Manipur Tribal Forum Approaches Supreme Court Raising Apprehensions Of Fresh Outbreak Of Violence, Seeks Army Protection

The Manipur Tribal Forum has filed an interim application before the Supreme Court raising apprehensions about fresh onslaught of violent acts against the Kuki-Zo community in the state of Manipur.

 The application seeks protection by the Indian Army and calls for the arrest of the leaders inciting violence in the state. 

The Forum alleged that neglect by the authorities has led to a deep sense of fear and injustice within the community.

"We are coming before this court with folded hands to take the urgent measures that are necessary which, happens, may be even more extensive than the first rounds of attack... In the first round of litigation we pleaded for the Indian Army to be called out to protect us but that relief was not granted and thereafter the assailants were emboldened by the absence of the Indian army and the carnage begun." 

It may be recalled that on March 11, the Court-appointed Committee led by Justice Gita Mittal, brought urgent concerns before the Supreme Court regarding the spurt of violence in Manipur. The Committee, formed in August 2023 to address humanitarian issues arising from ethnic violence, sought specific directions from the court to restrain protesting organizations from inciting violence against State Administration. 

 Case Details : Manipur Tribal Forum Delhi v. State of Manipur & Anr WP (Civil) No. 540 of 2023