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Monday, March 31, 2008

manipur news

Run for Peace
IMPHAL, Mar 30: 32 Assam Rifles today organised ‘Run for Peace’ to commemorate the 174th Raising Day of Assam Rifles. The run organised with an aim to spread the message of peace and development among multi-ethnic population of Manipur was flagged off from Hao Ground by AVSM, IGAR (South) Maj Gen BK Chengappa.
More than 1000 participants took part in the run. Similar runs were also organised by different battalions of Assam Rifles at different places.
KSO Chandel refutes
IMPHAL, Mar 30: Alleging for infringement in their jurisdiction, KSO Chandel district sought clarification from AMSU by March 31 on the allegation levelled against the Principal of Moreh College in the alleged dubious dealing between one lecturer Waikhom Brojen and six students.
Maintaining that KSO Chandel has investigated the matter and found the charges made against the Principal by AMSU was baseless, the Kuki students’ body asserted that no students’ body has the right to impose or revoke forced retirement to any staff of the college, which according to them (KSO Chandel) comes under their jurisdiction.
Asking why AMSU did not take up stern action against the six students if the students’ body really concerned about the affair, KSO also alleged AMSU for maligning the image of Moreh College by levelling wrong allegations to its Principal.
Body taken
IMPHAL, Mar 30: Body of Serabhanu (23), who was shot dead by unidentified persons on March 28 at near her Keirao Makting Makha Leikai residence, has been claimed by the family members after the post mortem at RIMS morgue today.
Unidentified body: Identity is yet to be established of the suspected UG activist who was shot dead by Thoubal police commandos yesterday evening at Charangpat. The corpse is still laying at the RIMS morgue.
Awareness prog
IMPHAL, Mar 30: An awareness programme on Health Insurance Scheme and Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana taken up for the welfare of handloom weavers was held today at Hotel Mass, Assembly road here.
The awareness programme was organised by the Weavers Service Centre, Imphal under the aegis of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi.
KSO Tuilang urges
IMPHAL, Mar 30: Seeking for a spot enquiry, KSO Tuilang Block expressed resentment over the submission of completion report by the concerned contractor without even roofing the half of Chalwa Government Junior High School. The students’ body however appreciated the completion of Gelnal Government School building in time. KSO Tuilang also welcomed Government’s decision to repaire Hydro Power Station at Gelnal. KSO Tuilang also informed the concerned authority that the repairing work on the IT road has no recent progress. Urging for a strict vigil on the work, KSO Tuilang also appealed the concerned to complete the construction before rainy season comes.
Valedictory function
IMPHAL, Mar 30: MSME Development Institute in association with All Manipur Entrepreneurs Association organised awareness campaign on ‘Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS)’ on March 29. About 50 persons
participated the programme. The institute also organised valedictory function of ESDP training programme on ‘Repair and Service of Mobile Handset’ for educated youths on March 26 at Service Institute, Konung Mamang. MSME Development Institute organised valedictory function of ESDP training programme on tailoring and cutting for minority community on March 22 at Sugnu.
Sit-in protest staged
IMPHAL, Mar 30: Kakching Bazar Business Welfare Association today staged a sit-in protest against the killing of 15 non-Manipuri labourers, three civilians at Heirok and two women at Thoubal Khekman. The protest was taken part by around 1000 people belonging to different communities including former Ministers Ksh Irabot and N Nimai and former MLA Y Thambal, councillors of Kakching Municipal Council and businessmen of the town.
10 AR restricts villagers
IMPHAL, Mar 30: 10 AR posted at Sajik Tampak and Chamol restricted villagers of Tupi Ching and Cheljang Joupi of Chandel district from carrying more than 5 kg of rice per day. It was complained to Manipur Forward Youth Front MAFYF by the villagers of these two villages. As there is no public transport facility between these two villages and Sajik Tampak and Sugnu, villagers have to travel on foot to buy the essentials.
With the restriction came into effect, the villagers have to travel this long journey everyday on foot . MAFYF in a press release asserted that the organisation would look into the matter and take up action against the concerned.
Thang Ta festival
IMPHAL, Mar 30: Under the aegis of Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, Kangleipak Thang-Ta Cultural Association in collaboration with Association for Paona Memoial Arts and Rural Development Service, Thoubal will organise a Thang Ta festival on March 31 for women artists at the auditorium of SEMAA, Thoubal.
Kshetrigao MLA Th Nandakishor, Thoubal District Congress Committee president G Gourakishore Sharma and renown theatre personality Wareppa Naba will grace the function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Power tower collapses
IMPHAL, March 31: The 132 kv line, which transmits power from Yurembam Power Station to Mao/Kohima via Karong has been disrupted with the collapsed of one A type tower near Sapermeina at Laikot/Bomgmol, Senapati district, said a release of Superintending Engineer Transmission Circle of Electricity Department.
The tower was destroyed by the storm came this morning at around 3:15 am. Power supply at Karong will be affected till the restoration work is completed, the release added.
FOSS 2008 from today
IMPHAL, Mar 30: With an aim to spread awareness of Open Source Software and related development in Information Technology to the people of Manipur, Linux Manipur and Computer Science Department of Manipur University will organise an event entitled ‘Free and Open Source Software’ (FOSS) on March 31 and April 1 at Indoor Stadium of Manipur University.
Naturopathy camp
IMPHAL, Mar 30: Nature Cure and Yoga Hospital, Kongba Kshetri Leikai organised a two-day free naturopathy and yoga treatment cum training camp on March 22 and 23 at Panthoibi Mandop, Kongba Kshetri Leikai. Thirty four trainees took part in the camp.
Executives
IMPHAL, Mar 23: Aimol Tribe Union in a meeting convened on March 29 appointed B Athoi and Ch Thangpa as president and general secretary respectively.

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BSF endeavour continues
By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Mar 29: After similar gestures for the people of Yairipok and Thoubal Kshetri Leikai the BSF today gifted a welfare centre to the women folk of Nongpok Sekmai by providing 10 sewing machines and a colour television set.
The centre constructed under the civic action programme of the sentinel of the borders was inaugurated by Commandant of BSF’s 88 Bn Sham Kapoor.
Addressing the gathering the Commandant said the BSF presented the sewing machines to the women to help them in supplementing their earnings.
“BSF has further plans to extend not only material but moral and educational support as well to the women and other section of the society,” Sham Kapoor asserted while reiterating BSF’s commitment for providing a peaceful and secure atmosphere to the local population.
Visibly pleased with the BSF initiatives the Nongpok Sekmai citizens conveyed gratitude to authorities of the BSF.
Co-op seminar
IMPHAL, Mar 29: A block level seminar on “Cooperative for Women, Youth Em- powerment and Social Justice” was held today at dis- trict cooperative marketing complex, Nambol Ching-mang under the aegis of the NCUI, Cooperative Education, Field Project, Bishnu- pur. The seminar was attended by District Coope- rative officer M Birendra, chairman of Project Coordination Committee Kh Borkishore and Zonal ARCS Y Ningthembasu as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
ZSU decries
JIRIBAM, Mar 29: Taking strong exception to the failure of the Government to take up repairing and development work of the Kaiphundai-Tousem road even as many precious lives have been lost in mishaps due to the deplorable condition of the road, the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Barak Valley has urged upon the Government to initiate repairing work of the road within April. The student body informed that one Parilung of Aben village died in a mishap along the road on March 24. It warned that intense forms of agitation will be launched if the repairing work of the road is not initiated within April, reports our Jiri correspondent.
Opium seized
IMPHAL, Mar 29: About 750 grams of opium was seized by a team of NAB personnel led by OC NAB from one Lenthang Kipgen (30) s/o Lutkam Kipgen of Heikun village under Sapermeina police station from the southern side of Khuman Lampak bus terminus at about 3 pm today, informed a release issued by SP/CPCR A Amirlal Sharma.
CADA hands over
IMPHAL, Mar 29: Goods reportedly sold out by drug abusers after stealing them from tent houses have been handed over to the owners after they were recovered by the CADA. The recovered goods include 24 korfu, 200 discs and five kettles.
These articles were stolen by two drug abusers from tent houses located at Moirangkhom, Singjamei, Waikhom Leikai and Kakwa on March 23.
Run for Peace
MOREH, Mar 29: Run for Peace and Harmony organised by 24 AR was flagged from near Moreh police station by 24 AR commandant Vikas Saini at 6.30 am today, reports our Moreh correspondent. The race partici- pated by about 50 students terminated at the IB post of of 24 AR.. The race was won by Daniel Minthang Baite in boys’ section and Ruth Chetri in girls’ section.
Body unclaimed
IMPHAL, Mar 29 : The corpse of Sera Banu who succumbed on the way to Shija Hospital after she was shot by some unidentified persons at Keirao Makting Makha Leikai under Irilbung police station last night remains unclaimed. On the other hand, a Joint Action Committee has been constituted against the killing. Sera Banu (23), wife of Md Najub Ali left behind three daughters. She was pregnant.
Around 20 armed persons came to Sera Banu’s home last night asking for her husband. When she told them that he was not at home, the armed men opened fire towards Sera Banu wantonly. Md Najub runs a workshop for steel win-dows and doors and iron almirahs at Hatta.
In connection with the killing, a public meeting was held today after which a joint action committee has been constituted. The meeting resolved to urge the Govt to protect the lives of innocent civilians. It also resolved not to claim the corpse of Sera Banu until and unless the killers are identified and booked under law.
MLI assistance
IMPHAL, Mar 29: Timely treatment of a snake bite victim by medical personnel of 12 Maratha Light Infantry saved the life of one Angangthoi Koijam Bokha (19) s/o Akoijam Kiran of Ningombam village, said a release of PRO Hqs IGAR (S) today.
According to the release, Angangthoi was bitten by a poisonous snake on the left foot while fishing and was brought to the Battalion hospital in critical condition yesterday after which the medical officer administered anti-snake venom treatment to save his life.
When his condition stabilised, he was discharged from the hospital, it added.
NAB seizes opium
IMPHAL, Mar 29: About 750 grams of opium was seized by a team of NAB personnel led by OC NAB from one Lenthang Kipgen (30) s/o Lutkam Kipgen of Heikun village under Sapermeina police station from the southern side of Khuman Lampak bus terminus at about 3 pm today, informed a release issued by SP/CPCR A Amirlal Sharma.
Essay result
IMPHAL, Mar 29: The result of the essay competition held in connection with the observance of National Consumer Day 2007 on the topic ‘Awareness of Consumer Rights and Public Distribution System in Manipur’ has been declared. Kangabam Birachandra Singh of Langdum Mamang Leikai, Thoudam Umitkumar Singh of Imphal College and Tongbram Meghachandra Singh of Keibul Lamjao bagged first, second and third respectively. Consolation prizes went to Kangabam Debarani Devi, Pukhrambam Jyoti Devi and Thokchom Sandhyarani Devi. Date and time of distribution of prizes will be announced later, said a press release.
Rice, SK oil
IMPHAL, Mar 29: A joint statement issued by chairmen of Uran Chiru Village Authority, Nungkot Khuman Village and Nungkot Kom Village conveyed that these villages have not been getting their share of rice and SK oil from the beginning of 2007.
Camp concludes
IMPHAL, Mar 29: A 15 day residential adventure aw-areness camp held at the Manipur Mountaineering Institute, Lamdan concluded on March 26. The camp jointly organised by the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan and the Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association (MMTA) was participated 63 students from all the nine districts of Manipur besides 8 students from Arunachal Pradesh, informed an MMTA release.
The campers included 22 girls, added the release.
Firing condemned
IMPHAL, Mar 29: Teaching and non-teaching staff of DM College of Science condemned the shoot-out of March 27 in an emergency meeting convened today. The staff also urged the concerned not to repeat such incident in the campus of the college.
Childline India
IMPHAL, Mar 29: Childline India in collaboration with National Institute of Public Co-operation and Child Development, New Delhi today organised a one-day child protection workshop at 57 Mountain Division headquarters, Leimakhong.
Bodies condole
IMPHAL, Mar 29: Chanurashingi Yaipha Thourang Lup and Naharol Yaipha Thourang Lup condoled the death of Ningombam Ibotombi of Okram Chuthek slain on March 24 at a thaabal chongba venue.
UG, sympathiser held
IMPHAL, Mar 29: A PREPAK cadre identified as Wangkheimayum Tejamani alias Tapchaba (35) of Singjamei Chingamakha Kshetri Leikai was apprehended by Imphal West commandos from Singjamei Super Market at about 9 am today, informed SP Imphal West L Kailun in a release. On the other and, an over ground sympathiser of the PREPAK was arrested by Thoubal police commandos at about 11 am today. The sympathiser is identified as Akoijam Dineshwar alias Dinesh (30) s/o Kalachand of Thoubal Wangma Taba.
Seminar organised
IMPHAL, Mar 29: A one day seminar on youth and women empowerment covering other themes such as misuse of drugs and alcohol, male and female inequality, dowry and gender issues and female foeticide was held today at Female Health Workers’ Training School at RD Wing complex today. The seminar was jointly organised by the Youth and Resource Organisation (YRO) and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), Imphal. The inaugural function of the seminar was attended by NYKS regional coordinator Kh Ibohanbi, Principal of the Female Health Workers Training School Y Sunita and Head of Political Science Department MU Prof Ksh Bimola as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
CADA hands over
IMPHAL, Mar 29: Goods reportedly sold out by drug abusers after stealing them from tent houses have been handed over to the owners after they were recovered by the CADA. The recovered goods include 24 korfu, 200 discs and five kettles.

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Commander visits State

Lt Gen VK Singh arrived at Manipur yesterday on his maiden visit ever since taking over the reins of the Eastern Command. During the briefings at Leimakhong and Mantripukhri, the General Officer expre-ssed satisfaction over the prevailing security situation, said PIB Defence Wing in a statement. He also addressed officers at 57 Mountain Division Hqs at Leimakhong and IGAR (S) Mantripukhri. GOC 3 Corps Lt General MS Dadwal also accompanied the Army Commander from Dimapur during his visit to the State, said PIB and added that prior to coming to Manipur, the Commander visited Nagaland. The Commander also met Chief Minister O Ibobi.

Curfew reimposed in Imphal

Imphal, Mar 24 : Manipur Government has re-imposed curfew in greater Imphal area as well as parts of Thoubal and Bishnupur districts in view of the volatile law and order situation in the State in the wake of the killing of 15 non-locals by some unidentified armed persons since March 17 last.

Curfew was relaxed till 9 pm on Friday in view of the beginning of five-day Yaoshang, the greatest festival of the Manipuris beginning from Friday. But it was re-imposed from 6 pm to 5 am daily. The district magistrates have issued necessary orders in this regard on Friday.
The district administration took the step in view of the recovery of two bodies of tribal ladies on Saturday morning. Reports said the two tribal women P S Snowby (27) and Langu Ester (27) of Charong Ching both under Chakpikarong subdivision in Manipur’s Chandel district were shot dead by unidentified gunmen suspected to be militants at Thoubal wangba Taba Oinam leirak in Thoubal district last night at around 10 pm. The reason behind the killings is yet to be established.

Meanwhile, nearly 2,000 non-locals mostly manual labourers have been given shelter at various relief camps in the four valley districts.

According to L Kailun, SP, Imphal West, more than 415 non-locals are taking shelter at the relief camp opened at the Bengali High School, Babupara while another 150 are taking shelter at Dharamsala in Thangal Bazar.

When contacted, Jayenta, SP Bishenpur district, said that the relief centres opened at various places in the district since the last two days have been shifted to the higher secondary school near the district police headquarter for better security.

Till late this evening altogether 346 non-local labourers had arrived at the camp and around 150 of them were staying at the camp opened at NHPC, Loktak project located at Kom Keirak.

In Thoubal district also, non-locals are taking shelter at three places at Chaoyaima Higher Secondary School, IRB camp at Wangbal and another one at Kakching.

According to a report received here, a total of 136 non-locals have gathered at the Chaoyaima Higher Secondary School, 132 are taking shelter at the IRB camp and 338 are reportedly taking shelter at the relief camp opened at Kakching.

Curfew reimposed in Imphal

KYKL behind migrant labourers killings, declares state DGP; Two alleged culprits slain in encounter

IMPHAL, Mar 20: While claiming that two out of four militants directly involved in the serial killing of migrant labourers were killed in an encounter last night, Manipur DGP, Y Joykumar on Thursday declared that the proscribed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup, KYKL was behind the serial murders of the 15 migrant labourers.

Mention may be made that at least 15 non-local labourers have been killed in a span of two days in the state by armed suspected militants at different places in the outskirts of Imphal. The state government reacted to the situation by imposing night curfew in the whole area of the four valley districts apart from barring non-locals from venturing to the outskirts of Imphal city.

Thousands of migrants are taking shelter at the relief camps opened by the state government at various places in the district headquarters of the four valley districts.

Speaking at a press conference today, state DGP Y Joykumar said that the KYKL was behind the serial killing of the non-locals in the state.

He said, "We first suspected the RPF/PLA to be behind the serial murders considering their past activities concerning non-locals." But it turned out during further investigation based on information collected from various sources that the KYKL was involved, he added.

Admitting some lapses on the part of the police in responding to the violent incidents, Joykumar said that sincere and tireless round the clock efforts from the officials of his department helped in finding the clues behind the killings of "petty traders".

The police are very much concerned as the incidents have become a question of prestige for the state government and the state`s people. As such no stone would be left unturned in finding out the clues behind the very sensitive case, he said.

"After eliminating two militants directly involved in the killing of seven non-locals at Mayang Imphal Heiyel Hengoon, the police is making all out efforts to trace out a third person involved in the case.

"The police has also got vital clues about the culprits involved in the incidents that took place in Keibi, Takhel and Kakching area in which more non-Manipuris were killed on March 18," Joykumar said adding that clues in this regard also point to the KYKL`s involvement.

"We have established the identities of four persons involved in the murder of three non-local labourers at Takhel on March 18," Joykumar said. But he added, it was not the right time to disclose the names.

Meanwhile, the encounter in which two militants were killed last night took place when police commandos of Imphal west and Bishenpur proceeded to the area on receiving a tip off from a reliable source that the persons directly involved in the killing of seven non-Manipuri petty traders at Hiyel Hengoon on March 17 were in the area, the DGP said.

"When the commando team reached the western side of Charoibung Heibong Makhong at around 9.45 pm, the team came under heavy fire from unknown armed militants. The commando team also returned the fire immediately, the DGP said.

After the exchange of fire ceased after around 10 to 15 minutes, the commandos conducted a search operation there. Two dead bodies were found lying with one AK rifle loaded with nine live rounds and one pistol loaded with four live rounds. Later, the dead bodies were deposited at RIMS morgue for official procedures.

Meanwhile, the police picked up a van (MN1W-0046) along with its owner, one Waikhom Lokendro alias Kocha, 30, son of W Mangi Singh of Wabagai Keithel Macha this morning, acting on a tip off from the same source as in the former incident.

The van was picked up on suspicion of being involved in the killing of seven non-locals at Mayang Imphal Heiyel Hangoon and the owner of the van, Lokendro, who was also the driver of the van was interrogated.

Following the disclosure and identification made by the van owner cum driver it was found that the two slain men along with two other cadres of the KYKL used his vehicle in transportation of the migrant labourers, the DGP said.

The driver identified the two slain men as Sarangthem Sanjoy alias Robert, son of Biramani Singh and Elangbam Dutta, son of late E Modhusudon hailing from the same locality as the van driver and well known by the public of the locality as members of the KYKL.

"Both Sanjoy and Dutta are known KYKL activists," the DGP said adding locals also knew them as members of the outfit.

But when journalists asked, the DGP said that so far there were no cases registered with the police against them in any KYKL related activities.

The DGP said that the police were able to find out all the clues from the information provided to them from various sources. He also stated that without the help of the public the police alone could not maintain law and order and appealed to the general public to cooperate with the police in maintaining order.

Killing of migrant workers UNLF urges all to seriously introspect

IMPHAL, Mar 20 : Asserting that it was not in any way connected with the killing of 15 migrant workers in the last few days, the proscribed UNLF today said that such mass killings cannot be condone anywhere in the world.
In a statement issued to the press today, the outfit said that there have been instances in the past where sporadic killings of migrant workers had taken place with no on claiming responsibility and added this is the first time that killing on such a scale has taken place in Manipur.
On the other hand the UNLF has also stated that the people of Manipur should have pondered over the question of why such incidents have occurred a long time back and tried to zero in on the reasons and factors behind it.
To stop such killings it is time to let the whole world and not only India to know the factors behind such killings, observed the outfit.
Sharing its thoughts, the outfit said that India, which is the second most populous country in the world has seen many communal clashes and recalled how the 300 year old Babri Masjid was ransacked and desecrated by the majority Hindus. In Orissa Christians have been at the receiving ends of Hindu fanatics, said the outfit and recalled the gruesome killing of Graham Staines and his children. The outfit also recalled the massacre of numerous innocent Sikhs in the aftermath of the assassination of Indira Gandhi as well as the pogrom unleashed against the Muslims in Gujarat some years back.
The majority community continue to trample upon the minorities in India, claimed UNLF and added that it is in this situation, where there are huge divides based along caste, creed, community and religion that the modesty of many wo-men from the North East re- gion have been violated in mainland India. In short Manipur will never be able to experience peace and harmony as long as it is under India, a country which believes in caste- ism, communal divides and religious bigotry. Given the reality, it is natural that such killings will continue until and unless a policy is framed to protect the identity of the minorities, reasoned UNLF. It will not be wrong to say that such killings have occurred because of the skewed views of the Indian Government. Citing examples, UNLF said that before Tripura was annexed by Delhi, the indigenous people constituted 85 pc of the total population. But after it was taken over by India, the population of the indigenous Tripuris has dropped to only 29 today, it said and added that political and economic power have been taken over by the Bengalis. On top of this the culture and identity of the Tripuris are under serious threat.
Even in Assam after outsiders started to stream in and took over the work of manual labourers at the tea gardens and brick fields, conflict erupted over rights to land among the Ahomias, Bodos and Karbis, claimed UNLF. As such it is time for the people of the North East to seriously deliberate upon the incursion of migrants which has led to the erosion of the identity and culture of the people, said the statement.
Even in Manipur today, the population of migrants is more than the population of the hill people, said UNLF and added that this can be easily seen from the number of migrant workers staying near the commercial centres of Imphal and at district headquarters like Chura-chandpur. The continuing influx of outsiders has po-sed a challenge not only to the identity and culture of the people but has also resulted in the migrant wor- kers taking away the job opportunities of the local people, said UNLF. This trend has also lulled the general public into a sense of complacency, it asserted.
To the UNLF, it is not the moneyed class of outsiders who pose a threat to the identity and culture of the local people, but the migra-nt workers, who have assi- milated themselves into the social milieu of the State, said the statement and cited the example of the many instances of native girls marr- ying the non -local people.
This has led to a situation where a good number of natives have lost their sense of being a Manipuri, claimed the statement.
Since many minorities have adopted certain steps to protect their identities in different parts of the world, UNLF would also like to lay down a few words of caution, said the statement and observed that in the conflict situation that Manipur is in presently, it would be hazardous for all outsiders to come to Manipur.
As such it would be much more positive for the migrant workers to leave the State immediately, advised the outfit.
On the other hand, the natives of the North East region have to realise the fact that all Indians are given the right to settle in any part of India by the Constitution is nothing but a larger scheme to totally annihilate the distinct identities of the people of the region, said the outfit.
The outfit also urged the people to seriously study the inner meaning and implications by the then Defence Minister George Fernandes at Moreh when he said that the Government of India would build a ‘fence of humans at the boundary.’

Three UG suspects killed in stepped up security vigil

IMPHAL, Mar 20 : At least three suspected militants were killed in different parts of the State during the stepped up security vigil following the killings of 15 migrant workers during the last few days.
According to the SP of Imphal East, one suspected militant was killed in an encounter with police commandos today at about 6.55 pm at Keikhu Mayai Leikai under Porompat police station.
Detailing the incident that led to the slaying of the UG suspect, the SP said that it occurred while a team of Imphal East police commandos were on patrol duty at Keikhu Mayai Leikai.
During the course of the patrolling duty, the police team came across three persons moving in a suspicious manner, said the SP and added that the three first opened fire at the police team.
The commandos also retaliated and in the ensuing gunfight one of them was killed while the other two managed to escape.
One pistol with a number ammunition, two demand letters of PREPAK, one wallet diary etc were recovered from the slain person, he said and added that the body has been deposited at RIMS morgue for identification and post mortem.
Another suspected UG cadre was shot dead by troops of 16 JK Light Infantry at Toubul Patpan under Bishnupur police station at about 11 pm yesterday.
One 7.6 pistol, one live round and an empty case was recovered from the slain cadre. The unidentified deceased appears to be below 30 years of age. He had wheatish complexion and ear lobes pierced and short hair. The word ‘love’ was found embossed on the back of right hand. A rose was also painted on the chest. He had a mole on the left side of the face near the nose. He was wearing cargo pants and red jacket with stripes on the sleeves.
A fatal bullet mark was observed on the left side of the chest.
Police have retrieved the corpse and deposited the same at RIMS mortuary.
In another incident which took place at Kangla Awang Leikai where another UG suspect was shot dead by Imphal East commandos at about 2.30 pm today.
One 9 mm pistol, four live rounds and demand notes addressed to Government employees were recovered from the slain cadre. He was hit by two bullets on the chest and abdomen.
The deceased has fair complexion, was well built, tall and good looking. The deceased was wearing jean pants, a grey shirt and a pair of white canvas shoes.
The corpse has been deposited at RIMS morgue.

One more non-Manipuri worker shot dead, toll rises to 15

The attack on migrant labourers in Manipur continued on Wednesday with unidentified militants gunning down a worker in their drive against non-Manipuris in the state even as indefinite night curfew was imposed in all the four valley districts.

Fifteen workers have been shot dead so far since Monday night.

The militants on Wednesday drove up and shot dead the non-Manipuri labourer at Kumbi market area, 50 km from here, where he was working, official sources said.

The militants escaped before the police arrived.

Seven non-Manipuris were gunned down by militants on Monday night in Imphal west district and another seven in Imphal East and Thoubal districts yesterday. Papers saying 'go back to your state' were attached to some victims.

Meanwhile, the administration has imposed indefinite night curfew from 6 pm to 5 in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal and Bishenpur districts.

Describing the killings as "uncivilised, brutal and acts of cowardice", Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh told the Manipur assembly that there would be round-the-clock vigil at 42 checkposts in Imphal and surrounding areas to prevent the movement of militants.

Participating in a short discussion, he said steps would be taken to book the culprits and there would be "no negotiation" with them. Singh also blamed human rights groups for maintaining silence on the issue.

Meanwhile, relief camps were opened in Thoubal district to shelter 600 migrant labourers.

Instructions have also been given to authorities in other districts to open camps if necessary, the sources said.

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RIMS appeals to UGs

IMPHAL, Mar 12: Director of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) L Fimate and its Superintendent Dr L Mohen have appealed to all UG groups not to interfere in the appointment of its staff in various posts and purchase of equipment and machinery.
Speaking to reporters today, L Fimate stated that the RIMS authority has been striving to make RIMS a good hospital in a transparent manner.
He further disclosed that some UG groups submitted lists of candidates favoured by them for appointment during recruitment of doctors, nurses and other staff. The UG groups have been exerting strong pressure on RIMS authority to appoint their favoured candidates.
Such undue interference has been causing serious impedance to the development and growth of RIMS, stated Fimate.
He also appealed to all candidates seeking employment in RIMS not to take help of UG groups.
Dr Mohen decried the act of intimidating RIMS authority by submitting lists of their favoured candidates rather than asking the RIMS authority to do administration in proper manner.
At present, interview is going on for recruitment of 45 staff nurse.

Pettigrew college griev-ances TKS toughens pose

IMPHAL, Mar 12 : In case the ongoing agitation of the Students’ Union of Pettigrew College to seal Government offices in the district fails to evoke any positive response from the Government
and the students’
demands are not fulfilled before the commencement of the forthcoming academic session, the Tangkhul Katamnao Shaklong is ready to launch more intense forms of agitation. Talking to The Sangai Express, TKS president Jordan asserted that the demand of the students to post 13 teachers lacking in the only college of Ukhrul district is legitimate and ought to be fulfilled without any delay. The college should be upgraded with faculties for BSc (Maths) and BSc (Physics). Moreover, the Departments of Geography, Education and Sociology should also be opened in Pettigrew College.
The TKS further demanded the Education Minister to give a written assurance that the demands of the students will be fulfilled before commencement of the forthcoming academic session.

UNLF claims

The proscribed UNLF today claimed that it awarded capital punishment to Pvt L Rubi alias Tangjaba of Langjing Achouba and Pvt H Herojit alias Marupcha of Ngachoupokpi last night at Keinou Tongkha Makha Leikai for their ‘crimes.’ Detailing their misdeeds, the outfit in a statement today said that while they were on night duty at the 242 unit of the MPA on February 9 this year, they deserted the camp with the AK guns issued to them and the arms were sold to a villager at Wangli village. The arms later went to the NSCN (IM), said the statement. Before they fled they also enticed others to join them, but their overtures were rejected. A certain amount of money has been recovered from the villager to which the two sold the arms, said UNLF and added that of the money recovered on February 15, a total of Rs 26 thousand composed of fake notes. At present Ukhrul district is flooded with fake currency, said the outfit and urged the people to be on their guard. Since the two were found guilty of not only deserting their camp but also selling away the arms which were bought with great difficulties, the two were awarded the capital punishment, said UNLF and added that committed this crime after volunteering to be MPA cadres and after undergoing the Basic Military Training as well as taking the oath.