Imphal: Manipur Home department, on Wednesday, issued an order to constitute an inquiry committee to examine the facts and circumstances around the blocking of Manipur state bus carrying media persons moving to cover Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district on Tuesday.
“The Governor of Manipur is pleased to constitute an Inquiry Committee to examine the facts and circumstances around the incident involving Security personnel and Manipur State Road Transport bus carrying media personnel to cover the Manipur Shirui Festival, 2025 on 20.05.2025 near Gwalatabi checkpost, Imphal East district,” said the government order.
The Inquiry Committee will consist of N. Ashok Kumar, commissioner (Home), Manipur and Th. Kirankumar Singh, Secretary (ro, Government of Manipur.
“The committee shall look into lapses, if any, and suggest measures to prevent recurrence of such a situation in future. The Enquiry Committee shall submit its report within 15 days,” the order said.
