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Manipur Violence Inquiry Panel's Deadline Extended to November 2025

The three-member commission, formed in June 2023, continues its investigation into the ethnic violence that claimed over 260 lives and displaced thousands.

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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs in a latest notification said the panel probing Manipur violence shall submit its report to the central government as soon as possible but not later than the 20th November, 2025. (File Photo)

Overview

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has granted a fourth six-month extension to the Commission of Inquiry, moving the deadline to November 20, 2025.
  • The panel was established in June 2023 to investigate the causes, spread, and administrative lapses related to the ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in Manipur.
  • The violence, which began on May 3, 2023, has resulted in over 260 deaths and the displacement of thousands of residents, with widespread property destruction.
  • Under President’s Rule since February 2025, the commission has received approximately 11,000 affidavits and continues to gather evidence for its report.
  • The inquiry aims to determine accountability and recommend measures for reconciliation and prevention of future conflicts in the region.