Manipur HC orders status quo on graveyard for Kukis

August 03, 2023 12:27

The Manipur High Court on Thursday directed that the status quo be maintained at the proposed burial site in Haolai Khopi village of Churachandpur district where the Kuki-Zo community had planned a burial service for 35 people who were killed in ethnic riots in the state.

A leading Kuki-Zo organisation also said they were postponing plans for the burial service following requests from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The HC order was passed by a bench headed by Acting Chief Justice MV Muralidaran after a hearing at 6 am.

The court directed the state and central governments and their law-enforcing agencies as well as the public to maintain status quo with regard to the land in question.

The bench also took into consideration the potentiality of aggravating the already volatile law and order situation and the possibility of igniting a fresh wave of violence and bloodshed due to gathering of a large mob at the land in question.

The Centre, the state government and aggrieved parties are also directed to make an effort for an amicable settlement in the matter, the bench, also comprising Justice A Guneshwar Sharma, said.

The order was passed hours before the commencement of the proposed burial service for 35 Kuki-Zo community people killed in the ethnic violence in the northeastern state. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum, an organisation of the Kuki-Zo community, agreed to conditionally postpone the burial for five days after requests from the Union home minister. They said Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga also requested the same. -- PTI

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina in Olympics football opener

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score tied at 2-2.

Firing should scare Salman: Bishnoi's brother to shooter

"You will create history by doing this job and your name will be there in all newspapers and other media," it said, citing their conversation.

Deciphering the changes in capital gains tax

The income tax department on Wednesday issued FAQs on changes in the capital gains tax saying the idea behind it was to simplify the tax structure and promote ease of compliance. The holding period for various asset classes for the...

Bishnoi gang wanted to kill me, my family: Salman

He heard a firecracker-like sound while being asleep at his residence in Galaxy Apartments in the early hours of April 14, Khan told police.

SC says 'trust deficit' behind Shambhu border stand-off between govt, farmers

Observing that there is a trust deficit between farmers and the government, the Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed constitution of an independent committee comprising eminent persons to reach out to the protesters to find a solution to...