MHRC conducts interaction programme
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, May 04 2024: Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) conducted an interaction programme with the villagers of Kshetrigao Sabal Leikai at Madrasa Halimia Madnia, Imphal East today.

Full team of MHRC comprising of its Chairperson, Justice UB Saha; Member, KK Singh; Secretary, H Roshita; IGP, Mamata Wahengbam along with Under Secretary, Law Officer and investigation team attended the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, Justice UB Saha said that the MHRC is not only working in the office, but also visiting villages to directly assess the human rights situation in Manipur.

Justice UB Saha continued that the Commission will take up prompt actions to deliver justice to the victims of human right violation even if they submit the complaint in a plain paper or HRCNet portal.

Rights relating to disabled persons, widow and old age pension, non-availability of drinking water, irregularity of distribution of rice under National Food Security Act and poor implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantees Act were raised during the interaction with the MHRC team.

During the interaction, one Md Turap, a 74 year old man informed that "even though he is an eligible person to get old age pension, he is not getting the same.

MHRC Chairperson advised the Sub-Divisional Officer, Porompat who was present in the programme to examine the claims of the old man and redress his grievance if he is entitled under the old age pension scheme.

KK Singh asked the gathering to approach the MHRC if their human rights matters are not considered by the government.

On the way back, the MHRC team visited Porompat Police Station, Imphal East and City Police Station in Imphal West.

At Porompat Police Station, Imphal East, Justice Saha enquired about the pendency of the cases and it was found that 3498 cases including the cases which were registered in the year 1999 have been pending in the police station.

Moreover, the concerned Sub-Divisional Police Officer alone is handling as many as 584 cases for investigation.

Justice Saha was also displeased on seeing an FIR registered in 2000 in connection with a rape case still pending in the police station.

At City Police Station, Imphal West, MHRC team found 958 cases including those FIR cases which were registered way back in 1996 are still pending.

In may be mentioned that the MHRC in its annual report 2020-2021 which was already placed on the Floor of State Assembly had already observed and recommended that "Separation of investigation work of police from that of law and order has become a much to ensure prompt, thorough, independent and impartial investigation which is part of right to life and personal liberty guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution of India.

Separation of the investigation wing from law and order duty shall not only ensure speedier investigation, but it may also get fostered and improved rapport with the people" .

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