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Imphal, 27 April 2017 ( Evening News ) : Thousands of people today took out a protest rally against the April 14 Phaknung gang rape in Imphal. CSOs, Student organisations, women organisations and people belonging to different communities participated in the rally chanting slogans against the incident. The rally was organised by Core Committee of Phaknung Gangrape of 2 minor Girls, began from Ima Khunthok-hanbi on DM College campus and passed through Khoyathong, Dingku Road, Lamlong and Minuthong before concluding at Ima Khunthok-Hanbi Shanglen to hold a public meeting. Convenor of the Core Committee, N. Jibanmala condemned the rape of two minor girls and demanded stern actions against the culprits at the earliest. She urged the ICPS, Child Welfare Committee, Social Welfare Department and National Commission for Women to take necessary actions. Jibanmala also appealed to the Government to deliver justice to the victims. It may be mentioned that a gang of 7 had raped the 2 girls on April 14, Cheiraoba evening at Phaknung. One of the 7 accused involved was produced before the CJM Imphal East, POCSO (Special Court) on the 25th of this month and was remanded to 4-day police custody for further questioning. 6 other accused in the case have already been sent to Juvenile Home.
Imphal, 25 April 2017 ( Evening News ) : In an unfortunate police firing incident late last night around 10 PM, a person has been killed in Ukhongsang Mayai Leikai, Kangjeibung under Nongpok Sekmai police station in Thoubal district. The victim has been identified as a 25 year old Khangembam Santosh Singh, son of Kh Ibohal Singh from Thoubal Athokpam Awang Leikai. He is a teacher at IRE School, Wangjing. He died at Thoubal hospital around midnight where he was taken for treatment. The dead body is at JNIMS for post mortem. The Constable driver who opened the fire is identified as a 30 year old, Elangbam Rajesh, son of Elangbam Achou from Ukhongsang Mamang Leikai. He is currently under police custody and police has also seized a service pistol from him. According to sources, there was a Thabal Chongba organised at the Ukhongsang Mayai Leikai, Kangjeibung last evening and there were few people playing the dice game in the area. A team of police arrived at the dice game and had some heated arguments, later Rajesh opened fire at Santosh. Meanwhile irate mob has burnt down the house of Rajesh. Imphal-Moreh road near Thoubal Athokpam was blocked in protest against the killing since early morning. They also damaged a bolero car, 4 diesel autos and 2 two wheelers. A JAC formed against the killing has condemned the killing and termed the firing of 3 bullets at Santosh as a cold blooded murder. They resolved to not claim the dead body until the culprit, Rajesh is dismissed and a capital punishment awarded and also punish all other police personnel involved in the killing. A public meeting held at Ukhongshang also resolved to expel Rajesh and his family from the locality. Khangabok MLA, Surajkumar condemned the killing and demanded actions within 24 hours.
Meanwhile constable Rajesh has been suspended from his service. SP of Thoubal, Maharabam Pradip ordered his suspension. SP, Maharabam Pradip termed the incident as unfortunate and stated that the department has taken up necessary measures to look into the matter.
Imphal, 24 April 2017 ( Evening News ) : The scientific name of the historic "Kombirei flower" will now be "iris laevigata fisch". The scientific name or Botanical name of the traditional Manipur Kombirei has been identified and authenticated by the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew in London. Addressing media persons at CSIR North East Institute of Science and Technology, Lamphelpat, Prinicipal Scientist, Dr H Birkumar expressed apprehensions that Kombirei which used to be available in abundance in the state, will now be extinct. He further said due to lack of research, there has not been a scientific name given to Kombirei that has grown in Manipur since ages and associated with songs like Yaral Patki Kombirei. In 1961, renowned Indian botanist, DB Deb had identified Kombirei as Iris baker Wall, however upon research, it turned out to be invalid. Dr H Birkumar said the original Kombirei is 2 and a half to 3 foot tall and has pointed leaves and that the ones grown in the farms is Iris senguinea and not the original Kombirei.
Imphal, 23 April 2017 ( Evening News ) : Manipur today saluted and paid befitting tributes to its martyrs who had laid down their lives to safeguard the freedom of the land during the 1891 Anglo-Manipur war also known as the Khongjom War. The State government today organised the main observation at Khongjom War Memorial Complex at Kheba Ching in Thoubal district. Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren, Deputy Chief Minister, Yumnam Joykumar, Speaker, Yumnam Khemchand, cabinet ministers ,MLAs and former chief minister, Okram Ibobi paid homage at the memorial. Top civil and police officials were also present on the occasion. A team of Manipur Rifles gave a gun salute in honour of the martyrs. Governor, Najma Heptulla lead a team in paying floral tributes at the bust of Paona Brajabasi below Kheba ching and the Manipur Rifles team gave a gun salute too. Later, the Governor and Chief Minister lead a team to pay floral tributes at the Khongjom river where the blood of martyrs were washed away on the same day. The Governor, Chief Minister and others also took part in the cultural programme in honour of the martyrs. Rain did not stop people from all age groups from paying floral tributes to the martyrs. Speaking on the occasion, Governor, Najma Heptulla asserted that the day is being observed in memory of those martyrs who wanted a change in the society. She said there are many more wars to be won. Governor Heptulla reminded that we need to collectively fight the war on poverty, torment and knowledge.
Imphal, 22 April 2017 ( Evening News ) : Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Manipur P. N. Prasad has denied that there was no incident of killing Royal Bengal Tiger in Manipur. Speaking exclusively to Impact News today, P. N. Prasad said the photographs of killing of Royal Bengal Tiger which were uploaded in social media were the photographs of killing a tiger in Nagaland in 2005 and 2015. He said the State Forest Department is trying to find out the authenticity of the photographs which which were shot at three different locations. As per the reports given by National Tiger Conservation Authority, NTCA there was a report of presence of Royal Bengal Tiger in Tamenglong District. Till now the NTCA, Central Crime Controls Bureau along with the State Forest Department are on the looking of the foot prints of tiger in Tamenglong District using CCTVs and also by using Plaster of Paris. There are reports of tigers appearing in Senapati areas as well. These animals keep wandering and can be seen not only in Assam and Nagaland, but also in dense areas of Manipur. PN Prasad said the issue will be discussed at a meeting to be organised by National Tiger Conservation Authority on May 2 in Guwahati.
Imphal, 22 April 2017 ( Evening News ) : National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Akampat, Imphal and Manipur Police Telecom Organisation (MPTO) jointly organised one day Cyber Security Awareness programme and E-Waste Management System at the office of Police Telecom Organisation at 1st Manipur Rifles today. ADGP (Intelligence), P Doungel, DIG of Telecom Police, Sh Dwijamani and Executive Director, NEILIT Imphal, Th Prameshor were present at the event. Speaking on the occasion, P Doungel stressed the significance of mobile phones and internet in people's life on the occasion. He was hopeful that the awareness programme will benefit the police department.
Imphal, 21 April 2017 ( Evening News ) : Works minister Thongam Biswajit today stressed the need to strengthen unity among people to achieve uniform growth and development in Manipur. The minister today inaugurated the 30th Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong General Conference cum Sports Meet at AS Khathing Memorial Ground, Tashar village in Ukhrul district. Emphasising that the role of youth in the society Biswajit said it is necessary to prepare them for a better future. He assured that the govt will strive for a developing society. Parliamentary Secretary of PHED, Leishiyo Keishing was also present at the event. The sports meet, organised by Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong and hosted by Tashar Katamnao Long, is participated by 10 units of the TKS, and will go on till April 26.
Imphal, 21 April 2017 ( Evening News ) : The Supreme Court has reserved its order in the extra-judicial killings in Manipur. There are 22 cases going on in the apex court at present in which judicial inquiry is underway. In the previous hearing, the apex court had asked the Centre to segregate the cases related to the armed forces from the list of 265 incidents of extra-judicial killings in Manipur, which it would deal with first on a plea seeking probe into such alleged fake encounter killings. Earlier in the week, the apex court heard a plea seeking probe in the alleged extra judicial killings in Manipur from 2000 to 2012 by the security forces and the police. Senior advocate V. Giri, who represented Manipur, pointed out discrepancies in the number of matters were to be dealt by the apex court as the data given by the petitioners were not tallying with the figures given by the Centre. The Centre said that it found 70 matters, out of the 282 cases, to be related to the Army and Assam Rifles, adding the rest are related to the state police. In July last year, the apex court had directed a thorough probe into the alleged killings in Manipur and expressed concern over the use of "excessive or retaliatory force" stating that it was not permissible under the Armed Force Special Powers Act (AFSPA). The apex court also rejected the Centre's contention that an internal enquiry was conducted through the Army’s Human Rights Division to ensure punishment for the violation of human rights.
