Manipur News

IMPHAL, August 14: The PRO, Police Department has stated that an officer from the department had been awarded the prestigious President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and six other officers/personnel have been awarded the Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, on the occasion of Independence Day.

According to a release of the PRO Police, the Presidents Police Medal for Distinguished Service was awarded to dy Commandant, 1st BN. Manipur Rifles Imphal, Moiranthem Mubi Singh and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service was awarded to Havildar, 2nd BN. MR, Kom Nando Karung, Inspector, Imphal West District, Hidangmayum Rameshwar Sharma, Constable, CID (CB), Imphal, Sagolshem Brojendro Singh, 6th India Reserve Battalion, Pangei, Imphal EASt, Mohammad Feroz Khan, Sub Inspector, Reserve Office TO SP, Tamenglong District, Kiangsu Anthony and Havildar, 2nd BN. MR, Acche Kumar Pradhan.

It further stated that two officers will be conferred for the prestigious President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and another 4 for Police Medal for Meritorious Service at the Independence Day Parade by the Chief Minister, scheduled for August 15 at 1st Batallion, MR Complex.

In tomorrow’s Independence Day function, the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service will be given away to police personnel who had been earlier announced as winners. They are, IPS, ADGP (AP/Trg), Manipur Pundi Mallana Goud and MPS the then DSP (Ops), Bishnupur District and (now SDPO Mayang Imphal, Imphal West), Maibam Rameshwar Singh who were also awarded on the occasion of Independence Day, 2013.

Similarly, the Police Medal for Meritorious Service will be given away to IPS, the then DIG (R-I), Manipur (now IGP Zone-II, Manipur), L. Kailun, MPS, the then Additional SP Bishnupur (now SP of Senapati), Ishak Shah, the then Inspector, Imphal West (now Inspector/OC Lilong PS, Thoubal), RK Tejbir Singh and Sub-Inspector, NAB, Manipur, Sarangthem Gopendro Singh were also awarded during Independence Day, 2011, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/winners-of-police-honours-announced-ahead-of-i-day/

IMPHAL, August 14: A Tata winger driver of the Tiddim Road Bus Owner Transport Cooperative Society Limited, Churachandpur has been allegedly kidnapped by unidentified persons on August 13.

The driver is identified as Konthoujam Deban, 42, son of K Bisoi of Thingkhamphai, Churachandpur.

The All Manipur Transport Drivers & Motors Working Union today said the kidnappers have demanded a ransom amount of Rs 7 lakh.

Organising secretary of the union, M Anil told the media today that kidnapping of the driver was established only when the society had called the driver on his mobile phone as part of their daily routine.

Yesterday, when the society called Deban to inquire about his whereabouts, an unidentified voice with a tribal accent answered and informed that the driver was in their captivity and demanded Rs 7 lakh as ransom as well as an annual tax from the cooperative society limited, he said.

Deban was driving Tata Winger bearing registration no MN 06L 6311, when he was kidnapped, he continued.

He further told the media at the union’s office that Deban was in service when he was kidnapped, and the exact place of his kidnapping cannot be ascertain as it was established only through the phone call.

Appealing to all concern to release the driver safe and sound within August 15, the drivers’ body has warned to stop all commercial vehicle service along the Tiddim Road from a 5am of August 16 till 5pm the next day.

Anil said failure to safely release the driver will evoke the union to take up severe forms of agitations.

The kidnappers didn’t reveal their identities, he said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/drivers-body-warns-against-kidnapping/

IMPHAL, Aug 14: The Governor has greeted the people of Manipur on the occasion of Independence Day, 2014.

A message of the Governor read, “I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Independence Day, 2014.”

“Every year since 1947, we the people of India have been celebratinq 15th August as Independence Day remembering and paying homage to the sacrifices of the leaders and millions of their followers of the long freedom struggle towards the goal of attaining freedom.”

It said during the last 67 years after independence, India has made great strides in all fields and is targetting to be in the comity of leading nations of the world.

Though major progress has been made in most of the socio-economic development areas all over the country, challenges still remain to be tackled, it said.

The Governor’s message also said that the technological strides have been made to ensure that no citizen is left hungry or illiterate and progress is equitable.

“Various measures have been taken on these fronts continuously. Every one today must take a pledge to work that these efforts bear fruit so that all are provided with the support they need for sustenance and become responsible citizens.”

He further sought all citizens to work together and bring emotional integrity and ensure that every part of the country is developed equally so that there is no sense of discrimination.

“On this auspicious occasion of Independence Day, 2014, I once again extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all the people of Manipur,” the Governor’s message concluded.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/governor-greets-state-on-independence-day/

IMPHAL, August 14: There is no letup in agitations to implement the ILP system in the State. The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System continues to organise and stage various forms of agitations such as rallies, torch rallies, sit-in protests, and public meetings across the State with the intention of mounting pressure on the State government till ILP is not implemented.

Various sit-in protests were staged at the Waiton Bazaar Board, Pari Imom Khwai Sindam Sang at Iroishemba Takyel Khongbal, Nongpok Sekmai, Ukhongsang, Patsoi Part two , Heirangoithong Keithel, Wangoo New Bazaar, Wangoo Lupa Marup, Khurai Lamlong Keithel Auto Assn, Lamlong, Nongpok Sanjenbam, Sagoltongba, Nongren Mayai Leikai, Uripok Bachaspati leikai, Kakching Bazaar, Tera Sapam Leikai Community Hall, Top Awang Leikai, Wangjing Khunou, Kongba Uchekon Auto Assn, Nongdam, Ninthemcha Khul, Thoubal Haokha Mamang Leikai, Khangabok Bazaar, Charangpat Icham Khunou, Charangpat Nepra Company, Charangpat Mayai Leikai, Nambol Khathong, Moirang Phairembam Auto parking, Keisamthong Longjam Leirak, Kwakeithel Thiyam leikai Pukhri Achouba Mapal, Kwakeithel Bazaar, Liwa Road Ahongsangbam Leikai, Wangkhei Thangapat Mapal Community Hall, Haraorou Sambei, Samurou, Wangoi Laiphrakpam, Nongren Mayai Leikai Community Hall, Patsoi part One and Yaingangpokpi Bazar.

Our Bishnupur Correspondent: Demonstrations demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit System continued today at different places in the district.

Moirang Phairembam Leikai Apunba Nupi Lup staged a sit in protest at the Kumbi parking, Moirang today showing solidarity to the demand for ILPS implementation.

On the other hand, the Terakhongshangbi Meira paibi Lup staged another sit in protest at the local bazar market shed, while the Khathong Meira Paibis staged a similar protest at the Nambol Khathang Makha.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/ilp-demonstrations-continue/

Imphal, August 14: Bandh imposers along the Imphal-Ukhrul road imposing a bandh called by the Gwalatabi Transport-Yaingangpokpi Transport Association demanding a hike in fare from Rs 25 to 40 per head for passengers commuting in Tata Magic vehicles broke the front glass of a Tata Iris vehicle today.

The vehicle bearing the registration number MN06L 8436 was coming from Imphal. The front window of the vehicle was broken after its driver refused to return from the Sabungkhok area and attempted to drive towards the Yaingangpokpi area instead. The agitators reportedly chased the vehicle till the adjacent areas of Siejang and Sabungkhok and broke its front glass at around 8:10 am.

Later, the Lamlai Police picked up three agitators identified as Seram Bombom, 27, Huidrom Itobi, 33, and Sunil, 25, at around 9:30 am.

All the arrested are drivers and time keeper of the Association, according to one of the bandh imposers.

The passenger fare was decided on 2002 by a government gazette but we demanded a hike in passenger fares from 25 to 40 rupees in accordance with changing times and the changes in the prices of fuel and spared parts, a bandh imposer on the question of anonymity said.

The Association has around 60 Tata Magics in its disposal at the service of its passengers now, he added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/bandh-strictly-imposed-along-imphal-ukhrul-road/

IMPHAL, August 14: The All Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur (ATSUM) will not allow any changes in the reservation quota of Scheduled Tribe (ST) students during admissions at the Manipur University (MU), ATSUM president Muan Tombing stated on Thursday.

Speaking to media persons at its Nagaram office, the ATSUM president said that the Central government has approved 31 percent reservations for ST students during admissions in MU two years ago but authorities have withheld the reservations by issuing a staying order on July 28.

MU professors have decided in a meeting held yesterday to keep the reservations for ST students at 7.5 percent instead of the stipulated 31 percent which is not in the interest of the tribal students of the State, he added.

ATSUM will fight tooth and nail for the rights of the tribal people particularly for the students, Tombing said adding that they will lodge a complaint to Union Human Resource Development ministry at the earliest.

The decision of the MU professors goes against the interests of the Tribals, so all the Tribals need to join hand in fighting for their rights particularly the students, the ATSUM president said.

He also stated that the State government should lift 144 CrPC and recall all the security forces deployed at Ukhrul if it seriously desires peace and harmony for all the people living in the State.

ATSUM has been observing the situation in Ukhrul for quite some time and it is about time for the Government to recall the additional security forces from the town apart from lifting 144 CrPC which has only created tension in the district, Tombing said.

Our Kangpokpi Correspondent adds: The All Manipur Tribal Students’ Union Manipur today warned of various agitations if the Central Educational Institution (Reservation in Admission) Amendment Act 2012 is not implemented in the current academic session.

ATSUM is shocked to learn that the Manipur University Administrative Council has decided to follow the Central Educational Institution (Reservation in Admission) Amendment Act 2012 from the academic session 2015 – 16 pointed out Emboi Serto before adding that the Act which was passed by an Act of Parliament is to be followed strictly.

There must be no excuses and grounds for postponing the implementation of the Amendment Act asserted Emboi.

He continued while noting that the very Amendment Act was sent to the Manipur University authority on September 25, 2012 while adding that Act should have been implemented during the 2013-14 session.

The tribal student apex body president further said that one academic year has been lost due to the bad intention of MU authority.

ATSUM has in 2007 objected to the 7.5 percent reservation as tribals constitute more than 40% and there was chaos for months and MU was burning while the ultimate outcome was IGNTU, Emboi added.

Let us not play with the Amendment Act which was passed by the Parliament, Emboi warned before adding that if MU authority insist on postponing the implementation of the Amendment Act, ATSUM will be compelled to take whatever means at its proposal.

He also called for government’s immediate intervention and see that the Central Educational Institution (Reservation in Admission) Amendment Act 2012 is followed from 2014-15 Academic session.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/atsum-factions-warn-of-intense-agitation-if-reservation-act-not-implemented/

IMPHAL, August 14: The Joint Action Committee formed against the suspicious death of Leikangbam (n) Akoijam (o) Monica Devi, 17, wife of Akoijam Jiban Singh of Iroisemba blocked the Lamsang area.

Monika passed away at around1:30 am in the wee hours on August 8 at RIMS. Her dead body is still lying at the RIMS mortuary.

The JAC was formed today and it blocked all the roads in Lamsang area demanding the arrest of her husband and criminal proceeding against him.

The convenor of the JAC, S Shyamsunder Singh said that though they could bear testimony to the fact that Monica was badly treated by her husband and in-laws, her husband has not been punished till date.

Shyamsunder said that Lamphel Police Station’s Officer in Charge Doren and the Investigation Officer have however refused to register an FIR against Monika’s husband. He further lamented the RIMS authorities’ refusal to provide the post mortem report when it was first requested.

Members of the JAC maintained that Monica was killed by her husband and in-laws. Strictly demanding that her dead body must not be handed over to Monika’s husband, they also want the post mortem report to be handed over to them.

The JAC has also warned to intensify the agitation if their demands are not met.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/jac-against-monicas-death-block-roads-in-lamsang-area/

IMPHAL, August 14: Four minors were found among 24 non-local labourers dropped early this morning by a Assam passenger bus bearing registration number AS 01 9777 at Thangmeiband College gate.

According to the JCILPS, students’ wing, following a tip-off, members and volunteers rushed to the spot and found the 24 trying to board auto-rickshaws.

The labourers were brought to the All Manipur Students’ Union office and on checking their credentials, the volunteers found four of them to be minors and many of them with invalid and fake ID-cards, student wing convenor Angamba said.

On further query they said they were recruited by Kolkata based Capital Company for manual work at the ongoing work site at Power Grid, Yulembam, Angamba said.

According to the convenor, the labourers identified themselves as coming from Malda town in West Bengal.

Meanwhile, a police team of the Imphal West led by OC Shanti Kumar Singh rushed to the AMSU campus and took away the labourers for transportation to Yurembam Power Grid.

He told the student volunteers that the labourers were there for developmental work of the State and should not be harassed in the name of the Inner Line Permit System.

The Yurembam Power Grid authority has also acknowledged the labourers as workforce meant for installation of power towers.

Meanwhile, the JCILPS, student wing has appealed to the State government to implement the ILPS in the State to safeguard the indigenous peoples.

Meanwhile, members of the Child Line also arrived to rescue the four juveniles but couldn’t do so, as the OC Imphal West had already whisked the labourers away.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/jcilps-student-wing-finds-minor-amongst-labourers-for-power-grid-work/

IMPHAL, August 14: The Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune and the Manipur Students’ Association Pune (MSAP) jointly paid homage to the gallant martyrs of Manipur who made the supreme sacrifice to protect their motherland from the colonial designs of British government, on August 13, the 123rd Patriots’ Day, at the Arihant Institute of Management Studies, Camp, Pune, said a AMAND press release.

It said, commemorating the sacrifices made during Anglo-Manipuri War in 1891 by the patriots of Manipur, a large number of Manipuris from the city paid their homage to Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General and Paona Brajabasi.

(Retd) Major KY Singh, (retd) Captain NK Singh, Dr H Narendra Singh, senior scientist, IITM, government of India, N Giridhar Singh, senior scientist and joint director, DRDO, government of India, (Retd) WO TP Singh, professor Atish Chochordia, director, AIMS were among the dignitaries who paid floral tributes to the martyrs, said the press release.

M Anthony, president, MSAP said the observance of this proud moment of Patriots’ Day in this metro city not only reminds us of the relentless strength and valour of our forefathers but also modulates our courage to serve our motherland, while, Er N Giridhar Singh, joint secretary, AMAND, Pune emphasized the need for reassurance towards the welfare of the State as a mark of respect to the brave forefathers of the land.

A two-minutes silence was also observed as a mark of respect to the departed souls, said the press release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/patriots-day-observed-at-pune/

IMPHAL, August 13: Post mortem conducted on the body of the 40 Assam Rifles havildar found dead inside his barrack yesterday, has revealed that his private parts had been severed.

Md Ahmed Ali, 34, s/o late Md Amzad Ali of Thoubal Phoudel Mayai Leikai (Hav. NO G-412217) was found dead suspiciously inside his barrack at the 40 AR transit camp, Minuthong yesterday around 1pm.

Post mortem was conducted today at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences under full video coverage and in the presence of executive magistrate, as requested by the bereaved family.

The family had raised their suspicion on the circumstances surrounding his death.

It may be recalled that the bereaved family reported that bruise mark were found on his mark on his neck, wrist and leg.

The AR authority reportedly rushed him to Raj Medicity but he was declared brought death.

Meanwhile, reliable sources informed that the AR authority have identified four suspects behind the gruesome murder however the report is yet to be confirm with the authority maintaining their silence so far.

The sources further speculated that Ahmed might have been killed on the night of August 11 adding that the deceased was transferred from Dimapur three months back

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/post-mortem-reveals-ar-man-found-with-missing-private-parts/