SIT Call: Supreme Court's Oversight Sought in Manipur's Ethnic Conflict
A civil society group has proposed a Supreme Court-supervised Special Investigating Team for ethnic violence cases in Manipur. Recommendations include prosecuting incitement and ensuring accountability of security forces. The tribunal suggests a Supreme Court-appointed SIT for detailed investigations into violence and hate speech, alongside calls for improved judicial infrastructure.
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A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the Supreme Court to take charge of an extensive investigation into ethnic violence in Manipur by appointing a Special Investigating Team (SIT). The SIT, recommended to be composed of senior officers from outside the state, would closely examine the involvement of security forces and the impact of hate speech.
Chaired by former Supreme Court Judge Kurian Joseph, the 'Independent People's Tribunal on the Ongoing Ethnic Conflict in Manipur' presented its findings after visiting conflict-affected areas and collecting testimonies. The tribunal stressed the importance of prosecuting instigators of violence and ensuring accountability for authorities who failed to act.
The tribunal also advocated for a stronger judicial presence in the hill regions by establishing a permanent bench of the Manipur High Court, highlighting the need for continued oversight and protection of witnesses in the conflict zone.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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