The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday formally took over the investigation into the Manipur viral video case, through which two Kuki ladies have been allegedly sexually assaulted and paraded bare by a mob.
The video displaying two ladies from one of many warring communities within the state being paraded bare by males from the opposite aspect went viral on July 19, leading to an enormous uproar throughout the nation on crimes allegedly being dedicated within the northeastern state.
The investigation company has registered an FIR within the case on the directives of the Ministry of Dwelling Affairs, reported India At the moment. The FIR was registered after a notification by the Division of Personnel and Coaching (DOPT) was issued.
The CBI has registered an FIR underneath Sections 153A, 398, 427, 436, 448, 302, 354, 364, 326, 376, 34 IPC and 25 (1-C) A Act.
Up to now, seven arrests have been made within the case and the cell phone from which the video was shot has additionally been recovered. The CBI will now examine the case and take custody of the accused and interrogate them. The probe company will even file the statements of the victims and in addition examine the crime scene.
Earlier on Thursday, the Ministry of Dwelling Affairs (MHA) had knowledgeable the Supreme Court docket that the CBI will take over the probe into the viral video case. The Central Authorities, within the affidavit, mentioned it has a zero-tolerance coverage in the direction of crimes in opposition to ladies, notably ones as heinous because the case in Manipur. The MHA additionally urged the highest courtroom to switch the trial exterior Manipur within the case for the conclusion of the trial in a time-bound method.
In an affidavit offered by Union Dwelling Secretary Ajay Bhalla, the Centre mentioned the choice handy over the case to CBI was made after consulting the Manipur authorities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud had expressed deep anguish over the incident and described it as “shameful” and “unacceptable”.
Manipur has been witnessing ethnic clashes since Could 3 between the bulk Meitei group, concentrated within the Imphal valley, and the Kukis, occupying the hills.
Greater than 150 folks have thus far been killed within the violence.
Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s inhabitants and stay largely within the Imphal valley, whereas tribals, together with Nagas and Kukis, represent 40 per cent of the inhabitants and reside largely within the hill districts.
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