Manipur News

IMPHAL, June 28: The 24-hour bandh imposed by the Thadou Students’ Association (TSA) General Headquarters affected normal life along the Imphal–Moreh Section of National Highway No. 102 today.

A large numbers of bandh supporters mostly volunteers of the Thadou Students’ Association (TSA) Chandel District came out on the street and enforced total bandh along the Imphal–Moreh section of National Highway No. 102 at H. Kotlenphai Village in Chandel District.

Armed with sticks bandh supporters blocked the highway piling up woods and tree branches besides prohibiting private and passenger vehicles to proceed from there.

Moreover, bandh volunteers also damage the windshield of a car (red colour car bearing MNO3A 2172) for defying the bandh.

However, there were no reports of any major violence during the bandh till filing of this report.

While briefing media persons, James Haokip, General Secretary Thadou Students Association, (TSA) General Head Quarter, said that the bandh was imposed in protest against the indifferent attitude of Commanding Officer, 7th IRB with regards to an accident that occurred on June 16 wherein 6 (six) occupants of maruti alto car were left injured in between Khonghampat and Koirengei by his convoy vehicle.

He further condemned the attitude of the Commanding Officer for not showing any regrets and concern for the injured persons which included an active member of the students’ body.

James Haokip contended that the clarification made by the Commanding Officer in some local dailies was baseless as the story of the incident was twisted.

All the facts about the incident were recorded by the Investigating Officer of the concern Police Station at the time of the incident besides the students’ body also possesses all the details of the incident including photos which were taken at the spot of the incident, held the General Secretary.

While appealing all to extend their co-operation the Students’ body in delivering Justice for the victims, General Secretary also expressed his doubt in the government to deliver justice citing the involvement of a police officer (Commanding Officer of 7th IRB).

Claiming that adequate time was given to bring amicable solution, Haokip alleged that the Commanding Officer failed to reciprocate with the students’ body.

“As such, the students’ body raised the issue at the State level. So, we will negotiate at the level of Director General of Police and Home Minister level only to bring amicable solution,” the General Secretary added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/tsa-24-hrs-bandh-affects-imphal-moreh-road/

IMPHAL, June 28: Contraband ganja worth over Rs. 20 lakhs was disposed off by the Narcotic Affair and Border (NAB) along with the police personnel this morning by setting it on fire at Phongdungbam Kanglahowbi Chingmathak under Lamlai Police station, Imphal East District.

The ganja was disposed off as per the provision of the section 42A of the Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 after obtaining pre-trial disposal order of the concerned court.

The 4,110.84 kg ganja was disposed off under the supervision of the drug disposal Committee headed Kh Chandramani DIG range 4 as the chairman of the committee, Husne Zamal addition SP law and order Imphal East and Gautam SP NAB along with the police personnel of Porompat and Lamlai Police.

Speaking to media persons after the disposal Chandramani divulged over Rs. 20 lakhs worth drugs was seized in 32 FIR cases of different police stations across the state from the year 1997 upto 2013.

PRO of Police, Gautam SP NAB informed that along with the ganja the committee had obtained orders for disposal of opium and herion seized in 46 different cases.

He further informed that to dispose the remaining opium and heroine number 4, the committee needs to take prior information of at least 15 days before the disposing the items from the chief controller factory New Delhi.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/seized-ganja-disposed-off-by-nab/

LAMKA, June 28: A nine year old boy, Master Patric Lalmiring, son of (L) Abraham Lalsensuak of Khomoi Village was electrocuted due to the negligence of Electricity Department.

The boy got electrocuted while playing as he reached the iron bar of the newly constructed building which was in contact with the low lying high tension wire. The boy was admitted to the District Hospital and the doctor confirmed of burn injuries on most part of his body except for his legs, which will take time to heal.

Tanpui, owner of the house where the boy was electrocuted told that initially he had asked the Electricity Department twice to repair the low lying wire but no action has been taken so far.

Meanwhile, the officials of the district have promised to look into the matter, when IFP approached them.

It may be mentioned that the same kind of incident and complaints at Lamka town and other places were reported earlier, which led to many casualties at Mission Veng last year in which a marriage party was disturbed, and many youths had been electrocuted and they were revived by staying several days at the hospital.

Many have their opinion that the duty of Electricity Department is just not about collecting bills but also to care for the safety of the public and the general consensus is that the Department has to compensate the victim.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/9-years-old-electrocuted/

JIRIBAM, June 28 (JNN): The Death Anniversary of Raja Dumbra Singh was held by the Manipuri SahityaParishad, Jiribam Branch at HilghatSorokAtingbi at 2 pm on June 28.

The program was opened by observing silence followed by floral tribute to the portrait of RD Singh. It was followed by lighting of the inaugural lamp by the Chief Guest.

During his presentation of welcome address and key note, Nabakumar Sinamcha, General Secretary of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Jiribam, he described in detail the reason for observing the anniversary. He said that Raja Dumbra Singh must be honoured for his work done to develop Jiribam.

Sarak Thokchom, Editor of PIN and F Ahmed advisor, All Jiribam Working Journalists’ Union (AJWJU) gave speech on ‘Raja Dumbra Singh amasungJiribam’ and ‘Jiribamgi Sahityagi Khongchat respectively.

The observation was attended by S. Tonubabu Singh, President of Short Story Society India, Dr. A Gouramani Sharma, President of Manipuri SahityaParishad, Jiribam and S. Khogendra Singh, advisor of Manipuri SahityaParishad, Jiribam branch as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively. Also presented during the observation were L. Projit Singh, ex-Pradhan, Hilghat, Kh. Puspa Singh, General Secretary of All JiribamMeiraPaibee, Jiribam.

Meanwhile, the student bodies of Jiribam, AMSU, MSF and KSA had held a meeting on June 28 with all the barbers of Jiribamat the office of AMSU as per the instruction of it Head Quarter.

The meeting was held to fix the rate of haircutting of each person to Rs. 20/- earlier from Rs. 30/-.

The student body leaders have urged to all barbers in the district to apply the new rate from June 30, without fail.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/06/death-anniversary-of-raja-dumbra-singh-held/