Manipur News

IMPHAL | Sept 15

Thirty-six gold biscuits weighing 5976.2 grams worth around Rs. 1.79 crores were seized today by the customs department from Imphal international airport from the possession of six passengers.

The six individuals are identified as Kewal Singh (27) son of Lekh Raj from Jammu and Kashmir, Dulair Singh son of Suresh Kumar from Jammu and Kashmir, Neeraja (29) son of Ratan Chand from Punjab, Rintu Halder son of Arup Halder from West Bengal, Mintu Pan son of Sunil Pan from West Bengal and Rohit Bagga son of Pramod Bagga from Delhi.

Speaking to media persons custom division, Imphal deputy commissioner, Gaikhonlung Panmei said that the air intelligent unit customs division, Imphal in coordination with the CISF seized the gold biscuits acting on specific information.

The six arrested individuals were trying to smuggle the gold to Delhi and West Bengal by concealing in their rectum, he added.

He claimed that many of the illegal gold were brought from Burma and the smuggling process is mostly carried out by non-locals. 

In order to stop the smuggling process he asked the security personnel to stay alert.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Sept 15

The National Peoples Party needs to make a clear stand and we want deputy chief minister Y Joykumar to clarify whether he instigated his son Y Debjit to post a communal statement in the social media against the minority muslims, said president of the Manipur Muslim Welfare Organization Abdulla Pathan to mediapersons today.

The Manipur Muslim Women Organisation organised a sit in protest at Hatta blocking one side of the road demanding that the police take up stringent action against Y Debjit.

Abdullah mentioned that the action of the deputy chief minister’s son is condemned by all for his remarks and Y Joykumar should have handled his son’s misconduct. He should have given out a statement to ease the sentiment of the muslims and still he remains quit, it may be also that Y Joykumar had instigated his son to post the communal statement for political gains.

He added further that such stance will have severe implications in the upcoming polls, Pathan stated.

The MMWO also urged the police to register the complaint against Yumnam Debjit.

Meanwhile, National Identity Protection Council (NIPCO) said that the recent post on Facebook made by Yuman Devjit which “hurts the religious sentiments” of Manipuri Muslims is “uncivil and irresponsible.” The act is taken seriously by NIPCO, said a release.

Having learnt that the comment has hurt the sentiments of other communities, Devjit ought to remove the post and tender an apology by admitting his mistake, it said.

NIPCO also appeals to the Manipuri Muslim brothers that the issue should not be taken into that level of seriousness since the comments were made by an “empty-headed” individual who keeps on updating such posts at social media.

The organisation urged all to resolve the issue in a peaceful manner through discussions and take up measures to prevent such incident, as well as avoid creating disturbance in the daily life of the people, it added.

The organisation appealed to all to use social media with a sense of responsibility and abstain from giving such “inflammatory comments” against other community, it added.

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Sept 15

The National Peoples Party needs to make a clear stand and we want deputy chief minister Y Joykumar to clarify whether he instigated his son Y Debjit to post a communal statement in the social media against the minority muslims, said president of the Manipur Muslim Welfare Organization Abdulla Pathan to mediapersons today.

The Manipur Muslim Women Organisation organised a sit in protest at Hatta blocking one side of the road demanding that the police take up stringent action against Y Debjit.

Abdullah mentioned that the action of the deputy chief minister’s son is condemned by all for his remarks and Y Joykumar should have handled his son’s misconduct. He should have given out a statement to ease the sentiment of the muslims and still he remains quit, it may be also that Y Joykumar had instigated his son to post the communal statement for political gains.

He added further that such stance will have severe implications in the upcoming polls, Pathan stated.

The MMWO also urged the police to register the complaint against Yumnam Debjit.

Meanwhile, National Identity Protection Council (NIPCO) said that the recent post on Facebook made by Yuman Devjit which “hurts the religious sentiments” of Manipuri Muslims is “uncivil and irresponsible.” The act is taken seriously by NIPCO, said a release.

Having learnt that the comment has hurt the sentiments of other communities, Devjit ought to remove the post and tender an apology by admitting his mistake, it said.

NIPCO also appeals to the Manipuri Muslim brothers that the issue should not be taken into that level of seriousness since the comments were made by an “empty-headed” individual who keeps on updating such posts at social media.

The organisation urged all to resolve the issue in a peaceful manner through discussions and take up measures to prevent such incident, as well as avoid creating disturbance in the daily life of the people, it added.

The organisation appealed to all to use social media with a sense of responsibility and abstain from giving such “inflammatory comments” against other community, it added.

IMPHAL | Sept 15

The workers of Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) launched indefinite cease-work strike against alleged neglect of the department.

Secretary of ID (1), Nityaipat Chuthek centre, Landeibam Vikas said that the agitation started on September 13, but “this is intensifying our agitation to pressurise the present government and the power department.”

He further said that “it seems the higher officials are disinterested in our demands, salary is not disbursed on time and many other things have angered the staffs.”

Sit-in-protest was staged in various distribution channels like Nityaipat Chuthek, Khuman Lampak, Singjamei and Lamphel.

IMPHAL | Sept 15

The workers of Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) launched indefinite cease-work strike against alleged neglect of the department.

Secretary of ID (1), Nityaipat Chuthek centre, Landeibam Vikas said that the agitation started on September 13, but “this is intensifying our agitation to pressurise the present government and the power department.”

He further said that “it seems the higher officials are disinterested in our demands, salary is not disbursed on time and many other things have angered the staffs.”

Sit-in-protest was staged in various distribution channels like Nityaipat Chuthek, Khuman Lampak, Singjamei and Lamphel.

IMPHAL | Sept 15

Works minister Thongom Biswajit has called for self dedication among the engineers for the welfare of the society. Speaking on the occasion of 50th Engineers Day celebration which was held in commemoration of the 157th birth anniversary of bharat ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvararya at the auditorium of Goverment Polytechnic, Takyel, minister said that engineers should play a vital role for developing a society.

The celebration was organised by Institution of Engineers (India) Manipur state centre.

The minister also recalled the contribution of Visvesvararya in nation building. He also observed that engineers should follow the footsteps of him specially keeping in mind his dedication and integrity.

Biswajit asserted that transformation is very much needed in our state and for bringing it, each and every section of the society should work together. He also urged the members of the institute to come out with innovative ideas so that it could be adopted at national level.

The minister also highlighted that power sector has improved in the state and the government is targeting to supply drinking water at every doorstep. Regarding drinking water, the government has submitted detailed project report to the ministry of water resource. He also appealed to all students to be hard working and to have a vision in life.

It may mentioned that Engineers’ Day is celebrated for the great works of Moksgagundam Visvesvararya towards the development of various places which are the most developed cities of today’s India.

He was an international hero, recognized for his mastermind in harnessing water resources. He had successfully designed and constructed several river dams, bridges and revolutionized the irrigation system in India by implementing irrigation and drinking water system all over India.

In connection with the celebration, the gatherings also paid floral tribute at the portrait of Mokshagundam Visvesvararya. Former chairman of JERC Manipur & Mizoram, N. Shyamsundar Singh delivered speech on the theme “Role of engineers in a developing India”.

The celebration was attended by members of The Institution Of Engineers (India) State centre,faculty members of MIT, NIT, Goverment Polytecnic among others.

IMPHAL | Sept 15

Works minister Thongom Biswajit has called for self dedication among the engineers for the welfare of the society. Speaking on the occasion of 50th Engineers Day celebration which was held in commemoration of the 157th birth anniversary of bharat ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvararya at the auditorium of Goverment Polytechnic, Takyel, minister said that engineers should play a vital role for developing a society.

The celebration was organised by Institution of Engineers (India) Manipur state centre.

The minister also recalled the contribution of Visvesvararya in nation building. He also observed that engineers should follow the footsteps of him specially keeping in mind his dedication and integrity.

Biswajit asserted that transformation is very much needed in our state and for bringing it, each and every section of the society should work together. He also urged the members of the institute to come out with innovative ideas so that it could be adopted at national level.

The minister also highlighted that power sector has improved in the state and the government is targeting to supply drinking water at every doorstep. Regarding drinking water, the government has submitted detailed project report to the ministry of water resource. He also appealed to all students to be hard working and to have a vision in life.

It may mentioned that Engineers’ Day is celebrated for the great works of Moksgagundam Visvesvararya towards the development of various places which are the most developed cities of today’s India.

He was an international hero, recognized for his mastermind in harnessing water resources. He had successfully designed and constructed several river dams, bridges and revolutionized the irrigation system in India by implementing irrigation and drinking water system all over India.

In connection with the celebration, the gatherings also paid floral tribute at the portrait of Mokshagundam Visvesvararya. Former chairman of JERC Manipur & Mizoram, N. Shyamsundar Singh delivered speech on the theme “Role of engineers in a developing India”.

The celebration was attended by members of The Institution Of Engineers (India) State centre,faculty members of MIT, NIT, Goverment Polytecnic among others.

IMPHAL | Sept 15

 Education, Labour & Employment Minister Shri Radheshyam Singh held meeyamgi numit at Laikol Community Hall, Heirok. The Minister said it has been observed at this single location the bringing all the people there so that they could obtain their required information from the respective department’s stall.

He pointed out that as most of the people are daily wage earners their one day’s time is very precious. So as to enable to save their time, money and energy the observation is being done at Heirok with the initiative of Deputy Commissioner. In the Meeyamgi Numit fourteen different departments under the Government of Manipur opened stalls providing services and information to people at the said location.

The heads of department themselves being present at the Meeyamgi Numit highlighted the different scheme, project and procedures on how they can benefit from the programmes under Government of India. The People’s Day was jointly conducted by district administration Thoubal and Heirok united. People from different places came to attend the people’s day.

The minster said overall there are ninety nine schemes being provided for the upliftment of the people from which they should be benefitted.

On today’s occasion of Meeyamgi Numit the minister met with the people at his residence also.

Later the minister attended the 24th Birth Anniversary Function at Yairipok Bamon Leikia Community Hall. In the function the minister said that the people of the state need to be encouraged reading books to regain the good qualities that define humanity. The religion, he said, is a way of life, which inorder to safeguard, the traditions of the religion needs to be institutionalized to utilize the religion for the betterment of the people and society.

In the function the minister released a journal and three books – 8th Edition of Thambal (Journal); Ayekpa Lai (poetry) by  Ibotombi Khumancha Durga Imagi Matik Mayai by Sh. Nabachandra Sharma and Laishramg Sagei Yumdaron Puya by Khuman Shamu.

The function was attended by Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup Cum Library Yairipok Raghubir Singh, Sahitya Bhushan & Noted Playwright K. Kalimohan Singh Sahitya Akademi Awardee Kshetri Bira, retired Principal Thoubal College N. Gandhar singh, scholars and locals.

IMPHAL | Sept 15

 Education, Labour & Employment Minister Shri Radheshyam Singh held meeyamgi numit at Laikol Community Hall, Heirok. The Minister said it has been observed at this single location the bringing all the people there so that they could obtain their required information from the respective department’s stall.

He pointed out that as most of the people are daily wage earners their one day’s time is very precious. So as to enable to save their time, money and energy the observation is being done at Heirok with the initiative of Deputy Commissioner. In the Meeyamgi Numit fourteen different departments under the Government of Manipur opened stalls providing services and information to people at the said location.

The heads of department themselves being present at the Meeyamgi Numit highlighted the different scheme, project and procedures on how they can benefit from the programmes under Government of India. The People’s Day was jointly conducted by district administration Thoubal and Heirok united. People from different places came to attend the people’s day.

The minster said overall there are ninety nine schemes being provided for the upliftment of the people from which they should be benefitted.

On today’s occasion of Meeyamgi Numit the minister met with the people at his residence also.

Later the minister attended the 24th Birth Anniversary Function at Yairipok Bamon Leikia Community Hall. In the function the minister said that the people of the state need to be encouraged reading books to regain the good qualities that define humanity. The religion, he said, is a way of life, which inorder to safeguard, the traditions of the religion needs to be institutionalized to utilize the religion for the betterment of the people and society.

In the function the minister released a journal and three books – 8th Edition of Thambal (Journal); Ayekpa Lai (poetry) by  Ibotombi Khumancha Durga Imagi Matik Mayai by Sh. Nabachandra Sharma and Laishramg Sagei Yumdaron Puya by Khuman Shamu.

The function was attended by Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup Cum Library Yairipok Raghubir Singh, Sahitya Bhushan & Noted Playwright K. Kalimohan Singh Sahitya Akademi Awardee Kshetri Bira, retired Principal Thoubal College N. Gandhar singh, scholars and locals.

IMPHAL | Sept 15

The activists of North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) along with DAMMS today protested at Gautam Budh Nagar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) office against police’s gross negligence in the case of the death of a Manipuri youth, Pravish Chanam.

A release said NEFIS Manipur Unit also held a condolence meeting in Khuman Lampak, Imphal, where a large number of students gathered to demand justice for Pravish.

The release alleged that the police have been guilty of gross negligence in the whole matter. Despite the complaint being lodged on September 9, the ‘Person Missing’ pamphlets were issued two days later, it said. The Nithari Police Chowki personnel allegedly did not provide information about an unclaimed dead body despite the matter was being pursued by the police of one station, it continued.

Moreover, when the deceased’s friends went to Nithari Police station which is just opposite to Bhim Rao Ambedkar Hospital on September 13 to inquire about him, they were “brusquely turned out” by the police personnel present there. It was found out yesterday that the body of the deceased was cremated by the Police Chowki on 13th September itself, since it had been lying unclaimed for 72 hours, said the release.

The release alleged “Clearly, it strongly suggests that Nithari Police Chowki personnel had in connivance with criminals disposing off the body, instead of informing the Knowledge Park Police Station where the matter was being investigated.”

NEFIS strongly condemned Noida Police’s negligence regarding the case and has already written to the chief minister of Manipur to intervene and ensure that Pravish’s death is investigated into by the CBI. Demands were made that the probe should especially look into the case from the angle of “connivance between the police personnel, criminals and hospital authorities,” it said.

Pravish had come to Delhi on a visit and had been residing in Safdarjung, Delhi with his friends. On September 8, he went to Knowledge Park to attend a music concert with his friends and was missing after the concert. It has been reported that he was taken in with an injured condition to Bhim Rao Ambedkar Hopspital around 10:30 pm, where he was given first-aid by a doctor, said the release.

The release further stated that is not known whether he was discharged after providing the first-aid or forcibly taken away. The next day, early in the morning, a call was received by the PCR of an injured person in Sector-30 Market.

The PCR personnel reportedly took the injured youth, Pravish to Bhim Rao Ambedkar Hospital, where he subsequently died. A complaint in connection to his disappearance was lodged at Knowledge Park Police Station, Gautam Budh Nagar on September 9, it added.

Due to pressure mounted by NEFIS on Noida Police, three police officers have been suspended including two investigating officers and Knowledge Park SHO has been transferred.

Responding to the NEFIS’s demand for apology from the police for making an irresponsible statement citing “drug overdose” as the reason for Pravish’s death, the SSP clarified that the statement had not been issued by police. NEFIS will be intensifying its efforts in the coming days to seek justice for the deceased, said the release.

IMPHAL | Sept 15

The activists of North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) along with DAMMS today protested at Gautam Budh Nagar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) office against police’s gross negligence in the case of the death of a Manipuri youth, Pravish Chanam.

A release said NEFIS Manipur Unit also held a condolence meeting in Khuman Lampak, Imphal, where a large number of students gathered to demand justice for Pravish.

The release alleged that the police have been guilty of gross negligence in the whole matter. Despite the complaint being lodged on September 9, the ‘Person Missing’ pamphlets were issued two days later, it said. The Nithari Police Chowki personnel allegedly did not provide information about an unclaimed dead body despite the matter was being pursued by the police of one station, it continued.

Moreover, when the deceased’s friends went to Nithari Police station which is just opposite to Bhim Rao Ambedkar Hospital on September 13 to inquire about him, they were “brusquely turned out” by the police personnel present there. It was found out yesterday that the body of the deceased was cremated by the Police Chowki on 13th September itself, since it had been lying unclaimed for 72 hours, said the release.

The release alleged “Clearly, it strongly suggests that Nithari Police Chowki personnel had in connivance with criminals disposing off the body, instead of informing the Knowledge Park Police Station where the matter was being investigated.”

NEFIS strongly condemned Noida Police’s negligence regarding the case and has already written to the chief minister of Manipur to intervene and ensure that Pravish’s death is investigated into by the CBI. Demands were made that the probe should especially look into the case from the angle of “connivance between the police personnel, criminals and hospital authorities,” it said.

Pravish had come to Delhi on a visit and had been residing in Safdarjung, Delhi with his friends. On September 8, he went to Knowledge Park to attend a music concert with his friends and was missing after the concert. It has been reported that he was taken in with an injured condition to Bhim Rao Ambedkar Hopspital around 10:30 pm, where he was given first-aid by a doctor, said the release.

The release further stated that is not known whether he was discharged after providing the first-aid or forcibly taken away. The next day, early in the morning, a call was received by the PCR of an injured person in Sector-30 Market.

The PCR personnel reportedly took the injured youth, Pravish to Bhim Rao Ambedkar Hospital, where he subsequently died. A complaint in connection to his disappearance was lodged at Knowledge Park Police Station, Gautam Budh Nagar on September 9, it added.

Due to pressure mounted by NEFIS on Noida Police, three police officers have been suspended including two investigating officers and Knowledge Park SHO has been transferred.

Responding to the NEFIS’s demand for apology from the police for making an irresponsible statement citing “drug overdose” as the reason for Pravish’s death, the SSP clarified that the statement had not been issued by police. NEFIS will be intensifying its efforts in the coming days to seek justice for the deceased, said the release.

JIRIBAM | Sept 15

A mass drive of Jiribam police continued at the various localities of Jiribam for the detection of illegal migration at Jiribam.

The drive was conducted under the supervision of SP of Jiribam district, Moirangthem Mubi Singh.

Talking with the media persons, the additional SP of Jiribam, Ajit Kumar Sharma and SDPO, Jiribam Rajkumar Charles said that the mass drive was started from the September 13.

Jiribam police conducted mass drive rigidly for detection of illegal migrants and fake electoral card, in which the team minutely checked documents and identity proof issued by competent authority, reported Charles.

He further added that till today some people were detected with doubtful identity proof and their related document were sent to competent authority for further verification. He continued that the mass drive was conducted irrespective of caste, creed and religion for the safety of genuine public of Jiribam.

JIRIBAM | Sept 15

A mass drive of Jiribam police continued at the various localities of Jiribam for the detection of illegal migration at Jiribam.

The drive was conducted under the supervision of SP of Jiribam district, Moirangthem Mubi Singh.

Talking with the media persons, the additional SP of Jiribam, Ajit Kumar Sharma and SDPO, Jiribam Rajkumar Charles said that the mass drive was started from the September 13.

Jiribam police conducted mass drive rigidly for detection of illegal migrants and fake electoral card, in which the team minutely checked documents and identity proof issued by competent authority, reported Charles.

He further added that till today some people were detected with doubtful identity proof and their related document were sent to competent authority for further verification. He continued that the mass drive was conducted irrespective of caste, creed and religion for the safety of genuine public of Jiribam.