Guwahati: The central government has granted an extension to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the Manipur violence, allowing it to submit its report by November 20, 2024.
The commission, led by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai Lamba, was established on June 3, 2023, to probe the causes and consequences of the violence that has claimed over 220 lives since May 3, 2023.
The commission’s original deadline was six months from its first sitting, but a fresh notification has extended the timeline to November 20.
The panel will investigate the sequence of events leading to the violence, alleged lapses in duty by authorities, and the adequacy of measures taken to prevent and address the violence.
The commission will also examine complaints and allegations made by individuals or associations.
The Manipur violence, which began on May 3, 2023, resulted in significant loss of life, injuries, and property damage, prompting the state government to recommend a judicial inquiry under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952.