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Imphal. April 25 NNN: A man was caught red-handed while reportedly sucking blood from a 3 year old boy after cutting the boy’s left palm with a sickle at Keirao Bitra Mayai Leikai under Irilbung police station in Imphal East district.
The person, identified as Maibam Jiban (32) s/o M.Iboyai of Yambem Mathak Leikai, Yairipok was staying at the house of his sister P (O) Ibemcha at Keirao, it is reported.
The boy is identified as Pukhrambam Prithiviraj, s/o P. Surjit and P.(O) Ibemcha of Keirao Bitra Mayai Leikai under Irilbung police station, Imphal East district.
The boy was playing with his younger sister, grandmother and Jiban (his maternal uncle) in their courtyard at around 11:30 am today when their grandmother heard Prithiviraj cried out loudly and turned to see that Jiban was allegedly holding the boy and sucking blood from his left palm.
On seeing the scary sight of Jiban sucking blood from the hand of her grandson, the old woman ran to fetch the mother of the boy who had gone to attend a religious ceremony nearby and whose father was also out on some business, with the younger sister of Prithiviraj tied on her back.
Meanwhile, local people of the area came out and saw what was happening and tried to stop Jiban from harming the boy further. But Jiban put the sickle on the neck of the boy and threatened that the consequence would not be good if the people tried to come near him.
But finally the people of the locality managed to disarm Jiban and stoppeed him from doing any further harm to the boy, though he suffered deep cut on his left palm between the thumb and index finger, and had sickle mark on his neck where Jiban had pressed the sickle. The local people also thrashed Jiban.
The police have picked up Jiban and taken him to Irilbung police station for further action, it is reported.
One woman expressed that till today they had heard about such blood curling events through newspapers, but now that such incidents are happening in their locality she was afraid to let her children play outside as they can easily become victims of such crimes.
Another person stated that Jiban seemed to a drug user, though he denied that he was a drug user to the police and media persons.
Meanwhile, Jiban denied of sucking blood of the boy. He said he was playing with the boy.

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Imphal. April 25 NNN: Parents who are found involved in abandoning or trafficking their children will be penalized according to law, said G. Seitabati, director, Manipur social welfare department on Wednesday.
She stated this to media persons at Bal Bhavan, Khuman Lampak, Imphal on the sideline of the “Chakumba” ceremony of a six month old boy who was found abandoned at the traffic island near Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal six months ago.
The boy was abandoned right after his birth most probably because he was born with deformed fingers and toes on the right side.
The baby boy was rescued by officer-in-charge of Lamphel police station Ingocha and admitted at RIMS hospital where he stayed for more than a month.
The social welfare department, Manipur announced that the boy was adopted by the department from today, coinciding with his chakumba ceremony which is a ritual initiating him to semi solid and solid food.
The director of the social welfare department stated that in most cases parents are involved in the abandonment and trafficking of their child which she appealed should be stopped and parents should try to treat their disabled child and try to bring them up like other normal children.
Parents should not abandon their children just because they are born disabled or deformed, appealed Seitabati.

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Imphal, Apr 25: Cadets of Sainik School Imphal brought laurels to the school by winning prizes and merit certificates in the 2nd District Level Exhibition and Project Competition of INSPIRE Awardees of ‘Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspire Research’ organized by Department of Education (S) Govt of Manipur under the aegis of Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt of India from 5th to 7th April 2012 at Bengali High School, Imphal. Out of 391 participants coming from across the entire state, Cdt Pradyumna Arambam stood first on his project ‘Treatment of Sewage Water by Constructing Artificial Wetlands’. Again Cdt Miranda Thoudam secured 2nd position in the same competition on project ‘Energy from Hydrogen’. Earlier also, both of them were awarded a sum of Rs 5000/- each as scholarship by Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt of India. Now they will participate in the State Level Exhibition which will be held from 3rd to 5th May 2012 at Bengali High School, Imphal.

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Imphal, Apr 24: A musical concert was organised by National Cadet Corps, Manipur at 6 pm on 22ndApril 2012 at NCC Ground with a thyme – “Manipur Meets West” . The concert comprised of Manipuri, Quawali and Western Musics. The Chief Guest of the concert was Shri Kh. Joykishan Singh, MLA Thangmeiband A/C, Presided by Col JJ Vargese, Commander NCC Group Manipur and Guest of Honour was Col Sanjiv Kumar, Commandant 28 Assam Rifles.
All the top singers of Manipur sang in the concert with music provided by Roop Raag for Manipuri, Phoenix and White Fire for Western music. During the concert awareness on Manipur Skill Development Society, Afforestation, Cancer Awareness, Surva Siksha Abhiyan(SSA), Rastriya Madhyamic Siksha Abhiyan(RMSA), HIV /AIDS, Save Energy, Blood Donation, Environment Protection, Use of Plastic, Wild Life Protection, Tourism, Malaria, National Rural Health Mission and Traffic were given by the prominent stars like Bala, Maya Chowdhury, Soma, Kaiku, Gokul, Sadanand and Bonny. The concert was attended by crowd of about five thousand audience of different age groups. Very high standard of music was played during the concert.
The prominent singers who took part in the concert were H. Naba, Naba Volcano, Sanatombi, Asem Bimola, Brojen Sharma, Ranbir Thouna, Takhelambam Premkumar, Lt Col Shantikumar Sapam,Sadanand, Pushparani, Nandeswori, Sarita Gazmi Natasha, Madhuri, Tinku, Sori Senjam, Swamikumar, and Kairang Quwali Group for Manipuri section and Guru Rewben, Sando, Lain Gangte, Lt Col Shantikumar Sapam, Vivek, Alvina and Shushmita for western music. The entire concert was covert by ISTV live. Due to rain the full programme could not be completed. Lt Col S.k Sapam, CO, 14 Manipur Bn NCC and Flt Lt K.U. Singh, CO No.1 Air Squadron stated that the main aim of the concert was to give awareness on various issues and also enjoy different music on the same platform. The programme will be made available in U-Tube.

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Imphal. April 24 NNN : A series of protests will be staged at different schools in Manipur regarding the disappearance of Rahul Takhellambam, a class VII student of Don Bosco school, Chingmeirong in Imphal and if prompt actions are not taken up by the government of Manipur to find out the whereabouts of the missing boy, bandhs and strikes would follow.
This was stated by joint action committee (JAC) formed formed in connection with the disapearance of the  student at the sit-in protest cum public meeting organized at Sangakpham bazar, near the school where the missing boy was studying. It was resolved at the public meeting  to submit memorandums to the chief minister and home minister of Manipur to trace out the whereabouts of the missing boy within a reasonable period of time, take up legal action against the school authority of Don Bosco, Imphal and punishment to those who are responsible for the disappearance of Rahul.
The joint action committee has asked the school authority of Don Bosco, Chingmeirong not to open the school until the missing student has been traced, and alleged that the student, who was staying in the hostel of the school, was missing due to the lack of responsibility of the warden of the hostel who reportedly came to know about the disappearance of Rahul only after room mates of Rahul informed him that Rahul had not returned to the hostel after school hours.
The JAC informed that sit-in protests would be organized at different schools of the state from tomorrow to protest the disappearance of the student and if no tangible action is taken up by the government of Manipur, then bandhs and general strikes would follow.
It may be recalled that Rahul Takhellambam, s/o T. Sunil Singh of Ngaikhong Khullen, Bishnupur, a student of class VII in the Don Bosco school, Chingmeirong, staying in the hostel of the school, had been missing since school hours was over on April 21. The family of Rahul was informed about his disappearance at around 6 in the evening the same day. But his whereabouts are still unknown till today.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/students-demand-rescue-of-missing-boy-stir-programme-chalked-out/

Dimapur, April 23 NNN: The NSCN-IM has alerted the Nagas today that they should get prepared for any eventuality as the stand off between the Naga outfit and the Assam Rifles has dragged on to the fifth day today. The NSCN-IM also lambasted the Naga People’s Front (NPF) led government of Nagaland for not rising up to the occasion. The Isak-Muivah group also cautions other underground groups that once they start engaging the political dialogues with New Delhi, those outfits will certainly experience the same insincerity and false diplomacy of the Government of India as the NSCN-IM is facing today.
Meanwhile, there was a high level meeting consisting of the NSCN-IM, the Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) of the government of India and other concerned authorities with regard to the current impasse between the Naga outfit and the Assam Rifles.
However, the detailed information on the outcome of meeting was not known.
Sources informed Newmai News Network that hectic emergency meetings are also underway in New Delhi involving Thuigaleng Muivah, Isak Swu and representatives of the Government of India since yesterday in this connection.
An official source said regarding the the meeting in Dimapur, it was participated by fire-brand NSCN-IM leader V.S Atem, Cease Fire Monitoring Group chairman Major General (retd) N George and other leaders at Police Guest house, Chumukedima in the outskirt of Dimapur.
Meanwhile, the NSCN-IM said today that whatever has been and will be said or written about the April 19 incident at Hebron, the Council Headquarters of the outfit , it was actually an outrageous trespass of the notorious Assam Rifles to the NSCN-IM camp. “No amount of excuses or explanations by the Assam Rifles and other Indian government agencies can justify or cover the crime. It was a flagrant violation of cease-fire ground rules and the spirit of the widely known Cease-fire agreement between the NSCN and the government of India. It was a planned and deliberate act of provocation,” it alleged.
While expressing its unhappiness the way the Neiphiu Rio government in Nagaland state is behaving, the NSCN-IM said as a powerful unit in the India federation, and the government of Nagaland which holds the law and order subject is maintaining death silence. “The NPF Government in Nagaland boasts of claiming as a facilitator in the peace process between the NSCN and the government of India but during such crisis and uncertainty what the Nagaland State government is doing?,” the NSCN-IM asks today, while adding, “The NSCN is a political group only. But the dangerous consequences is threatening the entire population of the Nagas. So that Naga people may ask the reasons why the State Government of Nagaland does not raise a voice in such a critical situation? If any undesirable situation is created from today’s crisis, the Government of Nagaland state should be squarely blamed by the Nagas”.
The outfit then maintains that more than 95% Nagas desire freedom from want and oppressions. They have witnessed how the government of India and its leaders are acting in political dialogue and the April 19 incident at Hebron is a good lesson for all the Nagas, it added. The other factions are talking about political dialogue with India, but they will certainly experience the same insincerity and false diplomacy from the government of India, the NSCN-IM cautions. “The said incident should be an eye opener for all sections of the Naga people. The system of dictatorship and authoritarianism, oppression and suppression is speedily losing ground from the face of the world. The Nagas are united in our desire for freedom and dignity of life. Therefore, let us again unite as before and fight with whatever is available at our command. Let us not loss heart but be strengthen with difficult situations we are facing now. 
“From today’s incident Naga people have learned the real intention of India and so we should get prepared for any eventuality,” the NSCN-IM alerted. 

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Imphal, Apr 23: Apropos the news item “AR NSCN Stand off” published in this paper it was clarified that based on specific information, a column of 19 Assam Rifles alongwith Police representatives of Police Station, Khonsa launched an operation in the jungles near Hollam Village in Tirap District on 15 April 2012. At approximately 06:45 PM, the column apprehended one militant, later identified as SS Capt Yormi Horam Tangkhul of NSCN (IM), alongwith one muzzle loaded rifle (Baruah Rifle), an extortion note of NSCN (IM) and two pairs of combat uniform. SS Capt Yormi Horam Tangkhul was found to be in a sick state and was, therefore, immediately taken to District Hospital, Khonsa alongwith the local Police representatives where the cadre was handed over in fit physical condition after proper medical examination to SHO, Khonsa Police Station and District Hospital, Khonsa. It is learnt that the NSCN (IM) cadre, SS Capt Yormi Horam Tangkhul subsequently expired on 20 April 2012 in the hospital.
Proper laid down procedures and norms were followed during the conduct of the operation and further handing over of the apprehended NSCN (IM) cadre to the police. There have been no Human Rights violations by the Assam Rifles troops in the entire episode. The news paper report of SS Capt Yormi Horam succumbing due to torture by 19 Assam Rifles is utterly false and malicious, aimed at tarnishing the image of Assam Rifles.

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Imphal, Apr 23: A cadre of KYKL was apprehended by Thoubal police commandos from Samram Mamang Leikai on April 21 around four p.m.
The arrested was identified as Laimayum Emei alias Khingba (27) Thoubal Nonggakhong.
Meanwhile a combined force nabbed two cadres of UNLF.
These arrested were identified as Longjam Tomchou Meetei (43) Sgt. Major Angom Athouba alias, Premjit alias Raju (30).
They were residents of Ekou Bazar and Torbung Maning Leikai, one pistol made in German, two rounda, one nine mm pistol, one round were also seized.
They were arrested from Jiribam on April 21.
As a follow up action, another overground member was also arrested. He was identified as Khaidem Madan (35) Khabam Lamkhai.
During the same operaton, a Sgt. Of HPC(D) was also apprehended. He was later identified as Lairuchan Hmar (21), Leiri Village, Assam, He was also handed over to Jiribam PS.
On specific input, 33 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division launched an operation on 22 Apr 12 in general area Kumbi Uyung Makhong of Bishenpur Dist and apprehended a cadre of UNLF identified as Army No 1859, SS Pvt Ningthoujam Thouburemba (age 22 yrs), r/o Kumbi Uyoung Makhong.
The individual was involved in extortion/tax collection activities in general area Kumbi and has been handed over to PS Kumbi.

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Dimapur, April 22 NNN: The stand off between the Assam Rifles and the NSCN-IM completed four days today but there is no sign of easing the tension.
According to a well placed source, the main problem at the moment between the Assam Rifles and the Naga outfit which keeps afloat the present quagmire has been that of the weapons in their respective custody seized from the other.
The Assam Rifles demanded that the service weapons confiscated by the NSCN-IM from the five Assam Rifles personnel near the Hebron camp be returned while the Naga outfit retorted that it would only reciprocate after the weapons seized from the Naga militants in the last few days by Assam Rifles are returned.
However, the same source disclosed tonight that the matter is being discussed now “at the higher level” in New Delhi.
Meanwhile, the NSCN-IM alleged today that one ‘captain’ of the Naga outfit had died after the Assam Rifles tortured him in Arunachal Pradesh. The NSCN-IM ‘captain’ has been identified one Yaomi, hailed from Ukhrul district of Manipur.
Taking serious note of the incindent, the NSCN-IM said tonight that the ceasefire violation and human rights violation in the hands of the “notorious” Assam Rifles is happening not only in Nagaland but elsewhere also.
“On April one Capt.Yaomi of NSCN was picked up by the personnel of the 19 AR from the jungle in Holom village in Tirap district and tortured to death and his lifeless body dumped in Khonsa District Hospital. Yaomi was not feeling well and was on the way to move out from the village when the Assam Rifles troops caught him from a jungle hut (Khola). He was without any weapons in his body.There is nothing to doubt that the case was purely a custodial death,” alleged the NSCN-IM.
The NSCN-IM captain’s body was brought to Dimapur with the help of the villagers of Holom and after conducting condolence service the body was sent off to his native village at Tanrui in Ukhrul. “Members from NSCN and others from the civil societies paid rich tribute to him. Capt.Yaomi who was postumously given the rank of major died in a far off region of Nagalim in Arunachal pradesh in the hands of 19 Assam Rifles and he remained
committed to the cause he had avowed to defend till his last breath,” the NSCN-IM’s condolence message said while adding, “Certainly, major Yaomi’s name will be recorded and given a place of honour in the Naga history for the service rendered for the Naga nation. May his soul rest in peace and may God comfort his family members at such hour of grieve and sorrow,” it further said.

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Imphal, Apr 22: Baba Film Corporation is gearing up to foray into regional cinema in a big way. Company Production ‘LOC a playground’ had won Dada Saheb Phalke award for best short film at 4th Nasik Film festival recently. Film was also screened and appreciated by jury at Imphal International Short Film Festival and won three awards like best short film on national integration, critics award for best film for sports promotion, and also film is selected by jury to send it to Dhaka International Film awards.
Producer Atul Kumar Sharma acknowledged everybody at Imphal after receiving the awards and announced that very soon Baba Film corporation will launch a Manipuri Film. Title will be “I lov u teacher’. The shoot for the film will start in around May-June this year. Locations are being chosen and other preparations are on.
Lead role will be played by non other than talented young Manipuri actress Momocco.
She is a talented actor and ready to make a mark in the cinema industry, This film may be produced in other languages also.
Mr Sharma said that Baba Film corporation is exploring the acting talent and stories from HIlls and very soon company will announce its film projects in Manipuri, Assamese, Bengali and other popular regional languages.
Actor Momocco thanked Baba Film Corporation and expressed happiness that Manipuri Cinema is being appreciated by Film Makers like Atul Sharma and new film will encourage other producers to explore the scope of cinema in hills.

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Imphal, Apr 22: Khongjom day will be observed tomorrow at Khebaching. Governor Gurbhachan Jagat, Chief Minister O Ibobi, Ministers, MPs, MLAs and others will attend the function. Laying of floral wreaths at war memorial, gun salute, speeches by dignitaries, play will mark the observation.
In connection with the Khongjom day celebration, the director of transport has arranged 12 semi law floor buses. The buses will be stationed at Koirengei, Chingmeirong, Palace Gate, DC, office Porompat, Tera Bazar, Kwakeithel Bazar, Lamphel PS and transport office since six a.m. The buses will transport people from Imphal to Kheba Ching, Khongjom and shall ply back to Imphal after celebration is over.
Gurbachan Jagat, Governor said in a message, “It gives me great pleasure in greeting the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of Khongjom Day, 2012.
Every year April 23 is celebrated as Khongjom Day in Manipur to mark the supreme sacrifices made by our forefathers like Paona Brajabashi and others who displayed indomitable courage and great spirit of patriotism for the cause of their motherland. The brave sons of the soil fought gallantly against the mightiest ^ imperialist power and they never surrendered.
On this auspicious occasion, while paying our humble tribute to all the valiant heroes of Manipur, who laid down their lives at the battle of Khongjom and other war-fronts in the Anglo-Manipur War of 1 89 1 , let us once again renew our pledge to protect and preserve the sovereignty and dignity of our country and strengthen the courage and spirit to challenge any forces that dare to destroy the nation and at the same time let us resolve to forget the past bitterness and differences and dedicate ourselves to bring peace and harmony in the State which will ultimately take our State to the road of socio-economic progress.
I, once again, convey my best wishes to the people of Manipur and wish the Khongjom Day Celebration, 2012 a grand success.”
The president of AMUCO AT Rahman while meeting the press its office today appealed the people Khongjom day celebration so that they can pay floral tributes to the martyrs. He also asked to paste the banner Patriots day, patriots sacrifice for motherland in their vehicles.
Major General UK Gurung,YSM,IGAR(S) and All Ranks of Assam Rifles extends a very warm greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion of “Khonjom Day”. IGAR (South) prays to the Almighty to keep benign eye on the people of Manipur to bring about peace, prosperity and tranquility in the days to come. All ranks of IGAR(S) wish that the people in Manipur live in peace, harmony and with dignity. Let us join hands to bring peace and prosperity to the State as a tribute to the Almighty.

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Imphal. April 21 NNN: After three days of high drama and tension at the border of Jessami village, Ukhrul district in Manipur and Meluri village, Phek district of Nagaland officials and administrators of the two states agreed on a three point resolution after a meeting to prevent further escalation of trouble, said an official source.
A meeting was held today between the officials of the two states, Nagaland and Manipur, at Jessami Laii bridge at the border of the two states to find out ways and means to control the volatile situation at the border after the unfortunate incident of April 18. The sub-divisional officer, Ukhrul, who is also presently taking charge of the deputy commissioner, the superintendent of police, Ukhrul, the commandant of 6th Manipur Rifles, and the SDPO, Ukhrul represented the government of Manipur at the meeting, and the deputy commissioner, Phek district, represented the government of Nagaland.
The meeting of the officials of the two states concluded by arriving at three resolutions to control the tense situation and prevent further escalation of trouble at the border of the two states. The first step is to impose Cr.P.C. 144 in the boundary of Jessami in Manipur and Meluri in Nagaland by concerned authorities in both states, declaring that no one can carry any sort of weapon or arms at the boundary areas of the two villages.
The second step is to disallow any volunteer of both the villages to check or verify movement of any vehicle.
And the third step is to organize a meeting of civil organizations on May 3 to bring a compromise between the villagers of the two villages according to Naga customary law, stated the source. Relationship between the villagers of Jessami and Meluri was put under a huge strain for the last few days after an unfortunate incident where villagers of Meluri in Nagaland had intruded to Jessami in Manipur on April 18, assaulting and abducting six villagers of Jessami.
The abducted villagers of Jessami were released later after the chief secretary of Manipur contacted his counterpart in Nagaland, and one of the abducted villagers of Jessami had been hospitalized due to injury received after beatings by Meluri villagers.

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Imphal. April 21 NNN: After three days of high drama and tension at the border of Jessami village, Ukhrul district in Manipur and Meluri village, Phek district of Nagaland officials and administrators of the two states agreed on a three point resolution after a meeting to prevent further escalation of trouble, said an official source.
A meeting was held today between the officials of the two states, Nagaland and Manipur, at Jessami Laii bridge at the border of the two states to find out ways and means to control the volatile situation at the border after the unfortunate incident of April 18. The sub-divisional officer, Ukhrul, who is also presently taking charge of the deputy commissioner, the superintendent of police, Ukhrul, the commandant of 6th Manipur Rifles, and the SDPO, Ukhrul represented the government of Manipur at the meeting, and the deputy commissioner, Phek district, represented the government of Nagaland.
The meeting of the officials of the two states concluded by arriving at three resolutions to control the tense situation and prevent further escalation of trouble at the border of the two states. The first step is to impose Cr.P.C. 144 in the boundary of Jessami in Manipur and Meluri in Nagaland by concerned authorities in both states, declaring that no one can carry any sort of weapon or arms at the boundary areas of the two villages.
The second step is to disallow any volunteer of both the villages to check or verify movement of any vehicle.
And the third step is to organize a meeting of civil organizations on May 3 to bring a compromise between the villagers of the two villages according to Naga customary law, stated the source. Relationship between the villagers of Jessami and Meluri was put under a huge strain for the last few days after an unfortunate incident where villagers of Meluri in Nagaland had intruded to Jessami in Manipur on April 18, assaulting and abducting six villagers of Jessami.
The abducted villagers of Jessami were released later after the chief secretary of Manipur contacted his counterpart in Nagaland, and one of the abducted villagers of Jessami had been hospitalized due to injury received after beatings by Meluri villagers.

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Imphal, Apr 21: The foundation day of IAFOM was heId today with a condolence reference on the sudden and untimely demise of Late Mr, Ko GyL founder Executive Member of the organisation. Khumukcham Jaikishan Singh. MLA graced the function as Chief Guest and K. Ibohal Singh, Chairman IAFOM presided over the function. Takhelmayum Tomba Singh was the Guest of honour of the function. In the meeting. Mrs. Jenny Gangte. W/o. Late Ko Gyi and their two sons Paulzom and Henry were also present.
Giving his speech, Chief Guest MLA Jaikishan Singh suggested that the area of operation of the organisation should cover the ASEAN countries instead of the neighboring state of the North East. He expressed his desire to extend his co-operation and support to the venture of the organisation. He expressed desire for the progress of the IAFOM. A floral tribute to Late Mr. Ko Gyi and two minute silence is observed as a part of the function.
A condolence Meeting of late Mr. Ko Gyi @ U Aung Kyaw Oo of Zomi Villa, Imphal, eldest son of Mr. U. Chit Swe and Mrs. Daw HIa Kyim, 28th Street, between 85th and 86th Street, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), Founder Executive Committee Member of Indo Asean Friendship Organisation Manipur was held on Saturday, the 21st April, 2012 at the residence of the Chairman on his sudden and untimely demise on 11 April, 2012, Wednesday at 2.10 p.m. after a short illness.
The-meeting was chaired by K. Ibohal Singh, Chairman, IAFOM with Executive Committee Members and all the Founder Members of the Organisation.
IAFOM recognised on record the contributions, Dedications and Sacrifices of Mr. Ko Gyi for the promotion of good friendly relationship among the neighbouring countries and a radical democratic change in his motherland. He was a Student Democratic Revolutionist and a Socio-political Human Rights Activist, fought for the Labour Rights for the’Burmese people. He took shelter in Manipur to escape from the clutches of Military Junta after the coup of 1988. He was the Regional Secretary of the Federation of Trade Union of Burma (FTUB) till his last breath.
The flag of the Organisation was flown at half mast to salute him and a two minute silence was observed by standing paying homage to the deceased. The Organisation shared the deep sorrows and griefs of the bereaved family and prayed to the Lord for the departed soul to rest him in peace in His Heavenly Abode forever. Mr. Ko Gyi is survived by his wife Mrs. Jenny Gangte and two sons, Pauizom and Henry in Manipur.

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Imphal, Apr 21: The foundation day of IAFOM was heId today with a condolence reference on the sudden and untimely demise of Late Mr, Ko GyL founder Executive Member of the organisation. Khumukcham Jaikishan Singh. MLA graced the function as Chief Guest and K. Ibohal Singh, Chairman IAFOM presided over the function. Takhelmayum Tomba Singh was the Guest of honour of the function. In the meeting. Mrs. Jenny Gangte. W/o. Late Ko Gyi and their two sons Paulzom and Henry were also present.
Giving his speech, Chief Guest MLA Jaikishan Singh suggested that the area of operation of the organisation should cover the ASEAN countries instead of the neighboring state of the North East. He expressed his desire to extend his co-operation and support to the venture of the organisation. He expressed desire for the progress of the IAFOM. A floral tribute to Late Mr. Ko Gyi and two minute silence is observed as a part of the function.
A condolence Meeting of late Mr. Ko Gyi @ U Aung Kyaw Oo of Zomi Villa, Imphal, eldest son of Mr. U. Chit Swe and Mrs. Daw HIa Kyim, 28th Street, between 85th and 86th Street, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), Founder Executive Committee Member of Indo Asean Friendship Organisation Manipur was held on Saturday, the 21st April, 2012 at the residence of the Chairman on his sudden and untimely demise on 11 April, 2012, Wednesday at 2.10 p.m. after a short illness.
The-meeting was chaired by K. Ibohal Singh, Chairman, IAFOM with Executive Committee Members and all the Founder Members of the Organisation.
IAFOM recognised on record the contributions, Dedications and Sacrifices of Mr. Ko Gyi for the promotion of good friendly relationship among the neighbouring countries and a radical democratic change in his motherland. He was a Student Democratic Revolutionist and a Socio-political Human Rights Activist, fought for the Labour Rights for the’Burmese people. He took shelter in Manipur to escape from the clutches of Military Junta after the coup of 1988. He was the Regional Secretary of the Federation of Trade Union of Burma (FTUB) till his last breath.
The flag of the Organisation was flown at half mast to salute him and a two minute silence was observed by standing paying homage to the deceased. The Organisation shared the deep sorrows and griefs of the bereaved family and prayed to the Lord for the departed soul to rest him in peace in His Heavenly Abode forever. Mr. Ko Gyi is survived by his wife Mrs. Jenny Gangte and two sons, Pauizom and Henry in Manipur.

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Imphal, Apr 21: The foundation day of IAFOM was heId today with a condolence reference on the sudden and untimely demise of Late Mr, Ko GyL founder Executive Member of the organisation. Khumukcham Jaikishan Singh. MLA graced the function as Chief Guest and K. Ibohal Singh, Chairman IAFOM presided over the function. Takhelmayum Tomba Singh was the Guest of honour of the function. In the meeting. Mrs. Jenny Gangte. W/o. Late Ko Gyi and their two sons Paulzom and Henry were also present.
Giving his speech, Chief Guest MLA Jaikishan Singh suggested that the area of operation of the organisation should cover the ASEAN countries instead of the neighboring state of the North East. He expressed his desire to extend his co-operation and support to the venture of the organisation. He expressed desire for the progress of the IAFOM. A floral tribute to Late Mr. Ko Gyi and two minute silence is observed as a part of the function.
A condolence Meeting of late Mr. Ko Gyi @ U Aung Kyaw Oo of Zomi Villa, Imphal, eldest son of Mr. U. Chit Swe and Mrs. Daw HIa Kyim, 28th Street, between 85th and 86th Street, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), Founder Executive Committee Member of Indo Asean Friendship Organisation Manipur was held on Saturday, the 21st April, 2012 at the residence of the Chairman on his sudden and untimely demise on 11 April, 2012, Wednesday at 2.10 p.m. after a short illness.
The-meeting was chaired by K. Ibohal Singh, Chairman, IAFOM with Executive Committee Members and all the Founder Members of the Organisation.
IAFOM recognised on record the contributions, Dedications and Sacrifices of Mr. Ko Gyi for the promotion of good friendly relationship among the neighbouring countries and a radical democratic change in his motherland. He was a Student Democratic Revolutionist and a Socio-political Human Rights Activist, fought for the Labour Rights for the’Burmese people. He took shelter in Manipur to escape from the clutches of Military Junta after the coup of 1988. He was the Regional Secretary of the Federation of Trade Union of Burma (FTUB) till his last breath.
The flag of the Organisation was flown at half mast to salute him and a two minute silence was observed by standing paying homage to the deceased. The Organisation shared the deep sorrows and griefs of the bereaved family and prayed to the Lord for the departed soul to rest him in peace in His Heavenly Abode forever. Mr. Ko Gyi is survived by his wife Mrs. Jenny Gangte and two sons, Pauizom and Henry in Manipur.

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Imphal, Apr 21: The foundation day of IAFOM was heId today with a condolence reference on the sudden and untimely demise of Late Mr, Ko GyL founder Executive Member of the organisation. Khumukcham Jaikishan Singh. MLA graced the function as Chief Guest and K. Ibohal Singh, Chairman IAFOM presided over the function. Takhelmayum Tomba Singh was the Guest of honour of the function. In the meeting. Mrs. Jenny Gangte. W/o. Late Ko Gyi and their two sons Paulzom and Henry were also present.
Giving his speech, Chief Guest MLA Jaikishan Singh suggested that the area of operation of the organisation should cover the ASEAN countries instead of the neighboring state of the North East. He expressed his desire to extend his co-operation and support to the venture of the organisation. He expressed desire for the progress of the IAFOM. A floral tribute to Late Mr. Ko Gyi and two minute silence is observed as a part of the function.
A condolence Meeting of late Mr. Ko Gyi @ U Aung Kyaw Oo of Zomi Villa, Imphal, eldest son of Mr. U. Chit Swe and Mrs. Daw HIa Kyim, 28th Street, between 85th and 86th Street, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), Founder Executive Committee Member of Indo Asean Friendship Organisation Manipur was held on Saturday, the 21st April, 2012 at the residence of the Chairman on his sudden and untimely demise on 11 April, 2012, Wednesday at 2.10 p.m. after a short illness.
The-meeting was chaired by K. Ibohal Singh, Chairman, IAFOM with Executive Committee Members and all the Founder Members of the Organisation.
IAFOM recognised on record the contributions, Dedications and Sacrifices of Mr. Ko Gyi for the promotion of good friendly relationship among the neighbouring countries and a radical democratic change in his motherland. He was a Student Democratic Revolutionist and a Socio-political Human Rights Activist, fought for the Labour Rights for the’Burmese people. He took shelter in Manipur to escape from the clutches of Military Junta after the coup of 1988. He was the Regional Secretary of the Federation of Trade Union of Burma (FTUB) till his last breath.
The flag of the Organisation was flown at half mast to salute him and a two minute silence was observed by standing paying homage to the deceased. The Organisation shared the deep sorrows and griefs of the bereaved family and prayed to the Lord for the departed soul to rest him in peace in His Heavenly Abode forever. Mr. Ko Gyi is survived by his wife Mrs. Jenny Gangte and two sons, Pauizom and Henry in Manipur.

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Imphal, Apr 20: On 20/04/2012 at about 6 a.m. acting on a credible information, a combine team of Imphal West District Police Commandos and a column of 30 AR arrested l(one) active member of PREPAK from near Sairenkhul LP. School namely, Sapam Chonbi @ Premabati Devi (37) D/o S. Ibocha Singh of Sairenkhul Mayai Leikai.
On spot verification she disclosed that she is working under the command of one Kanba Singh of Phubala Ward No. 1, Bishnupur of PREPAK. Further she disclosed that she was involved in recruiting of minors to PREPAK from Sairenkhul area. One mobile handset was seized from her possession.
Interestingly, the villagers of Sairenkhul had reportedly detained and interrogated her on Thursday, on suspicion that she was involved in recruiting some boys who had disappeared from the area in the last few days, but she had somehow managed to escape from the grips of the villagers.
It may be mentioned that six young boys had disappeared without trace from Sairenkhul area during the last few days, and they are believed to have been recruited by PREPAK. There have been sit-in protests demanding the release of the young boys by women folk of Sairenkhul area, on the ground that they are too young to be recruited to work for any outlawed organization.
It may also be recalled that three boys identified as Chanam Ajoynao @ Shantikumar (15), s/o Ch. Manglemjao of Sairenkhul Polangshoi, Sapam Suran (15), s/o S. Naoba of Sairenkhul Kangdabi, and Soraisam Naothoibi @ Sanjoy (15), s/o S. Samungou of Sairenkhul Polangshoi had reportedly gone to watch a football tournament in the neighboring village on April 7, and had not returned home since then.
On the other hand, one Laishram Pangalba (16), s/o L. Sushilkumar of Haorang Keiren who was reportedly called out in the morning of April 11 by his friend Yambem Ningthem (18), s/o Y. Megha of Sairenkhul Mamang Leikai had also gone missing.
On 19/04/2012 at about 11.20 a.m. acting on a credible information, Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested l(one) active member of KCP (KK Nganba) from near polo ground western side namely, Waikhom Ashakumar Singh @ Abungo (39) S/o W. Ibotombi Singh of Charangpat Mayai Leikai.
On spot verification he disclosed that he joined KCP (KK Nganba) in the year 2011 through one Pari of Finance Section of KCP (KK Nganba). Further he disclosed that he was assigned to serve demand letters, extortion of money etc. for party fund. One demand letter of KCP along with one envelope and one Chinese mobile hand set were seized from his possession.
On 19/04/2012 at about 11.35 a.m. acting on a credible information, a combine team of Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested l(one) active member of KCP (Paikhomba group) from near Babu dukan, Patsoi Bazar namely, Sorokhaibam Inaocha Singh (34) S/o S. Shyam Singh of Salam Mamang Leikai.
On spot verification he disclosed that he is working under the command of one Paikhomba of KCP (P.aikhomba group). Further he disclosed that he was assigned to serve demand letters to various Govt. Deptt., General Public, Businessmen etc. and also collected huge amount of money and transferred to Paikhomba of KCP (Paikhomba group) for party fund. One Nokia mobile handset and two nos. of demand letters (KCP) were seized from his possession.
On 19/04/2012 at about 1.30 p.m. acting on a credible information, Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested 2(two) active member of RPF/PLA from Singjamei Super Market namely, Khangembam Madan Singh (39) S/o (L) Kh. Kunjo Singh of Langthabal Mantrikhong Awang Leikai, Salam Brajakumar @ B.K. Singh (35) S/o S. Tomba Singh of Keibul Awang Leikai.
On spot verification accused No. 1 disclosed that he is working under the command of S/S Suraj @ Manglem of RPF/PLA, for last three years and he is distributing family maintenance money and their frontal organization monthly expenditure. Accused No. 2 is working as Secretary of 38 Clubs Apunba Sangai Forum. Further he also disclosed that Apunba Sangai Forum is the frontal organization of RPF/PLA and working under the guidance of RPF/PLA. One mobile handset & a sum of Rs. 11,000/- (eleven thousand) only were seized .

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Imphal, Apr 20: On 20/04/2012 at about 6 a.m. acting on a credible information, a combine team of Imphal West District Police Commandos and a column of 30 AR arrested l(one) active member of PREPAK from near Sairenkhul LP. School namely, Sapam Chonbi @ Premabati Devi (37) D/o S. Ibocha Singh of Sairenkhul Mayai Leikai.
On spot verification she disclosed that she is working under the command of one Kanba Singh of Phubala Ward No. 1, Bishnupur of PREPAK. Further she disclosed that she was involved in recruiting of minors to PREPAK from Sairenkhul area. One mobile handset was seized from her possession.
Interestingly, the villagers of Sairenkhul had reportedly detained and interrogated her on Thursday, on suspicion that she was involved in recruiting some boys who had disappeared from the area in the last few days, but she had somehow managed to escape from the grips of the villagers.
It may be mentioned that six young boys had disappeared without trace from Sairenkhul area during the last few days, and they are believed to have been recruited by PREPAK. There have been sit-in protests demanding the release of the young boys by women folk of Sairenkhul area, on the ground that they are too young to be recruited to work for any outlawed organization.
It may also be recalled that three boys identified as Chanam Ajoynao @ Shantikumar (15), s/o Ch. Manglemjao of Sairenkhul Polangshoi, Sapam Suran (15), s/o S. Naoba of Sairenkhul Kangdabi, and Soraisam Naothoibi @ Sanjoy (15), s/o S. Samungou of Sairenkhul Polangshoi had reportedly gone to watch a football tournament in the neighboring village on April 7, and had not returned home since then.
On the other hand, one Laishram Pangalba (16), s/o L. Sushilkumar of Haorang Keiren who was reportedly called out in the morning of April 11 by his friend Yambem Ningthem (18), s/o Y. Megha of Sairenkhul Mamang Leikai had also gone missing.
On 19/04/2012 at about 11.20 a.m. acting on a credible information, Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested l(one) active member of KCP (KK Nganba) from near polo ground western side namely, Waikhom Ashakumar Singh @ Abungo (39) S/o W. Ibotombi Singh of Charangpat Mayai Leikai.
On spot verification he disclosed that he joined KCP (KK Nganba) in the year 2011 through one Pari of Finance Section of KCP (KK Nganba). Further he disclosed that he was assigned to serve demand letters, extortion of money etc. for party fund. One demand letter of KCP along with one envelope and one Chinese mobile hand set were seized from his possession.
On 19/04/2012 at about 11.35 a.m. acting on a credible information, a combine team of Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested l(one) active member of KCP (Paikhomba group) from near Babu dukan, Patsoi Bazar namely, Sorokhaibam Inaocha Singh (34) S/o S. Shyam Singh of Salam Mamang Leikai.
On spot verification he disclosed that he is working under the command of one Paikhomba of KCP (P.aikhomba group). Further he disclosed that he was assigned to serve demand letters to various Govt. Deptt., General Public, Businessmen etc. and also collected huge amount of money and transferred to Paikhomba of KCP (Paikhomba group) for party fund. One Nokia mobile handset and two nos. of demand letters (KCP) were seized from his possession.
On 19/04/2012 at about 1.30 p.m. acting on a credible information, Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested 2(two) active member of RPF/PLA from Singjamei Super Market namely, Khangembam Madan Singh (39) S/o (L) Kh. Kunjo Singh of Langthabal Mantrikhong Awang Leikai, Salam Brajakumar @ B.K. Singh (35) S/o S. Tomba Singh of Keibul Awang Leikai.
On spot verification accused No. 1 disclosed that he is working under the command of S/S Suraj @ Manglem of RPF/PLA, for last three years and he is distributing family maintenance money and their frontal organization monthly expenditure. Accused No. 2 is working as Secretary of 38 Clubs Apunba Sangai Forum. Further he also disclosed that Apunba Sangai Forum is the frontal organization of RPF/PLA and working under the guidance of RPF/PLA. One mobile handset & a sum of Rs. 11,000/- (eleven thousand) only were seized .

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