KSO, Sadar Hills calls Search ops held off proposed blockade JP Nadda elected BJP president unopposed ahead of R-Day 10-days anti-CAA KANGPOKPI, Jan 20: The NEW DELHI, Jan 20 By Our Staff Reporter proposed total blockade along National Highway-2 Former Union Minister JP IMPHAL, Jan 20: District protest from today from 6 am of January 21 over Nadda (59) was on Monday police of Imphal West, the hit and run case on Janu- elected unopposed as the new Imphal East, Thoubal and ary 15 under the aegis of KSO National president of the BJP, Bishnupur intensified their Sadar Hills has been called off with no other leader having security measures for the late this afternoon. filed papers to force an coming Republic day 2020 by According to KSO Sadar election. carrying out house to house Hills, even if the culprit in- BJP general secretary and cordon search operations volved in the hit and run Bhupendra Yadav made the in their respective districts case in whihc a member of announcement at the party today. KSO was killed on January headquarters in New Delhi, A team of Imphal West 15 evening is yet to be after the requisite nomina- district commando con- known and booked as as- tion and scrutiny process ducted cordon and search sured by the Police concluded, as well as the operation at Singjamei Department, the BIPL has time given for withdrawal of Oinam Thingel area during owned responsibility over nominations. which more than 10 males the unfortunate incident and Union Home Minister and 80 females were veri- offered financial assistance , who was till this Parliamentary board, includ- Leader of the Opposition in date, with more than 14 As- fied. By Our Staff Reporter to the victim’s family as morning the BJP president, ing former party presidents the Himachal Assembly in sembly victories since he 7 individuals were de- well. felicitated Nadda on stage. and Union Ministers Rajnath his career in State politics, took over in July 2014 to a tained and handed over to IMPHAL, Jan 20: Over 20 political parties have geared up to Considering this, the Nadda’s election was a Singh and . will have a challenging year thumping victory in the Singjamei PS for necessary launch a sustained protest against Citizenship Amendment Act KSO Sadar Hills has de- foregone conclusion, espe- The election was supervised ahead of him, with the Delhi 2019 Lok Sabha polls. verification. (CAA) 2019 across the country. cided to call off its proposed cially after being appointed by former Agriculture Min- and Bihar Assembly polls Considered a soft-spoken The same team conducted As a part of the country-wide protest, over 12 Opposi- blockade along NH-2 with the party’s first working ister Radhamohan Singh. looming. The more chal- and affable consensus cordon and search operation tion parties have resolved to stage protest demonstrations immediate effect. president seven months ago, Nadda, who has been lenging part of his tenure builder, Nadda will be ex- at Singjamei Super Market against CAA 2019 for 10 days starting from tomorrow. However, KSO Sadar when Shah joined the Union both a member of the Union would be the successful in- pected to exercise a tight and Chingamakhong area in Speaking to media persons at Irabot Bhavan here today, Hills said that the police in- Cabinet. His nomination was Cabinet as Health Minister nings of his predecessor, rein on the party organisa- the afternoon. During the CPI State secretary L Sotinkumar said that January 21 was vestigation on the matter proposed by Shah himself in the first Modi Govern- Shah, considered the most tion and revive its prospects operation, more than 150 the day achieved Statehood. will continue while impor- and other members of the ment as well as Minister and successful BJP president till in the States (Contd P 9) individuals were verified by After offering floral tributes at the Statehood Square tant samples collected from ...... the police team and three in- located to the western side of Pologround, Statehood Day the spot and other relevant dividuals without proper would be observed at the Irabot Bhavan, Sotinkumar said. samples have been sent to identity proofs were later On January 23, Left parties would observe the birth an- the Forensic Department. handed over to Singjamei PS niversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose at Manipur Press It also said that the dead NSCN-IM expresses concern over inferno at Shirui peak for proper verification. The Club. body which still remains at Newmai News Network is the burning that was no- team also conducted cordon Several political parties would observe the death anni- RIMS Morgue will be ticed at the Shirui peak in and search operation at versary of Mahatma Gandhi, who took pivotal role in claimed tomorrow after post DIMAPUR, Jan 20 : The Shirui village in Ukhrul dis- Dharmasala and Alu Galli driving out British rulers from India, on January 30 at mortem. NSCN-IM suspected that trict under Wung Tangkhul area wherein 15 individuals Manipur Press Club by holding a ‘unity conference’, "local miscreants" must be Region (WTR) where the were detained and handed Sotinkumar said. Bail for Head Warden behind the burning of Shirui famous Shirui Lily grows". over to City PS for proper In the meantime, public meetings would be held at dif- IMPHAL, Jan 20: Illen peak in Ukhrul district a few It is known for its scenic verification. ferent places where the Preamble to the Constitution of Kamei, Head Warden of days ago. "It must be the beauty and rich fauna and Similarly, a team of India would be read out so as to safeguard the Constitution, Standard Robarth Higher handiwork of local flora, stated the NSCN-IM, Thoubal commando along restore communal harmony and strengthen secularism in Secondary School, has been miscreants," the NSCN-IM while adding, "There is a with women police person- the country, he continued. released on bail following the said in a statement on standing order of GPRN nel, conducted cordon Saying that anti-CAA protests would be staged at district completion of statutory pe- Monday, adding, "Who is to which bans the burning of search and house to house headquarters and other public places, Sotinkumar appealed riod as well as the failure of be blamed other than the local forest, using of chemicals in search operation at to all the people to support the protest movements which the IO to submit the necessary miscreants". the rivers and hunting wild Langthabal Maning Leikai would be spearheaded by different like-minded political charge sheet. The NSCN-IM said that animals, especially during area. More than 130 houses parties. Today, the counsel of such an act is "highly con- the breeding season," it were searched during the He said that enactment of CAA 2019 by the BJP-led Illen Kamei filed an applica- demned". The NSCN-IM animals but destroyed eco- Australia bushfires that de- added. operation and around 250 NDA Government is a formidable threat to the country’s tion before CJM Imphal termed it as "recklessness system and pumped climate stroyed wildlife. "The cause Interestingly, the migra- individuals of the area (both Constitution and secularism. West praying for her release and selfishness". warming pollution into the of the fire was blamed on tory bird, locally called male and female) were veri- In their efforts to suppress all mass movements against on bail on health ground and "The world watched in atmosphere. The fire was lit arson, carelessness or reck- ‘Shiri’, come to Shirui peak fied. CAA, the Government shut down internet, imposed curfew as the 6 months statutory horror when Amazon, the by farmers. It was decried as lessness," it added. every year said the NSCN- However, no one was and indulged in rampant human rights violation, he said. period of investigation had world’s most "biodiverse a world tragedy," stated the "Near our door", said the IM. When the birds get detained. The 10-day country-wide protest movement is in oppo- been completed rainforest, burnt down. It not NSCN-IM. NSCN-IM, "what is signifi- thirsty, they rush down to The same police team sition to the CAA and the NRC exercise which would begin The Court observed that only destroyed millions of This was followed by cantly drawing our attention drink water (Contd P 9) conducted search operation from April and continue till September this year, Sotinkumar Illen Kamei had been lodged ...... at Khekman Ammokon added. in judicial custody from July Leikai. Around 30 houses Leaders and representatives of 12 different political par-

24 last year, for more than were (Contd P 9) ...... ties were also present at the press meet. FIR lodged against Rifleman of Assam Rifles Guv greets ...... 180 days, in connection with By Our Staff Reporter the mysterious death of Ningthoujam Babysana. It IMPHAL, Jan 20: also observed that the IO of Assault of lady IPS officer strongly decried Dr Najma Heptulla has By Our Staff Reporter officer. Stating that she along extended greetings to the DGP opens Manipur police dog squad the case had failed to submit By Our Staff Reporter inauguration of Manipur po- lice dog squad, the DGP said any charge sheet till date. In a statement, the IPS with her escort team showed people of the State on the IMPHAL, Jan 20 : The assault Association said that it ex- their ID cards as they were auspicious occasion of the lice dog squad at Lamphel, that at present, the squad As such, CJM Imphal IMPHAL, Jan 20: and harassment faced by a pects the Assam Rifles to on official duty, she claimed 49th Statehood Day. DGP of opposite Officer’s mess, consists of 4 Belgian West directed the Head Manipur Police, LM Khaute woman IPS officer at the co-operate with the police that one of the Riflemen, PK She conveyed that the 86th Battalion CRPF, today Malinois out of which 2 will Warden to be released upon has strongly condemned the afternoon, DGP LM Khaute be used for detecting explo- execution of a PR bond of Khudengthabi check post investigation and ensure Pandey, however, detained people of Manipur have from a Rifleman of 12 Assam speedy action in their inter- them and started threatening been steadfastly marching incident at Khudengthabi assured that the State police sives while the other 2 will Rs 30,000 along with one check post in which a lady IPS Rifles yesterday evening has nal displinary proceedings. them that they will be de- towards the goal of all round is in touch with the Assam be used for detecting drugs surety. officer and her escort party Rifles authority. and narcotic substances. The CJM also directed drawn strong criticism from The Rifleman of 12 As- tained till midnight. welfare, happiness and sati- the DGP and the IPS Officers' sam Rifles (posted at The Rifleman further told ety. were harassed and assaulted As the lady officer has Besides, there are 2 her to appear before the by a Rifleman belonging to Association, Manipur Khudengthabi), allegedly them that even if they in- She stated that despite also lodged a complaint at trained Labradors with Court on January 30. 12th Assam Rifles, D- Chapter. misbehaved and assaulted form DGP and the Chief some constraints, the State Tengoupal PS in this regard, Manipur police dog squad Replying to queries by the lady IPS officer and her Minister, he will not let them has made steady progress Company of Khudengthabi police are looking to follow that have been providing Case put up post yesterday evening. media persons following the escort party at Khudengthabi leave at all, the complainant and added that there has necessary legal procedures. valuable K-9 services, he IMPHAL, Jan 20: After tak- Replying to queries by inauguration of Manipur po- AR check post yesterday alleged, adding that even been significant increase in On the other hand, during said, explaining that police ing cognizance of a case media persons following the the inauguration of the po- will now (Contd P 9) against terminated cop lice dog squad at Lamphel, evening, according to an when she told him that she literacy, spread of higher ...... Ningombam Ibomcha in con- opposite Officer’s mess, FIR lodged with Tengnoupal is a police officer and education and host of other nection with the death of one 86th Battalion CRPF, today Police Station. showed her identity card, the welfare measures. RK Sanajaoba of Sagolband afternoon, DGP LM Khaute The FIR was based on a Rifleman began misbehav- The Governor urged the Bijoy Govinda on October said that the State police has complaint lodged by the ing, humiliating, harassing people to reiterate the re- ‘No reason to celebrate Statehood Day’ got in in touch with the As- lady officer before the OC, and assaulting her. He also solve to reach new 20, 2004, the Chief Judicial By Our Staff Reporter ganda secretary in-charge Manipur was reduced to the Magistrate (CJM) Imphal sam Rifles authority. Tengnoupal PS. In the com- began hitting the vehicle and milestones in the years LeibaakNgaakpa Luwang status of a very insignificant West has committed the case As the lady officer has plaint, the lady officer also assaulted her escort ahead and mentioned that as IMPHAL, Jan 20: Alleging pointed out that Kangleipak Part C State before it was before the Session Court of also lodged a complaint at claimed that after her regu- party. progress in isolation cannot that Manipur was at first (Manipur) was an independ- granted Statehood on Janu- Imphal West for necessary Tengoupal PS in this regard, lar duty at Moreh, she was The lady officer contin- be imagined, this is also an merged into the Indian Union ent country which has a ary 21, 1972, it said. trial. police will follow with nec- returning along with her es- ued that the Rifleman started appropriate occasion to ex- ‘forcibly’ before it was written history spanning Instead of giving the Ningombam Ibomcha s/o essary legal procedures, he cort party in her official physically assaulting and press solidarity with the rest granted Statehood on January over 2000 years. rightful political status it de- (L) Pishak of Bashikhong added. vehicle and on reaching molesting her and when her of the country for attaining 21, 1972, the proscribed Manipur which regained served, the Government of Kongba Irong, then posted The IPS Association, Khudengthabi 12 AR D- escort tried to intervene, he the National objectives of PREPAK has categorically its independence from the India has been scheming to at Patsoi PS as a Constable Manipur Chapter has also Company check post, one of started thrashing and beating development through har- stated that the State British empire one day be- obliterate the history of (No.803005) had been on strongly condemned the har- her escort personnel tried to them. mony and peace. Government and the people fore India was not a part of Manipur and its people eco- the run from the law after he assment and misbehaviour inform the frisking party of She claimed that the Ri- Works Minister Th ought not celebrate the India at any point of time in nomically, socially and was released on bail in con- of the Assam Rifles Rifle- 12th AR and register their fleman even tried to slap her Biswajit Singh has also con- Statehood Day. history, it alleged. politically for good, it al- nection with the same case man against a lady IPS entry. but was (Contd P 9) ...... veyed (Contd P 9) A statement issued by the After the ‘forced merger’ leged. by then Session Court outfit’s publicity and propa- into the Indian Union, (Contd P 9) Manipur East in 2005...... During the said period, the charge sheet of the case was submitted before the MP's public statement draws ire from armed groups CJM Imphal West on May Khilton N dances his way to CIDLD 23, 2006 by the IO of the UNLF lashes out at Dr Ranjan PREPAK(Pro) slams Inner MP By Our Staff Reporter Centre Washington DC, case and Ibomcha was an- By Our Staff Reporter Such arrogant and mali- By Our Staff Reporter speaking in the Parliament. Royal Festival Hall, London, nounced a proclaimed cious statement is Dr Ranjan said that IMPHAL, Jan 20: In Peacock Theatre, London offender with the Home De- IMPHAL, Jan 20: The unforgivable, it asserted. IMPHAL, Jan 20: The Manipur was merged into recognition of his works and and Tanzehaus, Dusseldorf, partment even announcing a proscribed UNLF has His statement only ex- proscribed PREPAK(Pro) the Indian Union on Octo- contributions in the field of Germany. case reward of Rs 50,000 for categorically stated that it has posed that RK Ranjan is a has lambasted Lok Sabha MP ber 15, 1950, the outfit modern dance and theatre, His works have earned his arrest. taken serious note of the man who does not know his Dr RK Ranjan for his noted and added that such a Khilton Nongmaithem has great reviews from publica- On January 4 this year, N statement made by Lok identity, the history of the assertion that all the social ills man has no right to teach been admitted to the highly tions and centres such as Ibomcha was arrested by a Sabha MP Dr RK Ranjan at a land and who shares little plaguing the State are on people about the social ills coveted membership of the The Washington Post, The team of Imphal West district public function held at thought for his community account of parents’ failure to and problems. Conseil International De La Smithsonian and University commando, led by Amarjit Khangabok yesterday. and values only the bless- discipline their children The idea of blaming drug Danse (a body of UNESCO), of Exeter, UK. He has also Lamabam Additional SP Dr Ranjan’s statement ings and goodwill of his properly. users/abusers instead of for the year 2020. published in leading publi- (Operation) Imphal West, not only challenged the op- ‘Delhi masters’, it alleged. A statement issued by the checking smuggling of in- Khilton is a protege of cations such as the Journal from near Bashikhong pressed masses but also It is a continuous policy outfit’s PREPAK (Pro) as- toxicating drugs into the late Oja Debabrata Sinam, on Asian Martial Arts. Panthoibi High School ridiculed the revolutionary of the Government of India sistant publicity secretary Th State is totally misplaced, it popularly known as Oja Khilton was also awarded ground and he has since groups which have been to assimilate all minority Eshingchaoba remarked that said. Debo of HULA the UNESCO, Aschberg been lodged inside Manipur fighting for freedom of the communities into the vast the MP’s statement was Everybody has a fair idea Singdamsang, Bursary in 1995 in the field Central Jail, Sajiwa. masses by sacrificing their majority of Hindi-speaking quite illogical. about who are behind the Keishamthong. He studied has received great reviews of Martial Arts. Today, he was produced own lives, remarked the out- mainland Indians. The outfit accused the drug trades and where the under the tutelage of Oja and some of the prominent He currently teaches and before CJM Imphal West fit in a statement issued by “It was this National re- MP of giving a wrong date drugs are sold. Debo for 20 years. centres where he performed performs in the Washington and after taking cognizance, its department of publicity sponsibility to save of the merger of Manipur By blaming parents for Khilton has performed include The Smithsonian, DC area. the Court (Contd P 9) director M Sak-hen. ourselves (Contd P 9) into the Indian Union while drugs abuse (Contd P 9) ...... throughout the world and Washington DC, Kennedy (Contd P 9)