Imphal, 23 June 2016: Chairman of Prepak (VC) and his driver were shot dead by unidentified persons inside their designated camp at Khabeisoi in 7 Manipur Rifles last night. It is worth mentioning here that Prepak VC is a signatory to the Suspension of Operation, SoO with the Central and state govt. Prepak (VC)  Chairman Ningombam Nabachandra @ Nongdrenkhomba, 58 years, s/o Late N. Iboyaima from Thangmeiband Lourung Purel Leikai died on the spot. His driver Leishangthem Sanjit, age 41, s/o Late Lalsing from Thangmeiband Hijam Dewan Leikai also died in the attack. Sanjit was not a cadre of PREPAK-VC. The incident came to light when Indira, wife of late Nabachandra and Radha, wife of the deceased driver visited the camp at 11 this morning and found them dead at their quarters. Nabachandra was hit in the head and his body was found in the bedroom. Sanjit was hit in the chin, chest and hand and his body was lying in the kitchen. Family of Nabachandra informed media persons that Nabachandra did not return home after joining PREPAK 30 years ago. Nabachandra left behind his wife and 2 daughters. The driver Sanjit is survived by his wife, a daughter and a son. The bodies have been deposited at JNIMS morgue.

Imphal, 22 June 2016 ( Evening News) : JAC of Khomdram Ratan has called for 48-hour Manipur general strike form today midnight against the declaration of former of convenor, JCILPS  Khomdram Ratan wanted by the govt. Convener of the JAC Th. Subhachandra today announced the 48-hour general strike to media persons at Singjamei Thongkhong. He said they are aware of the difficulties faced by the people during general strikes but the govt's failure to withdraw the FIR against the former convener of JCILP has compelled them to call for the 48-hour general strike. Subhachandra appealed to the people to extend cooperation to the movement. Patients, people engaged in essential services, people going for religious functions and media persons will be exempted.

Imphal, 22 June 2016 ( Evening News) : Concerned Citizens Manipur today organised a people's convention to bring back normalcy in the strife torn state. Women representatives of various ethnic communities of the hills and valley, Civil Society Organisations, NGOs and university teachers participated in the discussion held at Hotel Imphal Siroy Conference Hall. The participants discussed the prevailing situation in the state following the demand for Inner Line Permit System and the crying need for talks among the various communities living in Manipur to come to an agreement on the Manipur Protection of Peoples Bill, 2015 passed by the state assembly in the interest of all concerned and other issues facing the state. Convenor of Concerned Citizens Manipur   Binalakshmi Nepram said the movement for ILPS is not new. She maintained that the movement was launched in 1980 to protect the indigenous people of the state. Binalakshmi alleged that a few handful of people are trying to give a negative picture of the movement. She appealed to the State government to take the right step to resolve the ILPS issue instead of ignoring it to protect the ethnic communities living in Manipur.

Imphal, 22 June 2016 ( Evening News) : A rickshaw puller alleged that a Sub-Inspector of Manipur Police assaulted him over fare. The incident occurred at Keishampat Thiyam Leikai this morning around 9.30. The rickshaw puller is identified as Kangabam Amutombi, 42, son of late Gopal from Charangpat Laxmi Keithel, Thoubal presently using a rickshaw owned by RK Nanao of Moirangkhom Janmasthan. Recalling the incident Amutombi said while he was at Keishampat Lairembi, a woman asked him to drop her at Keishampat Thiyam Leikai. On reaching the destination, the woman gave Rs 10 which actually should be Rs 20. The woman said she will get Rs 10 from her house and went inside. Minutes later, the SI in plainclothes came out and verbally abused him. Amutombi then requested the SI not to use such languages. The SI along with some persons then started assaulting him alleging that he was intoxicated. Speaking to media Amutombi condemned the incident and appealed not to repeat such act on daily wage earners who are working to make ends meet.

Imphal, 21 June 2016 ( Evening News ): Over 500 people have come together to promote talks between the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System - JCILPS and the JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills, Churachand-pur, JACAATB to end the ongoing impasse and restore communal harmony between the different communities of the State. Significantly the campaigners are drawn from different communities of the State and the petitions are submitted online on Change.org. Copies of the online petition have also been submitted to the JCILPS and JACAATB. A memorandum each was also submitted to the Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary requesting them to mediate between the two parties.