Day: August 12, 2014

IMPHAL, August 12: The Coordination Committee, CorCom, a conglomerate of several proscribed underground organisations KCP, KYKL, PREPAK, PREPAK (Pro), RPF & UNLF in statement handed out to the media signed by its media coordinator, H Poirei, has greeted the “oppressed people of Manipur” and has paid revolutionary salute to the martyrs who have laid down their lives while defending the sovereignty of the land from “Indian colonialism”.

It said from time immemorial, Manipur was an independent kingdom in Southeast Asia, and respected by other countries in spite of its small size and population. But in 1890 expansionist British started interfering in the affairs of the kingdom.

The existence of Manipur as a free kingdom surrounded by countries like India and Burma was a pain in the neck to the imperialist British, it said.

The statement continued that on March 24, 1891, the British along with its army attacked prince Koireng during the night in which so many innocent people including women and children were hurt. This was the imperialist’s attempt to keep Manipur under their grip. But the imperialist’s armies were defeated by the native army. As retaliation, JW Quinton along with 5 British officers were beheaded in front of Kangla Uttra.

Further it said the British attacked Manipur from three sides in the 1891 ‘Anglo-Manipuri war’ and Manipur was defeated. Thangal General and prince Koireng were convicted with false charge of ‘waging war against the Queen’, and they were hanged on August 13, 1891 at Pheidabung, along with Niranjan Subedar, Chirai Thangal and Pukhrambam Kajao at different places.

It said the day has been observed as ‘Athoubasinggi Ningsing Numit’ to give respect to those forefathers who laid down their lives with smile on their faces, without any fear even though the might of the enemy was overwhelming. It was a symbol of courage and strength of our people, who were small in number but resistant to any form of subjugation or oppression, and a belief that the love for sovereignty of one’s motherland was supreme,” the release further said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/corcom-sends-out-greeting-on-patriots-day/

IMPHAL, August 12: The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, JCILPS, has announced that both the Women’s Wing and Students’ Wing of the committee will not take part in the Independence Day as a resentment of the government’s failure of implementing the Inner Line permit system.

This was informed by JCILPS convener Ibotombi Khuman at a press conference in its office today. The JCILPS also warned the government that the Trans Asian Highway and the railway line will be made dysfunctional after its completion if the government fails to implement ILP.

He further stated that amidst the strong steps taken by JCILPS and the locals of the State to control the influx of anonymous migrants in the State, the influx continues and this came to light after the committee received an information today of around 15 non locals entering the State.

The government keeps on neglecting our just demands and has failed to check the influx of non locals because they can easily be made their vote banks after converting making them domiciles of the State, he said.

Moreover, some drivers and handymen bring non locals in their vehicles after receiving some money by turning a blind eye to the issues of the State, he alleged.

Condemning the attitude of the 60 representatives of the Manipur Legislative Assembly for their failure to implement the ILP to control the influx of non locals into the State even though there is already a demographic imbalance in the State, Khuman said there will be no let ups in the measures adopted by the JCILPS until and unless its demands are met.

He also lauded the steps taken by students.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/jclips-to-stay-away-from-i-day-celebrations/

IMPHAL, August 12: The Kangleipak Communist Party has greeted the people of Manipur and the armed wings of the outfits under the CorCom on the 10th anniversary of the outfit’s armed wing Miyamgi Fingang Lanmi which falls on August 13.

A statement signed by chairman Military Affairs Committee, Miyamgi Fingang Lanmi has said that India is trying to suppress the movement using both by fair and unfair techniques.

It said India is trying to mislead cadres of the movement using several unfair tactics.

At the same time, several counter revolutionary groups have also emerged standing against the movement and the people. The acts of such counter revolutionary groups not only aid the tactics of India to suppress the movement, but such acts have also turned the people against the movement, it continued.

The statement also said that India has been trying to divide the different communities residing together in the land since time immemorial.

It continued that foreigners have been flooding into Manipur, and today their population have taken over the local population.

The statement continued that unless the people of the land unite and face the issue, it wouldn’t be long before the indigenous population is totally wiped out.

The outfit has also congratulated the sportspersons of the land for bringing home may medals and laurels.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/kcp-greets-people-on-anniversary-of-armed-wing/

IMPHAL, August 12: The superintendent of police, Imphal West, has stated that the Patriots’ Day will be observed at Hicham Yaichampat (Moirangkhom), Kangla and BT Park on August 13.

According to a release of the SP, only invitees’ vehicle having car passes issued by the State Home Department, Manipur, will be allowed to ply towards north of Chinga Traffic Point, Sing and Co., Moirangkhom on NH-39, Keishamthong to Sing and Co., Maharani Bridge and KHoyathong to Bazaar side, Khoyathong to North AOC and Sanjenthong to Western Gate of Kangla and Keishampat Bridge on August 13 till the functions are over.

The SP further notified that all buses and trucks coming from Thoubal side via Chinga Traffic point will be diverted at New Thumbuthong-crossing and buses/trucks will proceed to Central Bus Terminus via Khongman Mangjin (eastern side of Takhelkhong) and Kongba Bazaar from 7 am on August 13 till the function is over at Hicham Yaichampat.

During the function, the buses on return journey will come along eastern side of NH-39 (Kangla Mouth) via North AOC Traffic point and Khoyathong LIC Traffic point. The buses will be diverted at Nityaipat Chuthek Traffic point towards Keishampat and park at their normal pick-up parking facing west and will proceed to Pishumthong Bridge and Chinga Traffic point via Keishampat.

All Jeep taxis coming via Chinga Traffic point will be diverted towards Pishumthong Bridge or will be diverted at New Thumbuthong crossing.

All light vehicles coming from Singjamei side will be diverted either at New Thumbuthong crossing or Chingakham Leirak crossing. No private vehicles are allowed to ply from Chingakham Leirak crossing upto Krishna Premi Oil Depot.

No private vehicles will be allowed to ply from GPO Traffic point towards 1st MR Gate. All buses and trucks coming from Mayang Imphal side will be diverted at Khagempali crossing towards Kwakeithel Bazaar and these vehicles can proceed up to Keishmapat from Kwakeithel Bazaar etc. And no vehicles will be allowed to cross Keishamthong Bridge from Mayai Lambi side towards Yaisku, it said.

The SP further notified that as part of traffic control and parking arrangement from 1 pm of August 13 till the function is over during the evening function, all buses/trucks coming from Thoubal side via Chinga Traffic Point will be diverted at Loklaobung crossing towards New Thambuthong, IE side or Sing and Co., Moirangkhom towards Keishamthong.

No big vehicles or one toner or above will be allowed to ply along NH-39 and BT road from Nityaipat Chuthek to Old Power House from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.

All other vehicles including Jeep/Car/Motor Cycle/Scooter/Moped/Hand pushed carts/Bullock carts/Rickshaws etc., may not be allowed to ply along NH-39 between Nityaipat Chuthek and Old Power House BT road between Kangla Traffic point and Museum road from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.

No private vehicles are allowed to park between Kangla Traffic point to Fire Brigade/M.Sector crossing. All buses coming from Tiddim side will be diverted at Keishampat Junction via Wahengleikai, Nagamapal, Khoyathong, North AOC towards Central Bus Terminus.

All buses/trucks coming from Sekmai side, Lamlai side, Pukhao side will be diverted at LIC Traffic point and can park on the northern side of NH-39 from PCTC Oil depot upto North AOC Oil depot from 1 pm till the function of BT road is over.

And no vehicles will be allowed to ply from Fire Brigade and Diamond Tailoring crossing towards M.Sector, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/08/imphal-traffic-diversions-announced-for-aug13-functions/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

Tiddim road was also blocked as part of the protest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A complaint has also lodge at the Imphal Police station.

His body has been deposited at RIMS morgue after inquest.

Ahmed is survived by a wife and three children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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