Day: March 29, 2012

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Imphal, Mar 29: 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR (S) donated 47 Solar Lanterns among villagers of Upper Khoripok, Thangja, Shangpunram, Lairampunka, Lairam Khullen, Natjang, Molan and Hongbi of Ukhrul District on 29 Mar 2012.Solar Lanterns were handed over to villagers in a simple ceremony in presence of Maj Gen U K Gurung, YSM, IGAR (S) and Brig Navneet Kumar, Commander 9 Sector.
The General officer addressed the gathering and promised all possible help in future ventures to bring in development in the area. He also reiterated the fact that Assam Rifles will continue to strive for welfare and security of the locals in the area. Under this ARMCA project 15 Assam Rifles installed 06 Solar street lights in Patsoi Village and Thuizang Baptist church in Imphal West District.
In yet another occasion, 28 Assam Rifles distributed sports items to Nambul Mapal Youth Club of Keshamthong Ahanhem leikai of Imphal West district. Maj Gen U K Gurung, YSM, IGAR(S), graced the event as Chief Guest and in his address, he reiterated the Assam Rifles pledge to give all out assistance for the development of the people of Manipur. Col Sanjeev Kumar, Commandant 28 Assam Rifles and various civil dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

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New Delhi, Mar 29: The CBI Special Court, Ghaziabad(UP) has convicted 17 accused persons U/s 120-B r/w 364 & 302 of IPC in a fake encounter case and sentenced them to undergo Life Imprisonment with a fine of Rs.5000/-.each.
A case was registered by CBI on 15.11.93 on the orders of the Supreme Court of India in Criminal Writ Petition No.632/92. It was alleged that Jaswinder Singh @ Jassa, aged about 30 years, a Sewadar of Gurudwara Rakabganj, was forcibly taken away by some unknown persons/officials belonging to UP Police on 30.10.1992 at about 8.30 AM from outside the temple near Gurudwara Rakabganj, New Delhi. The matter was immediately reported to Police Post, North Avenue, New Delhi. The UP Police had registered a case on 31.10.1992 U/s 302 IPC r/w Section 3/4 of TADA(P) Act, 1987 at Police Station Bardhapur, Distt. Bijnore(UP) alleging that the police had an encounter with two unknown militants near village Kashiwala and in exchange of fire one unidentified militant was killed but another managed to escape. The police allegedly recovered one AK-57 rifle, a DBBL and other ammunition.
After thorough investigation, CBI filed a chargesheet on 29th March, 1996 against Dhirendra Singh Yadav, the then SI of UP Police and 18 other police officials of Bijnore(UP) police for abduction and murder of Jaswinder Singh @ Jassa in a fake encounter. Two of the accused had died during the pendency of the trial.
The Trial Court found all the 17 surviving accused guilty for the offences and convicted them.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/17-sentenced-in-fake-encounter-case/

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New Delhi, Mar 29: The CBI Special Court, Ghaziabad(UP) has convicted 17 accused persons U/s 120-B r/w 364 & 302 of IPC in a fake encounter case and sentenced them to undergo Life Imprisonment with a fine of Rs.5000/-.each.
A case was registered by CBI on 15.11.93 on the orders of the Supreme Court of India in Criminal Writ Petition No.632/92. It was alleged that Jaswinder Singh @ Jassa, aged about 30 years, a Sewadar of Gurudwara Rakabganj, was forcibly taken away by some unknown persons/officials belonging to UP Police on 30.10.1992 at about 8.30 AM from outside the temple near Gurudwara Rakabganj, New Delhi. The matter was immediately reported to Police Post, North Avenue, New Delhi. The UP Police had registered a case on 31.10.1992 U/s 302 IPC r/w Section 3/4 of TADA(P) Act, 1987 at Police Station Bardhapur, Distt. Bijnore(UP) alleging that the police had an encounter with two unknown militants near village Kashiwala and in exchange of fire one unidentified militant was killed but another managed to escape. The police allegedly recovered one AK-57 rifle, a DBBL and other ammunition.
After thorough investigation, CBI filed a chargesheet on 29th March, 1996 against Dhirendra Singh Yadav, the then SI of UP Police and 18 other police officials of Bijnore(UP) police for abduction and murder of Jaswinder Singh @ Jassa in a fake encounter. Two of the accused had died during the pendency of the trial.
The Trial Court found all the 17 surviving accused guilty for the offences and convicted them.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/17-sentenced-in-fake-encounter-case/

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Imphal, Mar 29: Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaikhangam who is also Home Minister hailed Manipur Police department as one of the best police organizations in the country. But there are certain rooms, which need to be looked into to make it the best organization in the country, he added.
Speaking today on the side line of a function held at the Congress Bhavan to felicitate him on becoming the Home Minister, Gaikhangam said all out efforts will be made to make Manipur Police a people friendly organization. Give me some time, there is nothing that cannot be achieved.
Earlier speaking at the felicitation function the Congress President said “I have been in the Congress Party for the last 40 years. Since 1980 I had fought elections eight times and I had won six times.”
He said he never thought of becoming a Govt servant while making academic pursuits. “ I am not choosy nor am I aggressive. I take whatever that comes his way. Having worked for a political party that is the biggest in the world I consider my part career as fruitful”.
He appealed to the workers to make selfless sacrifice for the betterment of the party in particular and the state as a whole. Do not shirk duty. I did whatever that was assigned to me by the party high command. I will happily relinguish the job I am holding when the high command appoints a new incumbent.
He said in the part he opted for party part in keeping with one man one part. As Congress President he did not visit Govt. offices as that was not befitting to his stature. He was of the view that Ministers should visit the office of the party once in a week to hear the voice of the people. If possible the Chief Minister on regular basis should visit party office once in a month to lend ear to the voice of the workers.
He said the party is important. He also said the outcome of the 10th assembly elections reveals that there is no opposition to the Congress Party in Manipur. People of Manipur reposed faith in the Congress Party by sending 42 Congress MLAs to the 60- member house.
Congress Vice President T. Mangibabu MLA said he is that Gaikhangam has been given home portfolio.
AK. Mirabai MLA said the prolonged association with the people and working together with them results in the smooth sailing of the party to power. She said policies should be framed to ameliorate living conditions of the weaker sections of the society.
Meghachandra MLA recalled the sacrifices made by Gaikhangam to make the party strong and united.
P. Sashikanla Secretary MPCC(I) said, Gaikhangam ensured smooth sailing of the party to power facing all odds thrown against the party. He appealed to the Congress Govt. to provide help and security to the party workers. The function ended with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Chaltonlien Amo. He appreciated Gaikhangam as Mr. clean both for his life style and devotion to party.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/gaikhangam-manipur-police-will-assume-people-friendly-role/