Day: April 14, 2012

Mail News Service
Imphal, Apr 14: The RPF extended gratitude to all who pay tributes on martyrs day, April 13. It thanked students, government, private institutions, bar members , security personnel for ensuring success of the observation. The movement is moving forward and people are supporting the cause it said in a statement today.
People of the Manipur paid floral tributes to the site of martyrs on cheiraoching of Chingmeirong yesterday.
It may be mentioned here that nine cadres of PLA including the leader of the outfit, Thoudam Kunjabihari, Kakwa Nameirakpam Leikai and eight others were killed in an encounter with Bihar Regiment posted at Tulihal Airport at Kodompokpi, Imphal West on April 13, 1982. Other deceased cadres were Moirangthem Premkumar, Tera Sapam Leirak, Khundrakpam Chaoba alias Rajendra Meitei, Kwakeithel Moirangpurel Leikai, Thoudam Loken, Nameirakpam Leikai, Naorem Rajen, Naorem Leikai, Maibam Paka alias Chaothoi, Heirok II, Litan Makhong, Sorokhaibam Kameshor alias Kanta, Heibong Pokpi Mayai Leikai and RK Khoiramba alias Jane, Moreh Heinou Makhong.

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Imphal, Apr 14: 5/9 Gorkha Rifles and 6/8 Gorkha Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division along with assistance from local anti drug organisation and Bishenpur Police Commandos launched two operations to apprehend illegal drug distributors/suppliers in Kwakta area.
On 12 Apr 2012, two illegal drug distributors identified as Hatim Ali s/o Late Murali r/o Bora Yangbi and Abdul Salam s/o Abdul Jaba r/o Bora Yanbi were apprehended along with 105 Spasmo tablets.
The individuals and the recovery were handed over to Narcotics Control Bureau, Imphal. In a similar incident, on 13 April 2012, two drug suppliers identified as Mr Md Tamijuddin ( age 24 yrs) and Mr Mohd Shariff (age 22 yrs), both residents of Kwakta area were also apprehended with 243 Spasmo tablets in their possession. The individuals along with the contraband were handed over to PS Bishenpur.
In another incident, on 13 April 2012, 6/8 Gorkha Rifles along with 5/9 Gorkha Rifles and Bishenpur Police Commandos launched a joint operation in geneal area Thinnungai of Bishenpur District and apprehended are UPPK cadre identified as No 12424, SS Sgt Maj Salam Somokanta Singh (age 30 yrs), s/o Kulabidhu Singh, r/o Moirang Konjengbam Leikai, District Bishenpur.
The apprehendee had joined the proscribed outfit in year 2002 and is reportedly one of the top leaders of the outfit. The individual was later handed over to Bishenpur Police Station. On a tip-off regarding presence of an arms dealer, 46 Assam Rifles apprehended an individual namely Ginzalian @ Lanpou (age 29 yrs), s/o Chinzakop, r/o Veng, district Churachandpur from general area Veng and recovered 26 live rounds of AK rifles. The individual was handed over to PS Imphal West.

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Imphal, Apr 14: KCP greeted all on the occasion of KCP’s foundation day on April 14. Different KCP groups have decided to join hands on the foundation day. Kh Lamphel Luwangcha, City Meitei, KCP MTF, Taibang Ngamba KCP MC will now work together it was stated in a joint statement.
On foundation day of the KCP, the Joint Com of KCP (GS Nganba) & KCP (Ibungo Ngangom) extended warm greetings to the people and all comrades alike.
It also offered revolutionary salute to all those comrades who have made the supreme sacrifice in the struggle to reclaim robbed sovereignty. Given the bad implications of factionalism for the struggle,
KCP (GS K K Nganba) & KCP (Ibungo Ngangom) have now initiated the process of reunification.
They invited other like-minded breakaway factions join us so that we can struggle unitedly and effectively.

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Imphal, Apr 14: Discovering the movement of UG cadre in Gandhi Chowk of Ukhrul district, troops of 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one UNPC cadre on 12 Apr 2012. The apprehendee was identified as Ringphamei Zimik,24 yrs, S/o Yaruingam Zimik, r/o Chahong,Kamjong. One 9 mm Pistol with magazine and two live rounds was recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recovery was handed over to Porampat Police station. apprehended one individual alongwith illegal weapon. The apprehendee was identified as Firoz Khan,s/o Late Majeed Khan,r/o Lilong Turel Ahenbi. One unlicensed 12 Bore Rifles with two live rounds was recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recovery was handed over to Lilong Police station.
In yet another incident, troops of 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in Tuisimi of Chandel district and apprehended one KYKL cadre on 12 Apr 2012. The apprehendee was identified as Mayanglambam Manglam Meitei,57 yrs, S/o Late Manichand Meitei, r/o Kakching Wairi Kangoi Maning Pareng,Kakching. One Chinese hand grenade was recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recovery was handed over to Kakching Police station.
On 12/04/2012 at about 2.05 p.m. acting on a credible information, Imphal West District Police; Commandos arrested one KCP(MC) cadre from Thangal Bazar near MG venue namely,Lourembung Abung Singh ( Sunder (29) S/o (L) L. Mani Singh of Kangchup Chingkhong.
On spot verification, he disclosed that he was assigned to extort money, serving demand letters to businessmen, shopkeepers etc. for party fund, l(one) demand letter of KCP(MC) Lamyanba Khuman was seized from his possessions.
On 12/04/2012 at about 3.10 p.m. acting on a credible information, Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested a kidnapper from near Manipur State Museum, Imphal namely, Khangembam Ratan Singh (36)
S/o Kh. Meiei Singh of Wangoo Naodakhong .
On spot verification, he disclosed that he enter into the Hotel Era located at Paona Bazar and searched all the rooms forcefully. He forcefully took Rs. 12,000/- (twelve thousand) from the proprietor cum Manager of the Hotel Era namely, Md. Rajauddi. He further disclosed that he entered into the Hotel Santosh located at Paona Bazar and threatened the Manager and snatched the visiting register of the Hotel. Further he entered into the Hotel Fidosh and kidnapped the waiter of the hotel namely, Md. Apik @ Hifjur Rahaman (22) for a ransom amounting to Rs. 30,000/- (thirty thousand). 2(two) mobile handsets, l(one) visiting register of Hotel Santosh and a sum of Rs. 12,000/- were seized from his possession.
On 13/04/2012 a! about 9.45 a.m. acting on a credible information, Irnphal West District Police Commandos arrested two active members of PREPAK(PRO) cadres from Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai near NRL petrol pump namely,Thongam Ajitkanta @ Ajit (32) S/o (L) Th. Mani Singh of Ningtnemchakarong and Huirongbam Sanatomba Singh (34) S/o (L) H. Gouro Singh of Singjamei Mayeng Leikai.
On spot verification, Ajit disclosed that he is working under one S/S Ngoubi @ Ngancha of PREPAK(PRO) since three years ago and he was assigned to threat various government offices for the percentage as instructed by Mr. Iboyaima @ Boby Singh S/S Captain of PREPAK(PRO) elder brother of tSanatomba disclosed that he was assigned to transport extorted money from one place to another place and also provided shelter of PREPAK(PRO) cadres. Three mobiles handsets and Rs 5000/- were seized from their possessions.

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Imphal. April 14 NNN : Providing a very important step for expanding effective drug dependence treatment option, Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) has been launched on Saturday at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal.
Speaking as the chief guest of the “Inauguration and launching of Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Manipur”, I. Hemochandra, MLA, Singjamei assembly constituency said that the launching of MMT would help people of the state, especially the youth, who are drug users to break their drug habits by undergoing drug dependence treatment and care services implemented through MMT, so that a positive change can be brought about by curing those who are addicted to drugs.
Cristina Atbertin, member, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), giving the key note address, said that MMT will not only cure injecting drug users but any type of drug abuser, who can be treated to stop using drugs with the help of MMT.
Methadone treatment is being launched for the first time in North East India at RMS, Imphal, after being successfully launched at the Civil Hospitals in Kapurthala and Bathinda in Punjab and the King Edward Medical College in Mumbai, while the launching at National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi is to follow soon, it is reported.
Methadone is reported to be the most extensively used medication for long term treatment of those dependent on opioid drugs. Extensive research in many countries in America, Australia, Europe and Asia has reportedly shown that MMT significantly reduces drug use, HIV, Hepatitis B & C transmission among the drug users, and this treatment also provides them with an opportunity to restore the balance in the psychological, social and occupational spheres of their lives and assists in their rehabilitation and reintegration into the society.

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