Manipur News

IMPHAL, September 19: In a gruesome incident, the former vice-president of the Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) was found bludgeoned to death by militant suspects.

The incident comes barely a days after the blast in Ukhrul that killed two persons including a former president of the Tnagkhul Sanao Long, (TSL).

The murdered man, Ngamreishang Ningsen, 38, is the son of Ns Truesome of Alang Village Phungyar sub-division, Ukhrul district. He is survived by a child and wife.

Ningsen held the post of vice president of Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) during 2009-2011, and is currently an executive of Kho Kho Long.

Sources said that the deceased was last seen at Khuman Lampak area on September 17. The same day around 10 am he visited a relative near Khuman Lampak bus terminus and had lunch before leaving for his native village.

Later today his body was found near Don Bosco school, Theiyong village under Lamlai police station.

The victim was found blind folded with red handkerchief and hands tied on his back.

He was bludgeoned to death using a blunt object. Police also have taken into custody a wooden block with blood stains recovered from the spot, believed to be used in committing the crime.

The corpse was retrieved by the police around 1.25 pm after proper inquest.

Meanwhile, family sources suspected the hand of a hill based militant in the killing as the deceased had received threats from the group for allegedly being an informer of security personnel.

However, they declined to disclose the name of the militant group.

The sources further disclosed that two members of the militant group were killed during an operation conducted by security forces in April for which the militant group blamed the deceased.

Our Ukhrul Correspondent adds: The Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) has strongly condemned the the killing of its former vice-president Ngamreishang Ningshen of Alang village under Phungyar sub-division in Ukhrul district by unknown persons while also offering its deepest sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased.

In its condemnation note, the apex Tangkhul students’ organization said that it was deeply disturbed and saddened by the barbaric murder of Ngamreishang Ningshen and condemned in no uncertain terms the manner in which his body was disposed off after killing him.

Stating that such inhuman acts of barbarism by anti-social elements is not acceptable in any society in today’s world as a means of resolving a difference; the statement added that the Saklong was deeply disturbed and prayed to the Almighty God for comfort and guidance to his family during this time of bereavement.

The statement asserted that TKS paid its tribute to the departed soul in whom the society has lost a person of immense maturity, responsibility and a great leader, while appealling to all not to commit such acts of barbarism which tarnishes the image of the entire society.

Notably late Mr. Ngamreishang Ningshen had served the Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong as its vice president during the Presidency of Mr. Wungnaoshang A Shimray for the tenure 2009-2011.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/09/former-tks-vice-president-found-bludgeoned-to-death/

IMPHAL, September 19: The first preliminary talk with the government and the all-political party committee on the implementation of a permit system in Manipur ended on a positive note today, JCILPS convenor Ibotombi Khuman told the media.

Speaking to media persons at the office of the United People’s Front after the talk, Ibotombi said the meeting was held at the Chief Minister’s secretariat this afternoon.

The Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam represented the government, while MLA RK Anand led the 12 member all-political parties committee, he said.

In all 16 JCILPS members led by himself were present in today’s talk, according to the convenor.

Following a detailed discussion on the issue, it was resolve to implement or regulate an Act which would be feasible to the present situation in the State, he said.

The all-political parties committee also highlighted that it has collected suggestions and opinions from legal experts and academics on the issue, he said.

Ibotombi also said that the JCILPS has submitted several memorandums on the issue to the State government.

We are not demanding the exact replica of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 and other specific Act, however, the Act should be similar to the ILPS, he said.

The Act should be able to safeguard the indigenous people and their land, he continued.

Ibotombi also said that the government directed the all-political parties committee to invite JCILPS to a second meeting on September 22 between themselves at the Manipur Assembly Secretariat committee hall.

On the other hand, the JCILPS also expressed the desire to check the expert suggestions and opinions, he said.

The JCILPS has been struggling for long and today’s meeting showed some positive developments, he said.

Meanwhile, deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who also holds the Home portfolio has assured befitting actions against additional SP Yengkhom Victoria and her brother if they are found at fault for assaulting JCILPS volunteers after due investigation.

Gaikhangam had also assured that the government takes the issue seriously and if they are found guilty, the government will take legal actions against them, he said.

The deputy Chief Minister was replying to the JCILPS team who had apprised him that the second time the meeting had failed was due to the additional SP’s fault, he said.

He said Victoria had been harsh on the volunteers of the JCILPS student wing, and demanded her suspension.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/09/first-formal-talk-with-government-positive-jcilps/

IMPHAL, September 19: A team of Bishnupur district Police rescued a labourer and arrested three kidnappers today.

A statement issued by the PRO Manipur Police, S Gautam Singh, said that the rescued victim has been identified as Md Nasir Khan, 40, son of Md Kamar-uddin Tera Khongsangbi, engaged in building construction of Borayangbi Primary School. The three kidnappers have been identified as Bungneithang Kom alias Athang, 28, son of Chongthang Kom of Pungshanglen Village, Churachandpur, Thangpao Haokip alias Apao, 39, son of Jamkho Haokip of Sukon Village, Chandel and Jonah Vaiphei, 28, son of Seimang Vaiphei of Pelhang Village, Nagaland at present Sukon Village.

It said that following the kidnap of Nasir on September 18, the same day a case was lodged with the concerned police station under FIR No. 12(9)2014 KUB-PS u/s 365/384/400/34 IPC&25 (I-C).

Subsequently, as a follow up action the Bishnupur police rescued the kidnapped victim from Sugnu area this morning with the help of 22 AR, Sugnu police and local people, it asserted.

Our Bishnupur Correspondent adds: Three youths came on diesel auto asking for the contractor and Mohari engaged in construction work of Borayangbi Primary School.

On failing to find the contractor or the Mohari, Nasir was taken away by the miscreants on the pretext of having a talk with him.

A combined team Bishnupur police and commandos carried out a massive rescue operation soon after the incident came to light. The rescue operation was conducted under the supervision of Kh Vikramjit additional SP (L&O).

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/09/labourer-rescued-from-kidnappers/