The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed a chargesheet against six accused and a report against one "Child in Conflict with the Law (CCL)" before the Special Judge, CBI Court at Guwahati in Manipur Viral Video Case.
In a press release, the CBI stated that they had registered a case on the request of Manipur Government with a further notification from Government of India and taken over the investigation of the Case Crime No. 110(06)/2023 dated 21.06.2023 of Nongpok Sekmai Police Station, Thoubal district.
It was alleged that, on May 4, 2023, a mob of approximately 900-1000 individuals, armed with sophisticated weapons, entered B. Phainom village in the Kangpokpi district of Manipur, vandalised and set houses ablaze, looted properties, assaulted villagers, committed murders, sexually assaulted women. It was also alleged that two family members of one of the victims were also killed in the incident, CBI said.
The CBI investigation revealed that the accused were involved in the said incident. “A Chargesheet was filed today before the Special Judge, CBI Court, Guwahati designated as per the orders of the Supreme Court”, it stated.
The CBI also stated that further investigation is continuing including the identification of other accused involved in the offences besides other aspects of the case. It reminded the public that the findings are based on the investigation done and evidence collected by it.
"Under the Indian Law, the accused are presumed to be innocent till their guilt is finally established after a fair trial," CBI added.
The Hills Journal
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