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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.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Manipur HC concerned over sluggish NIA probe into Jiribam killings
Guwahati: Manipur high court has expressed serious concern over the lack of progress by the NIA in probing the killings of three women and as many children from the Meitei community after they were abducted from the Borobekra area in Jiribam district on Nov 11, 2024. The bullet-riddled bodies of the three individuals were recovered from the Barak river along the Manipur-Assam border on Nov 15 and other three the next day at different locations. The incident took place at Borobekra village when some unidentified armed militants fired towards Borobekra Police Station, as well as some houses and shops located at Jakuradhor Karong which were later set ablaze. The police and CRPF personnel of Borobekra police station retaliated, leading to heavy exchange of fire. Subsequent search operations led to the recovery of two male bodies inside the burnt houses. The NIA, in a statement on Nov 26 last year, had stated that "unknown militants" had abducted and murdered the six individuals. The two judges of high court, chief justice K Somasekhar and justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh, on Monday directed the NIA to submit a detailed progress report and scheduled the next hearing on July 24. The bench noted that despite an FIR being registered on Nov 11, 2024 — the day of the incident — no progress report has been submitted by the investigating agency under Section 167 of the CrPC, and no charge sheet has been filed more than seven months after the crime. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo The court stated in its order, "It has been more than seven months since the incident occurred. If charge sheet is not filed, the matter should be viewed seriously." The court's directive follows a PIL filed by Soram Tekendrajit, highlighting the community's frustration and concern over the apparent lack of investigative progress and the absence of accountability in a case that has deeply shaken the region.
NDTV
08-07-2025
- NDTV
'7 Months, No Chargesheet': Manipur High Court Orders NIA To Give Report On Jiribam Massacre Probe
Imphal: The Manipur High Court has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to submit a "detailed progress report" on the Jiribam killings, in which three women and three children belonging to the Meitei community were killed by Kuki Hmar insurgents in November 2024. The court noted that "if the chargesheet is not filed, the matter should be viewed seriously." A division bench comprising Chief Justice K Somasekhar and Justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh issued the order on Monday after hearing a petition filed by Soram Tekendrajit. The court expressed concern over the apparent lack of progress in the investigation. Referring to the November 11, 2024, incident, the bench said, "An FIR [first information report] was registered on the same day by the competent authority. However, to date, no progress report has been submitted by the investigating agency under the provisions of Section 167 of the CrPC, and no chargesheet has been filed." "It has been more than seven months since the incident occurred. If the chargesheet is not filed, the matter should be viewed seriously," the court said. Directing the NIA to submit a detailed progress report, the bench scheduled the next hearing for July 24. Three women and three children, including a 10-month-old infant, from the Meitei community were kidnapped on November 11 last year by Kuki Hmar insurgents from Borobekra in Jiribam district. Their bullet-riddled bodies were later recovered from Barak river along Manipur-Assam border on November 15. Two civilians were also killed, and several houses were burnt during the attack.
