Manipur News: NIA Reopens 3 Major Cases As Mass Hunt For Jiribam Culprits Intensifies Top Updates
Date
11/27/2024 12:00:47 AM
(MENAFN- Live Mint) Manipur Unrest: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken charge of three major cases related to the recent violence in Jiribam, Manipur, following directives from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The agency's involvement came after the MHA decided to transfer the cases to NIA, recognising the gravity of the crimes and the growing unrest in the state.
Meanwhile, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that the Central and State governments have launched massive combing operations in Jiribam and its surrounding areas to apprehend those responsible for the recent incidents adding that this operation will continue until the culprits are booked.
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Details of the Manipur Cases Under Investigation The first case involves a violent attack in Borobekra on November 11, 202 , when militants set houses on fire and killed two civilians. In addition, six others, including women and children, were abducted and murdered by armed militants.
The second case relates to an assault on a CRPF post at Jakuradhor Karong and Borobekra police stations, where one CRPF constable was injured.
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The third case involves the brutal murder of Zosangkim, a 31-year-old woman, who was allegedly raped and burned alive by armed militants in Jiribam on November 7, 2024.
The NIA re-registered all these cases for further investigation, citing the need to uncover a larger conspiracy behind the violence.
Massive Combating Operations Underway in Manipur Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh confirmed that both the state and central governments have launched extensive combing operations to apprehend the perpetrators.
CM Biren Singh stated that these operations would continue until all those responsible for the violence are brought to justice.
The Manipur CM also addressed the legislative decisions made by the NDA forum in Manipur, which included requests for the removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from six police station areas and the transfer of the Jiribam murder cases to NIA.
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