Mizoram grants general consent to CBI to probe offences in state

According to the provisions of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, the CBI needs state government’s consent to probe into cases that have taken place within the territory of that particular state

Updated on: Dec 29, 2023, 13:09:50 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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The Mizoram government has granted general consent to the crime investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), to probe offences in the state.

Mizoram chief minister and ZPM president Lalduhoma (Twitter/@CMOMizoram)

A gazette notification issued by the government on Thursday stated, “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, the Government of Mizoram hereby accords consent to exercise powers and jurisdiction of the members of the Delhi Special Police Establishment for investigation of offences in the state of Mizoram”.

“Committed to transparency and accountability….Our government is resolute in eliminating corruption for the welfare of our citizens,” chief minister Lalduhoma posted on X on Thursday night.

Mizoram had withdrawn its general consent to the CBI in July 2015. According to the provisions of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, the CBI needs state government’s consent to probe into cases that have taken place within the territory of that particular state.

Lalduhoma, a former IPS officer and president of the Zoram Peoples’ Front (ZPM), took charge of the office of chief minister on December 8.

Soon after assuming charge, Lalduhoma promised that his government would have zero tolerance for corruption and would allow the central agency to probe all such cases in the state.

The ZPM, which was formed in 2017 and was officially recognised in 2019, bagged 27 of the total 40 seats in the assembly election held in November-December.

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A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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