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Vol. XVII. No. 8, August, 2015 NEWSMINISTRY OF HOME LETTERAFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA For FREE public circulation A MonthlyNE Newsletter on the North Eastern Region of India Also available on Internet at: www.mha.nic.in Freedom implies not only emancipation from political bondage but also equal distribution of wealth, abolition of caste barriers and social inequities and destruction of communalism and religious intolerance. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose DEVELOPMENTS WITH REFERENCE TO NORTH EAST REGION 1. A meeting with the Heads of Anti-extortion Cells of North Eastern States was held on 18.8.2015 at New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Secretary (IS), MHA to discuss the measures to curb the activities of extortion and kidnapping for ransom etc. perpetrated by insurgent groups in the North Eastern C O N T E N T S Region. 2. Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Home Affairs DEVELOPMENTS WITH REFERENCE TO NORTH EAST took a review meeting on 27.8.2015 with the officials of the REGION Central Government and the State Governments at New Delhi to review the implementation of the recommendations of the Bezbaruah Committee. 69th INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED WITH PATRIOTIC ZEAL IN THE NORTHEAST ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT UNDER CIVIC ACTION 69th INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED WITH PATRIOTIC PROGRAMME BY CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES ZEAL IN THE NORTHEAST Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unfurled the Tricolor and YOUNG RUBIK’S CUBER FROM GUWAHATI BECOMES addressed the nation from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort on A WORLD CHAMPION the occasion of the 69th Independence Day Celebrations marked the Day in the rest of the country, including the North Eastern states. The READERS COLUMN patriotic fervor was on display in the northeast region as well, as people came out to celebrate the 69th Independence Day. Ignoring boycott LETTERS TO EDITOR calls by some underground outfits, people turned up in large numbers to mark the occasion. However, there was an appeal to militant outfits to shun violence and join the path of development. In Imphal, Manipur, a large number of people attended the celebrations amid a boycott call and a 12-hour general strike by some Editorial Board militant outfits. Chief Minister Shri O Ibobi Singh unfurled the tricolor at the Parade ground of 1st Manipur Riffles Battalion amidst tight Chief Editor security. The Chief Minister also distributed medals to eight police M.A. Ganapathi personnel and fire servicemen at the function. Editors NE AUGUST J.P.N. Singh = Ajay Kanoujia = B.R. Dhiman NEWSLETTER 2015 1 In Assam in spite of the boycott call by some militant “Now we are noticing that a group of militants are groups, people came out to attend the celebrations in trying to talk with us via the Government of India to return Assam. Chief Minister Shri Tarun Gogoi unfurled the back to normal life” said Manik Sarkar, Chief Minister of tricolor at the Veterinary College Ground in Khanpara Tripura. “Our message to them on this important day is and addressed the gathering, “I would like to wish all that come back to normal life and start a new life, we are the citizens of Assam on this auspicious day. I take this going to help you,” he added. opportunity to express my gratitude towards the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi and all other martyrs and People across Nagaland also celebrated the freedom fighters due to whose efforts we became free”, Independence Day with enthusiasm. In Dimapur, beside said Tarun Gogoi, Chief Minister of Assam. In Jorhat city, a flag hoisting ceremony and parade by the paramilitary the day was observed with much zeal. Large number of forces, the event was marked by songs and dance people came out to witness the March pasts and dance performances by Naga tribes. The Chief Guest also gave performances. “On this important day, I would like to wish away awards and commendation certificates to several all the people of Assam and India. I will pray to God that all individuals. Around 27 stalls, showcasing products of the problems that our country has, including the extremist different state departments and SHGs were set up as a problem that Assam is facing, should get over,” said Akash, part of an exhibition-cum-sale. a local from Jorhat. “I came to see the Independence Day celebration As a goodwill gesture, BSF troops stationed along here. So many students participated. It is good to see the India-Bangladesh border at Akhaura in Tripura such a talented bunch of students. There was cultural exchanged sweets with their Bangladeshi counterpart. programme as well and it was so good. I am so happy In Agartala city, thousands of people gathered at to be a part of this”, said Abeni Lotha, a local from the Assam Rifles parade ground to take part in the Nagaland. celebrations. Paramilitary forces, state police and NCC cadets participated in the parade, which was followed Similar spirit of enthusiasm marked the observation by a colourful cultural programme. Chief Minister Manik of the day in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim and Sarkar unfurled the Tricolor and urged the militant groups Meghalaya. The enthusiastic participation of people in to come forward for talks and shun violence. the celebrations reflects their faith in democracy. Independence day celebrations in North East ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT UNDER CIVIC ACTION PROGRAMME BY CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES A. Programmes Undertaken By Assam Rifles provide medical care and access to medicines to people living in remote areas, the Assam Rifles organized medical 1. Medical Camps. As part of its constant endeavor to NE AUGUST 2 NEWSLETTER 2015 camps in areas where adequate health care facilities are not available to the villagers. Five medical camps were held, in which 2042 patients were treated and provided with free medicines during the month of August, 2015. Cleanliness drive organized by Assam Rifles (d) In an endeavour to ensure peace and prosperity, 2-Assam Rifles organized a ‘Joint Security Meet’ at Chandrakhong village, Thoubal district, Manipur on 10th August, 2015. The meet was attended by village Headmen, Women Society Secretaries, Youth Club Presidents and Ex -Servicemen of 25 villages, during which security of the areas in view of upcoming Independence Day was discussed. (e) Headquarters 10-Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) organised a two days mela ‘Know Your Army’ from 11th – 12th August, 2015 for people of Ukhrul district and nearby villages, to motivate the youth to join the Indian Armed Forces and Assam Medical camps organized by Assam Rifles Rifles. About 2000 people from interior villages and 2. Awareness drives. In another initiative undertaken Ukhrul witnessed the event with school children by the force towards Nation building and upliftment of being enthralled by the display. people, especially the youth living in remote areas, Assam (f) 25-Assam Rifles organised a weapon and equipment Rifles conducted various awareness drives to address display at Kangpokpi, Sadar Hills Sub Division, issues related to health, education, welfare and social Manipur for the young children. The display was upliftment and provided information to the populace attended by about 600 young children from various about various Government schemes and employment schools. opportunities available, for the benefit of the locals. The details of some of the awareness drives conducted by various units of the force during the month of August, 2015, are as under:- (a) A lecture on ‘Recruitment in the Security Force’ was organized by 10- Assam Rifles at Thingsai village, district Champhai, Mizoram on 1st August, 2015. About 14 youth attended the same. (b) A lecture on ‘How to Join Army/Assam Rifles’ was conducted by 28-Assam Rifles at Tuipang village, district Saiha, Mizoram on 7th August, 2015. About 25 civilians attended the lecture. (c) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (i) A cleanliness drive was organized by 43-Assam Rifles on 9th August, 2015 at Haflong Lake, district Dima Hasao, Assam. (ii) A cleanliness drive was organized by 24-Assam Rifles on 19th August, 2015 for villagers of Sita village, district Chandel, Manipur. Over 100 villagers participated in the Mela ‘Know Your Army’ and weapon and equipment display drive. organised by AR NE AUGUST NEWSLETTER 2015 3 (g) A lecture on ‘Water Borne diseases’ was organized of diverse kind of activities, such as construction of by 28-Assam Rifles for villagers of Tuithumhnar various kinds of infrastructure, distribution of items village, district Longtlai, Mizoram on 17th August, to assist in generating self employment and other 2015. About 45 villagers attended the lecture. critical items based on the requirement of that particular group of people. The details of assistance (h) A lecture on ‘Personal Hygiene’ was organised by provided by various units of the force during the 32-Assam Rifles on 21st August, 2015 at Lima Aier month of August, 2015, are as under:- Higher Secondary School of Lingarijan village, district Dimapur, Nagaland. About 11 teachers and (a) 2-Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 9 200 students attended the lecture. Sector Assam Rifles under Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) provided timely help (i) A ‘Tree Plantation’ drive under ‘Go Green’ campaign in saving Thoubal Ningomgbam from getting was organised by 45 Assam Rifles on 22nd August, inundated. A team of 50 troops from 2-Assam Rifles 2015 at Mantripukhri Garrison, Manipur. A large rushed to the site on request of locals of the village number of sapling of different variety were planted to assist them in plugging the breach in the canal. during the drive. Despite all odds and high torrential water flow, (j) A ‘Tree Plantation’ drive was organised by 40 Assam Rifle troops strengthened the embankment Assam Rifles on 23rd August, 2015 at Andro village, and filled several gaps by placing sand bags.