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Imphal, 26 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : One minor boy was killed and 4 persons were injured in clashes among people in Khergao Yumkhaibam Makha Leikai last evening. The incident occurred after people came to know that Md. Azmir @ Ezi son of Md. Sanaullah of Khergao Yumkhaibam Makha Leikai was involved in the murder of Md. Naoshad Khan. Md. Naoshad Khan was found dead at Nganglou Loukon under Lilong Police station on April 2 last year. The dead boy is identified as Md Saddam, 14 years son of late Abo of Yumkhaibam Makha Leikai. Those injured are identified as Md. Eki, 24 years, son of Bashir and Md Ajij, 24 years, son of Echamba of Khergao Makha Leikai and Md Muktar and Md Boicha of Kshetri Awang Leikai. Sources said the JAC and locals went to the house of the accused Md. Azmir to discuss the matter. However the family members of the accused fired at the people. Sources also said the police was informed of the firing but the people situation turned violent after police refused to arrest the culprits. The locals attempted to destroy the house of the accused around 8 pm but the family members once again fired at the crowd injuring 4 people. Ezi and other family members managed to escape from the house. Around 11 pm the irate locals damaged the house and set it on fire. The fire spread to the neighbour's house and Md Saddam who rushed to fight the fire stepped on a live wire and was electrocuted. 3 of those injured in the firing were rushed at JNIMS. Md Eki who was injured in the neck, chest, arm was referred to SHIJA Hospitals.
Co-convenor of JAC against the murder of Naoshad, Aribam Aziz today told the media persons that the violence occurred after the family fired at persons who went to meet Ezi. He said if police arrested the persons who opened fire, the violence could have been prevented. Aziz said the police has falsely accused the JAC of causing the incident. He alleged that the police is trying to arrest the JAC members not the accused in the murder. He urged the govt and the police to arrest the accused persons and warned of intense agitation if they are not arrested. The JAC has called for indefinite bandh in Kshetrigao.
The DC Imphal east has imposed curfew in Kshetrigao from September 26 until further orders under sub section 2 of section 144, Cr PC 1973.
Imphal, 26 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Permit of oil pumps will be cancelled in case oil pumps are found giving fuel to two-wheeler drivers without helmet. Speaking exclusively to Impact News, Transport Commissioner M. Lakshmi Kumar said following notification from the Dept of Transport Ministry dated 16 August 2016, ‘No helmet No petrol system’ was introduced in Manipur with effect from September 1. The decision was taken along with all the concerned departments of the state. Lakshmi Kumar said till September 22 1,548 cases were registered for traffic offence and a sum of 3 Lakh 9 thousand 8 hundred Rupees were collected in a drive taken along with Traffic Police and State Police.
Imphal, 26 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Transport Minister Dr. Kh Ratan Kumar said the ban on parkings in the market area is not revoked by the govt. Despited the ban many private vehicles are found parking the prohibited areas causing problems to the commuters. Speaking Exclusively to Impact News, Transport Minister Dr. Kh Ratan Kumar said the transport dept is a regulatory body and it needs help of IMC, MAHUD, Home Dept regarding the enforcement of the rules and regulations. Citing that the traffic congestion in the city and surrounding areas is due to lack of public transport and parking lot, Minister Ratan Kumar said public awareness is needed as the illegal parking is still rampant in the state. Minister Ratan Kumar said the Manipur State Transport Policy, 2015 will be fully implemented in the state by next year.
Imphal, 25 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Deputy chief minister Gaikhangam has once reiterated that the govt has been examining the bill to protect the indigenous people of the state. He urged the people not to take the laws into their own hands while tackling sensitive issue. Gaikhangam made the statement replying to media on the sidelines of the inauguration of Robert Naorem Studio and Academy at Uripok last evening. Gaikhangam who arrived late for the inauguration said he was attending a ministers meeting regarding the bill for the protection of indigenous people. He said people's opinion will be sought when the bill reaches its final stage. Responding to media query on the ban imposed on entry of non Manipuri to the state Gaikhangam urged the people not to take the laws into their own hands in such a sensitive issue.
Imphal, 24 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Gaikhangam said lack of respect and regard for the elders among the educated young people is responsible for the present unrest in the state. Speaking at the prize distribution function organised by Social Development Organisation at Takyel Kolom Community Hall today the deputy chief minister stressed the need to understand the significance of age old traditions by the students and at the same learn their lessons at schools and colleges to make their lives more meaningful and successful. He also urged the students to develop good work habit and imitate the people of developed countries who have work culture. Outstanding students who have done well in the field of education, Games & Sports and Culture were presented with certificates and cash awards for 2015-16 at the event.
Imphal, 24 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Volunteers of joint committee on inner line permit system today caught 18 non-local workers travelling in a passenger bus. Despite the warning by JCILPS passenger buses continue to bring labourers from outside the state. Those who were caught today were brought to the state to work for the Railway line in Tamenglong under the Simplex Company. They were produced before the media persons at the JCILPS Office. The workers were brought till Mao by an Imphal-Guwahati bus of Siroi Travels and then to North AOC by another local bus plying on Imphal-Mao road, bearing registration number, MN O1-2085. They were caught by JCILPS volunteers at North AOC while they were being taken to Tamenglong. JCILPS Convenor in charge, B.K. Moirangcha said both the Siroi Travels and Local Bus have been banned for one month. He warned the Simplex Company to stop smuggling of non local labourers into the state. He asked the officials of the company to come to the office of the JCILPS to discuss the matter. B.K. Moirangcha warned that the Company will be banned if they fail to come to the office. The labourers will be sent back to Assam in the same bus they came to the state.
Imphal, 24 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Volunteers of joint committee on inner line permit system today caught 18 non-local workers travelling in a passenger bus. Despite the warning by JCILPS passenger buses continue to bring labourers from outside the state. Those who were caught today were brought to the state to work for the Railway line in Tamenglong under the Simplex Company. They were produced before the media persons at the JCILPS Office. The workers were brought till Mao by an Imphal-Guwahati bus of Siroi Travels and then to North AOC by another local bus plying on Imphal-Mao road, bearing registration number, MN O1-2085. They were caught by JCILPS volunteers at North AOC while they were being taken to Tamenglong. JCILPS Convenor in charge, B.K. Moirangcha said both the Siroi Travels and Local Bus have been banned for one month. He warned the Simplex Company to stop smuggling of non local labourers into the state. He asked the officials of the company to come to the office of the JCILPS to discuss the matter. B.K. Moirangcha warned that the Company will be banned if they fail to come to the office. The labourers will be sent back to Assam in the same bus they came to the state.
Imphal, 23 September 2016 ( Evening News ): At least 59 non-locals were caught and the vehicle in which they were travelling was damaged. The incident occurred last night around 10 on National Highway 37, Imphal-Jiribam Road near Sagolband Salam Leikai. The local people along with club members stopped and checked a Cruizer coming from Jiribam and found that 35 non-local passengers were travelling in the vehicle. Another 3 Tata Sumo vehicles carrying non-local passengers were also stopped. 24 non-locals were travelling in the three Tata Sumo. The vehicles were vandalised by the angry locals and club members. A team of Imphal Police Station took the 59 non-locals to police station for verification. It may be mentioned that JCILPS has banned entry of non-locals to the state from today as the govt failed to introduce a bill to protect indigenous people by Sept 21. JCILPS yesterday demanded govt to introduce a bill within 7 days failing which they will impose curfew at govt offices, storm MLA residences and intensify agitation.
