Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 16 2010:
The Government of Manipur has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the alleged extra-judicial killing of Elangbam Kiranjit (26) s/o E Ibohal Singh of Haokha Mamang Leikai by a combined force of Thoubal Police Commandos and personnel of 23 Assam Rifles during a reported encounter at Laikot Ching under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East district on April 24, 2009 .
Issuing an order in this connection, District Magistrate of Imphal East district M Lakshmikumar Singh has informed that Executive Magistrate/Sub-Deputy Collector of Sawombung, Imphal East has been appointed to conduct the inquiry.
The terms of reference of the inquiry include finding out the facts and circumstances leading to the incident, analysis of the facts and circumstances and recommendations to prevent recurrence of such incidents in the future.
Furthermore, the District Magistrate has ordered that the inquiry report should be submitted to the Government within one month from October 30 .