Manipur Violence: Supreme Court seeks fresh ground report from state government

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought an updated status report from the Manipur government regarding the present situation and measures taken to curb the violence in the State.

A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra directed the State to update the position regarding rehabilitation camps, recovery of arms and law and order.

The bench posted the matter for hearing on July 10 and asked the government to file a detailed status report.

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The apex court was hearing a petition filed by the Manipur Tribal Forum, Delhi seeking the protection of the Kuki tribe by the Indian Army.

At the outset, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for the Manipur Tribal Forum, told the bench that situation in Manipur has worsened.

Solicitor General of India, appearing for the State, however, told the apex court that the "situation is improving slowly, though slowly."

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Violence has gripped the entire State for over a month now and the Central government had to deploy paramilitary forces to bring the situation under control. (ANI)

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