Manipur News

IMPHAL, Nov 12 MNS NNN : A powerful time bomb explosion on Monday killed one person and injured another that occurred at a trash site near Imphal College along the Tiddim road (Imphal Airport Road) in Sangaiprou Mamang Leikai under Singjamei Police Station, Imphal West.
The blast happened around 5:30 pm when the time bomb believed to have been planted by militants set off, killing a labourer and wounding another labourer who were pedestrians, police sources said.
The labourer killed in the explosion has been identified as one M Munneilin, also known as Alin Kom aged 37, son of Seipu Kom, a resident of Khonomphai village of Churachandpur district and the injured as Achungpa Kom aged 45, son of ST Atethang Kom of Sagang bazaar in the district. He is now undergoing treatment at Shija hospital, Langol here. The condition of Achungpa is stated to be critical, hospital sources said.
Munneilin and Achungpa, presently staying together at Jim Blesssing Home, Sangaiprou Mamang Leikai, were returning home from Paite Veng where they had been engaged in a building construction work when the bomb hit them on their way. The duo had been staying at the rented home along with their families for the last three years.
A case has been filed with the Singjamei Police Station in connection with the incident and they have begun investigation into it.
Troops of 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) recovered an IED from Lilong Maringkhul at about 08:30 AM on 12 Nov 12. The foot patrol of the Unit, while carrying out search of the area found a suspected IED placed on the road side under a pole covered by a card board box. The area was cordoned off by the troops and Metal detector team and ED dog of the Unit confirmed the same. Subsequently Bomb disposal team of Manipur Police and reached the location and the IED was diffused. The IED was consisted of one RCIED, two kgs of RDX with 1/2 kg ball bearings, one 9 volt battery and RCIED circuit with antenna. The IED was capable of carrying out of major damage to vehicles plying on the road, civilians and SF in the area. The extra alertness and vigilance exercised by the troops avoided an incident which would have caused immense damage to civilians.

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Imphal, Nov 12: A passing out parade of 436 personnel of state’s forces has been held at Manipur Training College, Pangei of imphal East today with the state Home Minister Gaikhangam swearing them in.
Gaikhangam stressed on training and discipline as essential for success in any profession. He also remarked how Manipur Training College has been upgraded from its infancy into a college level and described the role of the police as playing the role of a guardian.
He emphasized on the need for inculcating hospitality, as tourists and foreigners would be flocking the state when the ‘look-east policy’ came into effect. Describing the complex situation of the state, he urged the state forces to have patience, character and sense of service.

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Imphal, Nov 12 : Diwali will be celebrated tomorrow. Governor Gurbhachan Jagat said, “It gives me great pleasure to greet the people of Manipur on the propitious occasion of “Diwali, 2012” – the festival of lights that is celebrated across the country with enthusiasm and joyfulness marking the victory of good over evil. Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of virtue over vice.
Diwali is traditionally celebrated by illuminating their homes to dispel darkness and invoking the blessings of Goddess Lakhsmi for peace and prosperity. May the lights of Diwali dispel not only darkness, but also mistrust, strife and discord among the people of the- State and promote good-will and bonhomie.
Chief Minister, O Ibobi said , I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of Manipur on the joyous occasion of Diwali which falls on 13th November, 2012.Diwali, the festival of lights commemorates Lord Rama’s return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14 years exile. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil. People celebrate the festival by illuminating their homes to dispel darkness to evoke the blessing of Goddess Lakshmi. Let usimbibe the ideals associated with this festival to foster the spirit of amity,harmony and goodwill in our lives.
Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, AVSM, SM, Director General Assam Rifles and All Ranks of Assam Rifles extends warm greetings and good wishes to the People of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of Deepavali. DGAR said in his message that, Diwali is a national festival in which all communities rejoice in amity and friendship and celebrate the solidarity of the Nation.
Major General UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR (South) and All Ranks of Assam Rifles greet the people of Manipur on the joyous occasion of Deepavali (Diwali). IGAR(South) said in his message that, Deepavali, the festival of lights, signifies the victory of good over evil and strengthens our resolve to follow true ethical values in our lives.

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Imphal, Nov 12 : The Kuki State Demand Committee has called indefinite blockade in six roads leading to Imphal from Nov 15 onwards to demand separate state for Kuki carved out of Manipur. S George Guite, Secretary of the Committee said the blockade is part of a mass movement beginning 5 PM of November 15.
All national and state highways passing through Kuki-inhabited areas will be blocked and it will continue until the government of India gives a written assurance, that political dialogue between the Government of India and the Kuki people represented by the KSDC and Kuki Militant organizations presently under SoO (suspension of operation ) agreement with the Government of India will begin on a predetermined date to deliberate on Kuki political demand for a separate statehood.
It will also launch ‘Quit Kuki Lands’ movement against India if timely heed is not paid it was stated. Chairman of the Committee Hejang Haokip and Gen Secy , H Benjamin Mate also submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today regarding the matter. It was informed that from 1992 to 1997 the NSCN(IM) allegedly killed over 900 Kuki and uprooted 350 villages displacing over 50,000 people. It was stated that the Kuki felt insulted as the government started holding talks with NSCN(IM) which is responsible for the killings and various crimes.
The boundaries of Manipur were not drawn on ethnic ground and it negated the claim of the NSCN(IM) that five of the six hill districts in Manipur are dominated by Naga.
It also said the majority Meitei community has throttled the developments of the Kuki. It also asserted that Kuki had its own political entity.

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