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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.

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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.

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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.

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Imphal, Mar 28: The Manipur Library Association (MALA) congratulated its four life members on their recent achievements in their life. The MALA family extends heartfelt gratefulness and congratulation to Shri Karam Shyam Singh, a life member of the same, who has won in the Lok Jana Sakti Party ticket in the last 1 Oth Manipur Legislative Assembly Election-2012 representing Langthabal – A/C. The association is so happy that a life member of the same has become an honourable MLA of the State Assembly and expects certain things from him towards making the long pending “The Manipur Public Libraries Act, 1988” implemented in its true spirit as early as possible. Shri Karam Shyam Singh who has joined recently Shri O. Ibobi Singh led Congress Government will be honoured by the Association in a Felicitation Function to be organised soon.
The Association also congratulates its other three life members namely (1) Kumari Sarangthem Bemebm (2) Smt. Naorem Vidyavati Devi and (3) Smt. Arambam Hileima Devi on achieving Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science from Manipur University very recently. It can be recalled that Bembem, Vidyavati and Hileima carried out research studies leading to Ph.D. on the topics (1) Information Seeking Behaviour in Digital Environment:
A Study of the Social Scientists of Manipur (2) Information Seeking Behaviour of the Political Leaders in Manipur and (3) A Comparative Study of Staff Management in Different Types of Libraries in Manipur respectively. Their respective research guides were (1) Dr. Ch. Ibohal Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, MU (2) Dr. Th. Madhuri Devi, Associate Professor and (3) Dr. Th. Purnima Devi, Associate Professor and Head of the said Department.
It is hope that our respected life members will contribute their knowledge of research for the welfare of the society and for the promotion and development of libraries in the sate as well.

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Imphal. Mar 28 NNN. The militant outfit Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has condemned the fresh attack by National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isaac-Muivah) (NSCN(IM) cadres at Nungnang village under Noney police station, Tamenglong district on March 27 at 6 am.
Secretary of ZUF A Remroi alleged that the NSCN(IM) cadres retreated when the Zeliangrong Tiger Force (ZTF) cadres, the armed wing of ZUF, repulsed their advance. “Indiscriminate firing took place which might have killed innocent villagers, if not for the timely presence of the ZTF”, stated ZUF. The Front cautioned that consequence will be greatly destructive for all if the NSCN(IM) continues to perpetrate such attacks, and re-iterated its stand that the ZUF is not anti Naga nationalists.
The ZUF also condemned in the strongest term the “inhuman crime” committed by four persons, including two IRB personel, on March 22 at around 2 am near Keinou in Bishnupur district, in which they abducted G. Jangthailiu Kamei, 40, w/o Ngamsoklung Kamei forcibly at gun point in a Santro car (MN-04A0669) and gang raped her and tried to kill her. The helpless woman was found in an unconscious state, and a rape and attempt to murder case had been registered by Bishnipur police station, related the the Zeliangrong outfit.
The ZUF further stated that they were endorsing the statement of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) and United National Liberation Front (UNLF) condemning the heinous crime and the commitment expressed by the UNLF to take up appropriate action, which is appreciated by the ZUF for its maturity.
The ZUF then expressed that it cannot tolerate such an act of discrimination against tribal woman whose chastity was destroyed beyond repair and the irreparable loss of prestige. It said that such beastly acts of people having savage mindset should be put to check once and for all, and reiterated its stand to protect its people, land and resources.
The four culprits also assaulted the men who came in six Shaktiman trucks along with the victim and extorted at gun point Rs 70000 and 40 kgs of u-morok chilly which the victim was taking to the market for sale, alleged the ZUF.

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Imphal, Mar 28: In a meeting organised by Kabui Mothers Assn. held at Zeliangrong Office Kakhulong decided to give these four persons including two IRB personnel involved in the gang rape of a woman in the early hour of March 22 life imprisonment.
The meeting also decided to expand JAC which was earlier formed and to launch various form of agitation to punished the culprits. President of AMKIL, Sakhi, Premila, president, Chituwa Kethasana, Thoubal district united women development orgn., Rose Mangsi, Kuki women union, Kakom Lukamei, president, Kabui Mother Assn, VP, Zeliangrong women, South Zone Martha Kamei, Sunil Karam, president of NIPCO, Pantipisu, president of Rongmei forum and representatives of Kanglamei attended the function.
The joint action committee (JAC) against the brutal gang rape of Jangthailiu Kamei at Keinou Awang Leikai in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on March 22 by four armed persons, including two IRB personnel, has expanded today with the joining of several organisations from the hills and the valley areas of the state in a public meeting organised by Zeliangrong Union at Kakhulong, Imphal.
The participants of the public meeting resolved to take up various forms of agitation to intensify the protest if appropriate punitive actions are not taken up within a reasonable period of time by the government.
The meeting also resolved to demand the termination of the two IRB personnel from service, punishment in the form of life imprisonment to all the perpetrators of the heinous crime, appropriate punishment to sub inspector Tiken for providing the gun used by the culprits to commit the crime, not to accept money from the culprits as compromise formula and appropriate and timely justice from the side of the government of Manipur. A resolution to submit a memorandum to the government of Manipur soon was also taken in the meeting.
The JAC was expanded for the delivery of justice quickly by the joining of civil organisations like AMKIL, CHETUWA, Thoubal District United Women Development Organisation, Kangla Women Welfare Association, Kuki Women Union, Women Welfare Organisation of Kangleipak, Rongmei Forum, Zeliangrong Women Union South Zone, NIPCO, Kangla Mei, All Manipur Muslim Pangal Women Organisation at the public meeting at Kakhulong.
On the other hand, many women organisations held sit-in protest in different parts of the state today to condemn the brutal act. Ithai modern Civilization Club, Ithai Khunou Samaj Sebadal, Ithai Khunou Nupi Samaj Chaokhat Thourang Lup, Thanga Lawai Chanura Leisem Lup, Nganu Leima Makha Meira Lup Moirang Khunou, Tera Makhong Meira Lup Moirang Khunou, Thanga Apunba Meira Lup, Thanga Salam Leikai Meirapaibi, Chigchin Amudon Meirapaibi, Yumnam Leikai Meirapaibi, Karong Meirapaibi, Uripok Basaspati Leikai Meirapaibi, Konsam Leikai Meirapaibi and Sharmila Kanba Lup were some of the women organisation who held sit-in protest at various places to condemn the inhuman act and to demand quick and appropriate justice to the victim.

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