February 2012 – Manipur News

CPI parts ways with Congress in Manipur – Times of India

CPI parts ways with Congress in ManipurTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: After ruling strife-torn Manipur for 10 years under the coalition Secular Progressive Front (SPF) ministry, CPI has parted ways with Congress, citing people's loss of faith in the governm…

CPI parts ways with Congress in Manipur
Times of India
IMPHAL: After ruling strife-torn Manipur for 10 years under the coalition Secular Progressive Front (SPF) ministry, CPI has parted ways with Congress, citing people's loss of faith in the government. The development came at a time when hordes of …
CPI to quit SPF; non-Cong parties to cement bondE-Pao.net
CPI decides to part ways with CongressKanglaOnline

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CPI withdraws support from SPF govt

The communist Party of India has withdrawn from SPF govt. An emergency meeting of CPI state Council was held at Irawat Bhavan today and decided to withdraw from SPF.
P. Parijat minister, N. Mangi, Chairman MANIDCO, Dr. M. Nara, secy of CPI Manipur State Council and leaders of the party attended the meeting.
While talking to media, Dr. M. Nara said, the decision for withdrawal was taken as Congress (I) looked down upon the party and while performing any work, instead of discussing with the party, Congress(I) took decision on its own.
Ph. Parijat and Chairman of MANIDCO, Shri N. Mangi will submit their resignation papers to the Governor of Manipur, he further said.

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AR apprehends three

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Imphal, Feb 29: Discovering the movement of UG cadres in Moreh town of Chandel district, troops of 9 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one KIA cadre on 28 Feb 2012. The apprehendee was identified as NO.KC 0573 SS Capt Hpauna Lahtoi alias Alizou,65 yrs,s/o Late Hpauna Nawhtoi,r/o Niou villa, Changlang dist, Arunachal Pradesh. One 6.35 mm Pistol with five live rounds was recovered from the apprehendee.
Later, the same troops carried out operation in Dalpatti,Moreh, resulted in and apprehension of one Myanmarese PREPAK cadre on 28 Feb 2012. The apprehendee was identified as SS Pvt Zawthoo alias Bilal,25 yrs,s/o Uolamung,r/o Tamu,No.1 Bazar,Myanmar. One AK 47 Rifle with five live rounds was recovered from the apprehendee.Both the apprehendees alongwith recoveries were handed over to Imphal West Police station.
Similarly, troops of 37 Assam Rifles and 15 Assam Rifles under HQ IGAR(South) launched joint operation in Khoiram of Chandel district and apprehended one PREPAK cadre on 29 Feb 2012. The apprehendee was identified as SS Cpl L Sachi alias Solendra,32 yrs,s/o Shakmacha,r/o Hichamkhonou and was handed over to Yairipok Police Station.
In yet another incident, troops of 36 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) recovered 19 IEDs with 15 IED Necklace from track leading BP 57 on 28 Feb 12 and same was destroyed in situ.

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President gives away National Tourism Awards

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New Delhi, Feb 29: Union Tourism Minister Shri Subodh Kant Sahai has called for accelerated development of the tourism sector with the active involvement of industry. Speaking at the National Tourism Awards 2010-2011 presentation ceremony here today, he said Ministry of Tourism is looking at diversifying the tourism products by developing and promoting the nascent/upcoming niche products of the Tourism industry. Shri Sahai said,” this is done in order to overcome the aspect of seasonality to promote India as a 365 destination to attract tourists with specific interest and to ensure repeat visits by the tourists. The Tourism Minister said identifying the niche products is a dynamic exercise where in new products may be added in due course. Seeking support of the tourism industry for the initiatives of the Government of India in creation of infrastructure and employment generation activities. Shri Sahai said,” the tourism sector is actively led by the industry and only facilitated by the Government”.
The President Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil gave away National Tourism Awards to 78 awardees in over 50 categories.
Earlier in his welcome address Union Minister for State of Tourism, Shri Sultan Ahmed said that tourism is an industry which works with synergy with all stake holders putting in their combined efforts to achieve desired results. He said the Ministry of Tourism looks forward to continued support from all stakeholders in ensuring that India occupies its rightful place as a leading destination in the world.
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India annually presents National Tourism Awards to various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. These awards are presented to State Governments / Union Territories, classified hotels, heritage hotels, approved travel agents, tour operators and tourist transport operators, individuals and other private organizations in recognition of their performance in their respective fields and also to encourage healthy competition with an aim to promote tourism. The National Tourism
Awards have over the years emerged as a prestigious recognition of achievements in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.
Three new categories of Awards were introduced from this year. In an attempt to encourage States and Union Territories to put into place effective mechanisms for maintaining cleanliness at tourist destinations, a new Category of award for “The Best State : Campaign
Clean India” has been introduced. In addition two new categories of awards for the “Best Heritage City” and “Best Heritage Walk” have also been introduced.
Some of the important recipients of Awards were the States of Sikkim, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Kerala, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, the New Delhi Railway Station, leading Tour Operators and Hotels, amongst others.

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CBI files chargesheet against thirteen

Mail News Service
New Delhi, Feb 29: The Central Bureau of Investigation today filed a charge-sheet in the Court of ACMM (CBI) Jodhpur against 13 accused persons who are presently in judicial custody in Central Jail Jodhpur. Three accused persons have been charged U/s 120-B r/w 302, 364 & 201 IPC and Section 3(2)(V) of SC/ST (POA) Act & substantive offences thereof. Five accused including the then Minister of Water Resources of Rajasthan & another MLA of Rajasthan have been charged U/s 120-B r/w 302, 364 & 201 IPC and Section 3(2)(V) of SC/ST (POA) Act. Four accused have been charged U/s 120-B r/w 302, 364 & 201 IPC and Section 3(2)(V) of SC/ST (POA) Act & substantive offences thereof. One accused(Husband of Smt.Bhanwari Devi) has been charged U/s 120-B r/w 365, 364 & 201 IPC. Further investigation U/s 173 (8) Cr.PC is continuing against four absconding accused including a sister of the accused MLA.
Investigation revealed that Smt.Bhanwari Devi was abducted on 01.9.2011 and was killed. It is alleged that her body was later on disposed off and thrown into a canal as per charge-sheet. Earlier, CBI had filed a charge sheet on 02/12/11 in the case in the court of ACMM (CBI) Jodhpur.
CBI registered this case on 11.10.11 relating to the alleged abduction of Smt.Bhanwari Devi, r/o Village Berunda, District Jodhpur(Rajasthan) on the request of Rajasthan Government and further Notification from Govt. Of India. The case was earlier registered by Rajasthan Police vide FIR No.383/2011 dated 05.09.11 U/s 365/120-B of PS. Bilara, Distt. Jodhpur Rural, Rajasthan. It was alleged that certain persons conspired to abduct Smt.Bhanwari Devi in order to eliminate her. Smt. Bhanwari Devi, a local Nurse & folk Singer, allegedly left for Bilada on 01.09.2011 at about 1:00 PM by Rajasthan Roadways Bus for collecting the payment of her car, which was reportedly sold to a person of Village Tilbasni, District Jodhpur(Rajasthan).
After thorough investigation in a professional & transparent manner to unravel the truth in this case, CBI filed a charge-sheet today.
The public is reminded that the above findings are based on the investigation done by CBI and evidence collected by it. Under the Indian Law, the accused are presumed to be innocent till their guilt is finally established after a fair trial.

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75 houses burnt within 59 days in Mizoram

Aizawl, Feb 29 (NNN): With dry season coupled with windy days, 75 houses were already reduced to ashes in the last two months across the state of Mizoram, it is learnt today. More than 120 families were affected by this tragedy till today. The last instance was at Mamit township, about 87 km from the capital Aizawl city where four houses occupied by 8 families were reduced to ashes on Tuesday. A Roman Catholic School Hostel in Bairabi was also gutted on the same day. Unfortunately, there was no casualty in both the fire incidents. The fire was originated from a furniture workshop. A properties worth 15 lakhs was destroyed by this fire. The Deputy Commissioner gave 38 thousand rupees and the DRDA Project Director also gave 48 thousand rupees to each of the victim families as immediate relief. A Relief Committee to be headed by the SDO Sadar, Lalremliana also has been constituted to join hand with the NGO’s to collect donations. Volunteers have started reconstruction of the houses.
Meanwhile, a mega concert will be held at Millenium centre in Aizawl on Thursday in aid of the fire victims. Popular rock band like Tribal Power, Albatross, Forever Young, Magistrate, Boomarang, Drop doubt, the Apples, Dream Hunter, X- strings, Jess Beyond, cold Embrace, Even Flow, inclding noted crooners like Zonet Mizo Idol Lalthuthaa, Biakmuana , Mimi Renthlei, Mami Varte,Hmingtea etc will perform. The event is being organised by an NGO named People United for Music with a Purpose (PUMP). The PUMP notably since the first week of February this year had deployed “Donation Box” across the state for assistance towards Fire victim families in Mizoram.

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GNLA cadres torch houses

Shillong, Feb 29 NNN: The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)’s vengeful acts on the surrendered cadres surfaced again when a group of 10-12 cadres of the outfit torched the house of the surrendered cadre identified as Sengrim Momin in Lower Dilam village of East Garo Hills on Tuesday night.
This is the their time in the past 27 days where the houses of the surrendered GNLA cadres were reduced to ashes by the outfit that has resorted arm struggle to achieve a separate Garo land.
On Tuesday night, heavily armed GNLA gunmen chased the family members of Momin before lighting the house. Momin was a hard core cadre that surrendered before the police at Resubelpara last month.
Tuesday night incident is the third time in a span of one month where houses of the surrendered cadres were burnt by the GNLA. On January 28, the house of a surrendered cadre Sonaram R Sangma was reduced to rubbles in South garo Hills on February 6, the house of another cadre Andreash Ch momin was torched in Bokugre, east Garo Hills.
On the first two occasions, the GNLA torched the house, saying that the family members of the surrendered cadres have failed to pay for the weapons that they have taken while deserting the outfit.
Nothing definite is known for the act of vengeance perpetrated on Sengrim G Momin house. Sources said that Momin surrendered empty handed before the SDPO Resubelpara early this month.
Meanwhile, two suspected GNLA/ULFA linkmen was apprehended by the BSF troops Kishnupara, West Garo Hills on Tuesday night.
The apprehended person has beenidentified as Murphy Marak (30) s/o SudhinSangma r/o village Samalchura, Po – Puragaong, PS – Nalitabari, Distt – Sherpur (Bangladesh). Party recovered one mobile phone with Bangladesh SIM from his possession. During preliminary questioning the apprehended person confessed that he has been working for ULFA for the last 10 years and got involved with GNLA since last year year.

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Re-poll in 67 PS on March 4

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Imphal, Feb 29: Clearing the deck for re-poll, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday has directed the State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Manipur to conduct fresh poll in 67 polling stations under nine constituencies in five hill districts of Manipur on March 4.
Re-poll will be held in 25 polling stations in Chandel constituency alone, the largest number of polling stations to go to re-poll, while one polling station each in Tengnoupal, Chingai and Singhat constituencies, two in Saikul constituency, 13 in Karong constituency, six in Mao constituency, 10 in Tadubi constituency, and eight in Tamei constituency will see to go to re-poll on March 4.
The concerned Returning Officers (ROs) have been directed to make the necessary arrangements for the re-poll/ fresh poll, Manipur CEO, PC Lawmkunga informed in a statement, adding that the police department will make appropriate security arrangements for the conduct of the re-poll.
He added, all members of public and political parties, candidates and their agents are requested to take note of the above and make necessary arrangements for participation in and timely satisfactory completion of the re-poll.
The crucial decision of the ECI comes three days after 10- delegated leaders of 10 non-Congress political parties in the State impressed upon the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), S.Y. Quraishi in New Delhi while pushing him to take a clear stand on the issue of widespread proxy voting in various polling booths, a controversy which dragged into several weeks after the January 28 Manipur polls.
The key demand of the non-Congress parties was to declare all the rigged-votes invalid and obliterate the same so as to exclude them in counting of votes.
The Commission’s notice has been drawn to certain Media reports creating doubts about the time limit of receiving back of the polled postal ballots by the Returning Officers. The doubt raised is that the polled ballot papers received after the date of poll are not to be counted.
In this regard it is clarified for the information of all concerned that as per the provisions of rules 51 & 54A of Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 read with sub-rules (1) & (2) of rule 27 of Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, covers containing postal ballot papers received by the Returning Officers upto the time fixed for commencement of counting shall be taken into account for counting. There is no prohibition in Law that the votes on postal ballots cannot be recorded or received after the date and time fixed for taking poll at polling stations.
However, it is further clarified that no application for issue of postal ballot paper can be entertained after the preparation of marked copy of electoral roll for use in polling stations.
The Commission while announcing the schedule of general elections to the legislative assemblies of Manipur, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Goa had fixed the date and time for counting of votes in all the States at 8.00 AM on 4th March, 2012, which was subsequently modified and fixed for 8.00 AM on 6th March, 2012. The same date has been prescribed by the Returning Officers under rule 51 of Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 for commencement of counting of votes and the same date and time have been indicated in Form 13D appended to Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 containing instructions for guidance of electors sent alongwith the postal ballot papers to all eligible electors.
In this regard, attention is also invited to Supreme Court’s judgment in Ajit Singh vs. Bansi Singh {1995 (4) SCC 758} whereby the Hon’ble Court has held that if the date of counting is postponed, then the postal ballots received during this extended period also should be counted.

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New healthcare laboratory inaugurated at RIMS

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Imphal, Feb 29: Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, (RIMS) Imphal took yet another giant step on Wednesday with the inauguration of the DBT healthcare laboratory for molecular diagnosis in the department of Microbiology. Prof Ng. Brajachand, head of department of Microbiology said that many changes have taken place in the department since it became a separate Dept on April 2,1979. About 21 modern machineries have been installed in the Dept which are not still available in most of the medical colleges in Eastern India. The latest laboratory facility will benefit children living with HIV , Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis patients and many others.
Dr Pawan Sharma, senior consultant, New Delhi who was present in the function said this new facility will help RIMS serve the patients better. Dr Gourangi Maitra, representative of the Nodal cell, Tezpur was also present.
Prof S. Sekharjit, Director, RIMS, said that with the inauguration of the state of art facility it is shown that the institute is not lagging behind other medical colleges in this field. He said that the RIMS authority shall extend all cooperation to bring about a big change to RIMS. All new equipments and new technologies shall be made available in this institute, he said.
Senior faculty members, administrative staff, doctors and post graduate students were present in the inaugural function.

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All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) on stir mode – E-Pao.net

All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) on stir modeE-Pao.netImphal, February 29 2012: All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) has cautioned that it will initiate agitation including suspension of Court works if vacant posts in nine different Courts are not fill…

All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) on stir mode
E-Pao.net
Imphal, February 29 2012: All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) has cautioned that it will initiate agitation including suspension of Court works if vacant posts in nine different Courts are not filled up at the earliest. The association also demanded for …

CPI pulls out from SPF, parleys on with others – E-Pao.net

CPI pulls out from SPF, parleys on with othersE-Pao.netThe CPI executive council meeting thoroughly discussed the prevailing political situation arising out of the election to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly and resolved to pull out from the SPF …

CPI pulls out from SPF, parleys on with others
E-Pao.net
The CPI executive council meeting thoroughly discussed the prevailing political situation arising out of the election to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly and resolved to pull out from the SPF coalition, informed Dr Nara, who had been a Minister …
CPI decides to part ways with CongressKanglaOnline

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AITSA, MPF endorse All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU) – E-Pao.net

AITSA, MPF endorse All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU)E-Pao.netImphal, February 29 2012: Endorsing the All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU) in demanding re-poll, the All India Tribal Students' Association, Delhi and Mongoloid People's Forum (MPF) have e…

AITSA, MPF endorse All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU)
E-Pao.net
Imphal, February 29 2012: Endorsing the All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU) in demanding re-poll, the All India Tribal Students' Association, Delhi and Mongoloid People's Forum (MPF) have expressed concerns over the alleged wayward conduct of the hill …

AITSA, MPF endorse All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU) – E-Pao.net

Workshop on Right to Food held – E-Pao.net

Workshop on Right to Food heldE-Pao.netImphal, February 29 2012: Manipur alliance for Child Rights organised a workshop on 'Right to Food' at Hotel Imphal today in which the Alliance convenor Keisham Pradipkumar regretted that inspite of the In…

Workshop on Right to Food held
E-Pao.net
Imphal, February 29 2012: Manipur alliance for Child Rights organised a workshop on 'Right to Food' at Hotel Imphal today in which the Alliance convenor Keisham Pradipkumar regretted that inspite of the Indian Parliament passing the National Food …

Teachers trained on energry conservation

IMPHAL, Feb 29: A one day workshop on ‘energy conservation and its efficient use’ for… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 29: A one day workshop on ‘energy conservation and its efficient use’ for school teachers was held today at the conference hall of Directorate of Education (S) in Lamphelpat. The training was part of a nationwide project called ‘Building Energy Awareness on Conservation’ (BEACON) conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in partnership with the Union Ministry of Power and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) at the national level and with the Directorate of Education (S) in the state.

In his address to the participants of the workshop, Director of Education (S), W Rajen Singh stressed for the need of all human beings to live in harmony with its environment. He urged the teachers to take forward the message of energy conservation to their students.

Jt Director (Planning), Education (S), Th Iboyaima Singh stated in a lighter vein, “We have saved a lot of energy in Manipur with only a few hours of electricity being received by consumers.” He also lamented that implementation of ICT programs in schools have found wanting due to lack of regular supply of electricity. However, he also emphasized on the importance of conserving energy.

The workshop was attended by 45 teachers from Thoubal, Imphal East and West districts. The workshop aimed to provide the tools and techniques that the teachers may require while sensitizing students towards conserving energy.

The workshop will also be followed up with another session in July to further the cause of energy conservation.

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Home ministry reviews development projects

NEW DELHI, Feb 29: The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram presented the Report Card of… more »

NEW DELHI, Feb 29: The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram presented the Report Card of Ministry of Home Affairs for February, 2012 in New Delhi today.

Speaking on the occasion he informed that he had chaired a meeting of Chief Secretaries and DGsP of 9 LWE-affected States on February 22, 2012 and reviewed the issues concerning Left Wing Extremism. The progress of implementation of Road Requirement Plan (RRP) and PMGSY in LWE-affected areas was also discussed in the meeting.

On February 3, 2012, an Office Memorandum was issued notifying the decision to set up the NCTC.

At the Second Home Ministers’ Level talks between India and Bangladesh on February 23-26, 2012, issues related to security, border management and enhancement of cooperation between law enforcement agencies were discussed.

A meeting of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Home Affairs on February 28, 2012 was held to discuss the subject of “Investigation, Prosecution and Trial” and the recommendations of the Justice Malimath Commission and the Law Commission in this regard for making suitable changes in the laws.

He said that the terrorist incident in which an explosive device was attached to the vehicle in which the wife of an Israeli diplomat was traveling is being investigated by the Delhi Police.

The Intelligence Training School of CRPF at Kadarpur, Gurgaon was inaugurated by the Home Minister on February 8, 2012.

On February 18, 2012, he inaugurated the Regional NSG Hub at Kolkata. I also visited the Bru/Reang refugee camps at Naisingpara, Tripura and held a security review meeting with the Chief Minister of Tripura and senior officials of the Government of Tripura. On February 19, 2012, he visited Guwahati, Assam and Shillong, Meghalaya and held security review meetings with the Chief Ministers and senior officials of the two States. On February 23, 2012, he inaugurated the Institute of IED Management at Group Centre CRPF, Talegaon, District Pune. Later, I inaugurated the Regional NSG Hub’s permanent headquarters at Mumbai.

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SSA recruitment result declared

IMPHAL, Feb 29: The result for the recruitment of primary and upper primary teachers for… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 29: The result for the recruitment of primary and upper primary teachers for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has been declared by the department of education (S) today.

Altogether 1947 candidates have been selected for primary teacher posts while 574 candidates have been selected for upper primary teacher posts. About 250 candidates have been selected for both primary and upper primary posts.

In a press release, principal secretary of education (S), Dr J Suresh Babu stated that the recruitment has been done based on the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the orders passed by the High Court on various petitions. Candidates with B.Ed or D.EI.Ed have been given preference in the recruitment, he noted.

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Woman commits suicide

IMPHAL, Feb 29: A housewife allegedly committed suicide by hanging at her residence located at… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 29: A housewife allegedly committed suicide by hanging at her residence located at Leikinthabi Wabagai under Sekmai police station last night. The deceased is identified as one Duri,55, wife of late Sanaton.

In another incident, a truck loaded with sand overturned at Ramrei village under Litan Police station. One person died in the incident while three persons sustained injuries.The deceased is identified as Sagolsem Gopen, 32,s/o Ngongo of Leimakhong.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/woman-commits-suicide/

ICSSR lecture

IMPHAL, Feb 29: DM College of Arts successfully organized an “ICSSR Special Lecture” programme on… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 29: DM College of Arts successfully organized an “ICSSR Special Lecture” programme on February 29 followed by an hour of interactive session in collaboration with ICSSR-NERC, Shillong and sponsored by ICSSR-New Delhi. Prof Amar Yumnam, dean, School of Social Sciences, Manipur University delivered the lecture on “Our Issues and Social Sciences” with Dr A Nungsitombi Devi, Principal DM College of Arts in the chair.

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AMSGO appeal

IMPHAL, Feb 29: All Manipur Students Guardians’ Organization (AMSGO), Manipur has appealed to all to… more »

IMPHAL, Feb 29: All Manipur Students Guardians’ Organization (AMSGO), Manipur has appealed to all to shun violence and make Manipur state peaceful.

In a press release, AMSGO asserted that the myriad cases of bloodshed and violence in the state have perturbed peace and tranquility of the state. The murder of Irom Roger during Yaoshang festival last year has raised fear in the minds of the people.

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