Centre Sets Up Committee To Probe Manipur Violence

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced that a judicial commission headed by retired high court judge, will probe the widespread violence in Manipur.

Shah further announced that families of those who lost their lives will get Rs 5 lakh each from the state and central government.

Addressing a press conference, Amit Shah said a probe panel headed by a retired high court judge will be set up to monitor a special CBI team's investigation into incidents of violence in the northeastern state. A peace committee will be set up under the guidance of the Manipur Governor.

"In the last 1 month, there have been some violent incidents reported in Manipur. I express my condolences to all families who have lost their loved ones in the violence. I have visited several places in Manipur in the last 3 days including Imphal, Moreh, and Churachandpur and held meetings with officials to establish peace in the state. I have met CSOs of Meitei and Kuki communities," Amit Shah told reporters.

"Six cases will be probed by a special team of the CBI under the Centre. I want to assure all Manipur people that there will be an impartial and fair probe. The future course of action to ensure that no such violence takes place in future will also be deliberated," Shah said.

"Joint Secretary and Joint Director level officers of Home Ministery and other ministries will be present in Manipur to help people and take stock of the situation in the state," the union minister added.

Central government has provided 8 teams of medical experts including 20 doctors to Manipur to provide aid to victims of violence in the state.