Deadline for Manipur Ethnic Violence Inquiry Extended to November 20
Commission of Inquiry’s deadline extended until November 20
The Economic Times
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The Indian government has extended the deadline for the Commission of Inquiry investigating the ethnic violence in Manipur until November 20, 2026. The commission, led by former Supreme Court judge Balbir Singh Chauhan, was established following the violence that resulted in over 260 deaths since May 2023.
- 01The Commission of Inquiry was established on June 4, 2023, to investigate ethnic violence in Manipur.
- 02The violence in Manipur began on May 3, 2023, leading to significant casualties and unrest.
- 03The commission is tasked with uncovering the sequence of events and facts related to the violence.
- 04The panel consists of three members, with Balbir Singh Chauhan as the head.
- 05The commission's report is expected to be submitted to the Centre by November 20, 2026.
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The Indian government has extended the deadline for the Commission of Inquiry investigating the ethnic violence in Manipur to November 20, 2026. This commission, led by Balbir Singh Chauhan, a former Supreme Court judge, was established on June 4, 2023, in response to the violence that erupted on May 3, 2023, resulting in over 260 deaths. The commission's mandate includes probing the sequence of events and facts surrounding the ethnic violence, which has significantly impacted the northeastern state. The government has emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation and expects the commission to submit its findings as soon as possible.
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The extended deadline allows for a more comprehensive investigation into the ethnic violence, which has deeply affected communities in Manipur.
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