Manipur News

Imphal Dec 17 NNN: A farmer was shot to dead by unknown arms person right after the Orange festival was over in Tamenglong district late last night said a police source on Wednesday.
According to Amu Kamei, president of Zaliangrong Union (Assam Manipur Nagaland) said that after the orange festival progamme was over, some unknown armed person came on the site where the orange festival was celebrated and open fire where a stray bullet killed one innocent farmer who was just helping the organizer in clearing up the site.
The deceased was identified as one Boundiya Panmei (36) son of P. Aijang of Green Hills ward no. 6, Tamenglong district.
The incidents occur at around 11:30 pm yesterday night, after all the participant and public left the site said Amu Kamei to the reporter at RIMS morgue where they come to claim the dead body of the decease.
The Zaliangrong Union (ZU), President, term the incident as unfortunate and condemnable.
Mention may be made here that, the Orange festival was boycotted by All Naga Student Union, Manipur (ANSAM) and Zaliangrong Youth Front (ZYF).
But the festival was open and celebrated with fun and fare without any disturbance amidst the boycott called.

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Imphal, Dec 19: Manipur Assembly today paid obituary reference to the demise of former Prime Minister, I K Gujral, former CM of Manipur, W Nipamacha, former members Md Allaudin Khan, Md Abdul Wahid and L Kerani.
Chief Minister, O Ibobi Singh said the 12th Prime Minister of India, IK Gujral was the second person who assumed office of Prime Minister as Member of Rajya Sabha. He said Gujral took part in the freedom struggle movement and was jailed during the 1942 Quit India movement. He narrated a brief political history of Gujral and expressed grief of his demise.
He said former CM of Manipur W. Nipamacha who recently expired was an outspoken leader who took some bold decisions during his stint as Chief Minister. He said Nipamacha organised National Games, implemented new pay scale for employees and strengthened Other Backward Classes department. He said Md Allauddin Khan served as minister under him during the last two government and worked hard to improve the conditions of the minorities.
Ibobi reminded the House that Md Allauddin Khan tried to reform the education system in the Madrasas by incorporating modern education. Speaker I Hemochandra, Opposition leader Dr L Ibohabi, I Hemochandra, Minister, Md Nasir, Minister, Amin Shah, Parliamentary Secretary, M Prithviraj, Parliamentary Secy, Ng Bijoy, TN Haokip, Thamarjit, O Lukhoi and other members paid obituary reference to the departed leaders. Members observed two minute silence to pay respect to the departed leader. The two day winter session of the Manipur Assembly which began today was adjourned till 11 am of tomorrow by the Speaker without taking up any further business for the day.

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Imphal, Dec 19: One killed and three others were injured in three blasts in Imphal on Wednesday.
A a hand grenade was hurled at one Laishram Kheda’s house at Liwa Road Oinam Leikai in Imphal West near Manipur University by miscreants resulted in the dead of one carpenter and two injured. Kheda is said to be a contractor. The incident happened at around 5:20 pm.
The deceased has been identified as one Maibam Bira (53), a carpenter while the injured have been identified as Oinam Sanayaima (40) and Lourembam Manja (37).
A search operation was conducted by the security force personnel and following this, an encounter between some unknown gunmen and the security force personnel, a report added.
while a man was injured when two powerful bombs exploded near Imphal east district police headquarters. Two vehicles of CRPF were damaged.
The two IEDs went-off around 10.10 am at a spot along the Baruni road between Imphal East district police headquarters and Porompat police station. The IEDs were planted on both sides of the roadside and the second one was triggered after a gap of around four minutes.
Police suspect the IEDs were triggered using remote control devices and targeted a convoy of 143 CRPF returning to its post at Lamphel in Imphal West district after fetching drinking water from Porompat water supply scheme.
The water tanker of the CRPF and a bullet proof vehicle that escort the tanker were hit by the splinters of the blast. However, no casualty was suffered to CRPF personnel.
Driver of a water-tanker fetching water for a private hospital from the same water supply scheme, moving behind the CRPF convoy was also hit by the impact of the blast. The driver of the tanker identified as Shaik Mustak Ahmad (38) sustained splinter injury in his right leg. He has been rushed to JNIMS hospital where his condition was stated to be out of danger.
One of the IEDs was planted on the earth that was piled up on the roadside while the other one was planted underneath the earth on the roadside just opposite to the earlier one.

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IMPHAL, Dec 19 NNN: An armed cadre of NSCN-IM reportedly went rampant when he molested Manipuri digital film actress Momoko before assaulting her in full public view during a concert at Chandel Bazaar High School ground, Chandel district last night. The NSCN-IM cadre also allegedly tried to kill another two artistes by firing two rounds at point blank range but they escaped unhurt.
Decrying the incident, the Film Forum Manipur (FFM) has demanded the state Government to take prompt action against the perpetrators at the earliest. The state Government should own up responsibility for any eventuality if it tries to keep mum on the matter, L Surjakanta, president, FFM warned while addressing a press meet held at the office of FFM, Lamphelpat here on Wednesday.
“All the perpetrators involved in the incident should be booked and punish under the law,” L Surjakanta said.
The victim, actress Momoko who was also present at the press meet narrated the whole episode. She said a concert was organized by Mahamani Women’s Society, Chandel to raise fund for the Mahamani Youth Club at Chandel High School ground yesterday when the ghastly incident took place.
According to Momoko, she participated at the concert as the programme announcer, Momoko said. At around 7:30 pm, all of a sudden, one Livingstone, an armed member of NSCN-IM who was in inebriated condition entered inside the room behind the stage where the artistes were sitting. Suddenly, Livingstone grabbed her shoulders and inquired whether she was the actress Momoko. Then, she answered ‘yes’ but he repeatedly asked the same question and started caressing her hair. Livingstone came along with three other cadres who were also heavily armed.
Feeling embarrassed at the rude behaviour of the NSCN-IM cadre, Momoko swiftly left her chair and sat beside her mother who was sitting inside the same room. Then, her mother complained to the organizing committee about the matter. Moments after that, Livingstone came again close to to her and pulled her down from the chair and started beating her up like anything by kicking aimlessly, Momoko added.
Singer Prakash Khuraijam, who was performing on the stage at that point of time, along with Manipuri digital film actor Guna came to the rescue of Momoko but Livingstone tried to kill them by firing two shots at point blank range. They luckily escaped the attack unhurt, Momoko stated.
Momoko lamented that the audience as well as the police personnel who were present at the scene stood silent when she was beating up by Livingstone. The Chandel Police Station has not yet taken any action regarding the incident, she alleged.
Livingstone also shot several rounds in the air before the incident, she added.

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SENAPATI, Dec 19 NNN : Gracing as the chief guest at the re-opening ceremony of Senapati District Court at CJM office complex here today, Supreme Court Judge, Justice R.M Lodha said the newly re-opened court is expected to deliver its purpose for the benefits of the people.
An occasion considered one of the most anticipated and developing moves under the present District Administration, the re-opening of the District Court after 20 years will facilitate legal services and ensure the execution of constitutional rights through judicial fraternity.
The programme was jointly organized by the District Administration and the Senapati District Bar Association headed by Advocate Koshia Mao. R.M Lodha has also earlier visited Moreh and inaugurated the Chandel District CJM office on December 18.
Attended by over 500 delegates and dignitaries including prominent legal practitioners, police, civil bodies, NGOs, students and well wishers, the programme also demonstrated tribal dances and cultural songs. Among notable dignitaries were Justice A.K Goel, Chief Justice, Justice T.Nandakumar, Justice N.Kotiswar Singh all from the Gauhati High Court and Th. Ibohal Singh, Advocate General, Manipur, Sessional Judges, R.K Memcha, CJM, Legal experts, All Manipur Bar Association, DC P.K Jha, IAS, S.P Pushpanjali, IPS, AC Worshang, IAS, CEO Kholia, IAS, Tadubi SDO Peter Rangnamei, MCS, Purul SDO Ronald PP Ronald, Jr.MCS, DLOs, NPO, SDSA, SDWA, KSTC, Tribe leaders and many other special invitees. Justice N.Kotiswar Singh pronounced the welcome address, while Justice A.K Goel, Justice T.Nandakumar, Justice Ibohal and AMBA Gen. Secy. also delivered speech on the occasion.
Justice R.M Lodha in his speech stated that, the rule of law is possible when one establishes a strong judicial system for the people and that, the dispensation of the law by lawyers/advocates is expected in best sincere way possible without corruption.
The former Chief justice of Patna also advised the media fraternity to disseminate any information to the people related to administrative corruption and social ailments. He however advised the media not to divert itself into media trail of a person accused in any case as the rule of law will prevail in any outcome.
Justice Lodha has been a renowned legal personality in Rajasthan and Bombay High courts before being appointed as a Judge to Supreme Court of India in 1994.

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IMPHAL, Dec 19 MNS/UNA: Five militants belonging to two groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO) with the government, involved in the recent kidnapping of two employees of a private brick field in Imphal and released after taking Rs 15 lakh were nabbed by a team of Manipur police commandos.
Two of the nabbed cadres belonged to Kuki National Front (KNF) while three of them belonged to Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP)-Lamyanba Khuman. Both the groups are signatories of suspension of operation agreement with the Centre and state government.
According to additional SP, Imphal West N Herojit Meetei, the two KNF members identified as Douagin Haokip alias Beeny (35) of V Vengnom Laizon Veng, Churachandpur and Takhellambam Anand alias Max (38) were first arrested by a team of police commandos attached with Imphal West district police yesterday (Tuesday) while the three KCP-Lamyanba were nabbed in a follow up action.
The three arrested KCP cadres were identified as Naorem Kheman alias Prem (36) of Thoubal Bazar, Angom Ibochouba alias Punshiba (38) of Moirang of Bishnupur district and Khuraijam Helemjit Singh alias Naochouba of Mayang Langjing, Imphal West district.
The additional SP said that the two KNF cadres were arrested yesterday around 5.30 pm from Nagamapal area of Imphal city when the police commando team launched an operation based on specific information that some members of the KNF who have bee working together with KCP (Lamyanba Khuman) group in committing many prejudicial activities were loitering in and around the area.
During the operation, the team discovered two persons standing suspiciously by a dark blue Santro Car (MN-03P/0910) at Nagamapal opposite to Tangbra Optical. They were detailed and on spot verification they were identified as KNF cadres, Herojit said.
Based on the disclosure made by them, the police commandos launched another operation at Joute hillock of Sadar hills of Senapati distirct and recovered one AK rifles including nine live rounds.
KCP cadre Noarem Kheman was also nabbed in another operation based on the disclosure made by the two KNF cadres from his home at Thoubal Bazar by the Imphal West police commandos assisted by Thoubal police commandos on the same day, around 7 pm.
An amount of Rs seven lakh which was a part of Rs 15 lakh that was taken as ransom from kidnapping two employees of HVS Construction Pvt Limited, Patsoi in Imphal West district was recovered from his possession.
Mention may be made that two employees of HVS Construction, Hawaibam Suresh (22) and Jalauddin Barbhuiya (27), a resident of Assam’s Hailakandi district were kidnapped by KCP Lamyanmba Khuman activists from Keithelmanbi area on November 25 last and later set freed after taking a ransom amount of Rs 15 lakh allegedly.
Two more activists of KCP, Ibochouba and Helemjit, were picked up based on the disclosure made by Naorem Kheman from Nambol Bazar today morning around 6.30 am, the additional SP said, adding that one 9 mm pistol with a magazine loaded with three live rounds was recovered from the possession of Ibochouba and one .32 pistol with one magazine and two live rounds was recovered from the possession of Helemjit Singh.
The additional SP said that all of them were directly involved in the abduction of the two employees of the brick field and out of Rs 15 lakhs extorted by them, police so far recovered Rs seven lakh.

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