Supreme Court ‘shocked’ over unnatural deaths in Manipur camps, calls for report

Supreme Court 'shocked' over unnatural deaths in Manipur camps, calls for report Perusing a report, the court observed that it referred to news concerning unnatural death of 25 internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltered in the relief camps throughout the state, one of.

3 min read New Delhi Sep 18, 2026 04: 49 AM IST.

Notably, a three-judge bench presided by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant sought a comprehensive report on deaths from the state Chief Secretary and ordered steps to ensure safety and dignity of the camp inmates.

THE Supreme Court on Thursday expressed shock over a report regarding unnatural deaths in rehabilitation camps set up for residents displaced by ethnic violence that hit Manipur in 2023.

Meanwhile, the bench, additionally comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, was hearing petitions dealing with the aftermath of the violence. The top court had earlier appointed a three-member committee under former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Justice Gita Mittal to oversee the relief and rehabilitation. The committee has been filing reports before the court from time to time, updating the status of the situation.

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