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NIA MAKES FIRST ARREST IN JANUARY MANIPUR KILLING OF FOUR
Why in the news?
- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Lunminsei Kipgen, currently in Guwahati jail, for involvement in the killing of four civilians in Manipur.
- Kipgen, a former cadre of a Kuki militant outfit, who had joined the United Kuki National Army is the first accused arrested in connection with the January 18 incident in Bishnupur.
- Charges Against Kipgen Booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Arms Act.
source:scribd
About the United Kuki National Army:
- Ethnic Composition: Mainly ethnic Kukis
- Formation: Early 1990s
- Objective: Establish an independent Kuki homeland
- Activities: Armed conflict with Indian security forces and other ethnic groups (Nagas, Meiteis)
| About The National Investigation Agency (NIA):
● Function: Central Counter-Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency ● Parent Ministry: Union Ministry of Home Affairs ● Establishment: Post-2008 Mumbai attacks; National Investigation Agency Act 2008 ● Jurisdiction: Nationwide terror-related crimes ● Global Reach: Investigates offenses outside India ● Offices: HQ in New Delhi; 12 branches nationwide Associated Article: |
