Manipur High Court Orders Report on Missing Naga Men by June 8
Manipur High Court seeks Action Taken Report on six missing Naga men by June 8
The Economic Times
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The Manipur High Court has mandated the state government to provide an Action Taken Report by June 8 regarding six Naga men allegedly abducted on May 13. This follows a Public Interest Litigation filed amid rising tensions between Naga and Kuki communities over the missing individuals.
- 01The Manipur High Court is requiring a report from the state government by June 8 on the abduction of six Naga men from Leilon Vaiphei village.
- 02The case has been reportedly handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), although the NIA claims it has not received official communication.
- 03Tensions have escalated between Naga and Kuki groups, with the United Naga Council cancelling plans to release hostages unless their missing civilians are freed.
- 04Since May 13, the whereabouts of the six men remain unknown, raising concerns over their safety and well-being.
- 05The state home department reported that over 38 individuals were initially missing after recent violence, but 32 have since returned.
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The Manipur High Court has instructed the state government to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) by June 8 regarding the disappearance of six Naga men allegedly abducted from Leilon Vaiphei village in Kangpokpi district on May 13. This directive was issued during a hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by T Mark Khapai, president of the Naga Lawyers' Association, Manipur. The court emphasized the urgency of the matter, as the families of the missing men have no information on their safety or whereabouts. While the state government indicated that the case had been assigned to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the agency has stated it has not received any formal communication on the issue. The situation has intensified tensions between Naga and Kuki communities, with the United Naga Council recently canceling plans to release hostages unless their missing civilians are also freed. Ongoing bandhs and economic blockades have disrupted vehicular movement on national highways, reflecting the deepening crisis in the region.
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The directive from the Manipur High Court could influence local law enforcement and community relations amid rising tensions between Naga and Kuki groups.
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