Archive · 8 Jan 2026
CBI Court Frames Charges in Manipur Gang-Rape Case
A special court in Guwahati has officially accused six people of very serious crimes.
These crimes happened during fights between different groups in Manipur in May 2023.
Three women were hurt badly, and a video of this went viral on social media later.
The court says there is enough evidence to try these six people.
They are accused of things like murder, gang-rape, and causing trouble between groups.
The next hearing is on January 16, 2024, and all six must be there.
Some are in jail, and some are out on bail.
The court will decide if they are guilty or not.
A special CBI court in Guwahati framed charges against six accused in the Manipur gang-rape case.
The incident involved three women being stripped and paraded naked, with two allegedly gang-raped during ethnic clashes on May 4, 2023.
Charges include murder, gang-rape, rioting, and promoting enmity between Meiteis and Kukis under IPC and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
The next hearing is scheduled for January 16, 2024, with all six accused required to be present.
The case came to light after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
- Who
- Six accused individuals, including four in jail and two on bail
- What
- Framing of charges for stripping and allegedly gang-raping three women during ethnic clashes
- When
- Incident on May 4, 2023; Charges framed on January 2, 2024; Next hearing on January 16, 2024
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam; Incident in Manipur
- Why
- To prosecute the accused for their alleged involvement in the violent incident
- Date of Incident
- May 4, 2023
- Number of Accused
- 6
- Number of Charges
- 15
- Next Hearing Date
- January 16, 2024
- Court Location
- Guwahati
- Judge
- Chatra Bhukan Gogoi
- Acts Violated
- Indian Penal Code (IPC) and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
