1. CBI, overseeing various Manipur violence cases, files two chargesheets in Guwahati court.
2. Chargesheets involve five accused individuals connected to interrelated cases.
3. The cases highlight ethnic tensions between the Kuki tribal community and Meiteis in Manipur.
Imphal, Jan 02: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), currently handling multiple cases related to violence in Manipur, has submitted two distinct chargesheets in the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup (M), Guwahati, Assam.
The chargesheets pertain to five accused individuals involved in two interconnected cases linked to the Manipur violence.
The CBI took charge of the investigation upon receiving a referral from the State government and an official notification from the Central government.
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The ongoing ethnic clashes in Manipur have been a focal point of tension, underscoring the longstanding discord between the hill-dwelling Kuki tribal community and the valley-dwelling Meiteis.
It is noteworthy that the chargesheets were presented in Guwahati, aligning with the Supreme Court’s decision to transfer 27 CBI cases related to Manipur to the jurisdiction of the Guwahati High Court. This strategic move aims to ensure fair trials and address concerns about the local environment in Manipur.
