The Manipur Human Rights Commission has ordered the Manipur Police chief to probe the human rights violations that took place following the ethnic clash between the Kuki and Meitei community on May 3.
Manipur Human Rights Commission Orders Probe In View Of Ethnic Clash
The order was issued by the MHRC on the basis of a case filed by Naorem Ibomcha Singh, a permanent resident of Churachandpur district.
Naorem Ibomcha Singh alleged that the armed Kuki militants had meted out violence against the Meitei community in the district.
Singh further alleged that the violence was sponsored by the ITLF, Kuki militants, and elected members of the Kuki-Zo community.
The Commission has ordered the state police to conduct the investigation by a police officer not below the rank of IGP (Inspector General of Police).
In addition, the MHRC has asked the state government to comply with Section 27 (1)(b) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, and to implement the order at an early date.