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Three workers of Congress President Gaikhangam were shot at by suspected Naga militants at Tamenglong district today. Bomb attacks on Congress candidates and workers continued today unabated. Three bombs were found at the residences of worker of Ph Parijat, Minister. A bomb also exploded at Kakching killing two dogs as Manipur goes to poll on Jan 28 next.
Meanwhile a bomb exploded last night at Kakching killing two dogs. The blast occurred near the residence of a Congress worker. In another incident a Congress worker was fired at Lamding however he managed to escape unhurt. He is a worker of Congress candidate of Khangabok, O Landhoni who is the wife of Chief Minister O Ibobi. The residence of Andro Congress candidate, Th Shyamkumar was also attacked by gunmen. A bomb was found by police today at Khuyathong near the residence of a Congress worker.
Three supporters of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam were shot and wounded by
suspected NSCN-IM cadres at Noney under Nungba Constituency of Tamenglong district in the wee hours of today, according to the
family members of the victims.

At around 2 this morning, at Noney part-3, suspected NSCN-IM cadres numbering about 10 intruded upon a house belonging to one of
the three Congress workers where they were staying together and shot them in the legs before they were driven from their beds, the
victims relatives said.

The trio was shifted to Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) on Tuesday for medical treatment and they are now out of danger,
hospital sources said. The wounded persons have been identified as Gongloon, 20, Lungkhurei, 29 and Gongchumei, 31 of None part-3.
They are supporters of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam who is contesting the January 28 Manipur
polls from Nungba constituency, police said.

Meanwhile, three bombs were retrieved by a Manipur police bomb squad team at Lamlai Constituency, while one was found at Kakching
Constituency and suspected CorCom (co-ordination committee of seven militant outfits) militants attacked different residences of
Congress workers in Khangabok and Andro Constituencies on Tuesday.

Also yesterday, a Manipur police bomb squad team recovered some explosive materials suspected to be IED from the residence of
Huidrom Bimol, 45 of Nongpok Kakching in Lamlai Constituency, while an IED was also found at the residence of Moirangthem Major, 42
of Noingren Awang Leikai Awang Khunou. The two are supporters of CPI candidate Ph Parijat, also contesting the general elections.

Suspected militants hurled a hand grenade and exploded at the house of Kshetrimayum Chaoba of kakching Sumang Leikai, killing two
dogs, but no human casualty was reported. Cor com claimed responsibility for the following incidents.
1. Laiphrakpam Khomdon of Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai, on 23rd night around 10 rds of shots fired
2. Ayekpam Ibomcha of Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai, on 23rd night around 10 rds of shots fired
3. Ibomcha Moirangthem of Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai, on 23rd night around 10 rds of shots fired
4. Mutum Ingocha of Khangabok Lamding Leikol Leikai on 23rd night around 3 rds of shots fired
5. Yumlembam Balsu of Nongsum, Khundrakpam on 23rd night at 10 pm some rds of shots fired
6. Nongthonbam Phunindro of Tankham Awang Leikai on 24th at 12.15 am one Lethod fired
7. Ksh. Chaoba, Councillor of Kakching Sumak on 23rd one bomb blast

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Three workers of Congress President Gaikhangam were shot at by suspected Naga militants at Tamenglong district today. Bomb attacks on Congress candidates and workers continued today unabated. Three bombs were found at the residences of worker of Ph Parijat, Minister. A bomb also exploded at Kakching killing two dogs as Manipur goes to poll on Jan 28 next.
Meanwhile a bomb exploded last night at Kakching killing two dogs. The blast occurred near the residence of a Congress worker. In another incident a Congress worker was fired at Lamding however he managed to escape unhurt. He is a worker of Congress candidate of Khangabok, O Landhoni who is the wife of Chief Minister O Ibobi. The residence of Andro Congress candidate, Th Shyamkumar was also attacked by gunmen. A bomb was found by police today at Khuyathong near the residence of a Congress worker.
Three supporters of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam were shot and wounded by
suspected NSCN-IM cadres at Noney under Nungba Constituency of Tamenglong district in the wee hours of today, according to the
family members of the victims.

At around 2 this morning, at Noney part-3, suspected NSCN-IM cadres numbering about 10 intruded upon a house belonging to one of
the three Congress workers where they were staying together and shot them in the legs before they were driven from their beds, the
victims relatives said.

The trio was shifted to Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) on Tuesday for medical treatment and they are now out of danger,
hospital sources said. The wounded persons have been identified as Gongloon, 20, Lungkhurei, 29 and Gongchumei, 31 of None part-3.
They are supporters of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam who is contesting the January 28 Manipur
polls from Nungba constituency, police said.

Meanwhile, three bombs were retrieved by a Manipur police bomb squad team at Lamlai Constituency, while one was found at Kakching
Constituency and suspected CorCom (co-ordination committee of seven militant outfits) militants attacked different residences of
Congress workers in Khangabok and Andro Constituencies on Tuesday.

Also yesterday, a Manipur police bomb squad team recovered some explosive materials suspected to be IED from the residence of
Huidrom Bimol, 45 of Nongpok Kakching in Lamlai Constituency, while an IED was also found at the residence of Moirangthem Major, 42
of Noingren Awang Leikai Awang Khunou. The two are supporters of CPI candidate Ph Parijat, also contesting the general elections.

Suspected militants hurled a hand grenade and exploded at the house of Kshetrimayum Chaoba of kakching Sumang Leikai, killing two
dogs, but no human casualty was reported. Cor com claimed responsibility for the following incidents.
1. Laiphrakpam Khomdon of Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai, on 23rd night around 10 rds of shots fired
2. Ayekpam Ibomcha of Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai, on 23rd night around 10 rds of shots fired
3. Ibomcha Moirangthem of Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai, on 23rd night around 10 rds of shots fired
4. Mutum Ingocha of Khangabok Lamding Leikol Leikai on 23rd night around 3 rds of shots fired
5. Yumlembam Balsu of Nongsum, Khundrakpam on 23rd night at 10 pm some rds of shots fired
6. Nongthonbam Phunindro of Tankham Awang Leikai on 24th at 12.15 am one Lethod fired
7. Ksh. Chaoba, Councillor of Kakching Sumak on 23rd one bomb blast

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Imphal, Jan 23 NNN: Thousands of Manipur Government employees are likely not to co-operate the Congress-led Secular Progressive Front (SPF) in the coming January 28 polls as four employees’ organizations have started a campaign by distributing leaflets which says, “No 6th pay in toto, no vote for anti-employees Government.”
The four Government employee organizations which include JAC of AMTUC and AMGEO, MSSA, COTA and Manipur State Pensioners’ Union (MSPU) distributed leaflets exposing indifferent attitude of the Ste Government over their long pending demands, including the Central 6th pay recommendation which it has failed to fulfill though the employees were time again assured by it in many occasions.
The leaflet, which was also distributed among various Government offices, including the Manipur secretariat, says, ‘No equal treatment to all employees, no more SPF Government.’
All the Government employees should participate in the general elections and they also have the onus of carrying out their responsibility for the election process, but no chief minister of any State of India was ever elected for third term (except CPI-M leader, late Jyoti Basu), it says, adding that in Tamil Nadu, Jayalalitha-headed Government was rooted out and set up a new Government-led by Karunanidhi for its ill-treatment meted out against the Government employees. The Jayalalitha Government came back to power only after it learnt the lesson.
The leaflet also says once boasted for being the Government of the poor, the CPI-M Government headed by Budhadev Bhattacharjee in West Bengal, which ruled the State for 40-long years, was ultimately dragged down from power for the reason that many were killed in its efforts to give away farmers’ land to Tata company.
“The question lies before us is that whether we should share or not in the formation or re-election of SPF Government in the coming State Assembly elections,” the leaflet added.

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Imphal, Jan 23: Senapati Brigade of the Red Shield Division apprehended five cadres of various UG organizations in past 48 hours. Troops of 5 Assam Rifles apprehended an active NSCN (IM) cadre from Senapati market on the night of 22/23 Jan 12 and recovered a .32mm Pistol and live round from him. The apprehendee revealed that he was operating in the area with the intent of disrupting the forthcoming assembly elections. The cadre was handed over to PS Imphal West. 43 Assam Rifles of the Red Shield Division apprehended a KNF (P) cadre identified as Letkholun Kipgen from general area Shantipur while he was carrying out extortion. Four extortion slips were recovered from the cadre. He was later handed over to PS Sekmai.
In other operations 10 DOGRA apprehended two ZRO cadres from Leimakhong. The cadres identified as SS Asst Director Satsei, r/o Harouthel and Lamneijang Vaiphei, r/o Lilanwaiphei were apprehended while they were carrying out extortion in the Leimakhong market.
The apprehended cadres were handed over at PS Sekmai. In yet another operation 10 DOGRA apprehended an NSCN (IM) civil wing cadre identified as SS Raja Peyu Ch Chimpo from village T/Waichong while he was carrying out extortion. He was later handed over to PS Imphal West.
Meanwhile discovering the movement of UG cadres at Kairak, troops of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one PLA cadre on 22 Jan 12. The apprehendee was identified as No 3050,Maibam Elomba Meitei alias Chalamba,21 yrs,s/o Moibam Plando Meitei,r/o Awang Shekmai Leikai and was handed over to Kakching Police station.

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Imphal, Jan 23 NNN : Militant outfit Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on Monday said the outfit is in no way involved in election matter of India or Manipur and blamed the State police chief of attempting to tarnish its image. Sharply reacting to the news report published on 22 January in one of the local dailies of the State wherein the GOC 57 Mountain Division, Major General Benoy Poonem was said to have requested by DGP Y Baral to open some extra Army posts in the areas where ZUF operates in order to refrain the outfit from indulging in subversive activities in the coming general elections , ZUF in a statement made available to Newmai News Network on Monday said that the State police chief was attempting to tarnish its image by making such statement against it.
In the news report, the DGP also indicated that ZUF might try to interfere in the election process and even activities like extortion, kidnapping of candidates and supporters and attacks on security forces might carry out by the militant group.
The outfit has been working to defend the people and guard them against those people who are trying to clutch power and that the militant front was formed to protect the people and their land to finding justice against all forms of discrimination, ZUF added.It said ZUF is not against India, the Kukis, the Nagas or Manipuris, but it is struggling for bringing peace in the region.

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Imphal, Jan 23: Today, the Gauhati High Court, Imphal Bench has issued a Notice of Motion against the Respondents, which is made returnable on 14th February 2012, in connection with a Writ Petition filed by three RTI activists from Top Dusara Mayai Leikai, Imphal East District for misappropriation of fund released exclusively under Twelve Finance Commission Award, Thirteen Finance Commission Award and State Finance Commission Award for taking up developmental programmes such as construction of crematoriums, community halls, construction/renovation of public ponds, market shed, improvement of public toilet etc. in and around Top Dusara Gram Panchayat area.
The Gauhati High Court, Imphal Bench headed by Mr. Justice Tayenjam Nandakumar Singh has issued the notice of motion
following a Writ Petition jointly filed by Keisham Ongbi Ibeton Devi, Smt. Langoljam Ongbi Romita Devi, Keisham Ongbi Prabha Devi and Laikhuram Ongbi Nirmala Devi of Top Dusara Mayai Leikai, Imphal East District.
Meihoubam Rakesh, Advocate appeared for the Petitioner and he contended that on 26th May 2011, the State Public Information Officer (SPIO)/Block Development Officer, Imphal East – II CD Block, Manipur has provided certain information regarding the work programmes taken up under the awards of Twelve Finance Commission Award, Thirteen Finance Commissions and State Finance Commission Award in response to the application filed by one of the Petitioners under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
The said information reveals that various work programmes meant for rural development of Top Dusara Gram Panchayat are not actually implemented/ executed after withdrawal the funds released for the purpose by the functionaries of Top Dusara Gram Panchayat.
Thereafter, the Petitioners have conducted a fact finding inspection/survey by visiting the spots where the development programmes are said to have been taken up.
During their survey/inspection they found various shortcomings and complete failure on the part of the Panchayat to execute the work.
And as such the Petitioners have approached the authority of the Panchayat to rectify their defects and shortcomings so as to have effective implementation of the developmental programmes. But the Panchayat’s authority refused to listen to the proposal made by the Petitioners. Having no other alternatives, the Petitioners have submitted a representation dated 14th September 2011 addressed to the Principal secretary/Commissioner, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Manipur on the basis of the findings of their inspection/survey.
This time also the authority concerned failed to dispose of the said representation without assigning any reason.
It is also contended that any action or order of any statutory or public authority bereft of reasoning would be arbitrary, unfair and unjust violating article 14 of the Constitution of India. Hence, non disposal of the Petitioners’ representation by the public authority is a positive act of omission, an arbitrary, unfair and unjustified decision of the public authority, not to dispose of or not to make a reply, thereby frustrating the Petitioners’ fundamental right enshrined under article 14 of the Constitution of India.
The Respondents listed in the petition include (1) the State of Manipur through Principal Secretary/Commissioner (RD&PR) to the Government of Manipur, (2) the Executive Director, District Rural Development Agency, Imphal East District, (3) the Block Development Officer, Imphal East- II CD Block and (4) the Top Dusara Gram Panchayat, Imphal East-11 CD Block, Imphal East District, Manipur.
The present Writ Petition is being filed at the active initiative of Human Rights Law Network (Manipur).

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Discovering the transportation of banned forest products, troops of 31 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation at Dalpatti, Moreh and apprehended three individual alongwith 175 kgs of banned red sandar wood on 22Jan12.The apprehendees were identified as Mahender,24 yrs s/o Narayan,r/o Ward No.2,Moreh,Mantosh,30 yrs,s/o Biren,r/o Ward No.2 Moreh and
Bylay,43 yrs, s/o MA Jat,r/o Tamu.Myanmar.
Discovering the movement of foreigners without valid document at Lilong Bazar, troops of 27 Assam Rifles and 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(South)launched joint operation in the area and apprehended six Bangladesh nationals on 22Jan12. The apprehendees were identified as Md Qalim s/o Fakar Mohammad, Nur Alam,s/o Faruk Ahmed, Md Inoz, s/o Ali Johar.Zahir Hussalan, s/o Habbibullah.Zafar Hussain, s/o, Azimullah and Md Touchi,s/o Sheraj. All the apprehendees were handed over to Lilong Police station.

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Imphal, Jan 22: The Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Council ) is boycotting the elections and its sympathizer, discharged comrades, should not take part in the elections and those who do it will be given death sentence it was warned. Paikhomba Meitei
Secretary, Information &. Publicity Military Affairs, KCP (MC) said they may also be exiled. The decision was taken by the Central Security Council. It was stated that as per 1941 census report the total numbers of citizens were 5,12,100 and under Manipur Constitution Act 1947 for the first time in South East Asia elections based on Adult Franchise was held from 11th June -27th July, 1948 . Of the 50 elected Manipur State Congress won 14 seats, Praja Santi Party 12, Krushak Sacha 6 and Hill representatives 18 . Praja Santi Party formed the government .
Coordination Committee (Corcom) has issued a list of INC workers who have been warned and if any of them are related to KCP MC actions will be taken.
For anti-party activities U. Binod of Pangei, Wangkheimayum Inao of Pangei, Sinam Prem of Pangei, Leishangthem Robin of Pangei Maning Leikai, Sangeeta of Pangei Lairam mapal, M.Inao (Pradhan) of Pukhao, Oinam Khamba of Ishikha, Biren (Pradhan) of Takhel Sanjenbam, Leiphrakpam Ibungo leipham Khundrakpam, Langoljam Ibohal of Khundrakpam and Nepali Joy of Pangei Nepali Leikai have been asked to surrender AK-47-2, live round 1500, Chinese Hand Granade-13, 9 mm pistol 5 , donation letter.

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Imphal, Jan 22: The Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Council ) is boycotting the elections and its sympathizer, discharged comrades, should not take part in the elections and those who do it will be given death sentence it was warned. Paikhomba Meitei
Secretary, Information &. Publicity Military Affairs, KCP (MC) said they may also be exiled. The decision was taken by the Central Security Council. It was stated that as per 1941 census report the total numbers of citizens were 5,12,100 and under Manipur Constitution Act 1947 for the first time in South East Asia elections based on Adult Franchise was held from 11th June -27th July, 1948 . Of the 50 elected Manipur State Congress won 14 seats, Praja Santi Party 12, Krushak Sacha 6 and Hill representatives 18 . Praja Santi Party formed the government .
Coordination Committee (Corcom) has issued a list of INC workers who have been warned and if any of them are related to KCP MC actions will be taken.
For anti-party activities U. Binod of Pangei, Wangkheimayum Inao of Pangei, Sinam Prem of Pangei, Leishangthem Robin of Pangei Maning Leikai, Sangeeta of Pangei Lairam mapal, M.Inao (Pradhan) of Pukhao, Oinam Khamba of Ishikha, Biren (Pradhan) of Takhel Sanjenbam, Leiphrakpam Ibungo leipham Khundrakpam, Langoljam Ibohal of Khundrakpam and Nepali Joy of Pangei Nepali Leikai have been asked to surrender AK-47-2, live round 1500, Chinese Hand Granade-13, 9 mm pistol 5 , donation letter.

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Imphal, Jan 22: A man was killed and four others sustained injuries when a bomb blasted at the residence of Irengbam Hemochandra, Speaker today around 6.20 pm. The deceased has been identified as Maisnam Ratan (38), believed to be a worker of I Hemochandra . Security guards of Hemochandra chased the miscreants while opening fire but to no avail.
No one ventured into the area where the victim’s body was lying for about an hour fearing that other bombs could also be in the vicinity. Meanwile Cor Com has claimed responsibility of the attack at the residence of the Speaker and five other places . The persons who planted the bombs returned to their respective camps it was claimed.
CorCom said it is unfortunate that casualties occured. It added warnings were already given. It advised to remain cautious and desist from working for Congress.
It claimed responsibility of attack at the residence of H. Tombi Singh, ex-ZP member, Salam Maning Leikai on 20th January, (no blast), Thokchom Nilkamal, Panchayat member, Lamshang Awang Khunou on 20th January (blast), Maibam Kesho, Khundrakpam Awang Leikai on 21st Lethod bomb (blast), Ningombam Gojen, Thoubal Ningombam on the night between 21st and 22nd January (blast), Ningombam Rajen, Thoubal Ningombam on the night between 21st and 22nd January (blast),
I Hemochandra said, “this is not going to undermine the democratic process, people can not be intimidated by such act. Are victims were innocents he added.
Immediately after the incident police conducted search operations . Every passersby was frisked .
Police suspected involvement of Coordinating Committee of seven militant outfits which has banned the Congress party. During the last ten days the Committee has launched series of bomb attacks on Congress candidates and workers.
Meanwhile four persons were injured when unknnown armed persons fired during a meeting of Congress candidate DK Korunthang.
Some unknown persons blasted two bombs at two different areas of Thoubal Ningombam this early morning around one a.m.
A bomb was blasted at the residence of Ningombam Gojen (52) near Thoubal Lai Haraopham this early morning around one a.m. The unknown persons also fired some rounds. No casualties were reported in the incident.
At the same time, some persons blasted a bomb at the house of Ningombam Rajen of Thoubal Ningombam near mini Stadium. Some reounda were also fired at the house of Rajen. Following the incident, a team of Thoubal Police commandos rushed to the area and searched in order to nab the attackers.
Meanwhile some persons suspected to be cadres of NSCN (I/M) Kidnapped a worker of INC candidate and education minister DD Thaisii from Senapati Bazar last night around 8.15 p.m.
The kidnapped persons was identified as Anthoni Posiba of Senapati Tawn. He is at present the secretary of art and culture of Naga Peoples orgn.
No arrests were made in connection with the Kidnapped case.
In another incident, some persons fired some rounds at the houses of Moirangthem Achouba (48) Konjengbam Rabichandra (45) Kongba Makha Nandeibam Leikai, Thokchom Angouba (46), Sagolsem Joykumar of Ucheckon Chongabi this early morning around 2.30 a.m.
The attackers also shouted it is last warning.

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Imphal, Jan 21: The 41st statehood day of Manipur was observed at the conference hall of Secretariat South Block today.
Gracing the occasion as chief guest, the CM of Manipur Shri O. Ibobi said, Manipur became a full fledged state on January 21, 1972. The day as became an important day in the history of Manipur.
Manipur was under British rule since 1891. After independence of India, India annexed the state on October 15, 1949. To aid Chief Commissioner, an odvisory council was formed in 1950-51 however it was represented by a council having 32 members who were elected in election on 1957.
But in 1972, Manipur has became a full fledged state.
We have to do other works based on other objective and responsibility, the CM also said and added that we should try to became the state a prosperous, civilized state.
Some officials both of civil and police also attended the function.

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Imphal, Jan 21: The 41st statehood day of Manipur was observed at the conference hall of Secretariat South Block today.
Gracing the occasion as chief guest, the CM of Manipur Shri O. Ibobi said, Manipur became a full fledged state on January 21, 1972. The day as became an important day in the history of Manipur.
Manipur was under British rule since 1891. After independence of India, India annexed the state on October 15, 1949. To aid Chief Commissioner, an odvisory council was formed in 1950-51 however it was represented by a council having 32 members who were elected in election on 1957.
But in 1972, Manipur has became a full fledged state.
We have to do other works based on other objective and responsibility, the CM also said and added that we should try to became the state a prosperous, civilized state.
Some officials both of civil and police also attended the function.

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Imphal, Jan 21 NNN: Manipur People’s Party (MPP) stalwart O. Joy Saturday reiterated that the territorial integrity of Manipur should not be ‘dragged’ into the ongoing Indo-Naga talks and no one should be allowed to mention it in the process.
O. Joy stated this while speaking to journalists during a press conference at MPP office here.
He said he has prepared to face a debate on the issue of territorial integrity of Manipur on the floor of the State Assembly with aspiring Naga People’s Front (NPF) legislatures, who are projecting themselves as representatives of Naga integration.
“Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in his recent election rally in Tamenglong district had stated that NPF MLAs would bring up the Naga issue in the Manipur Legislative Assembly,” the MPP leader recollected.
Cautioning the people of Manipur on the issue of territorial integrity of the State, O Joy also warned the electors to ‘think twice’ while casting their votes in the coming January 28 general elections and asked the voters to aware about who will safeguard it.
O. Joy also expressed unhappiness over the rampant corruption, favoritism and nepotism that have practiced in the State where the people are facing armed conflict situation and political conflict too, warning the electorate to fully aware about who can solve such difficult problems.
“Protection of identity is also very, very important,” O. Joy said and described the current state of affairs in Manipur as “landless people waiting to grasp our land whenever opportunity comes.”
Meanwhile, the MPP held a reception function at the party office today to welcome its vice president Y. Mangi who had been in the entral jail here for over two months under NSA. Mangi was detained under the Act for possessing illegal arms belonging to a militant coutfit.
MPP president Dr Nimaichand Luwang asserted that Mangi’s release from jail after 68 days had proven his innocence, saying that his detention under National Security Act (NSA) was politically motivated act committed by his political rival.

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Imphal, Jan 21 NNN: Manipur People’s Party (MPP) stalwart O. Joy Saturday reiterated that the territorial integrity of Manipur should not be ‘dragged’ into the ongoing Indo-Naga talks and no one should be allowed to mention it in the process.
O. Joy stated this while speaking to journalists during a press conference at MPP office here.
He said he has prepared to face a debate on the issue of territorial integrity of Manipur on the floor of the State Assembly with aspiring Naga People’s Front (NPF) legislatures, who are projecting themselves as representatives of Naga integration.
“Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in his recent election rally in Tamenglong district had stated that NPF MLAs would bring up the Naga issue in the Manipur Legislative Assembly,” the MPP leader recollected.
Cautioning the people of Manipur on the issue of territorial integrity of the State, O Joy also warned the electors to ‘think twice’ while casting their votes in the coming January 28 general elections and asked the voters to aware about who will safeguard it.
O. Joy also expressed unhappiness over the rampant corruption, favoritism and nepotism that have practiced in the State where the people are facing armed conflict situation and political conflict too, warning the electorate to fully aware about who can solve such difficult problems.
“Protection of identity is also very, very important,” O. Joy said and described the current state of affairs in Manipur as “landless people waiting to grasp our land whenever opportunity comes.”
Meanwhile, the MPP held a reception function at the party office today to welcome its vice president Y. Mangi who had been in the entral jail here for over two months under NSA. Mangi was detained under the Act for possessing illegal arms belonging to a militant coutfit.
MPP president Dr Nimaichand Luwang asserted that Mangi’s release from jail after 68 days had proven his innocence, saying that his detention under National Security Act (NSA) was politically motivated act committed by his political rival.

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Attack on the congress (I) candidate and workers have became a daily routine now-a-days.
One bomb was exploded at the house of one Sapam Gunindro of Hiyanglam Mayai Leikai last night around 8.40 p.m. No one was injured in the blast.
He is the worker of congress(I) candidate E. Dwijamani.
Bombs were also found at the house of Wahengbam Amusana, Bishnupur ward no. 11, H. Tombi of Tharoijam Maning Leikai, Thokchom Nilkamal of Awang Khunou Maning Leikai. The bomb were planted this early morning.
Meanwhile an IED weighing about 500 grams along with a mobile wrapped in a tin was founda t the gate of TMC, Candidate of Khurai A/C, Leishangthem Sushindro alias Yaima of Khurai Sajor Leikai this afternoon around 1.40 p.m.
Meanwhile troops of 6/8 Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade foiled a grenade based sabotage attempt by unknown miscreants in the house of Mr Orijit alias Amusama in Ward No 11 of Bishnupur district on 20 January 2012. On receiving information about a suspected grenade being planted in the house, the suspected area was cordoned off and one Chinese Grenade recovered and destroyed safely.

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Imphal, Jan 20 (NNN): Twelve-bomb threats, including one blast triggered by CorCorm (Coordination Committee of seven militant outfits) against Congress supporters were on Friday reported across Manipur amidst hectic preparations for the January 28 assembly election. Two bombs were hurled at the house of Kshetrimayum Aken, 56 of Khongman zone-5 just after mid-day when one of the bombs exploded on the roof, but no casualty was reported.
An IED was fixed at the residential gate of Kshetrigao Assembly Constituency candidate Md. Abdul Rehman Khan of Kshetri Bengul Maning Leikai around 11:30 pm yesterday.
Meanwhile, police retrieved nine hand grenades at different houses of Congress candidates and supporters this morning. Of the nine bombs, five were recovered from Khurai Assembly Constituency alone, a police source informed. They said the five individuals who received bomb threats in Khurai Assembly Constituency were Takhellambam Kenedy, Chanam Manimohan, Ngairangbam Maghachandra, Telem kirankumar and Yalem Bhisma, all Congress workers.
One hand grenade was also put close to the house of a Congress supporter, Md. Hajyauddin at Lilong Turel Ahanbi, and another bomb was found at the resident of Wangjam Premjit of Uchekkon Takhok Mapal in Thongju Assembly Constituency. Another Congress worker, Thokchom Kala of Sawongbung was also threatened by putting a hand grenade at his residential gate. Also in Sagolband, a bomb was found planting at the residence of another Congress supporter, Soibam Ibobcha.
The CorCorm, a united front of seven different militant groups of Manipur has recently imposed a ban on Indian National Congress (INC) in the State.

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Imphal, Jan 20: Discovering the movement of foreigners at Khaikhual of Chandel district, troops of 35 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended eighteen Myanmar Nationals on 20 Jan 12. The apprehendees were identified as Khamkanmamang (28), Khumlanka (23) Paolinkhu (35), Goushanthang, Yanglinpao (37), Yangkhenkhap (35), Hamkhpao (25), Paolauongmung (27), Yangkhenkhup (20), Thangmngung (43), Paosnvthang (18), Thanglamlen (44), Hanglimung (42), Chimkhantoung (30), Thangdoukan (34), Paqsuauliankap (21), Paosuankhup (45), Paolantoung (15). All of these were r/o Langtang, Tonjang, Myanmar. The apprehendees were handed over to Churachandpur Police station.
In yet another incident, discovering the transportation of illicit liquor in Mahadev Camp, troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation and recovered 200 Itrs of illicit liquor and 03 kgs of raw material for making country liquor alongwith three individuals from an Auto Rickshaw on 19 Jan 12. The apprehendees were identified as MD Hassan (Driver), s/o Md Abdullah, r/o Yaripok Changam Dabi.Phanjaobam Nanao Singh, s/o Late Chaoba singh,Andro Torongthel Leikai and Shagol Shem Romen Singh, s/o Gopal Singh, r/o Andro Torongthel Leikai. The apprehendee alongwith recovery was handed over to Litan Police station.

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