High Court

The Gauhati High Court has directed families of three Hmar youths who died under mysterious circumstances in Assam's Cachar district to collect their bodies from Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) morgue. The bodies have been preserved at SMCH mortuary since July 17. This followed the youths' deaths. These events have stirred considerable controversy and grief in the community. Families of deceased had earlier approached court. They sought to have post-mortem conducted outside Assam citing concerns about impartiality. However, Assam state government submitted autopsy report from SMCH before court. They argued that due process had been followed. During court proceedings…