Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 16, 2010:
A total of 17 different contentious cases alleged to be fake encounters which took place in between 2009 and 2010 would be handed over to CID (Crime Branch) for independent investigation.A well placed source informed that the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) instructed the State Government for independent investigation by CID (Crime Branch) into 17 different cases of fake encounters involving police commandos, Assam Rifles and suspected UG cadres.
Moreover, in line with the NHRC�s instruction for Magisterial enquiry into these particular 17 cases contended to be fake encounters, some district Magistrates have already initiated due processes for enquiry.
State Police Headquarters is likely to soon issue necessary order to hand over the 17 contentious cases to CID (Crime Branch) for independent investigation.
These include the killing of seven persons by Assam Rifles in a reported encounter at Andro Sanapat.
Meanwhile, the Police Headquarters has issued order for investigation under the supervision of SP, CID (Crime Branch) into the fake currency racket busted by Lilong police.