Issue death certificates for missing persons: CFJM
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Feb14 :The Citizen for Justice Manipur (CFJM) has urged the State Government to issue death certificates for all individuals who went missing during the ongoing crisis in Manipur and provide adequate com-pensation to their families.
According to a press release issued by CFJM, their demands include the establishment of a mechanism to issue death certificates in presumed death cases without the recovery of bodies, financial and legal assistance for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and individuals who have involun- tarily disappeared, as well as compassionate and responsible actions to uphold citi- zens' Constitutional rights and dignity, among other issues.
Addressing the media at the Manipur Press Club today, Senior Advocate Khaidem Mani, convenor of CFJM, stated that around 30 individuals went missing during the crisis, and many of their families have yet to receive death certificates and compensation.
He announced that CFJM will pursue legal action to support the families of these individuals who have disappeared involuntarily.
Mani also urged the Government to restore the authority of the Unified Command to the Chief Minister and carry out a decisive strike against those seeking to prolong the crisis in Manipur.
He emphasised that legal action must be taken against anyone found involved in criminal activities.
Saying that grievance redressal bodies like the Manipur State Human Rights Commission (MHRC) and the Women’s Commission need to operate fully, he added that the Human Rights Commission, however, lacks both a Chairperson and members.
He urged the Government to fill the vacant positions at the MHRC and the Women’s Commission.
The Senior Advocate also expressed concern over the crisis in Litan, Ukhrul district, which has seen incidents of arson and gunfire, and urged the Government to take immediate action to control the situation.
CFJM vice chairperson A Nouteneshwari stated that families of two individuals who disappeared involuntarily have received compensation of Rs 10 lakh each, but the rest have not, due to the non-issuance of death certificates.
As per the law, missing individuals are presumed dead after seven years, she said, however, given the extraordinary circumstances in Manipur, she urged the Government to take a Cabinet decision to issue death certificates for those missing persons who have remained traceless for nearly three years.
Regarding the vacancies at MHRC and Women's Commission, she stated that this situation is a violation of the people's rights.
IMPHAL, Feb14 :The Citizen for Justice Manipur (CFJM) has urged the State Government to issue death certificates for all individuals who went missing during the ongoing crisis in Manipur and provide adequate com-pensation to their families.
According to a press release issued by CFJM, their demands include the establishment of a mechanism to issue death certificates in presumed death cases without the recovery of bodies, financial and legal assistance for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and individuals who have involun- tarily disappeared, as well as compassionate and responsible actions to uphold citi- zens' Constitutional rights and dignity, among other issues.
Addressing the media at the Manipur Press Club today, Senior Advocate Khaidem Mani, convenor of CFJM, stated that around 30 individuals went missing during the crisis, and many of their families have yet to receive death certificates and compensation.
He announced that CFJM will pursue legal action to support the families of these individuals who have disappeared involuntarily.
Mani also urged the Government to restore the authority of the Unified Command to the Chief Minister and carry out a decisive strike against those seeking to prolong the crisis in Manipur.
He emphasised that legal action must be taken against anyone found involved in criminal activities.
Saying that grievance redressal bodies like the Manipur State Human Rights Commission (MHRC) and the Women’s Commission need to operate fully, he added that the Human Rights Commission, however, lacks both a Chairperson and members.
He urged the Government to fill the vacant positions at the MHRC and the Women’s Commission.
The Senior Advocate also expressed concern over the crisis in Litan, Ukhrul district, which has seen incidents of arson and gunfire, and urged the Government to take immediate action to control the situation.
CFJM vice chairperson A Nouteneshwari stated that families of two individuals who disappeared involuntarily have received compensation of Rs 10 lakh each, but the rest have not, due to the non-issuance of death certificates.
As per the law, missing individuals are presumed dead after seven years, she said, however, given the extraordinary circumstances in Manipur, she urged the Government to take a Cabinet decision to issue death certificates for those missing persons who have remained traceless for nearly three years.
Regarding the vacancies at MHRC and Women's Commission, she stated that this situation is a violation of the people's rights.