Respecting the dead–Denying is a disgrace to their souls
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Birendra Laishram
Contd from previous issue
Hospitals have a significant responsibility in this matter; they should not withhold the bodies of the deceased based on issues of unpaid medical bills. Instead, it is imperative that they handle such sensitive situations with compassion and return the bodies to the grieving families or to civic organizations in a respectful manner. There have been numerous reported cases of missing individuals that have been unresolved for many months, particularly in light of the ongoing violence in various districts of Manipur. Alarmingly, even those who are engaged for construction works within the facilities of Indian armed forces have gone missing, although dedicated search operations are being conducted to locate them. In other troubling instances, individuals suspected of being militants and believed to be involved in the abduction of young children, both boys and girls, have been apprehended, yet the whereabouts of the missing individuals remain completely untraceable to this day. It is the duty of the Manipur government, alongside the central forces stationed in the region to assist with the administration and restore order, to earnestly conduct thorough searches for these missing persons. This effort is crucial not only for the sake of justice but also to ensure that the families of the deceased can perform the necessary religious rites that honour their loved ones, allowing the souls to rest in peace with the dignity they deserve.
The Chief Justice of the highest Apex court of India has openly stated that there is a serious lack of law and order in the state of Manipur. While India is widely recognized as a powerful and vibrant democratic nation, Manipur remains a relatively small state within its borders. Despite this, the ongoing human rights violations that have persisted for the past 20 months indicate that the violence occurring in Manipur appears to be deliberately downplayed or ignored by the broader Indian government. This troubling situation suggests a troubling implication: it is as if the state of Manipur is being treated as though it is not an integral part of the country, leading to a grave concern regarding the rights and safety of its citizens. The apparent negligence toward these ongoing issues raises significant questions about the commitment to upholding basic human rights and maintaining order, further revealing a concerning disparity in how different regions of India are treated under the rule of law.
Contd from previous issue
Hospitals have a significant responsibility in this matter; they should not withhold the bodies of the deceased based on issues of unpaid medical bills. Instead, it is imperative that they handle such sensitive situations with compassion and return the bodies to the grieving families or to civic organizations in a respectful manner. There have been numerous reported cases of missing individuals that have been unresolved for many months, particularly in light of the ongoing violence in various districts of Manipur. Alarmingly, even those who are engaged for construction works within the facilities of Indian armed forces have gone missing, although dedicated search operations are being conducted to locate them. In other troubling instances, individuals suspected of being militants and believed to be involved in the abduction of young children, both boys and girls, have been apprehended, yet the whereabouts of the missing individuals remain completely untraceable to this day. It is the duty of the Manipur government, alongside the central forces stationed in the region to assist with the administration and restore order, to earnestly conduct thorough searches for these missing persons. This effort is crucial not only for the sake of justice but also to ensure that the families of the deceased can perform the necessary religious rites that honour their loved ones, allowing the souls to rest in peace with the dignity they deserve.
The Chief Justice of the highest Apex court of India has openly stated that there is a serious lack of law and order in the state of Manipur. While India is widely recognized as a powerful and vibrant democratic nation, Manipur remains a relatively small state within its borders. Despite this, the ongoing human rights violations that have persisted for the past 20 months indicate that the violence occurring in Manipur appears to be deliberately downplayed or ignored by the broader Indian government. This troubling situation suggests a troubling implication: it is as if the state of Manipur is being treated as though it is not an integral part of the country, leading to a grave concern regarding the rights and safety of its citizens. The apparent negligence toward these ongoing issues raises significant questions about the commitment to upholding basic human rights and maintaining order, further revealing a concerning disparity in how different regions of India are treated under the rule of law.