1528 killed in 'encounters' in Manipur from 1979 to May 2012
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network

Imphal, December 10 2012: In a shocking revelation, 1528 people been killed in Manipur from the year 1979 to May, 2012 in encounters.

Of these, 1399 were males, 31 females and 98 were children.

Observing the International Human Rights Day today at Manipur Press Club in Imphal, organised by Life Watch, Advocate Indra Kumar who is a human rights activist revealed this information.

Also speaking on the occasion, advocate Thoudam Manihar of the Gauhati High Court said many crimes occur due to the bad governance.

He said that the government should maintain law and order so as to reduce the crime rate.

Thoudam Manihar then stated that the International Human Rights Day came into being after the United Nations' meeting held at Paris on December 10, 1948 .

On Manipur situation, Thoudam Manihar alleged that human rights violations are committed by both the state and the central security forces.

He also mentioned the case of hunger striker Irom Sharmila saying because of all these rights violations; she has been on hunger strike to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

The Gauhati High Court advocate then said the government being the guardian of the people, should understand the wishes of the public.

Noted rights activist Khaidem Mani talked about the need to raise public voice everytime the human rights violation is committed.

He said media can be an important platform where the cases of human rights violation can be put up.

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