Month: December 2012

Mail News Service
Imphal, Dec 31 : On 30 Dec 2012, based on specific input on movement of two to three armed cadres in the general area of Lamdangmei and Sangji, Security Forces under the red Shield Division launched an operation in the Area. On 31 Dec 2012 at around 4 Am in the morning a group of terrorists opened fire on the Security Forces on being challenged. In retaliation, the Security Force returned fire and killed on cadre and recovered one Pistol of 0.22 Caliber with four live rounds, one fired case of 0.22mm and fourteen fired cases of AK 47 from the site. The UG was identified as Gongsingam Dangmei son of Gongbi Dangmei of Nonei Bazaar. Gongingam Dangmei joined NSCN (IM) in 2006 and obtained training at Buning Camp. He deserted NP Bn of NSCN (IM) in 2011 and joined the ZUF. He was operating under SS Captain Abung of ZUF said a press hand out issued by PIB DW.
On 28 December based on information about likely presence of armed cadres of ZUF, troops of 5 Assam Rifles and 10 Assam Rifles of Red Shield Division launched a special search operation in unihabitated jungle area of Tamenglong district and apprehended two over ground workers of ZUF named Songlianang Kamei, age – 56 yrs, s/o Late Kaungam and Soihiamlung Kamei, age – 44 yrs, s/o Paulolung. During the search of their houses and on additional input from army’s own sources a huge recovery of money and ammunition were recovered. The total recovery was of Rs 22,00,000/- in cash, 28 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, 50 rounds of 9 mm, 4622 rounds of 5.56 mm, 6 rounds of 12 Bore ammunition along with other war like stores. This huge recovery has dented the will of the UG groups in the hill district of Tamenglong. The apprehended individuals had admitted their involvement in providing food and accommodation to the ZUF cadres. These individual has been handed over to Police Station Patsoi.
In an another incident, security forces of Red Shield Division, successfully apprehended three cadres of NSC(K) at 6:30 PM from Tamenglong town. The cadres were in possession of pistol and other documents during their apprehension.
However, the ZUF alleged today that Guangsingam Dangmeo s/o Guangbi Dangmei of Noney (Longmai Bazar) was picked up by the personnel the 10th Assam Rifles in civvies from Khumji village along with one civilian identified as one Nanao Meitei presently residing at Noney bazar last night. Both of them were taken to the Assam Rifles camp but Guangsingam was ‘murdered in cold blood’ while Nanao was released after the interrogation, further alleged the ZUF.
The ZUF said Guangsingam was discharged on December 6 on medical ground. The ZUF termed the act of the AR as a gross violation of human rights.

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IMPHAL, Dec 31 MNS NNN : The UNC and TNL submitted a memorandum regarding the protest following molestation and assault of Momoko at Chandel on December 18 last.
It was stated that the strike was a ploy to humiliate Nagas who were stranded in Imphal .
It further informed of the molestation of women at Napet Palli by suspected KCP cadres. It charged that the stir was orchestrated by Manipur government .It said the UNLF cadres involved in the killing of K. Kumar and K. Ramshang of Kongkan village on the 28th December, 2012 and also the KCP(City Meitei) faction cadres led by its Col. Amit involved Napet Palli incident be tried as per Naga customary law.
The UNLF and the KCP cadres involved be declared as criminals by the Government of India.
The GoI should institute an independent body to probe and investigate the above crimes to prevent GoM agencies from fabrication of report.
Security post manned by central forces should be set up at Kongkan village for the safety of the citizens.
GoI should extend all possible compensation/assistance admissible to the surviving families of those killed. It demanded an alternative arrangement for Naga.
The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Manipur state has deplored the alleged step-motherly attitude towards the suffering being faced by the state particularly the tribal people.
“A number of killing of innocent people, rape and molestation of women took place under the O Ibobi Singh led government. The crime rate is rising. The most unfortunate event of the state is the communal policy of the Secular Progressive Front (SPF) government. It is also ironical to mention that discrimination and humiliation to the poor tribals is the only command phenomenon in the state of Manipur. The division of the hills and the plain likeBerlin-Wall is clearly witnessed. The slogan ‘ching-tam amattani’(hill & plain people are one) has disappeared now. There is no rules of law; no security of lives and property and no administration in the state. There is no transparency and accountability while implementing developmental programmes in the state,” alleged Athuan Abonmai who is the secretary of the NPF Manipur state.
Athuan Abonmai then expresses its great anguish and regret on the suffering caused by recent unrest in the Imphal valley due to the general strike and bandh called of Film Forum Manipur (FFM) and MSSLC and endorsed by valley based civil organizations which was again sponsored by the state government of Manipur, alleged the NPF.
“Thousands of innocent Christian minority community had been harassed, humiliated and physically assaulted. A good number of private vehicles belonging to poor tribals were damaged and properties worth crores of rupees were burnt down and looted by the strike supporters. All the Christmas shoppers in the Imphal valley were detained for several days.
Christmas is the biggest and the greatest festival of the Christian community.
However, the minority Christians of Manipur state could not celebrate the Christmas this time, the only festival in a year due to indefinite strike called by various organizations.
The NPF Manipur state then strongly condemned the Napet Palli rape attempt case where 13 innocent Tangkhul boys and girls were physically assaulted by the strike supporters at Lamlong in Imphal East and eventually attempted to rape the poor girls at Napet Pali in Imphal East by UNLF on Decemnber 24, added the NPF. It also strongly condemned the killings of two innocent Tangkhul Nagas from Kongkan village Ukhrul district on December 28. The NPF Manipur state pledged to support any democratic movement would be launched by the Naga people.

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Mail News Service
Imphal, Dec 31 : Governor Gurbachan Jagat gave New Year message and said , “It gives me immense pleasure to warmly wish the people of Manipur, on the occasion of New Year’s Day, 2013.
The year 2012 with all its trials and tribulations has passed leaving all of us a year older. Some of us are happier, some sorrier but it is the law of nature that time and tide wait for no man.
New Year’s Day is an occasion when we make new resolutions for the coming year. While entering 2013, we should advance keeping always our goals fixed on what we want for ourselves and for our State Manipur in the future, learning from our past experiences. We should reaffirm our resolve to supporting the forces of harmony and solidarity irrespective of the differences of caste, creed, language and religion and fight and defeat the evil designs of destructive and divisive forces for a better Manipur and ourselves.
I join the people of Manipur in celebrating New Year’s Day, 2013 and pray to God that the coming year 2013 is a better one as compared to previous years and every one of us will live in a more peaceful and prosperous Manipur. I once again extend my best wishes to everyone in Manipur – a Very Happy New Year’s Day, 2013.”
Chief Minister, O Ibobi said, “I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of Manipur on the joyous occasion of the New Year.
The New Year is an opportunity to make a fresh beginning and to renew our resolve to strive for individual as well as collective well-being. As we enter a new year, let us work with unity and dedication to make Manipur a more peaceful and prosperous State.
May the year 2013 bring prosperity, health and happiness to all of us.”
Various tribal organisations have wished that the coming years will bring peace, understandings among the ethnic communities and prosperity.
On the eve of the New Year, Naga People’s Front (NPF), Jesus Gospel Ministry (JGM), All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU) and Committee on Protection of Tribal Areas, Manipur (COPTAM) have sent our their greetings to all the people of Manipur and wished that better sense prevails in the society with the coming of 2013.
COPTAM general secretary Thangkam Lupheng wishes that the issues confronting the tribal people of Manipur be paid attention in the coming year by the government. Thangkam Lupheng on behalf of his organisation said the civil society organisations too understand the various issues confronting the hill districts of Manipur.
AMTU general secretary Romeo Bungdon while greeting the people of Manipur with the coming of new year has said that the 2013 should be a year of understanding among the people. He wishes that tribal issues are paid utmost attention by the government.
Manipur State NPF secretary Athuan Abonmai on behalf of his party while greeting the people prays that the coming year lessen the problems in the society. The NPF also wishes that the government is more efficient in its dealings pertaining to the issues confronting the hill districts of Manipur.
JGM chairman Ashang Kasar wishes that the coming year is a year of spiritual growth and understandings amongst the various sections of the people. Ashang Kasar also said with the onset of 2013, killing incidents and other crime cases are done away.
On the eve of the New Year 2013, in a message, the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has said “We mark the advent of the New Year under a pall of gloom, as the nation mourns the tragic loss of a brave young girl, who became the victim of a heinous crime.
Let us dedicate 2013 to improving the security and welfare of women in our country. Let us use this moment to introspect and earnestly seek ways in which we can address the mindset which lies at the root of such incidents in order that we may achieve dignity and equality for women in our country.
I extend my greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens for a purposeful and productive New Year which takes our nation forward to a better future. Let us strive hard to fulfill our unrealized dreams with vigour and determination”.
The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has extended his greetings and best wishes to all citizens on the advent of New Year 2013. In his message he has said that on this joyous occasion, let us collectively resolve to dedicate ourselves to building a peaceful, harmonious and just society.

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