Apunba Lup to keep tab of CBI investigation

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | July 15

The working committee of the Apunba Lup today welcomed the ruling of the Supreme Court of India ordering investigation into 83 cases of fake encounter cases perpetrated by the state police, army and para-military forces in Manipur.

Speaking to Imphal Free Press, Phulindra Konsam said the ruling of the apex court although late has given a glimmer of hope to the people that justice has not entirely eluded.

The people of strife torn Manipur gradually have lost faith in any form of probe and investigation conducted by various agencies including the CBI for the fact that none of the perpetrators involved in extra-judicial cases were held accountable for punishment and that justice is often delayed, he said.

It appears that any enquiry or probe constituted by SC or CBI enquiry or likewise are often rendered ineffective in the case of Manipur, said the Phulindra Konsam.

Nevertheless, he welcomed the ruling of the SC stating that it has reassured the people.

The Apunba Lup co-ordinator, disclosed that the Apunba Lup will closely monitor all the follow up action pursuant to the Supreme Court’s order and its progress.

However, if the investigation agency fails to take up the direction given by the apex court in time the Apunba Lup will be compelled to launch people’s movement, said Konsam.

Stating that the Apunba Lup was formed with the agenda to end state sponsored terrorism, he pointed out that its (Apunba Lup) demands to bring perpetrators to justice and repeal of AFPSA remain unchanged.

Against this backdrop, Konsam also expressed his optimism that the present government will also take initiative in the interest of the people of Manipur.