Manipur News

IMPHAL, Aug 12: The Governor VK Duggal has wished the people of the State on the occassion of Patriots Day.

A message of the Governor says that the occassion reminds of the heroic forefathers like Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General, Chirai Naga, Pukhrambam Kajao, Niranjan Subedar and a host of other martyrs who made supreme and selfless sacrifices for the cause of the freedom of their motherland.

It said, “This historic day also jogs our memory that if we do not live and work together we stand to lose.”

The Speaker, Manipur Legislative Assembly, Th Lokeshwar Singh has also extended his respect to the brave martyrs, and greeted the people of the State on the occasion of Patriots’ Day, August 13.

According to a release of the Speaker, the occasion reminds the people of the State, od the bravery of Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General and other brave martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for the freedom of Manipur in the 1891 war against the British Empire. In remembrance of the brave martyrs, the Speaker had stated to the people to stand and fight for the freedom and integrity of the nation.

The Manipur Pradesh COngress COmmittee has also wished the people on the occasion.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/guv-others-greet-on-patriots-day/

IMPHAL, August 12: Normal traffic along the Mayai Lambi was disrupted for several hours in protest against the detention of two residents of the Mayang Imphal Chabung Company by the Police.

The individuals detained have been identified as Lousangbam Santosh Singh, 27, son of L Leishang Sing and Yumnam Sarat, 34, son of Yumnam Ningthemjao both from Chabung Company Mayai Leikai.

Sources said that they were arrested in connection with the death of Md Habib, 30, son of Md Amuba of Irong Makha Leikai.

Early this morning around 3.15 am, Santosh was on his way to retrieve a fishing net from his farm when came across Habib carrying a LPG gas cylinder, sources said.

Being suspicious, Santosh asked Habib to stop but the latter fled leaving behind the cylinder. Following this Santosh alerted the locality and went after Habib.

Habib who was trying to flee clubbed another individual injuring him on his head.

The injured has been identified as Asem Ningthoubi, 43, son of (L) Ibobi Singh.

However, Habib was intercepted at Mayai Leikai and severely assaulted by a crowd that had gathered.

On receiving information of the incident, a team of police arrived at the scene around 5 am and took away Habib who was badly hurt.

The police admitted him at Mayang Imphal PHC, where he was given medical attention but with his condition deteriorating.

As preparation was going on to shift him to the RIMS, he succumbed, sources said.

Santosh who went to lodge a complaint about the incident was detained by the police. Moreover, the owner of the LPG was also detained by the police.

Disappointed on the police action, the angry locals blocked the Mayai Lambi for several hours however they were dispersed by the police.

Meanwhile, sources also informed the Habib was accompanied in the theft by an accomplice identified as Md Amar, son of Md Khalique of Irong Keithel who is still at large.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/mayai-lambi-traffic-disrupted-after-two-detained-over-a-death/

IMPHAL, August 12: The Students League Manipur (SLM) in collaboration with Organisation for Movement of Indigenous Peoples of Manipur (OMIPM) and other units will observe 13th August Patriots’ Day.

According to a release of SLM, a poetry competition and symposium competition will be held at 50 different institutions on August 13 by SLM and OMIPM jointly. A candle light ceremony will be held at night in honour of the brave martyrs.

SLM further appealed to the people of the State to light candles at their gates to honour the brave martyrs, it said.

According to a release of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, Patriots’ Day will be observed at Congress Bhavan.

The function will be attended by its President, Gaikhangam as chief guest and Chief Minister, O. Ibobi Singh as guest of honour. It also appealed to MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Congress Ministers and leaders, CLP members, MPCC office bearers, frontal/cells, councillors, ADC members, DCC, BCC presidents and Congress karmis to attend the functions, it said.

 

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/slm-to-observe-patriots-day/

BISHNUPUR, August 12: A sit in protest was held against the murder of Oinam (n) Maisnam (o) Sandhyarani, 26, allegedly murdered by her husband, Suraj alias Abung today at Naranseina Market Shed.

Tiddim road was also blocked as part of the protest.

The JAC formed against the murder of Sandhyarani organised the protest at 9 am and around 1.40 pm, the protestors blocked the Tiddim road for about an hour by placing burning tyres and tree trunks at different location of the road.

However, timely arrival of the Additional SP of Bishnupur, Th. Vikramjit, OC, CDO, Sadananda, Moirang Police Station OC, S. Surjaboro and other police officers had controlled the mod.

A public meeting was held till 4 pm attended by the villagers in which United Women Development Organisation, Bishnupur District, Secretary, Tombisana, Ningthoukhong Gopinath Leikai Meira Paibi Lup, Assistant Secretary, RK (o) Leima and spoke on the matter.

Meanwhile, Moirang OC, S. Surjaboro told the media that the dead body of Sandhyarani will be disposed off according to the law, if it is not claimed by August 14 till 4 pm.

It may be mentioned that, the husband of Sandhyarani, Suraj is a Rifleman in the TA attached to Leimakhong AR. The JAC has demanded the murderer to be punished according to the law.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/road-blockaded-to-demand-justice-in-sandhyarani-murder-case/

IMPHAL, Aug 12: A havildar of the 40 Assam Rifles was found dead in a suspicious manner inside his barrack at the 40 AR transit camp Minuthong this afternoon.

The victim has been identified as Md Ahmed Ali, 34, son of (L) Md Amzad Ali of Thoubal Phoudel Mayai Leikai (rifleman NO. G-412217).

Family sources disclosed that they were contacted by the AR authority informing that Ahmed was found dead on his bed around 1pm.

The family further reported that bruise mark were found on his neck, wrist and leg.

Being suspicious the family appealed the authority concerned for video coverage of the post mortem.

The AR authority reportedly rushed him to Raj Medicity but was declared brought death, sources said.

A complaint has also lodge at the Imphal Police station.

His body has been deposited at RIMS morgue after inquest.

Ahmed is survived by a wife and three children.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/ar-havildar-found-dead-suspiciously/

IMPHAL, Aug 12: A non-local was severely trashed by a mob for allegedly harassing and physically abusing a girl this evening at Uripok.

Reports said that the incident took place around 4.30 at Uripok Sinam Leikai.

The man allegedly harassed and abused a woman (co-passenger) inside a passenger auto-rickshaw.

He was severely roughed up the people of the area and was rushed to RIMS by a team of Imphal police station.

When police arrived at the scene, the man was said to be unconscious, informed a source.

As per a voter ID recovered from his body, the man is identified as Sujit Paul son of Sibu Paul of Jalpaiguri.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/man-thrashed-for-harassing-girl/

KANGPOKPI, Aug.12: One FCI truck driver died while another three persons sustained minor injuries in an unfortunate road accident today near Kangpokpi.

The accident occurred at around 2:30 pm in the evening between Kangpokpi and Changoubung when a Bolero Jeep bearing regd. no MN07L/5432 heading towards Senapati collided with an FCI truck bearing regd no CG07C/5575 which was heading towards Imphal.

According to a source, the ill-fated truck was fully loaded with FCI rice and was one among many trucks escorted by CRPF.

The truck fell down a small gorge when it collided with the Bolero and the driver of the truck sustained severe injury.

Personnel of Kangpokpi police brought the injured driver at CHC, Kangpokpi where he succumbed after few treatment at the centre, according to police source.

The deceased driver is suspected to be from Muslim community. He is around 5’4 inch wearing formal dark blue pant and sky grey vest having moustache.

The other three bolero occupants who sustained minor injuries were given first aid at CHC, Kangpokpi and discharged.

In the meantime, Kangpokpi Youth Union and personnel of Kangpokpi police looked after the ill-fated vehicle and loaded goods at the site till filing of this report.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/road-mishap-claims-one-2/