Skip to main content

CM appeals to JAC, families to take back bodies; Says 90 percent demands will be fulfilled; criminal proceedings only after enquiry report

IMPHAL, Feb 21: The chief minister Okram Ibobi has appealed to the JAC against the SDO killings and family members of the deceased to take the dead bodies of Dr. Th Kishan Singh, Y Token and A Rajen Sharma and perform their last rites as there was surety that the government was already in a position to fulfill 90 percent of the demands put up by the JAC.The appeal was made by the chief minister at a press conference held today at his conference hall.
He further stated that regarding the criminal proceedings against the DC Ukhrul, it could only be done after the fact finding was completed by an enquiry committee.
On the incident of firing of tear gas shells at the house of Dr. Th Kishan, in which his brother was hurt, he said that the house was full with people during the curfew hours and the security forces took the action to prevent a mob from forming at the place. He also said it could have happened at any other house under the circumstances.
The chief minister also said that the government had agreed to the proposal for construction of memorial sites or monuments in memory of the deceased at the DC complex Ukhrul, and at Kasom Khullen and Lukhrabi Thong in Senapati and the works would proceed after a discussion with the JAC.
On the demand for a dignified public space for the cremation of the deceased government officials, he said this also could be discussed with the JAC.
Regarding safety measures for government employees posted in the hill districts, particularly Meitei officials, he said that the workers could work at the DC office in case they felt insecure, and if they were required to go to other remote places in the hills they should go with escorts to the work site.
About the three missing officials, he said the AR had rescued them this morning around 3.30 am from Toloy in Ukhrul.
The chief minister urged the people to withdraw their agitation and help restore normalcy as there was surety of 90 percent of the demands made by the JAC being met.
He also appealed to the JAC and family members of the deceased to take the dead bodies and perform the last rites to calm down the situation in the state.(IFP)

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

KCP(MC) is the proxy of security forces, say KYKL and UNLF

IMPHAL, May 30: The KYKL and the UNLF, in a joint communique to the press condemned the bomb explosion at the RIMS within the office complex of the institute`s director, Dr. Fimate, calling it an act of terrorism calculated to tarnish the image of the revolutionary movement in the state.The joint statement said, intimidating the sick and ailing is an unforgivable act of inhumanity, adding that under humanitarian norms hospitals are spared even during the most bitter wars.The two underground organisations said the pattern of these assaults by the KCP(MC) should have made it clear to everybody by now that the KCP(MC) is the masked proxy of the Indian forces with an agenda to alienate the revolutionary campaign waged by revolutionary organisations from the people.It however said this campaign by the "Indian Occupational Forces" would boomerang on it sooner than later.Explaining further, the two outlawed groups said the KCP(MC) is now holed up within the IG (AR) South headquarte...
Post a Comment
Read more

Imkong on 33% women quota

DIMAPUR: Home Minister Imkong L Imchen today articulated his solidarity with Naga women on 33 % reservation as the tug of war over the issue remains irresolute till date. Speaking as chief guest at the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Dimapur Watsu Telongjem at IMC, he, however, questioned why there had been no protest from any of the different women organisations when the civic polls at Mokokchung was boycotted last year by their male counterparts as a sign of protest against the amendment. He observed that there had been no women organisation voicing against the boycott at that time. “So it was thought women didn’t want reservation,” he maintained. The HM also felt that the biggest questions that need to be deliberated among the women are whether they are actually prepared to accept the reservation, whether they can take it forward in case of its amendment and whether they are prepared to shoulder the consequences. Exhorting that women would have to fight to own their rights, he sa...
Post a Comment
Read more

Financial literacy campaign

Imphal, June 01 2009: A campaign on utilizing money in proper way was conducted at Sheema Theatre, Thoubal Bazar today as a part of ongoing awareness campaign of the National Alliance for Financial Literacy (NEFA) in collaboration with Bank Project, RDO, Lamshang with the assistance from the City Bank Centre. The occasion was graced by chairperson of the Thoubal Municipal Council, Athokpam Ongbi Manjuri as chief guest, programme officer of the Loyalam Bank Project, RDO, Lamshang,, Longjam Sudhirchand and operational officer of the UBI Thoubal Branch RK Sanajaoba attended as guest of honour. Project coordinator of the Loyalam Bank Project, Hemam Ringo and assistant manager, NABART, L Naocha spoke as resource persons of the campaign. Chief guest, Manjuri said, the campaign is mean for the welfare of the people. As women are taking main role in the family maintenance, they should keep the habit of collecting and depositing the left out money. They should also help family by engaging in ha...
Post a Comment
Read more