Monday, March 19, 2007

Army Agrees to Inquiry Into Rape: Stir Suspended

Army Authorities have agreed to a time bound "staff enquiry" into the alleged rape of an eighteen year old girl by an Assam Rifles Jawan at Kotlien, Manipur. Consequently, the proposed 24 hour Manipur Bandh has been called off.

The Imphal Free Press reports:

"An understanding was reached during a trilateral talk between the state government led by state chief secretary and DGP, inspector general of Assam Rifles (South) and representatives of the three tribal students` bodies, the All Tribal Students` Union Manipur, ATSUM, Kuki Students` organization, KSO and All Naga Students Association, Manipur, a statement issued by KSO said Sunday.Several officials of both police and army also participated in the talks which was held at the chief minister`s bungalow today.

During the talk an understanding was reached to institute staff enquiry alongside police investigation within a period of 15 days from today, the statement stated.

"Bearing on the line of the understanding, the proposed agitation stands temporarily suspended, in order to swiften the passage of law for evolving justice for one and all," the organizations stated"

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