Manipur viral video: CBI files chargesheet against 6 accused

 STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today filed a chargesheet before the Special Judge, CBI court in Guwahati, against six accused and a report against ‘one child in conflict with law’ in the Manipur viral video case.

The CBI had registered a case on the request of the Manipur government and further notification from the Government of India. It took over the investigation in the case (110 (06)/2023) dated June 21, 2023, of NSK Police Station in the Thoubal district. It was alleged that on May 4, 2023, a mob of approximately 900-1,000 individuals, armed with sophisticated weapons, entered the B. Phainom village in the Kangpokpi district of Manipur, vandalized and set houses ablaze, looted properties, assaulted villagers, committed murders, and sexually-assaulted women. It was further alleged that two family members of one of the victims were also killed in the incident.

The CBI investigation revealed that the accused were involved in the incident. A chargesheet was filed today before the Special Judge, CBI Court, Guwahati designated as per the orders of the Supreme Court. Further investigation is on.

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