Day: August 20, 2015

IMPHAL, Aug 20: Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee today paid tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 71st Birth Anniversary at the Manipur Congress Bhawan.

Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who is also the president of MPCC, and Congress ministers and MLAs and workers attended the function.

Deputy Chief Minister speaking to media persons on the sideline of the function on the ILP Bill issue, said since it is a money bill it needs the Governor`™s assent.

After the Bill is approved by the cabinet it will be sent to the Governor, he said.

Following which, the government will decide as soon as possible to table the Bill in the Assembly, Gaikhangam elaborated.

If possible before 25 of this month, he added.

He further condemned violent incident in Moreh as unfortunate.

It happened suddenly taking everyone by surprise, however the government as well as the civil society organisations have managed to bring the situation under control, he said.

Everything is back to normal now, he said.

When asked what he had to say about a community in Moreh accusing additional SP, Moreh of taking no action and simply watching when the violent incident happened right infront of his eyes, the dy Chief Minister who also holds the Home portfolio said `I don`™t thinking he must have done that but since an allegation has been raise the government will enquire about it.`

`People had shouted slogans demanding the Police and Assam Riles to go back, in protest against their inaction in the course of Moreh incident. People are also unhappy that even though the police are outnumbered by the protester the Assam Rifles could have acted to stop the violence. What do you have to say about this, a reporter asked.

`I don`™t want to comment much on the Assam Rifles thing however we`™ll take up the issue with Assam Rifles authority.`

`I hope they will co-operate and we`™ll be able to prevent these things from happening in the future,` the Dy CM replied.

He further said that the number of State forces at Moreh needs to be increased by two or three companies and the government is considering it as it is as a border town.

Government will consider about providing compensation for the losses in the Moreh violence after receiving the survey and assessment report from the DC, ADCs and District Authority, he added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/mpcc-remembers-rajiv-gandhi-on-his-birth-anniv/

IMPHAL, August 20: 12 BIHAR Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) established a vehicle check post in general area of Utlou based on information of movement of one NSCN (K) cadre on August 19 and apprehended a cadre of the outfit, claimed a press release issued by PRO IGAR (South).

The arrested cadre has been identified as No 3252 (Batch No 32), SS Pte Giftson, 22 son of M Ibomcha of Wabagai Kakching, Thoubal district.

He revealed that he was involved in the ambush against 6 DOGRA Regiment in Paraolon village on June 4 last and gave some further information about movement of his fellow team members. The apprehendee has been handed over to the Nambol Police Station, it said.

On his information, another NSCN (K) cadre involved in the ambush was apprehended by troops of the 22 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) from the area of Kakching Lamkhai on August 19, it said.

The apprehendee was identified as No 4538, SS Sgt, H Bojesh Monsang, 24 of Zaphou village, Chandel district. He was handed over to the Kakching Police Station.

Five members of the ambush team have been caught by the combined efforts of all units under HQ IGAR(S) and the search for the remaining killers is the prime focus of all units. It is assured that the deaths of the men for the country will not go waste and these killers will be followed till they are caught. All the apprehended cadres are being handed over to NIA for their further investigation, the release stated.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/ar-claims-arrest-of-nscn-k-cadres-involved-in-parlon-ambush/

IMPHAL, Aug 20: The Assam Rifles in a statement three days after the Moreh incident, claimed it treated people with gunshot injuries on the day of the clashes.

A press release of the paramilitary force sent out by email at about 7pm today added almost as a timid footnote at the end of a summary of its role on the day that it treated one person with gunshot injuries.

Three hours later at about 10 pm, it sent out another press release but with the footnote paragraph revised to bring up the figure to four gunshot injuries.

Three days after the incident, it seems the unit was still unsure of the records it keeps.

The release does not mention either how serious the injuries were, or the likely calibre of weapons the injuries were caused by.

The release also said its troops were out on the streets on regular patrol when the stone pelting broke out, but on the day of the incident it did not report hearing or witnessing any gun fires, or treating anyone with gunshot injuries.

Those the AR release now claims it treated are `Lalminlen Zou (35) of Moreh Ward No.7, Hougunlen (25) of Ward no. 1 Moreh, Lalminlen (28) and Seingam (24) of Chawangphai who had reached their gate seeking help. Irrespective of any biases, Assam Rifles worked on the humanitarian front and provided relief to the students`.

The police however had no report of gun fires to be communicated to the press so far.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/three-days-later-ar-claims-gunshots-during-moreh-clashes/

LAMKA, Aug 20: An alleged member of a Kuki militant group identified as Seiminthang Haokip, 29, husband of Lhingkhohat was found dead from the Tuilehluan area of the side today.

Seimingthang`™s body was a found with a bullet hole on the left side of his face.

Meanwhile a late evening report said that KNA (I), a non Suspension of Operation group has claimed responsibility for the killing

It is also said that the information and publicity secretary of KNA (I) Barack has claimed that Seiminthang was killed as a punishment for acting against the activity of the organisation and that he was killed at 6:37pm of August 19.

According to the report, the outfit has also claimed that the deceased was involved in anti-party activities since he was admitted into the outfit on May 2, 2012. Seiminthang was responsible for the Finance department and has been charged of misappropriating funds meant for guns and ammunition of the organisation, it said.

Meanwhile, Seimingthang`™s body was brought to the Churachandpur District Hospital morgue by a police team led by OC Churachandpur Inspector Thangzamuan this morning.

Seiminthang is said to be a present resident of Leizang Khopi and is survived by his wife and three children- two sons and a daughter aged 10, 8, 5 years respectively.

Meanwhile, family members and leaders of the community claimed his body from the morgue to perform his last rites.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/militant-cadre-found-dead/

IMPHAL, August 20: A public convention organised by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System held today has come up with 10-points which will be submitted to the State government to be considered during the preparation of the new ILP bill.

The convention held under the banner of `The 2nd Manipur Peoples`™ Convention 2015″ at MDU hall, Yaiskul Police Lane commenced at 11:45 am and concluded around 6 pm.

JCILPS convenor-in-charge Khomdram Ratan chaired the convention which was moderated by senior journalist Irengbam Arun and attended by Retd Director of Audio Visual Research Centre, Manipur University (AVRC), MU Dr Arambam Lokendra as the chief guest.

It was also resolved that the next JCILPS-government meeting will consider the 10 points.

The first resolution of the convention was a reiteration of the earlier public convention resolution to include the five-point demand of the JCILPS in the new bill.

The second resolution says that the government should include (i) The Electoral Roll of 1948, (ii) The Census Report of 1951 and (iii) The Village Directory of 1951 in the definition of Manipur People which is included under section 2 (b) of the State government`™s draft bill no 1 (The Protection of Manipur Peoples Bill 2015).

The third resolution says that the government should remove the reference in Section 8 (2) of its draft bill that persons to be exempted include (a) Private Undertaking (b) Local Authority and that once the bill is passed into an Act, during the framing of rules and regulations, the cut of base year of 1951 should be included in the `power to make rules`™ of section 10 (2) of the bill.

Other resolutions include that `non-Manipuri Peoples`™ Firm, institutions or any other similar entities`™ should be put under section 14 (a) of the propose draft bill no 2 (The MLR & LR, 7th amendment bill 2015); not allowing outsiders to buy land; provide a copy of the proposed amendment bill of the Labour Act which is under the State purview; replacing section 2 (j) of the proposed draft bill 1 by `non-Manipur people means those citizens of India who is not covered by section 2 (b) of this Act; inclusion of JCILPS representatives during the framing of rules and regulations when the draft bill becomes an Act.

The convention has also resolved to demand the State government to establish a Manipur State population Commission or form an expert committee, to bring out a white paper on the population of outsiders in the State and to implement a Manipur State Population policy based on the white paper to be produced by the State government.

It may be mentioned that there was a brief unrest for a few minutes when those attending a meeting raised strong objection to a proposal for resolution no 5 to allow non-Manipur persons can buy land after acquiring a written consent of the seller and the local-self government.

However, the proposal had to be dropped and the resolution changed to non-Manipur people cannot buy land.

Around 300 people including representatives of various civil society organisations, meira paibis and individuals attended the convention.

Each speaker at the convention was given a 5-minute time to express his suggestions.

Several individuals including doctors, lawyers, civil organisation leaders, meira paibis came up to expressed their suggestions.

In his keynote address JCILPS convenor BK Moirangthem mentioned that the word `visitors`™ in the proposed Draft Bill will be replaced by `Non-Manipur People.`™

Those people who have been residing in Manipur according to National Register of Citizens 1951 will be considered as Manipur People and those who are not registered in this Register will be considered as Non-Manipur People, he said.

JCILPS also appealed to the ILP protesters to follow its instructions while carrying out protest demonstration in order to avoid the unwanted situations.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/peoples-convention-comes-up-with-10-resolutions-to-be-included-in-ilp-bill/

IMPHAL, August 20: The All Tribal Students Union Manipur (Muan Tombing) has sought immediate intervention of the Centre and to impose President`™s Rule in the State.

In a press release, Muan Tombing said the continuous agitations by the State`™s dominant community through the JCILPS caused much grievances to the tribal populace of Manipur.

He has further expressed that it is the heartfelt cry of the tribals of Manipur that President`™s Rule be imposed in the State for now, and arrangements be made for the separate administration of the minority tribal and majority Meitei areas of Manipur said President Moun Tombing.

The press release said in Manipur more than two months have passed since the Meiteis of the Imphal valley started their high-decibel agitation demanding the implementation of the Inner Line Permit in Manipur.

`And it has brought about untold miseries and hardships for the minority tribal populace in the State.`

The incessant and often violent agitations have virtually cut off all links to the State Capital, Imphal and have greatly impacted the transportation of essential commodities within the State, including the movement of life-saving drugs and equipment`™s, it claimed.

The statement also charged that there have been instances where ambulances run by various tribal philanthropic organisations carrying patients from far-flung tribal areas for the better-equipped hospitals in Imphal have been attacked.

There have been numerous reports where vehicles belonging to tribals, especially those bearing number plates from the tribal districts (Lamka/Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Senapati, Tamenglong and Chandel) have been purposely targeted, it alleged.

The State government has remained a mere spectator to this whole episode, and has left the minority tribal community to fend for them, it continued.

Offices and educational institutions in the Imphal Valley have been shut for more than a month now, and life has literally been thrown off-gear, it said.

There have been instances where tribal folks residing in and around Imphal have been forced to unwillingly participate in these agitations, and those failing to do so have been warned with dire consequences, including payment of a fixed amount of fine daily or inflicting physical injury, or both, Muan Tombing charged in his statement.

It may be noted here that the tribals are of the opinion that the demand for Inner Line Permit by the majority Meitei community is an attempt to brand the tribals as migrants `“ one of the provisions of their demand is to classify all residents not registered before 1951 as non-locals or migrants, Tombing claimed in his statement.

`In 1951, majority of the tribals in the hills of Manipur were independent from any external control and not even aware that they were a part of this State called Manipur, or has not even heard of such a name! A majority of the tribal villages were never visited by any Government machinery then, including those involved in the Census in those days.`

As such, the tribals of Manipur are in a constant state of fear that their ancestral lands will be grabbed by the majority community sooner or later, either through the Inner Line Permit or some other pretext, unless the Central government intervenes, he observed.

The panic and distress in the hearts and minds of the minority tribal populace, both in the Imphal valley as well as the tribal hill districts is palpable, he contiued.

It is the belief among the tribal people in Manipur that the State Government has deliberately failed to address their blatant fear, and there is growing apprehension that the tribals will have to tow the line as per the whims and fancies of the majority Meitei community more and more in the coming months if the Central Government does not intervene at this juncture, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/atsum-muan-tombing-seeks-separate-administration-for-tribal/

IMPHAL August 19: A joint meeting of the Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur and the Apunba Iramdam Maheiroi Sinpanglup held yesterday had decided to hold a Peoples`™ Convention on August 21 in connection with the demand for the ILP in the State, announced DESAM president Angamba Moirangthem during a press conference today at the DESAM office.

During the public convention everyone is invited to place their constructive suggestions in order to achieve a legal protection for the indigenous people of the State, he said.

The organisations have also formed a `Committee for reconsolidation campaign for implementation of ILPS`™ he said.

Angamba continued that he has been appointed as the convenor of the six member committee, while Longjam Sanjoy will act as the co-convenor.

The convention will be held on the theme `Question on the future of Manipur`™ and will commenced at 10am at GM Hall.

While requesting the support and presence of the public for the convention, DESAM and AIMS also fervently appeal to the people of the State not to call and bandh or general strike on the particular day so as to facilitate the mass participation for the Public Convention.

The Public Convention will discuss crucial points including independent Manipur being reduced to a State of India and the political impact on the native people; Response of the GOI and the State Government to the peoples`™ movement against demographic invasion; Ethno centric politics in Manipur & Peace Accord between the NSCN- IM and GOI; Exploitation of the rights of the ethnic indigenous regarding direct political participation and Rights of the native people to decide its own future.

Meanwhile the eight volunteers of DESAM on hunger strike entered their second day of strike today.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/desam-to-organise-public-convention-on-august-21/

IMPHAL, August 19: BJP Manipur president Th Chaoba has blamed the State Home department for yesterday`™s tension in the border town of Moreh.

The government, he told media persons at his party office, should be held responsible for the communal tension in Moreh.

The BJP strongly condemn the unfortunate incident which happened due to misunderstanding between the two groups, he said.

He further appealed to the people of the border town to remain calm and allow peaceful co-existence among the different communities in the area.

He said several houses including hotels and shops were ransacked, looted and set ablaze while several others were left injured during the clash.

The government, he continued, should compensate for all the losses incurred in the violence.

The BJP also welcomes the civil societies trying to negotiate among the communities of Moreh and help in bringing back peace in the area.

All these has happened because of the negligence of the Home department as the ILPS rally was not organised immediately, but it was already announced beforehand.

The Home department had full knowledge of the rally, he continued.

Unfortunately, the Home department failed to take up any precaution which resulted in the flare-up, he continued.

He said now many victims are staying in relief camps and the Centre has stationed Assam Rifles and other para-military forces as the area lies near the international border.

Now, the State has to remain vigilant in the border areas, he said and added, such flare ups can also happen in Jiribam.

Chaoba also appealed to the people of Jiribam not to allow any such clash to happen in their area.

The Home department`™s power seems to be confined only in the State capital, Chaoba lamented.

BJP Manipur Vision Document chairperson RK Ranjan said it is time for the indigenous people to unite together.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/chaoba-blames-home-department-for-moreh-tension/

IMPHAL, August 19: Security forces claimed to have arrested six militant cadres belong to different groups during separate counter insurgency operation in the State.

A statement issued by the PRO Police Department Manipur, stated that a combined team of Bishnupur district police commandos, 2 JAKLI and 34 Assam Rifles apprehended a cadre of the proscribed KYKL on August 13 from Naranseina Mayai Leikai area.

The arrested cadre has been identified as one Salam Kamraj Singh alias Naobi, 40, son of S Chandra Singh of Naranseina Mayai Leikai.

It said that the same day another combined team comprising of Bishnupur district police commandos and 2/5 GR further arrested another KYKL cadre during search operation at Bishnupur bazaar area.

He has been identified as one Pukhrambam Bimol Singh alias Naobi, 28, son of P Koijomba Singh of Wangoo Sabal Mayai Leikai.

In a separate incident, the Imphal West district police commandos also arrested an active member of KCP, it said.

The arrested KCP has been identified as one Lukram Johny, 24, son L Biramani Meitei of Moreh Tul Wangma Ward No. 7 at present statying at Khurai Chaithabi Leirak.

It further revealed that on his disclosure the police team recovered one 9 mm pistol along with three lives and other incriminating articles from the rented house of M Nabakesho Meitei of Khurai Nandeibam Leikai the same day.

He had collected huge amount of money from Imphal east area to raise money for party fund.

Meanwhile, according to a PRO IGAR (S) statement based on specific intelligence regarding movement of the UG cadres, troops of the Assam Rifles launched operations in different part of the State and apprehended one cadre each of PREPAK, NSCN (K) and UNLF cadre on August 18 and 19.

In the first operation, troops of the 20 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) launched an operation in general area of Maning Leikai and apprehended one PREPAK cadre on August 18, it said.

It further identified the arrested cadre as Khangembam Bipin Singh, 24 son of Manglemba of Khongjom but presently staying at Maning Leikai under Kakching Police Station, Thoubal district. The apprehendee was handed over to the Kakching Police Station.

In another operation, a NSCN (K) cadre was apprehended by troops of the 20 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) from the area of Tuisimi today, it said.

He is identified as Mayanglangbam Malemba, 58 son of Late M Mani Chand of Khukarthil, Pallel under Kakching Police Station, Chandel district. The apprehendee was handed over to the Kakching Police Station, it said.

In yet another operation, troops of the 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) along with Thoubal Police Commandos established a joint vehicle check post in general area of Yairipok Market and apprehended one UNLF cadre on August 18. The apprehendee was identified as No- 654 (Batch No 13th), SS Sgt, Yengkhom Anandajit alias Palem Ngakpa alias Kengba alias James son of Late Y Tomba of Pallel Manang Leikai near Laimayai.

He revealed that he had laid ambush against BSF at Kwakta in 2001 and he had come to Yairipok to carryout recce of locations for placing IEDs, the statement said.

The apprehendee has been handed over to the Yairipok Police Station, it stated.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/sfs-claim-arrest-of-six-militants/

IMPHAL, August 19: Tensions in the border town of Moreh in Chandel district has been brought under control today with leaders of both communities involved in yesterday`™s clash resolving to prevent similar flare ups which could snowball into a communal flare up in the future.

Swiftly responding to the August 18 incident, a ministerial team along with a team of media persons led by minister Works and Transport, Dr Kh Ratan Kumar Singh, IFCD minister, Ngamthang Haokip and Tengnoupal MLA, DK Korungthang visited Moreh to take stock of the situation.

In an attempt to pacify the prevailing situation, the team met with leaders of both communities including representatives of Meitei Council Moreh, ACODOM, Hill Tribal Council, UCM, Kuki Innpi, ICHAM UNMM, AMUCO, in a closed door meeting at the Moreh Trade Centre.

The meeting was also attended by IGP, Manipur T Guite, DIG, Dr S Ibocha and Chandel SP, N Herojit.

Speaking to media persons after the meeting, Works minister K Ratankumar, revealed that both sides tabled their charters of demands regarding the incident.

It is learnt that the demands include resignation of additional SP Moreh, RK Khomdon for being incompetent while discharging his duty, compensating for the damages inflicted during the clash etc.

In his reply, the minister assured to convey the grievances of both the parties to the Chief Minister and Home minister for immediate action adding that he will recommend a long term policy or plan to prevent similar instances in the future.

As an immediate measure to contain the situation, a combined team of security forces including LED IGP Manipur, DIG along with additional forces of BSF, MR are currently stationed in Moreh.

The minister further revealed that a strong instruction has also been given to the DC Chandel to assess the loss inflicted during the clash.

Meanwhile, according to information culled out from the spot, many residents especially victims of the clash lamented the alleged inaction of 11 AR personnel and State police force, who remained spectators during the time of violent incident.

The victims further expressed their apprehension that unless law and order is guaranteed, communal harmony in Moreh will become impossible.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/ministerial-team-visits-moreh-defuses-tension/

IMPHAL, August 19: Taking serious note of the Moreh incident, three community based organisations of Churachandpur district namely Hmar Innpui, Zomi Council general head quarter and the Kuki Innpi Churachandpur have sent out a clear message against organising ILP related agitations in the district in the interest of the general public.

A joint statement of the three organisations said that after a deliberate discussion of the present prevailing unrest/ situation in Manipur, the joint meeting of the three unanimously resolved to appeal that ILP related activities and agitations should not be carried out or conducted in Churachandpur district in the interest of the general public.

It also said that the meeting strongly condemned the untoward incident at Moreh on August 18, which is believed to have occured as a fallout of the ongoing ILP agitation in Manipur valley.

The committees also appealed to all communities at Moreh that such untoward incidents should not be repeated in future as co-existence is necessary to maintain peace and tranquility.

It also said that all communities in Churachandpur district shall stand united in any eventuality.

It has also appealed to all the agitators in general and the government machinery in particular to give safe passage to vehicles plying along Tiddim road from Churachandpur to Imphal and back, which are stuck or blocked due to un-announced/unprecedented flash strikes and bandhs besides urging the agitators to fully exempt ambulance ferrying patients/death body.

It has also informed that a joint meeting shall be called as and when needed to discuss issues and policy.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/ccpur-organisations-condemn-moreh-clash-appeal-against-holding-ilp-related-agitations-in-district/

IMPHAL, August 19: The third round of talks between the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System and the State government ended on a positive note today with the two signing a joint agreement on the issue of the five-point demand of the JCILPS.

Two days after the State government had announced its stand on incorporating the five-point demand in the new ILP bill, the JCILPS held talks with the government today.

A JCILPS team led by its convenor in charge Kh Ratan had entered the Chief Minister`™s secretariat around 11am today for the talks.

The marathon meeting ended at 6pm.

The JCILPS team included 12 members and another six consultative committee members from its drafting committee.

The State government was represented by the Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues.

Soon after emerging from the Chief Minister`™s Secretariat, JCILPS convenor Ratan stopped for a brief meeting with the waiting media persons.

Ratan said during the meeting both sides deliberated on the government prepared fresh bill and the manner in which the government will be incorporating the five-point demand.

He said although the government has assured to incorporate all five points, there are still some issues regarding two points which need to be cleared.

He said the two points are inclusion of `the cut off base year of 1951 to all people participating and creating of demographic influx into the State and detection and deportation of illegal migrant or other non-indigenous people.`™

He continued considering the signing of the agreement with the government, the JCILPS has called a public convention tomorrow to take the public opinion on the development.

The JCILPS will also meet the government for the fourth round of talk tomorrow evening after the public convention, Ratan informed.

Meanwhile, replying to a query on the timeline for the bill to be introduced in the State Assembly, he said the government has assured to introduce it within August 25, however, we will take the opinion of the public on the issue first.

He also said that the ongoing movement will continue until the bill is produced in the State Assembly, and once it is done, talks on accepting (L) Robinhood`™s body will be held.

Meanwhile, a statement signed jointly by the JCILPS convenor-in charge Kh Ratan and special secretary Home M Yaishkul Meitei has said that during today`™s meeting, it was agreed upon to incorporate the five demands of the JCILPS and the public in separate bills related to safeguarding the indigenous population of the State.

It is also learnt that the public convention of the JCILPS will be held tomorrow at the Manipur Dramatic Union Hall at 11am.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/breakthrough-in-talks-between-jcilps-and-government-joint-agreement-signed/

IMPHAL, August 19: Agitations demanding introduction of the ILPS or a similar Act in the State continued unabated today with sit in protests and public meetings held at several places.

Meira paibis of Canchipur area also locked down the Manipur University as part of the ongoing movement.

Around noon today a group of meira paibis from the surrounding areas of Canchipur came out and locked the Dance department and Chemistry department and warned the other departments to close down on their own until the demand for the introduction of the ILP or a similar Act is met with.

They also warned that any eventuality arising out of departments of blocks remaining open should be the sole responsibility of the MU authorities.

Government offices have also been locked down by agitators at several places inside the Greater Imphal areas since yesterday.

Meanwhile, meira paibees and youth volunteers of the Thangmeiband area had imposed a bandh in the Thangmeiband area today.

The Thangmeiband Road was blocked from Assembly Complex traffic point to Khuyathong traffic. All business establishments also remained closed for the day in the constituency.

A large number of bandh supporters came out to the streets and burned tyres and wood blocking road.

The bandh ended at 7pm today.

The Mekola Youth Association and Mekola Apunba Meira Paibi Lup in association with local clubs, meira paibi organisations of the nearby localities and Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) organised a public meeting at Indira Gandhi Community Hall, Mekola Keithel today and resolved to support JCILPS in its movement until the Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) is implemented in the State.

The meeting was participated by around 2000 youth and Meira Paibi members of Meitram Awang, Meitram Makha, Kodompokpi Maning, Kodompokpi Mayai, Kodompokpi Mamang, Lairenjam Awang, Lairenjam Makha and Kodompokpi Makha Leikai.

According to a statement of the Mekola Youth Association and Mekola Apunba Meira Paibi Lup, speaking on the event, JCILPS women wing programme co-ordinator Nameirakpam Chingkheinganbi said that fate of the indigenous community in the State is at stake with the ever increasing influx of non-locals.

Besides, illegal migrants from neighbouring countries have become a major issue in the sustainability of the indigenous people, she said the statement said.

As such, it is high time to implement a strict Act to check such influx and safeguard the identity and soil of the indigenous communities, she had said according to the statement. She also condemned the inhuman act of police personnel, who killed a student in a protest and assault mercilessly agitating students, it said.

It also said that she condemned the assault on media persons by CDO personnel and demanded stringent action against the personnel involved.

JCILPS women wing co-convener Ak Memcha Leima appealed to the people to adopt non-violent means of movement while carrying out agitation in their respectively locality, it said.

The statement also said that she urged the people of the State to continue their support.

Naoriya Pakhanglakpa People`™s Front chairman Ak Biren called out the male members of the society to come out and take proactive role in the movement, the statement said.

He said that it is high time for the male members to come out from the habit of putting forward women and students, the statement said.

He said instead, they should take proactive role and lead the rest with a sincere motive towards achieving the goal of people, it said.

Later, a mass rally was carried out by the participants and formed a human chain along the Tiddim road. Participants shout slogans demanding implementation of ILPS in the state. After the rally was culminated at Mekola Keithel by passing through Kodompokpi Maning Leikai, Kodompokpi Lamkhai, Meitram Awang and Meitram Makha, the participants burnt an effigy of chief minister O Ibobi.

A sit in protest demanding the implementation of ILPS in Manipur was also organised at Khoijuman Keithel today.

The sit in organised by the Khoijuman Apunba Meira Paibi and Global Science Club Khoijuman.

It was participated by atleast one member from each family of the village.

Later after raising slogans in support of ILPS in Manipur and solidarity on the murder of Robinhood,,a peace rally followed and marched upto Bishnupur.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/08/ilp-agitations-continue-unabated/