Govt issues order for shifting JIC
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 16 2017:
In an attempt to maintain the sanctity of Kangla, the State Home Department has today issued an order for shifting of the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) located within 11th Bn Manipur Rifles (IRB complex) located at Kangla to a suitable place .
An order issued by the Additional CS (Home), Dr J Suresh Babu said the Joint Interrogation Cell at Kangla should be shifted to a suitable place by DGP Manipur with immediate effect .
The State Home Department, through an order dated Jan 16, 2001, had ordered for setting up of a common JIC for Imphal East and Imphal West districts within 11th MR (IRB complex) at Kangla .
The State Govt has minutely examined the matter and decided to shift the JIC from within Kangla premises to some other suitable location to be identified by DGP, Manipur to maintain the sanctity of Kangla, the order mentioned.
It may be mentioned that Chief Minister N Biren recently said that the JIC at Kangla would be shifted to another location.