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‘Want To See My Son’s Face Again’: Families Mourn Death of Two Bihar Youths in Manipur

By LokMarg

The parents of the two Bihar youths killed in Manipur, have requested the Manipur government to facilitate the return of the bodies of the two deceased back to their native village.

The two deceased — Sunalal Kumar (18) and Dasharat Kumar (17) were residents of Rajwahi village of Bihar’s Gopalganj district and had gone there to work as migrant workers. They were shot down in the Kakching district of Manipur.

The families said the two boys had gone to Manipur a day after Diwali to earn some extra money. They also said they were not aware that a violent conflict is going on in Manipur.

Mother of Dashrath Kumar, Radhika Devi told ANI on Sunday, “We did not know there was a conflict in Manipur, if we had known, I would not have sent my son there. He was just 17…I just want to see the face of my son again, that is what I ask of the government.”

The father of Dashrath Kumar, Mohan Sohan said that he got the information of his son’s death from his other son who had also gone out of the state to work.

“I got a call from my other son, his name is Santosh, he told me ‘Dad, my brother is dead’ and Suna lal is also dead. Since receiving that news, we are just running around, talking to people, being lost,” the father said.

“The boy had gone to work in Manipur…around 6 people were there to work. Four men had stayed behind while the other two had gone ahead with a cycle, after that suddenly as the ones on the cycle looked back after a sound, they saw that others had been shot,” he added.

The mother of one of the deceased, Sunalal Kumar said, “The incident happened in Manipur, they shot him. He had gone to Manipur to earn some money after Diwali, he used to do labour work there.”

Earlier, Manipur CM N Biren Singh condemned the killing of the two people and called it an “act of terrorism.”

“I strongly condemn the brutal killing of young brothers, Sunalal Kumar (18) and Dasharat Kumar (17), from Bihar in Kakching district, Manipur. This act of terrorism is a direct assault on our values, and my deepest condolences go out to their grieving families,” said the CM in a post on X.

The CM also announced Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to the families of the deceased.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also condemned the killing and ordered officials to provide benefits as per rules to the family of the deceased and also to make necessary arrangements to have the two people transported to their native village.

“I have directed to give Rs. 2 lakh each from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the families. Along with this, I have directed to provide other benefits as per rules from the schemes run by the Labour Resources Department and Social Welfare Department. Also Resident Commissioner of Bihar in Delhi to take information about the situation and provide all possible assistance. Also make necessary arrangements to send the bodies of the deceased to their native village,” the Bihar CM stated. (ANI)

Manipur Crisis Has Roots In Colonial Push For Evangelism

Manipur Crisis Has Roots In Colonial Push For Evangelism-I

By Prosenjit Nath

This is the first section of a two-part series on the subject:

Following the British colonial era, Manipur has witnessed several ethnic conflicts, including uprisings led by the Naga and Kuki tribes against the colonial authorities. The dispute in Manipur is not only about race; it is a tinderbox created by decades of evangelical endeavours that is currently being used by international forces eager to establish a tactical footing in the region. In this article, we shall find out how the roots of Manipur crisis go back to the evangelical push in the north-eastern parts of India during and after the British Raj and are part of a larger game plan.

Several theories have been circulating, for some time, about the West involvement into the present crises in Bangladesh and Manipur. A review of the statements made by Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, a few months ago also highlights this submission. On May 23, 2024, Hasina wrote that she had received a proposal from “a white person” to allow his country to establish an army base in Bangladesh, with the assurance that she “wouldn’t have to fear about the upcoming election in January” if she granted the request. According to her, there was also a plan to establish “a Christian state, like East Timor… by means of taking components of Bangladesh (Chattogram) and Myanmar, with a base in the Bay of Bengal.” This plan, in accordance with her, additionally covered components of Mizoram, Manipur, and different North-eastern states of India.

There has been speculation in social media that the US is in search for a foothold in this region, allegedly, by facilitating an impartial Christian ‘Zo’ state. This nation would incorporate areas of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Manipur and Mizoram, inhabited by way of the Christian Kuki-Chin-Mizo people. Establishing a Christian-majority state in a largely non-Christian zone would supply a strategic stronghold for the West in Southeast Asia.

Additionally, it is noteworthy that certain sections of the Kuki populace are closely worried about poppy cultivation and drug trafficking from Myanmar. Currently, the identical Christian Kukis, many of whom are unlawful immigrants from Myanmar into Manipur, are in conflict with the native Meitei community, which is predominantly Hindu. It is believed that with the fall of Hasina, there were efforts to return the Christian Kukis, helping them establish a base and setting up a drug trafficking zone between India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. This is precisely what Hasina had warned about.

The Conversion of Northeast India to Christianity

Involvement of the US in the Northeast components of India is no longer a current development, having started a long way lower back in the nineteenth century. One of the predominant troubles in the Northeast these days is the rampant Christian conversions through Western evangelists, which have persisted unabated when you consider the nineteenth century. This has considerably altered the demographics and socio-political panorama of at least three Northeast states—Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya—since India’s independence. Manipur, as soon as a predominantly Hindu-Sanamahi state, now has a Christian populace of forty-one per cent, up from eight per cent in 1931. While there are giant populations of Hindus in city areas, the hilly components of Manipur are now usually Christianised.

The Christian conversion threat entered northeast India around 1870, with the arrival of British and American evangelists, however the conversions had been gradual at that time. While British missionaries subsequently gave up after encountering difficulties, American missionaries were relentless, persevering in their efforts to convert the nearby population. These proselytization efforts had been generally carried out by way of imparting the so-called “superior Western structure of education” via missionary colleges and via introducing Western standards of ‘feminism’ amongst tribal women, which aimed at doing away with them from their age-old standard roles. Owing to the chronic efforts, by 1931, the Christian populace in the Northeast states rose to around fifteen percent.

Conversions have been chiefly done by imparting unique privileges and advantages to tribe individuals who transformed to Christianity, benefits that have been denied to non-Christians. These new converts, seeing the advantages, remained loyal to the British authorities for their obtain and did no longer take part in the Indian nationalist movement. The British government, in turn, extended its funding to Christian missionaries to speed up the conversion method in the Northeastern components of India.

However, prior to the beginning of World War II, British and American impact in the Northeast weakened, and besides political backing, the missionaries had been quickly pressured to leave. As a result, the Northeast skilled a mild decline in Christianity between 1931 and 1941. However, matters rapidly changed, and the Nineteen Forties and Fifties noticed a substantial surge in the unfolding of Christianity in Northeast India. During this period, Mizoram grew to be ninety per cent Christian, whilst Nagaland grew to be forty-six per cent Christian.

The two primary drivers for this unanticipated development of Christianity are as follows:

• The first purpose used to be the arrival of the American Southern Baptist Church, which is extraordinarily fanatic in its conversion methods. This church, which adheres carefully to the unique structure of Christianity, is the equal church that presently exists in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, conducting mass conversion programmes.

• The second purpose was Jawaharlal Nehru who facilitated the speedy Christianisation of the Northeast after Independence. In 1942, Britain’s Sir Reginald Coupland arrived in India to make certain that the missionary reach in the Northeastern states remained uninterrupted and that proselytization would proceed to keep the loyalty of contributors of the ‘crown colony.’ It was once at this time that Coupland deliberated a separate condo comprising the Northeast states of India and Burma, which had loyal Christian tribal hill people, and Nehru agreed.

So, after Independence, a state of affairs arose that placed tribal rights in the Northeast states have been intentionally neglected and grew to become non-existent whilst overseas evangelists had been given free rein. Missionaries grew to be Nehru’s “advisors,” and he observed their orders. One identity that wishes a different point out right here is that of Dr Verrier Elwin, a Christian evangelist masquerading as an “anthropological advisor” to Nehru. Verrier and Nehru interestingly signed a settlement that disallowed Hindu sadhus from coming into Nagaland.

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Manipur Tableau Themed Five Centuries Old All-Women Lotus Fibre Market

Manipur Tableau Themed Five Centuries Old All-Women Lotus Fibre Market

By LokMarg

Manipur’s Ima Keithel or “Mother’s Market, a 500-year-old market, the one and only in the world run entirely by women, is the central theme of the state’s tableau that was showcased to the nation from Kartavya Path.

The women-run market in Manipur’s Imphal serves as a classic example of “Nari Shakti,” where women’s central role in socio-economic activities drives the nation’s economic development.

On the tableau, women are seen extracting delicate fibers from the lotus stems, and making yarns using traditional Charkhas.

In the center, a woman is weaving clothes using “Eyong” – a traditional Manipuri loom.

The building on the end of the tableau is a replica of Ima Keithel. Ima Keithel fosters the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.

They have gifted the world with many internationally acclaimed products like Leirum, Moirang Phi, and Mayek-Naibi.

Kumari Bijiyasanti Tongbram from Thanga village, nestled in the heart of Loktak Lake, recently became India’s first lotus silk producer. She not only employs many local women but also exports lotus silk to foreign countries, establishing India as the world’s fourth nation to export lotus silk.

Her remarkable achievements earned her the prestigious “Changemaker of the Northeast 2020” award.

‘The thriving Ima Keithel and_ Bijiyasanti’s inspiring journey; transforming local lotus stalks into lotus threads for export while empowering local women embodies the spirit of ‘Vocal for Local, Local for Global.

In essence, Manipur offers a replicable model for women’s empowerment, paving the way for development into a “Viksit Bharat”.

India is celebrating the country’s Republic Day with an enthralling showcase of its military prowess and rich cultural heritage at the majestic ‘Kartavya Path’ in the national capital.

Viksit Bharat’s rich cultural diversity, the ‘Aatmanirbhar’ military prowess and the growing Nari Shakti are the dominating themes of the 90-minute parade that will be graced by French President Emmanuel Macron as Chief Guest.

For the first time ever, an all-women Tri-Service contingent will be marching down the Kartavya Path. Women pilots will also enthral the audience during the Indian Air Force’s fly-past, representing Nari Shakti (women power).

Based on the twin themes of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat – Loktantra ki Matruka’, this year’s parade will witness the participation of around 13,000 special Guests – an initiative which will provide an opportunity to people from all walks of life to take part in the celebrations and encourage Jan Bhagidari in this national festival.

Tableaux of 16 States and nine ministries will also take part.

The grand performance includes 30 folk dance styles uniquely prevalent in different states, as well as contemporary classical dance and Bollywood styles. The artists include tribal dancers, folk dancers, and classical dancers.

As per officials, over 8,000 security personnel have been deployed and security has been increased with the help of technology and human intelligence surveillance in Delhi. (ANI)

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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

Rahul To Undertake ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ From Jan 14

By LokMarg

Congress leader and former Party president Rahul Gandhi will once again go on a Yatra -this time from East to West. The Congress Party on Wednesday announced the Nyay Yatra that will start on the January 14 in Imphal Manipur and is expected to conclude on March 20 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Rahul Gandhi is expected to interact with youth, women and marginalised people in this Yatra. The Congress party said that the Nyay Yatra will cover 6,200 kms. It will traverse a route through the states of Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and finally Maharashtra.

The Yatra will cover 14 states and 85 districts.

Speaking at a news conference in Delhi, Organisation Secretary KC Venugopal said ” Bharat Nyay Yatra to start from January14 to March 20 from Manipur to Mumbai. Now Rahul Gandhi is doing a yatra with great experience from first Bharat Jodo Yatra. He is going to interact with youth, women and marginalised people. Yatra will cover 6,200 kms. This time the Yatra will be carried out by Bus with leaders expected to walk certain sections of the route.”

“On December 21, Congress workers gave opinion that Rahul Gandhi should start Yatra from East to West. Rahul Gandhi also agreed to fulfil the wishes of CWC” Venugopal added.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will flag off the Yatra which will crisscross 14 states and 85 districts. The Yatra come during a period where the camapigning for the 2024 Lok Sabha election is also expected to pick up. Some of the state through which the Yatra is expected to traverse are currently ruled by parties that form part of the INDIA alliance and it is to be seen if these parties join the Congress Yatra.

Earlier, the Bharat Jodo Yatra, which started in Kanyakumari on September 7 2022 was led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, concluded on January 30 2023 in Srinagar after covering 3,970 km, 12 states, and two Union territories and having lasted more than 130 days.

In the first leg of the yatra, Gandhi had walked almost 4,000 km from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. The impact of Rahul Gandhi’s yatra was seen during the polls in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, as the Congress recorded a sharp increase in strike rate and vote share. The Yatra travelled 511km in Karnataka over 22 days between Gundlupet constituency and Raichur Rural constituency. (ANI)

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NHRC Manipur

HRC Issues Notice to Manipur Govt Over 13 Killed In Tengnoupal Gunfight

By LokMarg

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that at least 13 people were killed in a gun fight in Leithao village near Saibol in Tengnoupal, Manipur, on Monday.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the media report, if true, amount to a serious issue of human rights violations, which is a matter of concern. The incident, as reported, indicates a lapse on the part of the law-enforcing agencies and the forces deployed to ensure peace, law and order in the state, the NHRC stated.

Accordingly, it has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Manipur calling for a detailed report in the matter within two weeks. It should include the status of the FIR registered by the police and steps taken by the state government to ensure that such incidents of violence do not take place anywhere in the state, it said.

The Commission has further observed that the reported loss of 13 human lives, that too in an area, that has remained calm since the tension erupted in the State of Manipur in May this year, is indeed alarming and disturbing. The state of Manipur and its people have already suffered a lot. It is firmly reiterated that it is the duty of the state to protect the life and properties of its citizens, both private and public and to promote fraternity and a spirit of brotherliness amongst the communities.

The NHRC since May, 2023 has received several complaints from the individuals/ NGOs and human rights activists alleging violation of human rights during the incidents of violence in Manipur. These matters are being considered by the Full Bench of the Commission and were also discussed at length, during its Camp Sitting at Guwahati, Assam on 17 November, 2023. The senior officers from the government of Manipur, as well as the representatives of the complainants and civil society were also present, it added.

According to the media report, carried on December 5, 2023, the village has nine houses and around 120 residents. However, no casualties were reported from among the villagers. Reportedly, this is the highest single day loss of life in the violence since it erupted in Manipur this year in May, it said.

Prima-facie it is suspected that the victims of the violence could even be militants from Myanmar, since the nearby hills from Leithao are a common route adopted by them to enter Manipur from Myanmar, the commission said. (ANI)

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Randeep Hooda

Randeep Excited To Experience Manipuri Culture Of His Bride-To-Be, Lin

By LokMarg

Actor Randeep Hooda, who is all set to tie the knot with Lin Laishram in Imphal, Manipur, shared on Tuesday how he met his life partner and is excited to experience his bride’s tradition.

Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram, along with their families, visited Relief Camp at Moirang Lamkhai and Sendra Tourist Resort.

During an interaction with a media person, Randeep talked about his love story with Lin Laishram and how he is excited to experience Manipuri tradition.

He said, “Feels very good. I felt that it’s only respectful to come and marry in the bride’s tradition. Though I have heard that in Meitei love marriages, the groom has to sit for a very long time. So, that’s something but I am looking forward to the ceremony and traditions. I want to experience my life partner’s culture. That’s why I am here.”

Randeep added, “I hope I don’t make any mistakes. And we have been talking about their culture, Manipuri culture and all that for a long time. I am really looking forward to it and hope that all goes well. I am praying for our happy future and lots of kids and lots of abundance. Yes, it’s east meets west. It’s like a traditional or cultural exchange. We have been friends for a very long time. We met when we were in theatres. Since then, we have had a great friendship, which we are now making into a family.”

Lin Laishram also shared a story about how it all started with Randeep Hooda.

She stated, “We actually met at Naseeruddin Shah’s theatre group called Motley and he was my senior. That’s where I met him. We were friends and it’s turning into a beautiful journey.”

A few days ago, Randeep took to Instagram and announced that they would marry in Imphal on November 29.

He wrote in the caption, “We Have Exciting News.”

The post included a card picture with a message written on it. The message read, “Taking a leaf out of the Mahabharata where Arjuna married Manipuri Warrior Princess Chitrangada, we are getting married with the blessings from our families and friends.”

“We are filled with immense joy to share that our marriage will take place on November 29, 2023, in Imphal, Manipur, followed by a reception in Mumbai. As we embark on this journey, we seek your blessings and love for this union of cultures, for which we are forever indebted and grateful. In love and light, Lin and Randeep.”

He announced to his fans that he was planning to marry Lin, drawing inspiration from Arjuna’s wedding to Chitrangada in the Mahabharata. He further stated that the reception will be held in Mumbai following the small wedding in Imphal.

Even though, earlier, Randeep and Lin never confirmed their relationship in public, the two often post pictures of each other on social media.

This Diwali also, they shared a string of cheerful photos with the caption, “From ours to yours, Happy Diwali.”

In August 2023, Lim added fuel to her dating rumours with Randeep by posting an adorable birthday wish for the ‘Sarabjit’ star.

Lin took to Instagram to wish Randeep with a caption, “Happy birthday my hot fudge.”

In October 2022, Randeep seemingly made his relationship Instagram official with Lin. On Diwali, Randeep took to Instagram and shared photos with Lin and his parents.

Sharing the photos, Randeep wrote, “Love and light to all around the world#happydiwali #diwali2022”

Notably, Lin made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with the film ‘Om Shanti Om’ in which she gave a cameo appearance as Om Kapoor’s friend. She has appeared in other Bollywood films including Mary Kom (2014) as Bem, Umrika (2015) as Udai’s wife, Rangoon (2017) as Mema, Qaidi Band (2017), and Axone (2019) as Chanbi.

Randeep, on the other hand, made his debut with ‘Monsoon Wedding’, got a lot of popularity with films such as ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’, ‘Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster’, ‘Rang Rasiya’, ‘Jism 2’ and many more.

He will be seen in the film ‘Swatantra Veer Savarkar’. The project is a biopic of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar.

Directed and co-written by Randeep Hooda with Utkarsh Naithani, the film is produced by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and Randeep Hooda Films with Legend Studios and Avak Films.’Pavitra Rishta’ fame Ankita Lokhande will be seen opposite Randeep in the film.

‘Pavitra Rishta’ fame Ankita Lokhande will be seen opposite Randeep in the film. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was born on 28 May 1883 in Maharashtra’s Nashik. He was a freedom fighter, politician, lawyer, and writer. Savarkar is known for coining the term ‘Hindutva’.

He was recently seen in ‘Sergeant’, a suspense cop-drama. (ANI)

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Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

Manipur Violence: Accused Seiminlun Sent To Judicial Custody

By LokMarg

Delhi’s Patiala House court on Wednesday sent Seiminlun Gangte to judicial custody.

Gangte was recently arrested in a case of violence due to transnational conspiracy of leadership of terror outfits based at Myanmar and Bangladesh.

He was on Wednesday produced before the NIA special court after the end of NIA remand period.

Special NIA Judge Sanjay Garg send Seiminlun Gangte to Judicial Custody for 30 days.

Accused Seiminlun Gangte was recentlty arrested from Manipur and brought to Delhi.

It was alleged that Myanmar and Bangladesh based terror outfit leadership have hatched a transnational conspiracy to wage war against India.

The investigation agency has registered a case under anti terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and other laws.

As per NIA, it arrested Seiminlun Gangte in a case related to a transnational conspiracy by Myanmar and Bangladesh based leadership of terror outfits to wage war against the Government of India by exploiting the current ethnic unrest in the State of Manipur.

The case was registered suo motu by the NIA on 19.07.2023 at New Delhi.

It was stated that during the course of the investigation it was found that Myanmar and Bangladesh based militant groups have entered into a conspiracy with a section of militant leaders in India to indulge in incidents of violence with an intention to drive a wedge between different ethnic groups and to wage war against the Government of India.

For this purpose, the terror leadership have been providing funds to procure arms, ammunition and other types of terrorist hardware which are being sourced both, from across the border, as well as from other terrorist outfits active in North Eastern States of India to stoke the current ethnic strife in Manipur, said the Agency.

Further investigation in the case is underway, the NIA informed the court. (ANI)

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CM Biren

Killers of Two Manipuri Students Arrested: CM Biren

By LokMarg

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said the “main culprits” responsible for the abduction and murder of two students, the disturbing images of whom surfaced on social media last week, have been arrested. 

The two Manipuri youths had reportedly gone missing on July 6.

Fresh protests erupted in the Northeast state on September 25 after a video clip purportedly showing the mortal remains of the missing youths — Phijam Hemanjit and Hijam Linthoingambi — went viral on social media.

Taking to the social media platform X on Sunday, Chief Minister Singh posted, “I’m pleased to share that some of the main culprits responsible for the abduction and murder of Phijam Hemanjit and Hijam Linthoingambi have been arrested from Churachandpur today.”

“As the saying goes, one may abscond after committing the crime, but they cannot escape the long hands of the law. We are committed to ensuring maximum punishment, including capital punishment, for the heinous crime they have committed,” he added in his post.

Later, speaking to ANI, Singh said through the joint efforts of security personnel, four people, allegedly involved in the murder of the two youths, have been arrested.

“In a major breakthrough, we have arrested the main culprits responsible for the abduction and murder of two youths in the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had sent the Special Director of the CBI, along with some senior officers, to Manipur and, today, with the support of the Indian Army, paramilitary forces, Assam Rifles and the state police, we managed to arrest the four accused persons in the case from Churachandpur. This marks a major breakthrough. I wish to thank the NIA, CBI and all the central forces for helping us catch the culprits,” he told ANI. 

Meanwhile, he also thanked Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the arrest of Seiminlun Gangte, an accused in the transnational conspiracy case, by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday. 

He said, “The NIA, which took over the case, issued a press release yesterday that the incident in Manipur was akin to waging a war against the Indian Union. It identified Kuki militants from Myanmar and Bangladesh, along with some home-grown miscreants, as being behind the incident. This clearly shows that there is a bigger conspiracy afoot. I want to thank the NIA, the central government, the people of Manipur and especially, PM Modi and Union HM Amit Shah, for helping us blow the lid off the bigger conspiracy.”

Gangte, who was sent to two-day NIA custody earlier on Sunday, was arrested in a case related to a transnational conspiracy by Myanmar and Bangladesh-based leadership of terror outfits to wage war against the Centre by exploiting the current ethnic unrest in Manipur. The case was registered suo moto by the NIA on July 19 in Delhi.

Earlier, on Thursday afternoon, senior officers of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) held a meeting at the Manipur Police Headquarters in Imphal to discuss the law and order situation in the state.

Manipur has been racked by violence since May 3, following the protests by the Kuki and Meitei communities against the High Court’s order asking the state government to consider the inclusion of the Meitei community in the category of Scheduled Tribes (ST). (ANI)

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Manipur CM

Manipur CM On Probe Into Death Of Two Students

By LokMarg

Amid the furore in Manipur over the killing of two students who reportedly went missing in July, chief minister Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday said the “culprits will definitely be caught.”

Manipur has been witnessing protests from Monday after a video showing the bodies of two students went viral on social media. The protests had led the state government to suspend mobile internet services for five days till October 1. Schools in the state were shut till September 29 and curfew restrictions were imposed in all districts in Imphal Valley.

“Definitely, we will catch the culprits. Everything will be fine soon,” Manipur CM said on the CBI team investigating the death of the two youth.

A CBI team, led by the agency’s Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar arrived in Imphal in a special flight on Wednesday to investigate the alleged “kidnapping and killing” of the two students.

In cases registered or transferred to the CBI, teams have to visit the scene of the crime, recreate the scene, collect forensic evidence, and send it to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory.

“To ensure speedy investigation and keeping the safety of CBI officials on priority, CRPF personnel will accompany them during their visits in violence-hit areas for investigation purposes,” the official added.

The two youths had reportedly gone missing in Manipur on July 6.

Following the incident, fresh protests erupted in the state on September 25 after a video showing their bodies went viral on social media.

On Thursday afternoon, senior officers of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) held a meeting at the Manipur Police Headquarters in Imphal to discuss the law and order situation in the state.

“A meeting of senior officers of CAPF was held at PHQ, Imphal to discuss the present law and order situation in the state,” the Manipur Police said in a post on ‘X’ on Thursday.

The officers were apprised of the unfortunate injuries of students as well as security personnel, police said adding that the forces discussed using minimum force in dealing with the public, especially students.

“Manipur Police appeals to the students to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in maintaining peace and bringing normalcy back early. Any miscreants taking advantage of the current situation will be firmly dealt by police. The joint security forces are making all efforts for expeditious investigation into all the cases,” the police added in the post.

At present, CBI has registered 11 FIRs, including the viral video of two young tribal women paraded naked. The investigation of all the cases is underway.

Manipur has been witnessing violence since May 3, following the protests by the Kuki and Meitei communities against the High Court’s order asking the state government to consider the inclusion of the Meitei community in the category of Scheduled Tribes (ST). (ANI)

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Manipur Situation

Central Police Forces Officials Hold Meet On Manipur Situation

By LokMarg

Senior officers of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) held a meeting at the Manipur Police Headquarters in Imphal to discuss the law and order situation in the state. 

“A meeting of senior officers of CAPF was held at PHQ, Imphal to discuss the present law and order situation in the state,” the Manipur Police said in a post on ‘X’ on Thursday.

The officers were apprised of the unfortunate injuries of students as well as security personnel, police said adding that the forces discussed using minimum force in dealing with the public, especially students.

“Manipur Police appeals to the students to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in maintaining peace and bringing normalcy back early. Any miscreants taking advantage of the current situation will be firmly dealt by police. The joint security forces are making all efforts for expeditious investigation into all the cases,” the police added in the post.

Meanwhile in Imphal West and Imphal East district authorities have lifted the restrictions on the movement of people outside their residences from 5 am to 11 am on Friday.

“Restriction of movement of general public outside their residences is hereby lifted for 29th September, 2023 from 5 am to 11 am for all areas of Imphal West District. This relaxation shall not include any gathering/sit-in-protest/rally etc, without obtaining approval through competent authority,” the government order from the District Magistrate’s Office of Imphal West district stated.

“Restriction of movement of persons outside their respective residences imposed in Imphal East is hereby relaxed from 5 am to 11 am on 29th September for all areas of the district. This relaxation shall, however, not apply to any gathering/large scale movement of persons/sit-in-protests/rally etc which is unlawful in nature,” the government order from the District Magistrate’s Office of Imphal East district stated.

Fresh protests erupted in Manipur on Monday after a video showing the bodies of two students who reportedly went missing in July went viral on social media. The government responded by re-imposing the suspension of internet services for five days as a precautionary measure and announced that all schools in the state would be closed till Friday.

Earlier in the day, taking cognisance of reports about allegations of use of ‘excess force’ by security forces during the maintenance of law and order in the last few days in the Imphal area, Director General of Police Manipur Rajiv Singh on Thursday ordered to form a committee to look into the issues and asked it to submit a report at the earliest.

“There have been various reports/allegations of the use of excess force by the Security forces during the maintenance of law and order situations in the last few days in the Imphal area. To verify such complaints/allegations, a committee is being formed to look into the issues and submit the report at the earliest,” read the order issued by the Director General Of Police Manipur on Thursday.

The Committee will be headed by K Jayanta Singh, Inspector General of Police (Administration), Manipur and assisted by Th Sanatomba Singh, AAIG(Adm).

Fresh protests erupted in Manipur on Monday after a video showing the bodies of two students who reportedly went missing in July went viral on social media. The government responded by re-imposing the suspension of internet services for five days as a precautionary measure and announced that all schools in the state would be closed till Friday.

Manipur has been witnessing violence since May 3, following the protests against the High Court’s order asking the state government to consider the inclusion of the Meitei community in the category of Scheduled Tribes (ST). (ANI)

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