Ukhrul: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally initiated investigations into three critical cases of violence in Manipur, acting on the directives of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The cases include the killing of six women and children in Jiribam and other incidents of brutality, highlighting escalating violence in the strife-hit state.
In a press release issued today, the NIA confirmed re-registering the cases on November 13, 2024. The move comes as part of efforts to ensure swift and thorough investigations into the attacks, unearth the larger conspiracy, and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The first case is in regard to the killings and arson in Jiribam, while the second case is of the attack on CRPF post, and the third case, on the brutal murder of a Hmar woman.
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The press release issued by NIA on Tuesday said, “In the first case (FIR No. 29(11) Borobekra PS, dated 11th November 2024), several houses were burnt and two civilians were killed at Borobekra. Later unknown militants had also abducted and murdered 6 persons including 3 women and 3 children.
The gory incident took place on 11th November when some unknown armed militants fired towards Borobekra Police Station, as well as some houses and shops located at Jakuradhor Karong, and also set ablaze the latter. The police and CRPF personnel of Borobekra PS retaliated, leading to heavy exchange of fire. Subsequent search operations led to the recovery of two dead bodies inside the burnt houses.
The case has been re-registered by NIA as RC-15/2024/NIA/IMP under various sections of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 and Arms Act, 1959.
The second case in which NIA has initiated a probe is connected with the 11th November attack on a CRPF post located at Jakuradhor Karong and Borobekra police stations, Jiribam, by armed militants (original FIR No. 30(11) registered at Borobekra PS). A CRP constable sustained bullet injuries in the attack and was evacuated to Silchar for medical treatment. During a search by security forces and the police team, dead bodies of unidentified armed militants, along with arms and ammunition, were recovered from the vicinity of the attack.
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NIA has re-registered the case as RC-14/2024/NIA/IMP under various sections of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanita (BNS), 2023 and Arms Act, 1959.
The third case relates to the murder of a woman at Jiribram by fully armed militants. The incident took place on 7th November when 31-year-old Zosangkim, wife of Ngurthansang from Jairolpokpi (Zairawn), Jiribam, Manipur, and mother of three, was brutally raped and burnt alive at her residence by fully armed militants.
The case was originally registered as FIR No. 80(11)2024 at Jiribam PS on 8th November 2024, NIA has re-registered the case as RC-13/2024/NIA/IMP under relevant sections of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanita (BNS), 2023, Arms Act, 1959, and UA(P) Act.”
The press release also said that NIA teams visited the spots on November 21 and 22 to begin the probe. and started the probe. “The process of handing over case documents from local police to NIA is currently underway,” added NIA.
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