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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
HC asks NIA to file chargesheet in Jiribam case within 30 days
Imphal: Manipur high court directed the NIA to file within one month the charge sheet in the killing of three women and three children in Jiribam in Nov last year. A division bench comprising Chief Justice K Somasekhar and Justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh gave the direction while hearing a PIL on Thursday. "Subsequent to recording of the FIR, law was set into motion but till today, no specific report has been submitted for filing of charge sheet against culprits/accused," the HC said. It noted that the counsel for the Centre has informed "that investigation has been carried out by the investigating agency and even it is in the process of completion of the investigation and filing of charge sheet against the culprits/accused." The Centre's counsel placed before the court two sets of sealed covered envelopes, containing a detailed progress report on the investigation, the order noted, "The two sealed covered envelopes said to contain the detailed progress report are taken on record. " "Keeping in view the status in this matter, one month's time is granted for submitting the detailed report in terms of charge sheet under Section 173 of CrPC and corresponding provision of BNSS Act, 2023," the HC said. "It is made clear that if there is no progress made, the matter would be viewed seriously," it added. PTI
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Manipur HC directs NIA to file charge sheet in Jiribam killings case in one month
Imphal, The Manipur High Court directed the NIA to file within one month the charge sheet in the killing of three women and three children in Jiribam in November last year. Manipur HC directs NIA to file charge sheet in Jiribam killings case in one month A division bench comprising Chief Justice K Somasekhar and Justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh gave the direction while hearing a PIL on Thursday. "Subsequent to recording of the FIR, law was set into motion but till today, no specific report has been submitted for filing of charge sheet against culprits/accused," the HC said. It noted that the counsel for the Centre has informed "that investigation has been carried out by the investigating agency and even it is in the process of completion of the investigation and filing of charge sheet against the culprits/accused." The Centre's counsel placed before the court two sets of sealed covered envelopes, containing a detailed progress report on the investigation, the order noted, "The two sealed covered envelopes said to contain the detailed progress report are taken on record." "Keeping in view the status in this matter, one month's time is granted for submitting the detailed report in terms of charge sheet under Section 173 of CrPC and corresponding provision of BNSS Act, 2023," the HC said. "It is made clear that if there is no progress made, the matter would be viewed seriously," it added. The matter was listed for the next hearing on August 28. The HC had on July 9 directed the NIA to submit a detailed progress report in the case. Three women and three children, including a 10-month-old, were abducted on November 11 during an attack at a security camp in the Borobekra area of Jiribam district. Two civilians were also killed in the attack. The bullet-riddled bodies of the six persons were recovered from the Barak river along the Manipur-Assam border on November 15. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
Manipur HC directs NIA to file charge sheet in Jiribam killings case in one month
The Manipur High Court directed the NIA to file within one month the charge sheet in the killing of three women and three children in Jiribam in November last year. A division bench comprising Chief Justice K Somasekhar and Justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh gave the direction while hearing a PIL on Thursday. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category MBA Finance Data Science Cybersecurity Design Thinking Data Science PGDM Leadership MCA Product Management others Healthcare Project Management Degree Public Policy Digital Marketing Others Management CXO healthcare Operations Management Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence Technology Skills you'll gain: Financial Management Team Leadership & Collaboration Financial Reporting & Analysis Advocacy Strategies for Leadership Duration: 18 Months UMass Global Master of Business Administration (MBA) Starts on May 13, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills Financial Literacy Leadership and Management Skills Strategic Thinking Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Online MBA Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details "Subsequent to recording of the FIR, law was set into motion but till today, no specific report has been submitted for filing of charge sheet against culprits/accused," the HC said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Him? Sit Down Before You See What He Looks Like Now 33 Bridges It noted that the counsel for the Centre has informed "that investigation has been carried out by the investigating agency and even it is in the process of completion of the investigation and filing of charge sheet against the culprits/accused." The Centre's counsel placed before the court two sets of sealed covered envelopes, containing a detailed progress report on the investigation, the order noted, "The two sealed covered envelopes said to contain the detailed progress report are taken on record." Live Events "Keeping in view the status in this matter, one month's time is granted for submitting the detailed report in terms of charge sheet under Section 173 of CrPC and corresponding provision of BNSS Act, 2023," the HC said. "It is made clear that if there is no progress made, the matter would be viewed seriously," it added. The matter was listed for the next hearing on August 28. The HC had on July 9 directed the NIA to submit a detailed progress report in the case. Three women and three children, including a 10-month-old, were abducted on November 11 during an attack at a security camp in the Borobekra area of Jiribam district. Two civilians were also killed in the attack. The bullet-riddled bodies of the six persons were recovered from the Barak river along the Manipur-Assam border on November 15.
India Today
08-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Manipur High Court pulls up NIA for inaction in Jiribam massacre probe
The Manipur High Court criticised the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for its failure to make any progress in the probe into the Jiribam massacre, in which six Meitei civilians — including three women and three children — were brutally killed on November 11, attack was allegedly carried out by Kuki-Hmar militants.A division bench of the Manipur High Court comprising Chief Justice K Somasekhar and Justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh issued the directive on Monday while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Soram Tekendrajit, demanding justice for the victims and swift action against the Although a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged on the same day of the incident, the Court noted with concern that the NIA had failed to submit any progress report or file a charge sheet even after seven for the petitioner, senior advocate Kh Tarun Kumar urged the court to intervene, citing inaction from the investigating response, W Darakeshwor, senior public counsel representing the NIA, sought a brief adjournment and assured the bench that a detailed progress report, preferably with a charge sheet, would be submitted court, while granting time, made it clear that continued delay will be taken seriously. The matter has been listed for the next hearing on July 24, case had drawn widespread attention in the state, with many civil society groups demanding accountability and swift justice in the wake of the brutal months of silence on violence in the strife-torn state since the May 3, 2023 violence, the Jiribam incident reignited tension in the May 3, 2023, over 250 people have been killed and more than 60,000 have been displaced due to ethnic violence in the northeastern the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur on February 13 this year has seen renewed efforts at rehabilitation, with the government announcing a December 2025 target for the resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Manipur High Court asks NIA to submit progress report on Jiribam killings
The Manipur High Court has instructed the NIA to provide a comprehensive update on the Jiribam killings, where three women and three children from the Meitei community were killed last November. The court expressed its concern regarding the investigation's slow progress, noting that no charge sheet has been filed despite the FIR being registered months ago. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Guwahati: Manipur High Court has directed the National Investigation Agency NIA ) to submit a detailed progress report on the Jiribam killings involving the deaths of three women and three children belonging to the Meitei community in November last year.A bench comprising chief justice K Somasekhar and justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh issued a directive on Monday after hearing a PIL filed by one Soram Tekendrajit and noted that "if the charge sheet is not filed, the matter should be viewed seriously". The court expressed concern over the apparent lack of progress in the investigation "An FIR was registered on the same day by the competent authority. However, to date, no progress report has been submitted by the investigating agency under Section 167 of the CrPC, and no charge sheet has been filed," the court observed."It has been more than seven months since the incident occurred. If the charge sheet is not filed, the matter should be viewed seriously," it observed. The court directed NIA to submit a detailed progress report and scheduled the next hearing for July Meitei women and three children, including an infant, were abducted on November 11 from Borobekra area in Jiribam district and their bullet-riddled bodies were recovered from Barak river along the Manipur-Assam border on November November 26, 2024, NIA, acting on the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' directions, launched investigations into the three cases. The anti-terror agency re-registered three cases afresh after MHA decided to hand over the investigation to NIA.
