experience sporadic violence, making the commission’s work crucial for restoring order and addressing the grievances of the affected communities.
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