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IMPHAL December 7:   The UNLF in a press release signed by its senior publicity officer Ksh Yoiheiba has stated that even after eons of continued hardship, the state has retained its identity and still remained united under a common cause. This is due to the principles and ideologies passed down the generations with the believe that it is by far better to live one day in freedom than live a lifetime under subjugation, and outside forced have not been able to break the spirit of the populace, it said.

However, in contrast to the ethic norms laid down by courageous ancestors there are many who should not be deemed as their descendants. The Indian government in order to enforce its rule have created puppets to serve their wishes. There are MLAs, ministers and those with deep pockets who enjoy the power and luxury of being in cahoots with the centre while strangulating the common man and dominating those who are against their wishes. The state has been in such a melee for the past 62 years and the common man has become poorer and more decrepit with each passing day even though they are earning their living through daily toil, it added.

But, the sad part is that we have lost the insight and the rationale to see through such devious designs which is planned by the Indian government. Those who are in close proximity with those in power feed like parasites and fill their pockets, it further stated.

They in turn propagate corruption, nepotism amongst the society. Such neo-colonialism policy of the Indian government has muddled the minds of the public and day by day, the society is deteriorating, the release further added.

Even then, there are many who still hold the love of the land deeply in their hearts and such determined youths are welcome and trained by the UNLF under its armed wing, the MPA, it added.

Further according to the release, the latter has in turn continued to wage the war of independence successfully on many counts in the past and will continue to do so in future. It is the bounden duty of all to join the fight for independence, it said.

But, those who have led the youths to the right path have been deemed as human traffickers, anti-social elements by the Indian occupational forces. Such wrong propagations should be avoided from sinking in to the mindset of the populace and rather the sacrifices made by those who have spearheaded the liberation movement must be acknowledged. The issue must be introspected and discussed by the public, it said.

The only solution for the different communities to coexist and develop is to rally for Independence and each individual to do their part, otherwise there is no light at the end of the tunnel, it concluded.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/there-are-people-who-are-not-fit-to-be-called-descendants-of-our-ancestors-unlf/

IMPHAL December 7:   The UNLF in a press release signed by its senior publicity officer Ksh Yoiheiba has stated that even after eons of continued hardship, the state has retained its identity and still remained united under a common cause. This is due to the principles and ideologies passed down the generations with the believe that it is by far better to live one day in freedom than live a lifetime under subjugation, and outside forced have not been able to break the spirit of the populace, it said.

However, in contrast to the ethic norms laid down by courageous ancestors there are many who should not be deemed as their descendants. The Indian government in order to enforce its rule have created puppets to serve their wishes. There are MLAs, ministers and those with deep pockets who enjoy the power and luxury of being in cahoots with the centre while strangulating the common man and dominating those who are against their wishes. The state has been in such a melee for the past 62 years and the common man has become poorer and more decrepit with each passing day even though they are earning their living through daily toil, it added.

But, the sad part is that we have lost the insight and the rationale to see through such devious designs which is planned by the Indian government. Those who are in close proximity with those in power feed like parasites and fill their pockets, it further stated.

They in turn propagate corruption, nepotism amongst the society. Such neo-colonialism policy of the Indian government has muddled the minds of the public and day by day, the society is deteriorating, the release further added.

Even then, there are many who still hold the love of the land deeply in their hearts and such determined youths are welcome and trained by the UNLF under its armed wing, the MPA, it added.

Further according to the release, the latter has in turn continued to wage the war of independence successfully on many counts in the past and will continue to do so in future. It is the bounden duty of all to join the fight for independence, it said.

But, those who have led the youths to the right path have been deemed as human traffickers, anti-social elements by the Indian occupational forces. Such wrong propagations should be avoided from sinking in to the mindset of the populace and rather the sacrifices made by those who have spearheaded the liberation movement must be acknowledged. The issue must be introspected and discussed by the public, it said.

The only solution for the different communities to coexist and develop is to rally for Independence and each individual to do their part, otherwise there is no light at the end of the tunnel, it concluded.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/there-are-people-who-are-not-fit-to-be-called-descendants-of-our-ancestors-unlf/

IMPHAL, December 7: Suspecting foul play over the death of their daughter at her husband’s home yesterday, the family members of the dead women led a mob to the residence of the husband and destroyed some furniture this morning at Mayang Imphal Bengoon Mayai leikai.

The dead woman has been identified as 21 years old Kusum ongbi Kaboklei w/o Md Abdul Salam of Mayang Imphal Bengoon Mayai Leikai. Kaboklei is stated to be six months pregnant with her fourth child and her husband who is a Tata magic driver failed to return home yesterday, a source said.

According to her husband’s family, Kaboklei had consumed poison last night at around 9:30pm on which the family rushed her to the RIMS, however she succumbed at 1:30am today. The family later informed Kaboklei’s family of Mayang Imphal Bengoon Maning leikai this morning.

Meanwhile, Kaboklei’s family has pointed their suspicion of foul play in her death. They have also informed that Kaboklei’s father in law identified as Sheiriyajuddin and her brother in law Abdul Rahman could have been involved in the death of their daughter.

The family further informed the concerned police about their suspicion and the police have picked up the two individuals this evening for interrogation.

Meanwhile, locals of Mayang Imphal Bengoon Maning leikai has formed a JAC against the death of K Kaboklei and has further resolved that the family of the accused should be ousted from the village for at least ten years. The ownership of the families land should be transferred to the three children of Kaboklei.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/family-of-dead-woman-points-accusing-fingers-at-fatherinlaw/

IMPHAL, December 7: Suspecting foul play over the death of their daughter at her husband’s home yesterday, the family members of the dead women led a mob to the residence of the husband and destroyed some furniture this morning at Mayang Imphal Bengoon Mayai leikai.

The dead woman has been identified as 21 years old Kusum ongbi Kaboklei w/o Md Abdul Salam of Mayang Imphal Bengoon Mayai Leikai. Kaboklei is stated to be six months pregnant with her fourth child and her husband who is a Tata magic driver failed to return home yesterday, a source said.

According to her husband’s family, Kaboklei had consumed poison last night at around 9:30pm on which the family rushed her to the RIMS, however she succumbed at 1:30am today. The family later informed Kaboklei’s family of Mayang Imphal Bengoon Maning leikai this morning.

Meanwhile, Kaboklei’s family has pointed their suspicion of foul play in her death. They have also informed that Kaboklei’s father in law identified as Sheiriyajuddin and her brother in law Abdul Rahman could have been involved in the death of their daughter.

The family further informed the concerned police about their suspicion and the police have picked up the two individuals this evening for interrogation.

Meanwhile, locals of Mayang Imphal Bengoon Maning leikai has formed a JAC against the death of K Kaboklei and has further resolved that the family of the accused should be ousted from the village for at least ten years. The ownership of the families land should be transferred to the three children of Kaboklei.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/family-of-dead-woman-points-accusing-fingers-at-fatherinlaw/

IMPHAL, Dec 7: Following the up-gradation of the Khengjoy SDC circle to the status of the Sub-division by the state government very recently, state government has given its official approval for the up-gradation of the Khengjoy Primary school to a High School.

According to an official source, the state government while complying to a recent cabinet decision further approved the creation of one post of head master and eight posts of graduate teachers to be deployed in the up-graded Khengjoy High School as per the norms notified earlier by the state government.

It may be mentioned that, the Khengjoy Primary school is under the control of the Chandel Autonomous District Council.

Khengjoy village is located in the interior areas of the  Chandel district on Indo-Myanmar border. Recently the state government had up-graded the Khengjoy SDC circle to the status of sub-division.

The source further mentioned that, the state government has also agreed to sanction the financial liabilities of Rs.122 lakhs which included Rs.22 per annum for payment of salaries of the school staffs and Rs.100 lakhs for the reconstruction of the said Khengjoy High school, the source added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/approval-for-upgradation-of-khengjoy-primary-school/

IMPHAL, Dec 7: Following the up-gradation of the Khengjoy SDC circle to the status of the Sub-division by the state government very recently, state government has given its official approval for the up-gradation of the Khengjoy Primary school to a High School.

According to an official source, the state government while complying to a recent cabinet decision further approved the creation of one post of head master and eight posts of graduate teachers to be deployed in the up-graded Khengjoy High School as per the norms notified earlier by the state government.

It may be mentioned that, the Khengjoy Primary school is under the control of the Chandel Autonomous District Council.

Khengjoy village is located in the interior areas of the  Chandel district on Indo-Myanmar border. Recently the state government had up-graded the Khengjoy SDC circle to the status of sub-division.

The source further mentioned that, the state government has also agreed to sanction the financial liabilities of Rs.122 lakhs which included Rs.22 per annum for payment of salaries of the school staffs and Rs.100 lakhs for the reconstruction of the said Khengjoy High school, the source added.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/approval-for-upgradation-of-khengjoy-primary-school/

IMPHAL, December 7: “The European Manipuri Association is shocked and concerned with the recent bomb blast at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal, a congested public area, killing an innocent rickshaw driver and injuring civilians on the fate full day of November 30” stated a press release of the European Manipuri Association.

It has further stated that EMA members are also anguished and deeply concerned at the lethargic and poor response from the emergency service to such an unfortunate incident. The manner, in which a grievously injured, nearly dead victim was handled by the security and the rescue team, choosing to question the victim instead of rushing him to the hospital, does not conform to the required standard of human dignity at all. This reflects the degradation of human values and respect of life in our society today, it added.

“We at EMA would like to see the government authorities, the local police and the hospital emergency departments to be the most responsible and highly professional teams who can execute their professional duty in the most considerate manner, in order to bring back respect from the community”.

It has further expressed its concern regarding the media coverage of the incident. A lot of our members have expressed a deep sense of revulsion and shock, looking at the picture of the badly mutilated and helpless victim.

“We feel that showing such gruesome images is not only insensitive to the families and dear ones of the victim but also to the viewers. As adults and responsible citizens of our society we have an obligation to not expose our children and young people to such disturbing images as it can have a long lasting psychological impact on them and their outlook to violence and crime” the release added.

The release has further appealed to the media fraternity to exercise utmost care and restrain while publishing disturbing images and to be more sensitive to the feelings of the families and loved ones of the victims.

It has further offered the EMA’s salute to all Manipuris who showed their resilience and further determination not to get swayed by the blast, but made the Sangai Festival a success and further added that the association shares the grief and pain of the bereaved family.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/ema-criticises-handling-of-the-sangai-fest-bomb-blast-victim-by-police-and-rescue-team/

IMPHAL, December 7: “The European Manipuri Association is shocked and concerned with the recent bomb blast at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal, a congested public area, killing an innocent rickshaw driver and injuring civilians on the fate full day of November 30” stated a press release of the European Manipuri Association.

It has further stated that EMA members are also anguished and deeply concerned at the lethargic and poor response from the emergency service to such an unfortunate incident. The manner, in which a grievously injured, nearly dead victim was handled by the security and the rescue team, choosing to question the victim instead of rushing him to the hospital, does not conform to the required standard of human dignity at all. This reflects the degradation of human values and respect of life in our society today, it added.

“We at EMA would like to see the government authorities, the local police and the hospital emergency departments to be the most responsible and highly professional teams who can execute their professional duty in the most considerate manner, in order to bring back respect from the community”.

It has further expressed its concern regarding the media coverage of the incident. A lot of our members have expressed a deep sense of revulsion and shock, looking at the picture of the badly mutilated and helpless victim.

“We feel that showing such gruesome images is not only insensitive to the families and dear ones of the victim but also to the viewers. As adults and responsible citizens of our society we have an obligation to not expose our children and young people to such disturbing images as it can have a long lasting psychological impact on them and their outlook to violence and crime” the release added.

The release has further appealed to the media fraternity to exercise utmost care and restrain while publishing disturbing images and to be more sensitive to the feelings of the families and loved ones of the victims.

It has further offered the EMA’s salute to all Manipuris who showed their resilience and further determination not to get swayed by the blast, but made the Sangai Festival a success and further added that the association shares the grief and pain of the bereaved family.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/ema-criticises-handling-of-the-sangai-fest-bomb-blast-victim-by-police-and-rescue-team/

IMPHAL, December 6: Discovering the movement of UG cadres in the general area of Umathel-Lowangching road, troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one UNLF cadre on December 5, stated a PRO release stated.

It has further identified the apprehendee as No.1503 (Batch No.24) Meghachandra alias Loitomba, 29, s/o Modal, r/o Kakching Khn and was handed over to Waikhong  Police station.

It has further stated that in yet another incident, troops of 31 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) alongwith lady police representatives launched operation in the general area of Khudengthabi and apprehended one  lady recruitment agent of UG outfits and a minor boy from a Maruti van bearing regn No. MN 05A 0511 moving towards Moreh on December 5.

It has also identified the apprehendees as Indira Devi, 35, w/o Kumar Singh, r/o Moirang Hunba, Lamphel (recruitment agent) and Rishi Kanta Singh, r/o Yangosana Singh, r/o Wangoo Sabam, Kumbi, Bishnupur.

One mobile phone and Rs.1500/ in cash was recovered from the apprehendees who alongwith the recoveries were handed over to Imphal west police station, the release added.

Meanwhile, a statement issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police Imphal east district stated that a team of the district police commandos has arrested one KCP (City Meitei) faction cadre from Kongpal area on December 4, around 10 am.

The cadre has been identified as Leitanthem Samananda Singh alias Chingnunghut alias Naoba alias Birjit alias Sevekumar, 34, s/o L. Samungou Singh of Kongpal Chanam Leikai, the release added.

It said the team recovered one 9mm pistol loaded with three live rounds in the magazine from him.

It further stated that on spot verification, he disclosed to have joined the outfit in the year 2009 through one Brojen of Tentha area and presently working under the command of s/s finance secretary, Raja Meitei.

He was involved in extortion of money from general public and transportation of arms and ammunitions and also recruited young boys totheir organization, further added the release.

The statement further stated that on Decembr 5 another team of the district police commandos arrested one KCP (Nando group) from near Ibemcha High School from Khabam Lamkhai area around 5:15 am.

The cadre has been identified as one Mutum Somendro Singh alias Goat, 32, s/o (L) M. Ibocha of Khabam Lamkai Mayai Leikai.

On verification he disclosed that he had been arrested several times earlier by security forces and after released from ail he met one Moirangthem Dewan Singh, 25, s/o M. Jarma Singh of Achanbigei Mayai Leikai at present staying at Sekmai bazaar as i nstructed by Nando, it said.

It asserted that he disclosed to have involved in distribution of several rounds of ammunitions to many persons to raise party fund. Moreover, it further added that Moirangthem Dewan Singh was also arrested from Sekmai at about 6:30 pm at the instance of M Somendro Singh, who also claimed to have involved in extortion of money from several persons and transported arms and ammunitions from place to place.

On the other hand, the Imphal West district police commandos arrested one active member of KCP (MC) on December 5 around 4:20 pm from Bijoy Gobinda near.

The cadre has been identified as Konthoujam Dhanajit Singh, 27, s/o K. Indrajit Singh of Sagolband Sayang Kurou Makhong.        

On spot verification he disclosed that he is working under the command of P Mangang of KCP (MC). He had served demand letters at Imphal areas and also extorted huge amount of money for party fund. Moreover he had served demand letters to ANGEL coaching centre (ACC), Uripok and HRD boarding Phayeng, it said.

One mobile handset was recovered and seized from his possession by the police.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/ar-apprehends-one-ug-cadre-and-lady-miltant-recruitment-agent/

From Kaimuanthang
LAMKA, November 6: The Joint Action Committee demanding Saikot sub-division while putting another rider to the representation it has submitted to the Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh has tendered another memorandum yesterday in which it stated that inspite of upgrading Tuibuong and Sangngaikot into the status of sub divisional level from TD blocks the Saikot TD block has been left out by the state government.

This is so despite the fact that the new sub-divisions were created according to a Governor directive of December 2003 which had also included the creation of the Saikot TD Block, the memorundum said

It said Saikot TD Block by all accounts is the most deserving bock worthy of elevation to SDO circles yet it has been left out which has shocked the people of the region and stunned while terming this as a step motherly treatment.

It said that since many years the people of the area have been waiting for the upgradation of the blocks into SDO level as in other blocks.

It said under the Saikot TD block there are 19,526 population with 3, 222 household with 39 villages in a strategic location with government institution and offices like those of the PHC, ITI, nurse training centre and fairy develop state highways, post offices and many other infrastructures however it is yet to be upgraded to a sub division level.

Meanwhile according to a source there are six assembly constituencies under Ccpur at present out of which the only one left out from being upgraded to a sub division is Saikot and for the matter it have not been upgraded.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/saikot-jac-says-government-ignoring-upgrading-saikot-to-sub-division/

IMPHAL, December 4: The United Naga Council had submitted a memorandum in demand for alternative arrangement outside the state government of Manipur to the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh during his visit to the state on December 3.

According to a release of the council, the memorandum was submitted to the PM at the Raj Bhawan.

The memorandum has stated that “We are much concern that even after fourteen long years of cease-fire and negotiation, an acceptable settlement to the Indo-Naga issue has not been brought about nor any concrete steps been taken towards it. We urge the government of India to take expeditious concrete steps towards settlement of the Indo-Naga issue”.

The memorandum has further recalled that the council had also submitted a similar memorandum to the Prime Minister through the Union home minister on Setember 14 at New Delhi.

It has further reminded that the Home minister acting on the said memorandum had initiated the democratic process of dialogue through the tripartite talk of the GoI, GoM and UNC and that there has been three rounds of talks already.

The memorandum has also stated that “unfortunately, the tripartite talks, apart from being subjected to the convenience of the GoM, have by design been limited to the technicality of centre and state jurisdiction/prerogatives and highlighting the development initiatives of the government of Manipur for the tribal areas in the state of Manipur, when the ground reality harshly speak otherwise. The process has not taken up the core issue of demand for alternative arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur, outside the government of Manipur pending settlement of the Indo-Naga issue as it should”.

It has further stated that “The sharp social divide on communal lines which your good self had noted with concern in the 40th conference of DGPs on 26th August, 2010 which was created by unmistakable facts of years and years of suppression, subjugation and hegemonic domination of the Nagas and tribals by the communal Government of Manipur backed by the dominant community is the core issue on which we base our demand for an alternative arrangement”.

“Through legitimately established sanctions, the rights of the Nagas and the tribals in Manipur are being surely and irredeemably taken away” it mentioned.

The memorandum has further stated that, “Should the GoI plead helplessness citing the technicality of centre state relationship, then it condemns the Nagas and the tribals to continued deprivation and suppression and GoI becomes the knowing and willing abettor of the injustices meted out against us”.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/unc-submits-alternative-arrangement-reminder-to-pm-during-his-visit-to-state/

IMPHAL, December 4: The United Naga Council had submitted a memorandum in demand for alternative arrangement outside the state government of Manipur to the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh during his visit to the state on December 3.

According to a release of the council, the memorandum was submitted to the PM at the Raj Bhawan.

The memorandum has stated that “We are much concern that even after fourteen long years of cease-fire and negotiation, an acceptable settlement to the Indo-Naga issue has not been brought about nor any concrete steps been taken towards it. We urge the government of India to take expeditious concrete steps towards settlement of the Indo-Naga issue”.

The memorandum has further recalled that the council had also submitted a similar memorandum to the Prime Minister through the Union home minister on Setember 14 at New Delhi.

It has further reminded that the Home minister acting on the said memorandum had initiated the democratic process of dialogue through the tripartite talk of the GoI, GoM and UNC and that there has been three rounds of talks already.

The memorandum has also stated that “unfortunately, the tripartite talks, apart from being subjected to the convenience of the GoM, have by design been limited to the technicality of centre and state jurisdiction/prerogatives and highlighting the development initiatives of the government of Manipur for the tribal areas in the state of Manipur, when the ground reality harshly speak otherwise. The process has not taken up the core issue of demand for alternative arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur, outside the government of Manipur pending settlement of the Indo-Naga issue as it should”.

It has further stated that “The sharp social divide on communal lines which your good self had noted with concern in the 40th conference of DGPs on 26th August, 2010 which was created by unmistakable facts of years and years of suppression, subjugation and hegemonic domination of the Nagas and tribals by the communal Government of Manipur backed by the dominant community is the core issue on which we base our demand for an alternative arrangement”.

“Through legitimately established sanctions, the rights of the Nagas and the tribals in Manipur are being surely and irredeemably taken away” it mentioned.

The memorandum has further stated that, “Should the GoI plead helplessness citing the technicality of centre state relationship, then it condemns the Nagas and the tribals to continued deprivation and suppression and GoI becomes the knowing and willing abettor of the injustices meted out against us”.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/unc-submits-alternative-arrangement-reminder-to-pm-during-his-visit-to-state/

IMPHAL, December 4: As part of the international fortnight long observation protesting violence against women, the Women Action for Development, WAD today organized a consultative meet on “Crime against women with special focus on rape and its remedies” at the Classic hotel.

Today’s meet was attended by Ahanthem Romen Kumar advocate and retd IGP, Dr Supriya, forensic department of RIMS, prof. Chinglen Maisnam dept of economics, Manipur University, OJ Meetei, consultant UNM-M and Rupachandra Yumnam, chief editor ISTV as presidium members.

The meet was conducted in two sessions with Ahanthem Romen Kumar and Dr Supriya presenting their reports during the first session.

Ahanthem Romen Kumar presented his paper on crime against women with special focus on rape and its remedies.

In his presentation, the former police officer stated that “Rape is not only a crime against the person of a woman, it is a crime against the entire society. It destroys the entire psychology of a woman and pushes her into deep emotional crisis. It is a crime against basic human rights, and is also violation of the victim’s most cherished fundamental rights, namely, the right to life”.

Providing various suitable explanations, the former police officer expressed at the consultative meet that a rape victim can file an FIR with proper explanation in case of delay in filling FIR at the time of incident.

He further put forth that such crimes like molestation or rape case should not be settled with customary law and should be settled through proper legal actions and punitive actions, and further added that the victim family should not inform the local organizations and to directly inform the police and file a case. His report further added that the concern police should also properly investigate the incident.

Dr Supriya presented her report on the topic ‘role of medico-legal expert in detecting crime against women with particular reference to rape.

In her report she has provided numerous insights on the dos and don’ts which are crucial for the investigation of a rape.

The forensic expert has stated that any incident of rape should be reported to the police as early as possible and an authorised person should be asked for examination of the victim.

Further in her report she has deliberated that after the incident the victim should not bath, douche, change clothes, take other action that destroys/contaminates any evidence present. Her report has further deliberated that undressing the victim should be avoided and in case of undressing, the victim should do it herself and there should be a female attendant.

There should be no delay in examination and the incident should not be reported to clubs and meira paibis, or other organizations for settlement, her report added.

In the second session of the meet, Rupachandra Yumnam presented his report on the role of media in reporting crime against women with reference to rape, suicide, murder, etc, while Chinglen Maisnam presented his report on role of academicians in preventing crime against women in the context of Manipur.

OJ Meetei presented his report on role of NGOs in prevention of crime against women.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/wad-consultative-meet-discusses-crime-against-women-with-special-focus-on-rape/

IMPHAL, December 4: The general secretary of the minority cell MPP Kangabok A/C was allegedly beaten up black and blue by police commandos of Thoubal district yesterday morning while observing Congress supporter’s turn out in the area who were on their way to attend public meeting to be address by Prime Minister and UPA chairperson at Kangla.

The victim has been identified as one Md. Firoz Khan, 37, s/o Haji Azijur of Sangaiyumpham part-II.

A press conference was held in this connection today at MPP head office Imphal.

Briefing media persons with regards to the incident L. Jatra, vice president of MPP, said that Firoz as a part of election strategy was assigned to observe the turn-out of Congress supporters attending the public meeting at Kangla.

However he was allegedly picked up by police commandos in uniforms around 10:30 am from near a cycle workshop located at Kangabok and taken to Wangbal IRB post. The security personnel at the post allegedly beat him up severely.

He informed that the MPP is going to lodge a complaint at the Election Commission of India and state Chief Electoral Officer, against the incident implicating illegal used of state security forces by the ruling party to terrorize opposition parties.

The victim who was also present during the conference exposed his injuries to the media persons allegedly inflicted by the police commandos of Thoubal besides confirming that the incident had been committed by police commandos.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/mpp-alleges-police-brutality-on-party-worker/

IMPHAL, December 4: The general secretary of the minority cell MPP Kangabok A/C was allegedly beaten up black and blue by police commandos of Thoubal district yesterday morning while observing Congress supporter’s turn out in the area who were on their way to attend public meeting to be address by Prime Minister and UPA chairperson at Kangla.

The victim has been identified as one Md. Firoz Khan, 37, s/o Haji Azijur of Sangaiyumpham part-II.

A press conference was held in this connection today at MPP head office Imphal.

Briefing media persons with regards to the incident L. Jatra, vice president of MPP, said that Firoz as a part of election strategy was assigned to observe the turn-out of Congress supporters attending the public meeting at Kangla.

However he was allegedly picked up by police commandos in uniforms around 10:30 am from near a cycle workshop located at Kangabok and taken to Wangbal IRB post. The security personnel at the post allegedly beat him up severely.

He informed that the MPP is going to lodge a complaint at the Election Commission of India and state Chief Electoral Officer, against the incident implicating illegal used of state security forces by the ruling party to terrorize opposition parties.

The victim who was also present during the conference exposed his injuries to the media persons allegedly inflicted by the police commandos of Thoubal besides confirming that the incident had been committed by police commandos.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/mpp-alleges-police-brutality-on-party-worker/

IMPHAL, December 4: As part of the international fortnight long observation protesting violence against women, the Women Action for Development, WAD today organized a consultative meet on “Crime against women with special focus on rape and its remedies” at the Classic hotel.

Today’s meet was attended by Ahanthem Romen Kumar advocate and retd IGP, Dr Supriya, forensic department of RIMS, prof. Chinglen Maisnam dept of economics, Manipur University, OJ Meetei, consultant UNM-M and Rupachandra Yumnam, chief editor ISTV as presidium members.

The meet was conducted in two sessions with Ahanthem Romen Kumar and Dr Supriya presenting their reports during the first session.

Ahanthem Romen Kumar presented his paper on crime against women with special focus on rape and its remedies.

In his presentation, the former police officer stated that “Rape is not only a crime against the person of a woman, it is a crime against the entire society. It destroys the entire psychology of a woman and pushes her into deep emotional crisis. It is a crime against basic human rights, and is also violation of the victim’s most cherished fundamental rights, namely, the right to life”.

Providing various suitable explanations, the former police officer expressed at the consultative meet that a rape victim can file an FIR with proper explanation in case of delay in filling FIR at the time of incident.

He further put forth that such crimes like molestation or rape case should not be settled with customary law and should be settled through proper legal actions and punitive actions, and further added that the victim family should not inform the local organizations and to directly inform the police and file a case. His report further added that the concern police should also properly investigate the incident.

Dr Supriya presented her report on the topic ‘role of medico-legal expert in detecting crime against women with particular reference to rape.

In her report she has provided numerous insights on the dos and don’ts which are crucial for the investigation of a rape.

The forensic expert has stated that any incident of rape should be reported to the police as early as possible and an authorised person should be asked for examination of the victim.

Further in her report she has deliberated that after the incident the victim should not bath, douche, change clothes, take other action that destroys/contaminates any evidence present. Her report has further deliberated that undressing the victim should be avoided and in case of undressing, the victim should do it herself and there should be a female attendant.

There should be no delay in examination and the incident should not be reported to clubs and meira paibis, or other organizations for settlement, her report added.

In the second session of the meet, Rupachandra Yumnam presented his report on the role of media in reporting crime against women with reference to rape, suicide, murder, etc, while Chinglen Maisnam presented his report on role of academicians in preventing crime against women in the context of Manipur.

OJ Meetei presented his report on role of NGOs in prevention of crime against women.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/wad-consultative-meet-discusses-crime-against-women-with-special-focus-on-rape/

IMPHAL, Dec 3: The 14 hour general strike imposed by Co-ordination Committee of the seven valley based militant outfits from 4am till 6pm today, to boycott visit of Prime Minister and UPA-Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi, has adversely affected normal life in the state.

However no strike related incident were reported during the strike period.

All business establishments in Imphal city including the main market of Imphl, Paona Bazaar and Thangal bazaar, Khwairamband bazaar, remained closed during the strike period. Passengers vehicles including the inter district passenger services stayed off the roads.

The strike also affected the normal academic atmosphere with all educational institutions both private and government remaining shut during the strike.

However the strike could not affect government offices with the employees turning up to attend their duty owing to the strong pressure from the government to slap dies-non on the employees who fail to turn up for work owing to the strike.

The high profile visit was also boycotted by the United Revolutionary Front of KCP (KCP/URF) Reconciliation Committee (a splinter group of KCP) and two civil bodies which includes All Manipur Club Organisation (AMUCO) and United Committee, Manipur.

A heavy security measure was also deployed in the greater Imphal areas in the wake of the boycott.

The groups including the two civil bodies boycotted the high profile visit alleging the government of India of indifferent to the hardship of the people and plotting divisive policies to disintegrate the state.

Despite the boycott imposed on the visit of PM and Sonia, huge numbers of people turned up to attend the public meeting organised at Kangla fort, where the PM and Sonia Gandhi addressed the gathering.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/corcom-strike-affects-normal-life/