On receiving a report that the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) Pangei allegedly refused to conduct a hand swab examination of the deceased persons in connection with the recent Samurou killing, the Manipur Human Right Commission (MHRC) has sought the reason for their refusal to do so.
As per the report submitted from the police before the MHRC in connection with the suo-motu case, it appears that "FSL, Pangei refused to conduct hand swabs examination despite having its facility to conduct hand swabs examination," the MHRC stated on Monday.
Responding to police submission, MHRC directed the director of FSL, Pangei to reply by January 31.
It may be mentioned that additional DGP (HR) and Special AIG (HR) had filed separate investigation reports prepared by SP, Imphal West in connection with the Samurou incident of January 9, 2022.
MHRC also stated that as per its proceedings, the status report of the investigation shows that on January 13, the hand swabs of both deceased persons were sent to FSL, Pangei but the officials of FSL advised to send it to another advanced lab outside the state.
