Imphal, Oct 5 A leading social organisation in Manipur spearheading an agitation against police for killing a youth in an alleged fake encounter more than two months ago, today said it would continue its stir until Chief Minister Ibobi Singh resigns.
In a statement issued here, Apunba Lup asked for an end to 'state-sponsored terrorism' and sought the cooperation of the people.
The organisation also demanded dismissing those police officials involved in the July 23 killing and strict action against those who tried to cover it.
Official sources said several Apunba Lup leaders have been arrested in the past few weeks and some of them detained under the stringent National Security Act (NSA).
Apunba Lup has been organising sit-ins and rallies across the state since the killing of 27-year-old Chungkham Sanjit at Imphal market complex here. A pregnant woman was also killed.
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Four Lup activists booked under NSA
Imphal, Aug 11 : Four out of the five arrested activists of the Working Committee of Apunba Lup have been detained under the National Security Act (NSA) by the state government today after they were produced before the additional CJM, Imphal this afternoon around 2.30 pm.
The arrested delegates of Apunba Lup detained under NSA were identified as Thounaojam Surjit alias Naobi Singh 36, son of Th Sanayaima of Chanam Pukhri Mapal, Phurailatpam Devan Sharma, 41, son of Ph Brajabihari Sharma of Singjamei, Dayanand Chingtham, 45, son of Ch Nanda Kishore of Uripok Basaspati Leikai, Karam Sunil Singh, 38, son of K Kokil Singh of Ithai Khunou Bishnupur, presently residing at Keishamthong Top Leirak.
Besides, the lone woman who was arrested by the police on August 5 together with the delegates of Apunba Lup, identified as Leimapokpam Nganbi, 40, of Haobam Marak Irom Leikai was also produced in the same court this afternoon and given further judicial remand for 15 days.
In the meantime, soon after the activists were brought out of the courtroom they shouted slogans like, “Long live Manipur, we condemn the July 23 incident”.
The arrested delegates of Apunba Lup detained under NSA were identified as Thounaojam Surjit alias Naobi Singh 36, son of Th Sanayaima of Chanam Pukhri Mapal, Phurailatpam Devan Sharma, 41, son of Ph Brajabihari Sharma of Singjamei, Dayanand Chingtham, 45, son of Ch Nanda Kishore of Uripok Basaspati Leikai, Karam Sunil Singh, 38, son of K Kokil Singh of Ithai Khunou Bishnupur, presently residing at Keishamthong Top Leirak.
Besides, the lone woman who was arrested by the police on August 5 together with the delegates of Apunba Lup, identified as Leimapokpam Nganbi, 40, of Haobam Marak Irom Leikai was also produced in the same court this afternoon and given further judicial remand for 15 days.
In the meantime, soon after the activists were brought out of the courtroom they shouted slogans like, “Long live Manipur, we condemn the July 23 incident”.
Rally attempts frustrated by alert police
Imphal, Aug 11 : The proposed mass rally of the Apunba Lup today turned out to be a failure with the police foiling rallyists at various points.
The Apunba Lup had called the rally demanding the resignation of chief minister, Ibobi, and termination and punishment to those commando personnel involved in the Khwairamband firing on July 23 wherein two persons were killed and five others hurt.
As proposed by the Lup people today turned out to stage a rally in different parts of Imphal. However, their attempts were foiled by the police who dispersed the rallyists using tear gas, mock bombs and rubber bullet.
It was reported that police dispersed a rally jointly organized by the JAC of Sanjit killing and Apunba Lup at Khurai Lamlong bazar during which at least five youths were arrested by the police and two tear gas shells also reportedly landed at the house of late Ch Sanjit. Out of the five arrested youths two were identified as Elangbam Somorjit, 16, of Kongpal and Ranjan Ngangbam, 17, of Kongpal.
In the meantime, hundreds of Lamlai residents who turned out to stage a rally were dispersed by the police after a confrontation took place between the police and the local people. Besides catapults, an arrow was also shot towards the police. However, no casualties were reported in the clash.
Elsewhere, rallies were also foiled at Pungdongbam, Sawombung, Chingarel, Tezpur, Phaknung, Kabui Sairem, Konjeng Leikai etc. but effigies of the chief minister, MLA Landhoni and the state DGP were burnt at these places.
The Working Committee Apunba Lup also planned to submit a memorandum to the Governor of Manipur in the proposed rally with a charter of demands that include, awarding befitting punishement to the criminal police commandos who were involved in the Khwairamband firing, appropriate action against the police officers who tried to conceal the real culprit, resignation of the chief minister on moral ground for his misleading and irresponsible statement to the public on the floor of the Manipur state Assembly as well as the mediapersons, and the unconditional release of those who were detained under police custody in connection with the ongoing agitation.
On the other hand, the police allegedly assaulted three persons this afternoon. The incident took place when police were chasing protestors for burning tyres on the Singjamei road. The tear gas fired during the chase landed at some of the residences causing panic for the people.
The injured persons were identified as one Laishram Jos, Puiyam Ranbir alias Ibohal and Yengkhom Robertson. According to reports they were staying at a social service camp of Waikhom Athletic club and denied that they were involved in the incident of burning tyres.
Besides that, a godown belonging to one Laihram Keto, 46, of Waikhom Leikai was damaged and a 60-year old lady Laishram Bino was hit by a tear gas shell. While expressing their disappointment over the action of the police, the locals said it was very unfortunate that the police personnel had caused unnecessary panic and damage by firing at populated areas and urged the concerned authority to check the matter.
The Apunba Lup had called the rally demanding the resignation of chief minister, Ibobi, and termination and punishment to those commando personnel involved in the Khwairamband firing on July 23 wherein two persons were killed and five others hurt.
As proposed by the Lup people today turned out to stage a rally in different parts of Imphal. However, their attempts were foiled by the police who dispersed the rallyists using tear gas, mock bombs and rubber bullet.
It was reported that police dispersed a rally jointly organized by the JAC of Sanjit killing and Apunba Lup at Khurai Lamlong bazar during which at least five youths were arrested by the police and two tear gas shells also reportedly landed at the house of late Ch Sanjit. Out of the five arrested youths two were identified as Elangbam Somorjit, 16, of Kongpal and Ranjan Ngangbam, 17, of Kongpal.
In the meantime, hundreds of Lamlai residents who turned out to stage a rally were dispersed by the police after a confrontation took place between the police and the local people. Besides catapults, an arrow was also shot towards the police. However, no casualties were reported in the clash.
Elsewhere, rallies were also foiled at Pungdongbam, Sawombung, Chingarel, Tezpur, Phaknung, Kabui Sairem, Konjeng Leikai etc. but effigies of the chief minister, MLA Landhoni and the state DGP were burnt at these places.
The Working Committee Apunba Lup also planned to submit a memorandum to the Governor of Manipur in the proposed rally with a charter of demands that include, awarding befitting punishement to the criminal police commandos who were involved in the Khwairamband firing, appropriate action against the police officers who tried to conceal the real culprit, resignation of the chief minister on moral ground for his misleading and irresponsible statement to the public on the floor of the Manipur state Assembly as well as the mediapersons, and the unconditional release of those who were detained under police custody in connection with the ongoing agitation.
On the other hand, the police allegedly assaulted three persons this afternoon. The incident took place when police were chasing protestors for burning tyres on the Singjamei road. The tear gas fired during the chase landed at some of the residences causing panic for the people.
The injured persons were identified as one Laishram Jos, Puiyam Ranbir alias Ibohal and Yengkhom Robertson. According to reports they were staying at a social service camp of Waikhom Athletic club and denied that they were involved in the incident of burning tyres.
Besides that, a godown belonging to one Laihram Keto, 46, of Waikhom Leikai was damaged and a 60-year old lady Laishram Bino was hit by a tear gas shell. While expressing their disappointment over the action of the police, the locals said it was very unfortunate that the police personnel had caused unnecessary panic and damage by firing at populated areas and urged the concerned authority to check the matter.
Apunba Lup joins outcry, convenes meet
Imphal, February 19 : Joining the public outcry against the gruesome muder Kasom Khullen SDO Dr Thingnam Kishan, driver Aribam Rajen alias Amuba and Mondal Yumnam Token, the Apunba Lup has condemned the murder in the strongest term.
The Lup has also convened a public meeting on the heinous crime on February 20 .
Moreover, the Apunba Lup has made an open invitation to all leaders and functionaries of hill based organisations to discuss the situation arising out of the gruesome murder on February 21 .
Addressing a press meet organised jointly by the Apunba Lup and the JAC constituted in connection with the murder of the trio at Manipur Press Club here today, Apunba Lup Coordinator Sunil Karam noted that the gruesome murder of young MCS officer Thingnam Kishan, Rajen and Token is one incident that shocked and hurt the sentiments of the people of Manipur the most.
Declaring that the Apunba Lup fully supports the ongoing 48 hours bandh called by the JAC, Sunil informed that the Apunba Lup will decide its course of action after a public meeting at Yumnam Leikai on February 20 .
Assistant coordinator Elangbam Johnson urged upon the authority to book the culprits involved in the brutal murder.
He also called upon the people to cooperate with the authority in identifying and booking the culprits.
Appealing to all civil organisations based in the valley as well as hills to cooperate with the Government in hunting down the murderers, the Apunba Lup functionary called up all organisations of both hills and valley to work together on a mission to track down and punish the perpetrators of the heinous crime.
Saying that a joint meeting of all organisations will be held at Manipur Press Club at 11.30 am of February 21, Johnson extended an open invitation from the side of Apunba Lup through mass media to all organisations based in the hills.
While urging upon the authority to book the Ukhrul DC in connection with the murder, the Apunba Lup functionaries demanded immediate release of the three persons abducted together with SDO Kishan.
JAC convenor S Shubanker questioned the failure of the Government to trace the whereabouts of the three persons abducted together with Kishan till this moment.
He also asked whether security forces being deployed by the State Government for maintenance of law and order in the State have firepower and strength only in the valley.
"Are the security forces too weak to perform their duties in hills?", he asked.
Taking part in the press meet, senior Advocate Khaidem Mani demanded that the Ukhrul DC should be booked, arrested and questioned for his inability to maintain law and order in the district.
The Lup has also convened a public meeting on the heinous crime on February 20 .
Moreover, the Apunba Lup has made an open invitation to all leaders and functionaries of hill based organisations to discuss the situation arising out of the gruesome murder on February 21 .
Addressing a press meet organised jointly by the Apunba Lup and the JAC constituted in connection with the murder of the trio at Manipur Press Club here today, Apunba Lup Coordinator Sunil Karam noted that the gruesome murder of young MCS officer Thingnam Kishan, Rajen and Token is one incident that shocked and hurt the sentiments of the people of Manipur the most.
Declaring that the Apunba Lup fully supports the ongoing 48 hours bandh called by the JAC, Sunil informed that the Apunba Lup will decide its course of action after a public meeting at Yumnam Leikai on February 20 .
Assistant coordinator Elangbam Johnson urged upon the authority to book the culprits involved in the brutal murder.
He also called upon the people to cooperate with the authority in identifying and booking the culprits.
Appealing to all civil organisations based in the valley as well as hills to cooperate with the Government in hunting down the murderers, the Apunba Lup functionary called up all organisations of both hills and valley to work together on a mission to track down and punish the perpetrators of the heinous crime.
Saying that a joint meeting of all organisations will be held at Manipur Press Club at 11.30 am of February 21, Johnson extended an open invitation from the side of Apunba Lup through mass media to all organisations based in the hills.
While urging upon the authority to book the Ukhrul DC in connection with the murder, the Apunba Lup functionaries demanded immediate release of the three persons abducted together with SDO Kishan.
JAC convenor S Shubanker questioned the failure of the Government to trace the whereabouts of the three persons abducted together with Kishan till this moment.
He also asked whether security forces being deployed by the State Government for maintenance of law and order in the State have firepower and strength only in the valley.
"Are the security forces too weak to perform their duties in hills?", he asked.
Taking part in the press meet, senior Advocate Khaidem Mani demanded that the Ukhrul DC should be booked, arrested and questioned for his inability to maintain law and order in the district.
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