Commenting on the judicial inquiry set up by the state government to probe the circumstances that led to the killing of ex-HNLC leader, Cherishterfield Thangkhiew when police raided his house on August 13, leader of the opposition Dr Mukul Sangma said that if it has to be independent, it has to be really independent.
“How will you ensure that it is independent? If the allegations revolve around the top officials, will you expect the inquiry to be independent if the officers against whom the allegations are directed are still in the office?” he asked.
Dr Sangma said that the authorities will have to act to ensure the inquiry is independent and completely insulated from any external pressure.
“Because you will have a number of police personnel of lower rank who will have to be questioned. Will they be really free to speak and share the truth? All those things are required to be understood,” he added.
