June 9, 2015 – Page 2

NIA seizes shells, IED from ambush site

A National Investigating Agency team today seized some Lethod gun shells and an unexploded Improvised Explosive Device IED from the scene of gruesome killing of 18 army personnel in Manipur’s Chandel district Source The Sangai Express Press Tru…

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Chandel ADC Candidates deny false allegation

12 Chandel District ADC candidates jointly clarified the false allegation by the one Independent candidate TS Willingson Anal Source Hueiyen News Service

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SoO with UPF extended for one more year

The United People’s Front UPF , an umbrella organisation of Kuki UG groups has today extended it Suspension of Operation SoO with the State Government for another year Source The Sangai Express

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Stage set for vote count in ADCs

Counting of vote for the ADC election 2015 held on June 1 will start at 8 am Wednesday and for this all preparations and security arrangements have already been made Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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Plans to check road mishaps kick off

The State Government has taken up certain measures with the primary objective of reducing road accidents as far as possible after identifying accident prone areas of Imphal city and surrounding areas Source The Sangai Express

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NSCN K, KYKL, KCP ‘honour’ cadres

Lauding the combined action of the Elite Strike Unit of NSCN K ‘s Naga Army, proscribed KYKL and KCP against the convoy of 6 Dogra Regiment on June 4 in Chandel district of Manipur, the three senior leaders KCP President Ksh Laba Meitei, , KYKL Chairman N Oken and NSCN GPRN Chaplee Kilonser Starson accorded a warm victory reception to the joint assault team that returned after its assigned task Source Hueiyen News Service

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Militant leaders hail, condole

KCP president Ksh Laba Meitei, KYKL Chairman N Oken and Chaplee Kilonser, NSCN GPRN Starson have accorded ‘a warm victory reception’ to the combined elite strike unit of NSCN Naga Army, KYKL and KCP after their ‘successful strike’ on a convoy of 6 Dogr…

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People forced to vote for NPF BJP

The recently held ADC election at 3 Konphung DCC went proxy voting in all polling stations knowing that the BJP is winning Source Hueiyen News Service

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Slain KYKL man identified

Identity of the KYKL cadre, who was found dead deep inside a jungle located 3 kms from Leibung village in Chandel district on June 7 has been ascertained Source The Sangai Express

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Ground Report Villagers flee homes to escape army operations

Fearing harassment during the ongoing army operations in the border areas following the June 4 ambush, many youths and women have fled their homes, reports received from here said Source Hueiyen News Service Gyanand Naorem

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Man blackmails, rapes teen

Imphal West women police station has arrested and taken up a case under POCSO Act against a 39 year old man for allegedly raping a 14 year old girl belonging to a neighbouring family by blackmailing her through an MMS clip Source The Sangai Express

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Food officers told to gear up inspections

Food Safety Officers under the Health Department, Manipur were directed to take up immediate surveillance and inspection works in their respective jurisdictions to check the food items being sold in the State to see that all the mandatory requirements prescribed by the food safety and standard Act, 2006 and the food safety and standard regulations, 2011 are complied with Source Hueiyen News Service

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Many militants involved in Chandel ambush neutralised in Myanmar, claims army Indian army hits back at rebels, kills 15

Hitting back at rebels who killed 18 soldiers in Manipur, special forces of the army today carried out a surgical strike inside Myanmar, slaying about 15 insurgents of the groups believed to be responsible for the deadly ambush Source The Sangai Exp…

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Manipur ambush a setback to AFSPA repeal cry: Gaikhangam – Times of India

E-Pao.netManipur ambush a setback to AFSPA repeal cry: GaikhangamTimes of IndiaImphal: The killing of 18 Dogra Rifles personnel by Myanmar-based militants on June 4 may upset the campaign by several organizations for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces …

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Manipur ambush a setback to AFSPA repeal cry: Gaikhangam
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Imphal: The killing of 18 Dogra Rifles personnel by Myanmar-based militants on June 4 may upset the campaign by several organizations for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Manipur. While Manipur deputy chief minister …
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Ultras Hail Comrades behind Manipur Ambush – The New Indian Express

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Ultras Hail Comrades behind Manipur Ambush
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GUWAHATI: Naga insurgent outfit NSCN-K along with fellow insurgent groups from Manipur, KYKL and KCP operating on the India-Myanmar border, accorded a “warm victory reception” to their “elite strike unit” that had carried out the deadly ambush on 6 …
Militant leaders hail, condoleThe Sangai Express

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Manipur ambush: Amid Army operation, focus on villages rife with militancy – The Indian Express

Manipur ambush: Amid Army operation, focus on villages rife with militancyThe Indian ExpressEven as the Army operation unfolds, the focus is also on a cluster of villages along the India-Myanmar border. Village Pahaikoh, located right on the border in …

Manipur ambush: Amid Army operation, focus on villages rife with militancy
The Indian Express
Even as the Army operation unfolds, the focus is also on a cluster of villages along the India-Myanmar border. Village Pahaikoh, located right on the border in Ukhrul district, has been on the radar of the security forces for a while now. Phaikoh, a …

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NORTHEAST COMMUNITY LEADERS MET UNION HOME MINISTER SHRI KIREN RIJIJU TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CIVILIANS IN CHANDEL DISTRICT FOLLOWING THE AMBUSH AND KILLING OF 18 SECURITY FORCES IN MANIPUR

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release, 9 June 2015 NORTHEAST COMMUNITY LEADERS MET UNION HOME MINISTER SHRI KIREN RIJIJU TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CIVILIANS IN CHANDEL DISTRICT FOLLOWING THE AMBUSH AND

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release, 9 June 2015

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY LEADERS MET UNION HOME MINISTER SHRI KIREN RIJIJU TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CIVILIANS IN CHANDEL DISTRICT FOLLOWING THE AMBUSH AND KILLING OF 18 SECURITY FORCES IN MANIPUR

New Delhi,9th June, 2015 ~Collective delegation from the Northeast Region of India met Mr. Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State on 8th June 2015 in North Block to appeal for his immediate intervention to the recent situation in Chandel District of Manipur. The delegation strongly condemn the ambush which left 18 security forces dead and scores of others injured that belong to the Dogra Regiment and have also expressed deepest condolences to the departed Indian Armies and shares the pain and sorrow of the bereaved families.

When the delegation apprised the Minister of Home for State, Mr.Kiren Rijiju on the present crisis in Chandel district, he has given his assurance that he will act on it and convey these concerns to concerned Ministers and authorities. The Minister also added that the concerned state government must cooperate in this process and must also inform the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Defence Ministry that are being taken care of from the side of the state administration.

Keeping in view the past history of massive human rights violations during army operation, the collective leaders led by Mr David Boyes, Ms Binalakshmi Nepram, Ms Alana Golmei

and Mr Zuchamo Yanthan have submitted a memorandum demanding the following points for the safety of the innocent people in Chandel district:

(1). The presence of civil police, and women’s representation in all military combing operations.

(2). Deployment of state police including women police officers and setting up of booths in those areas to coordinate with the army while they carry out the operation.

(3). Constitution of an immediate fact finding mission with immediate effect comprising the political parties, civil workers both men and women.

(4). That the present crisis must not lead to further suffering of the civilian in the areas.

(5). Ensure for peaceful combing operation without violating human rights bearing in mind the bitter memories and experiences of Oinam village in Manipur on 11th July, 1987. (After the killing of nine soldiers by NSCN, a counter insurgency Operation Bluebird was launched in Oinam village on 11th July, 1987. During the operation, there were unimaginable massive human rights violations of rape, torture, illegal arrests and detention, burning and dismantling of homes, dismantling of schools and churches, looting of property and forced labour took placed)

(6). Ensure the involvement of women in any peace process in Northeast India. There are presently 17 ongoing peace talks in the North East. However, not a single woman is included in the process.

The meeting with Minister lasted for 45 minutes and he has assured his best possible support to safeguard the people of Chandel district, Manipur and for people of Northeast region

ENDS

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Chief Minister, Manipur
Director General Police, Manipur
North East MP Forum
Chief Secretary, Manipur

Case hearing against MPP president fixed for June 22

IMPHAL, June 9: Civil judge, senior division, Imphal West Dr Ch Shantibala Devi has today fixed the hearing of the case filed against Manipur People`™s Party president N Sovakiran Singh

IMPHAL, June 9: Civil judge, senior division, Imphal West Dr Ch Shantibala Devi has today fixed the hearing of the case filed against Manipur People`™s Party president N Sovakiran Singh for suspending three central committee members of the party against the party`™s Constitution on June 22.

The petitioners of the case are MPP central committee members Laikhuram Apabi and two others while the party president is the respondent.

According to the last hearing on the case, counsels of both the petitioners and the defendant were present in the court today. However, the counsel of the petitioners submitted more documents/ affidavits related to the case before the court after receiving prior permission.

And since it is also required for the counsel of the defendant to have knowledge of the additional affidavits and documents submitted by the counsel of the petitioners, the court decided to postpone the hearing for some more days and fixed it on June 22.

Health dept directs Food Safety Officers to check food items

IMPHAL, June 9: The Health Department has stated that as there are press reports of selling food items such as `Maggie`™ and `Baby Milk Powder of Nestle India`™ which are

IMPHAL, June 9: The Health Department has stated that as there are press reports of selling food items such as `Maggie`™ and `Baby Milk Powder of Nestle India`™ which are found to be not fit for human consumption and hazardous to health, all Food Safety Officers are directed to take up immediate surveillance and inspection works in their respective jurisdictions to check if the food items being sold in the State fulfills all the mandatory requirements prescribed by the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Food Safety and Standard Requirement Act, 2011 .

According to the official memorandum of the department, there are also reports of importing many packaged food items from Myanmar into the State by Food Business Operators and the standards and quality of such food items need to be checked and analyzed properly before consumption by the public.

The FSOs are also directed to take sample of any food items or substances which are stored for sale by the Food Business Operators in contravention of the aforesaid Act and the Regulations and take up necessary actions for sending/referring to Food Testing Laboratory for analysis for further course of action as per rules, it said.

The Food Safety Officers will submit a daily back report of actions so far taken to the Commissioner of Food Safety/Principal Secretary (Health and FW), Government of Manipur, it said.

Recovered body identified as that of KYKL cadre

IMPHAL, June 9: The body which was recovered by security forces during their ongoing combing operation in areas of Chandel district following the June 4 deadly ambush has been identified

IMPHAL, June 9: The body which was recovered by security forces during their ongoing combing operation in areas of Chandel district following the June 4 deadly ambush has been identified as a cadre of the Kanglei Yaol Kanna Lup, KYKL.

According to police source, the body is identified as that of Keisham Rajen Singh, 28, son of K Khamba Singh of Nongdren Maning Leikai under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East.

It is said that his body was recovered yesterday during the operation from Leibung Village which is about 10 km from the ambush site.

The body has been deposited at the JNIMS morgue for post mortem examination which will be conducted tomorrow.