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Imphal: Is it time for Manipur to establish a Truth Commission to look into its infamous extrajudicial killings and other serious human rights violations? A group of human rights activists and academics who met at Manipur University here last week said 'yes,' also proposing other solutions. The event was organised by Manipur University, Human Rights Alert, Extrajudicial Execution Victim Families Association, Manipur (EEVFAM) and OP Jindal Global University. The discussants also highlighted the immediate need for the establishment of a Truth Commission, payment of compensation to victims, strengthening the justice institutions including the State Human Rights institutions. Participating in the consultation, the Manipur Human Rights Commission, the Manipur State Commission for Women and the Manipur State Commission for Protection of Child Rights assured the support of their respective institutions in seeking justice for the victims..