JAC calls off protest rally following an agreement with the government

IMPHAL, May 15: A press release of the JAC formed in connection with the killing of M Dayananda Singh and M Premananda Singh and also alleged inhuman torture of K

IMPHAL, May 15: A press release of the JAC formed in connection with the killing of M Dayananda Singh and M Premananda Singh and also alleged inhuman torture of K Bishal Singh has said the JAC had a two consecutive hours meeting at the CM`™s office chamber with the CM, Deputy CM (Home) and Minister of Social Welfare & Cooperation on May 15 at 5.30 pm.

It said after a long discussion with the Government of Manipur through CM, Deputy CM and Social Welfare Minister had agreed to fulfil their demands.

It further said the State Government had already taken up necessary action against the culprits of K.R.F cadres under SoO who have involved in the killing of M Dayananda Singh and M Premananda Singh and also inhuman torture of K Bishal Singh at Mapao Khullen, Senapati District, Manipur. It also committed to frame charge-sheet as soon as possible for further Law Court action.

The State Government is willing to conduct an open discussion amongst the major civil organizations, both valley based and hill based including Kuki groups to chalk out a Charter of Understanding amongst the ethnic groups of Manipur to implant a long lasting peace and communal harmony in the State, it said.

Regarding the Ex-gracias for the victims, state govt. already had their scheme which is under process by the Govt without JAC`s request, it continued.

In view of the above agreement with the Government of Manipur, the protest rally which was planned to be held on May 17 has been withdrawn, it informed.

The JAC has also thanked all the civil organizations of Manipur who help in their movement.

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