Day: January 10, 2012

Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 10: The Social Environmental Economic Development Society (SEEDS), Lamding Cherapur, Wangjing, Manipur oranised a 3-Day National Publicity Workshop on the theme of “GENDER & WOMEN EMPOWERMENT” . It concluded today at State Guest House, Imphal . A. Nabachandra Singh, Retd. Director, Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur was the Chief Guest, Smt A. Bimola Devi, Ex Chairperson, Manipur State Social Welfare Board President and P. Deven Singh, Rtd. Deputy Director, Dept of Social Welfare Government of Manipur was the Guest of Honour. The workshop started on Jan 8 .
About 97 delegates both male and female participated in the workshop.
In the Morning session, Miss. Chitralekha Devi, District Resource Person, Link Worker Scheme, Senapati, spoke on the topic
“HIV/AIDS a gift by her beloved husband, exclusive talk with reference to NE India.” .
S. Shyamachoron, Advocate, and Gen. Secretary, All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) spoke on the topic “ Gender Laws Under the Provisions of the Constitution”.

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Discovering the movement of foreigners at Pallel, troops of 27 Assam Rifles and 42 Assam Rifles under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in the area and apprehended six Myanmar Nationals on 09 Jan 12. The apprehendees were identified as Noor Rulamin,32 yrs, s/o Noor Hakim,Md Yunusd,22 yrs, s/o Md Yusuf, Md Ousman,16 yrs, s/o Mason, Md Issak,23 yrs, s/o Noor Hakim, Md Zaw Kaw Raya,25 yrs,s/o Noor Alam and Abdul Hamid,30 yrs, s/o Havez Ahmed. All apprehendees were handed over to Kakching Police Station.

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Imphal, Jan 10: Discovering the movement of UG cadres at Pallel Maning Wang Leikai, troops of 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in the area and apprehended one PLA cadre on 10 Jan 12. The apprehendee was identified as Khuraijam Khelendro alias Shanti,34 yrs, s/o Nand Kumar,r/o Pallel Maning Awang. One Chinese Hand grenade and three 9mm live rounds was recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recoveries was handed over to Kakching Police Station.
In yet another incident, troops of 18 SIKH of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation at Ningombam and apprehended two KCP(City Meitei) cadres on 10 Jan 12. The apprehendees were identified as Herojit alias Vicky(Area Cdr of Imphal West district),27 yrs, s/o S Ibomcha,r/o Sangoibam Maning Leikai and Bablu alias Charies,26 yrs, s/o Joy Kumar, r/o Sangoibam Moirang Leikai. One.32 Pistol with magazine and two Mobile phones with SIM Card has been recovered from the apprehendees who alongwith recoveries were handed over to Singjamei Police station.

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Imphal, Jan 10: 22 GRENADIERS of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under IGAR (S) foiled a major infiltration bid on 10 Jan 12, when a group of heavily armed cadres were intercepted while crossing the International Border in general area Khumkot of Khengjoi area, resulting in elimination of one hardcore militant and recovery of huge warlike stores such as one Lathode, one 7.62 mm Pistol with Mag, one Auto Rif (broken), one 7.62 mm live rds, one Bushnell Binocular and 10 Kgs of White Explosive.
Three Army personnel of 22nd grenadier were reportedly injurd in an encounter near Khongput Village under Molchan PS, Chandel this early morning, according to a source.
Two other major infiltration bids by militants were earlier foiled, first on 07 Jan 12 where in 35 Assam Rifles had apprehended three UNLF cadres with huge arms and ammunition, trying to infiltrate into valley via Sajik Tampak from Kholmunlen area. In second incident, 37 Assam Rifles foiled attempt by terrorists to infiltrate from Aibol Kuki area near International Border on 24 Dec 11. On being challenged and engaged with effective fire, the terrorists ran back towards their camps across International Border in Myanmar.
The Assam Rifles has adopted an enhanced anti infiltration measures and continue to maintain a strict vigil on the activities of cor com of Under Ground groups and are determined to foil any attempt or activities which might disrupt democratic process.
In view of ensuing 10th assembly election in Manipur State the cor com Front of Under Ground groups has planed to disturb peace ful conduct of election by intensifying their subversive activities. As a consequence of these, there has been a noticeable spurt in wild activities such as bomb blast, targeting of political leaders, planting of IEDs and lobbing of grenades near important institutions.
To support there malicious intentions, large numbers of attempts are being made by various underground outfits forming part of cor com of Under Ground groups to infiltrate from International Border in order to create disturbance in the State during forth coming elections. Troops of Assam Rifles, being on high alert and maintaining strict vigilance by dominating international border have failed three such major infiltration attempts made by various groups in recent days. This has contributed immensely in ensuring environmental security to the people of Manipur who believe in a fair, transparent and just democratic process which can be achieved by facilitating peaceful elections.

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Imphal, Jan 10: A bomb exploded at the residence of a Trinamul candidate , Kh Joykishan at Thangmeiband in which seven persons were injured. Four bombs were found at different places by police. Security was beefed up around all Congress offices and candidates . A powerful bomb was found at Congress head office earlier while three bombs had blasted yesterday.
In a spate of attack on Congress (I) Candidates and workers, some persons planted four bombs at four different places.
A Chinese hand grenade was planted at the residence of Congress(I) Candidate from Andro A/C at the residence of Al-Haj Ahamed Ali alias Angou this morning around 11.50 a.m.
Police retrieved the bomb around 12.45 p.m.
Another bomb was also found at the gate of Dr. Sapam Noren of Kangjabi Leirak today around 8.30 a.m. Bomb experts later blasted the same at Lamphel.
In a similar incident, police found a hand grenade from the gate of Tongbram Ibochouba an EE of electricity department of Sagolband Thingom Leikai this morning around 10.30 a.m. The bomb was later exploded by bomb experts at Lamphel.
Meanwhile a Chinese hand grenade was found at the house of Thokchom Dhanshyam of Lamlai Mayai Leikai this morning around 7.30 a.m.
Meanwhile candidates and workers of Trinamool Congress ransacked the office of Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress at Hotel Excellency and burnt dawn flags and signboard in front of office this morning around 11.30 a.m.
Workers of the party said, the list of 18 candidates were declared on January two however it is learnt that the lists of candidates will be replaced by new candidates.
The candidates and workers met the observer at Hotel Nirmala last night but the observer and Kim Gangte, state president could not be traced till today. The angry crowd late ransacked the party office and burnt dawn flags and signboard on the road.
About 33 candidates including L Nandakumar, INC, Kh Joyksihan, TMC, Th. Chaoba MPP and others submitted nomination papers today.

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