New Delhi, September 17 (Daily Kiran) : The Supreme Court of India has instructed Manipur’s Chief Secretary to provide a comprehensive report regarding 25 unnatural deaths that occurred in relief camps in the violence-affected state. The report must include details from postmortem examinations, the causes of death, and measures taken to prevent such incidents.
The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohan, issued the directive after reviewing information related to the deaths and other challenges faced by displaced individuals residing in these camps.
The court specifically requested the Chief Secretary to detail all 25 unnatural deaths reported in the media. This includes the postmortem reports outlining the causes of death and any relevant documentation.
In its order, the court stated, “We direct the Chief Secretary of Manipur to submit a report regarding all 25 unnatural deaths mentioned in the newspapers. Furthermore, the postmortem reports should clarify the causes of death and the steps taken to prevent such occurrences.”
The court also inquired about the precautionary measures implemented by the Manipur government to ensure the safety and dignity of the displaced individuals in the relief camps.
The Supreme Court reviewed a report concerning the deaths in relief camps across eight districts and raised concerns about the circumstances under which only 20 of the cases underwent postmortem examinations.
Additionally, the court sought clarification on reports that families of the deceased were compensated with amounts ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 rupees.
The bench, presided over by the CJI, directed the state government to explain why postmortems were not conducted in all cases and on what basis the compensation amounts were determined.
The court also mandated that authorities ensure adequate medical facilities and essential daily supplies for those living in the relief camps.
Furthermore, the Manipur Legal Services Authority was instructed to initiate an immediate investigation into these unnatural deaths and ensure that FIRs are filed for all cases. It was also tasked with determining the exact causes of death and expediting the investigation of cases where FIRs have already been lodged.
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