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PRJ-LIVE-MN-2004-MANORAMARapeUNDER INVESTIGATION

Location: Imphal East, Manipur

Incident: 2004-07-11

IPC Sections: 302, 376

Victims: 1

Data confidence:87%

Progress

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Timeline · 4 events

  1. ARREST MADEMilestone90%

    Thangjam Manorama (32) arrested at midnight by Assam Rifles under AFSPA from her home in Bongwanbond, Imphal East, on suspicion of PLA links. Family members witness the arrest.

  2. FIR FILEDMilestone88%

    Manorama found dead with bullet wounds and evidence of sexual assault. Meira Paibi women strip naked in front of Assam Rifles HQ with banner "Indian Army Rape Us." Nationwide protests; Army denies wrongdoing.

    HINDU15/7/2004
  3. PIL FILEDMilestone85%

    Petition filed before Gauhati HC and later SC seeking repeal of AFSPA and justice for Manorama. SC constitutes Jeevan Reddy Commission (2005) to review AFSPA; commission recommends repeal but report shelved.

    Court: Supreme Court of India

  4. INVESTIGATION ORDEREDMilestone82%

    SC in Extra Judicial Execution Victim Families Association v. Union of India orders probe into fake encounters including Manorama's case. CBI investigation ordered; prosecution of army personnel still obstructed by AFSPA immunity.

    Court: Supreme Court of India

Key Milestones

  • 2004-07-11ARREST MADE
  • 2004-07-12FIR FILED
  • 2004-09-01PIL FILED
  • 2016-07-01INVESTIGATION ORDERED
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