Imphal, May 19 : Barely three weeks after the reports of involvement of commando personnel in abduction of one Megha, miscreants using a police commando vehicle on 16th May allegedly abducted two workers of the BJP.
The abducted persons were Loitongbam Satish alias Tomba, son of Sarat of Singjamei Oinam Thingel Leikai and Pebam Gunindro alias Peba, 45, son of late Ibomcha of Haobam Marak Keisampat.
In a press conference today family members of the abducted persons disclosed that Satish was a worker of the BJP while Gunindro was the secretary of the BJP as well as an ex-candidate of the party. They said that they were abducted around 2.30 pm from Ukhrul-Imphal road near the Sajiwa Jail whiel they were returning after meeting Karunkanta who is said to be the brother of Satish presently lodged in the Jail under NSA, along with an Activa bearing registration No. MNO1Q-3456. The vehicle belongs to Mayang-lambam Sanaton, 32, of Chingabam Irom Leirak.
Ranjita and Babita, wives of the victims revealed that they also lodged a complaint regarding the abduction at the Hiengang police station on May 17 for necessary investigation. The victims’ wives further revealed that thinking that they may be engaged in election work as the day was counting day they called up Satish later in the night but found his phone switched off. They asserted that the incident only came to light after they went out to search for the victims at Sajiwa Jail.
Demanding clarification they appealed to the perpetrators to safely release them for the sake of their children.
Meanwhile, the local club, Eikhoigi Club, demanded clarification for the abduction of Satish and Gunindro failing which they along with the family would launch agitations, it said.
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Awareness campaign against swine flu near India-Myanmar border
Kamjong (Manipur), May 7 : Veterinary doctors and other authorities have geared up to combat swine flu outbreak by launching awareness campaign among residents and by organising massive vaccination for pigs in villages near India-Myanmar border in Manipur.
Doctors recently organized an awareness campaign in Awongtang Kamjong border village of Ukhrul District, around 120 kilometers away from Imphal.
As preventive measures, department workers and officials have started awareness programme in border areas such as Kamjong and Poi in Ukhrul district, by visiting and conducting public meetings with the representatives of different civil organizations of the Kamjong Village.
Doctors are highlighting the probable threats of transmitting the disease from the livestock animals that are illegally imported from Myanmar to the village.
"Especially here people of this place are doing business of livestock trade especially pig or avian’s and other livestock. As this place is important place for transportation of animals from international border area, so we like to give message to people for taking precautionary measures of the dreaded disease of swine flu," said Dr. K. Gopal Singh, a disease specialists.
Authorities are also appealing other civil bodies and church representatives to check and prevent any kind of import of livestocks from Myanmar, as the State Government has already banned such imports of livestocks.
Residents involved in the livestock trade are happy with the awareness progaramme as they believe it would really help in dealing with deadly disease to great extent.
"The Veterinary Department has already announced the disease as deadly and dangerous disease. We are grateful and happy that the efforts taken by the department to educate and make us aware of the disease," said S. D Lowin Singh, a resident.
Although the Central Government has only issued an advisory to all states in the remote northeastern region and not sounded any particular directives, the State Government has initiated preventive measures against swine fever.
Doctors recently organized an awareness campaign in Awongtang Kamjong border village of Ukhrul District, around 120 kilometers away from Imphal.
As preventive measures, department workers and officials have started awareness programme in border areas such as Kamjong and Poi in Ukhrul district, by visiting and conducting public meetings with the representatives of different civil organizations of the Kamjong Village.
Doctors are highlighting the probable threats of transmitting the disease from the livestock animals that are illegally imported from Myanmar to the village.
"Especially here people of this place are doing business of livestock trade especially pig or avian’s and other livestock. As this place is important place for transportation of animals from international border area, so we like to give message to people for taking precautionary measures of the dreaded disease of swine flu," said Dr. K. Gopal Singh, a disease specialists.
Authorities are also appealing other civil bodies and church representatives to check and prevent any kind of import of livestocks from Myanmar, as the State Government has already banned such imports of livestocks.
Residents involved in the livestock trade are happy with the awareness progaramme as they believe it would really help in dealing with deadly disease to great extent.
"The Veterinary Department has already announced the disease as deadly and dangerous disease. We are grateful and happy that the efforts taken by the department to educate and make us aware of the disease," said S. D Lowin Singh, a resident.
Although the Central Government has only issued an advisory to all states in the remote northeastern region and not sounded any particular directives, the State Government has initiated preventive measures against swine fever.
First Winds sweep in destruction
Buildings seen here on fire, in Ukhrul town, following today’s inferno that swept across Wino Bazar destroying about a hundred homes and leaving several injured.
Ukhrul, Mar 11 : Many were rendered homeless and several were injured in Ukhrul town in a ravaging fire that broke out at 12:20 pm this evening at the town’s Wino Bazar. Destroying properties worth crores of rupees, an about a hundred homes, six civilians were also injured in the fire.
Two of them were taken to the district’s hospital with minor injuries, while four were treated at a private clinic. A young girl, aged 13, was also among the injured. However, no fatality was reported.
The whole town was engulfed in smoke as 50 meters high flames razed one house after another in the thickly-populated posh locality.
Ukhrul devastated by colossal fire By the time the fire brigade arrived at the scene at around 12:45 pm, the fire was beyond control. Fanned by strong winds, the inferno started devouring shop after shop within minutes. Roars of cylinder explosions were heard all over. All vehicular movement came to a grinding halt as the inferno caught wooden buildings nearby.
The Assam Rifles swiftly pitched in their firefighters from the northern direction while the Fire Brigade and the police, assisted by civilians, fought the fire from the western side. The DIG of B Range, Brigadier S Mander personally supervised the rescue operations. Very close to the vicinity were more than 500 students appearing their HSLC examinations. However, the examinations carried on as normal.
It took more than 4 hours for the fire brigade assisted by the Police, the Assam Rifles and the Manipur Rifles to finally douse the flames. By the time the flames died down, almost 100 houses of the town’s commercial hub were reduced to cinders. In the midst of the billowing smoke from the rubbles, the scene was replete with only signs of agony, loss and helplessness everywhere.
The loss of property is estimated to be in crores. The fire is believed to have started from a tea-hotel. It is also learnt that the district civil administration is arranging emergency relief camps for those who lost their homes.
(Aya A Shimray is a Freelance Reporter based in Ukhrul)
Two of them were taken to the district’s hospital with minor injuries, while four were treated at a private clinic. A young girl, aged 13, was also among the injured. However, no fatality was reported.
The whole town was engulfed in smoke as 50 meters high flames razed one house after another in the thickly-populated posh locality.
Ukhrul devastated by colossal fire By the time the fire brigade arrived at the scene at around 12:45 pm, the fire was beyond control. Fanned by strong winds, the inferno started devouring shop after shop within minutes. Roars of cylinder explosions were heard all over. All vehicular movement came to a grinding halt as the inferno caught wooden buildings nearby.
The Assam Rifles swiftly pitched in their firefighters from the northern direction while the Fire Brigade and the police, assisted by civilians, fought the fire from the western side. The DIG of B Range, Brigadier S Mander personally supervised the rescue operations. Very close to the vicinity were more than 500 students appearing their HSLC examinations. However, the examinations carried on as normal.
It took more than 4 hours for the fire brigade assisted by the Police, the Assam Rifles and the Manipur Rifles to finally douse the flames. By the time the flames died down, almost 100 houses of the town’s commercial hub were reduced to cinders. In the midst of the billowing smoke from the rubbles, the scene was replete with only signs of agony, loss and helplessness everywhere.
The loss of property is estimated to be in crores. The fire is believed to have started from a tea-hotel. It is also learnt that the district civil administration is arranging emergency relief camps for those who lost their homes.
(Aya A Shimray is a Freelance Reporter based in Ukhrul)
Fire destroys garages in Dimapur
Dimapur, March 11 : Fire today evening gutted over ten garages in the Gorapatti area, Dimapur (opposite Amar Flour Mill) at around 7 pm here destroying properties worth over Rs one crore. A private bus and a truck was completely burnt in the inferno, fire officials informed. The fire was brought under control after about one and half-hour of battle by the Fire Brigade, with six fire tenders pressed into service. Residential buildings near the garages were however untouched. Fire department officials, while saying that the cause of fire is still not known, informed that they could not contact the owners of the garages. Details about the properties damaged could not be ascertained so far.
But fire officials informed that the garages had modern machineries and equipments worth several lakhs of rupees.
Interestingly, the OC of Dimapur fire Brigade this evening lamented that the fire personnel were halted at the DDSC Junction for “exactly ten minutes” due to heavy traffic jam.
Saying that ten minutes matters a lot in such emergency cases, the fire official appealed the public to make way for he fire personnel who are on their way to attend to fire situations. It may be mentioned here that the same area, especially the garages faced a same fire last year in March and destroyed properties worth crores of rupees.
Dimapur, March 11 : Fire today evening gutted over ten garages in the Gorapatti area, Dimapur (opposite Amar Flour Mill) at around 7 pm here destroying properties worth over Rs one crore. A private bus and a truck was completely burnt in the inferno, fire officials informed. The fire was brought under control after about one and half-hour of battle by the Fire Brigade, with six fire tenders pressed into service. Residential buildings near the garages were however untouched. Fire department officials, while saying that the cause of fire is still not known, informed that they could not contact the owners of the garages. Details about the properties damaged could not be ascertained so far.
But fire officials informed that the garages had modern machineries and equipments worth several lakhs of rupees.
Interestingly, the OC of Dimapur fire Brigade this evening lamented that the fire personnel were halted at the DDSC Junction for “exactly ten minutes” due to heavy traffic jam.
Saying that ten minutes matters a lot in such emergency cases, the fire official appealed the public to make way for he fire personnel who are on their way to attend to fire situations. It may be mentioned here that the same area, especially the garages faced a same fire last year in March and destroyed properties worth crores of rupees.
Team visits blaze site
Imphal, March 11 : Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh today rushed a ministerial team to Ukhrul to assess the extent of damage caused by yesterday’s devastating fire in Wino bazar.
Official sources pointed out that out of 406 houses and shops in Wino bazar, 108 were completely damaged. However, the exact loss of property is yet to be assessed though it is estimated to be in terms of crores of rupees.
The fire, which broke out at a tea shop, also destroyed five quarters of the Manipur education department.
The ministerial team, comprising works minister K. Ranit Singh, education minister L. Jayentakumar Singh, tribal development minister D.D. Thaisii, Congress MLAs I. Hemochandra Singh and M. Prithviraj Singh, also carried relief materials during their trip. The team handed over 200 quintals of rice, 3,000 litres of kerosene, edible oil, salt and 250 blankets to the deputy commissioner, Ashok Kumar, for distribution to the homeless people.
Because of the election code of conduct, the team could not distribute relief materials on the spot. They were greeted by angry protesters who were agitating over the inadequate fire-fighting equipment. However, the team was allowed to perform their duties. Only one fire tender stationed at the district headquarters fought the blaze for four hours with help from the Assam Rifles and the state’s law enforcing agencies.
The fire directorate in Imphal rushed two fire tenders from the capital city. But by the time they reached, the fire was almost under control.
The Assam Rifles today held a medical camp at the town for the homeless people and residents of the town.
Militants killed
Security forces and police gunned down three militants in two separate encounters in Chandel district and Imphal West district on Tuesday.
A joint team of the police and the 12 Maratha Light Infantry gunned down two militants at Yangbi under Wangoi police station of Imphal West at 9.45am today, the superintendent of police, Imphal West, L. Kailun said. The team recovered one carbine, a 9mm pistol along with some ammunition and one hand grenade.
Earlier, troops of the 29 Assam Rifles shot dead another militant at Maringthel jungle in Chandel district. The troops recovered one M-22 rifle with 60 live rounds from the slain militant.
Bandh affects life in Manipur hill districts
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Imphal, January 28 : The 24-hour full Chakka Bandh called by the All Manipur Newly Appointed Autonomous District Council Teachers' Association, 2006 on Tuesday adversely affected normal lives in the State especially in the hill districts of Ukhrul, Chandel, Senapati and Churachandpur.
Inter-district passenger buses did not ply today.
According to reports received by NNN, bandhs in Chandel, Churachandpur and Senapati districts were most effective with some reported instances of tyres being burnt, road blocks by supporters and even vehicles put on halt.
The teachers' association had called for a 24 hours full Chakka bandh over the alleged failure of the state government in paying their salaries for the last 19 months including their allowances and arrears.
The association also reportedly closed all the six Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) effectively for two days on January 23-24 .
Speaking to NNN, Ngamboi, spokesperson of the ADC of Sadar Hills area informed bandh supporters since morning blocked the road by burning tyres and putting up stone wall along the highway.
The spokesperson also informed that bandh supporters even stopped vehicles but clarified that no untoward incidents occurred.
However, the vehicles were allowed to pass after M Sushilkumar, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Senapati range arrived on the spot and came to an agreement with the representatives of the ADC, informed Ngamboi, spokesperson of the ADC, Sadar Hills area.
Ngamboi, meanwhile, informed that the ADC might resort to other forms of general strike or even economic blockade along the National Highway 39 if the state government do not pay heed to their demands.
Meanwhile, an official source informed that more 80 (eighty) vehicles including loaded trucks and passenger vehicles were stranded at Mao Gate in Senapati district Tuesday evening due to the bandh.
Inter-district passenger buses did not ply today.
According to reports received by NNN, bandhs in Chandel, Churachandpur and Senapati districts were most effective with some reported instances of tyres being burnt, road blocks by supporters and even vehicles put on halt.
The teachers' association had called for a 24 hours full Chakka bandh over the alleged failure of the state government in paying their salaries for the last 19 months including their allowances and arrears.
The association also reportedly closed all the six Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) effectively for two days on January 23-24 .
Speaking to NNN, Ngamboi, spokesperson of the ADC of Sadar Hills area informed bandh supporters since morning blocked the road by burning tyres and putting up stone wall along the highway.
The spokesperson also informed that bandh supporters even stopped vehicles but clarified that no untoward incidents occurred.
However, the vehicles were allowed to pass after M Sushilkumar, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Senapati range arrived on the spot and came to an agreement with the representatives of the ADC, informed Ngamboi, spokesperson of the ADC, Sadar Hills area.
Ngamboi, meanwhile, informed that the ADC might resort to other forms of general strike or even economic blockade along the National Highway 39 if the state government do not pay heed to their demands.
Meanwhile, an official source informed that more 80 (eighty) vehicles including loaded trucks and passenger vehicles were stranded at Mao Gate in Senapati district Tuesday evening due to the bandh.
AR evicts NSCN(IM) cadres from Siroi but gives them safe passage to designated camps
IMPHAL, Jan 24 : After a three days of standoff between a group of NSCN(IM) men who tried to set up a camp in Siroi village and troops of the Assam Rifles, the matter has been brought to a conclusion today with the NSCN(IM) men seeking safe passage of their men to their officially recognized designated camps.
A press release by the IGAR (South) said that NSCN (IM) cadres attempted to establish a camp in close vicinity of Siroy village early this month.
Upon receiving the information regarding the presence of armed cadres of NSCN (IM) in Siroi village area, Assam Rifles troops reached the location and cordoned off the area effectively on January 19.
The release said there are three camps in Manipur for NSCN (IM) as "camps taken Note of" by the govt. These are Bonning in Senapati district, Ooklong in Tamenglong district and Phungchong in Chandel district. Movement of armed cadres is not permitted in any other area.
The release said the NSCN (IM) has been trying to establish new camps earlier too but all these attempts were foiled by the troops.
It said in 2007 they tried to establish camp in Siroi, but they were evicted and camp destroyed. Recently again they tried to establish a new camp at Khumbi near Phungyar, but they were removed and camp destroyed.
This time once again they have tried to establish camp in Siroi village but the Assam Rifles has not allowed them.
The release said the NSCN (IM) requested for the safe passage to their ranks from the failed camp site at Siroi. This has been considered and granted in order that the issue is resolved amicably in the interest of peace and tranquility in the area.
The Assam Rifles however reiterated that movements of NSCN (IM) cadres either in uniform or with arms will not be permitted.
Provision of safe passage however has been accepted as a one time measure in the interest of peace and tranquility it said warning such leniency will not be forthcoming again in the future.
Earlier, the United NGOs Mission, Manipur, Thoubal district network has said in a release that the report of tensions between the AR and the NSCN(IM) at Siroi of Ukhrul district from January 20 had made the innocent people living in the area fear for their lives, especially the women, children and daily bread earners.
The mission has appealed for the protection of civilian lives by the government which is the guardian of the people, it said while also wishing for a quick settlement to the Siroi issue.
The Women`s Committee of the United NGOs Mission, Manipur has also appealed to the state and non-state armed forces stationed at Siroi village to ensure the safety of the civilian population.
It has called upon both sides to protect the lives of the civilians specially the women and children and respect for internationalhumanitarian law and also not to take up any action that would be harmful to the lives of the villagers.
It also expressed solidarity and deep concern for the women of Siroi village and other villages in the surrounding area while praying for the resolving of the stand off amicably and without further delay.
The North East Dialogue Forum has also expressed its concern over the bitter situation between the Assam Rifles and the NSCN(IM) over a camp at Siroy village in Ukhrul district because such a situation impinges solely on the women and children in particular and the innocent civilians in general, a release from the forum said.
The forum has appealed to both the parties to resolve the situation in an amicable way and relieve the anxiety of the womenfolk of Siroy and neighbouring villages who have been sitting on vigil 24 hours a day while braving the winter cold.
The forum has also appealed that all concerned refrain from doing anything that may impair the mental and physical normalcy of the innocent civilians in the area.
A press release by the IGAR (South) said that NSCN (IM) cadres attempted to establish a camp in close vicinity of Siroy village early this month.
Upon receiving the information regarding the presence of armed cadres of NSCN (IM) in Siroi village area, Assam Rifles troops reached the location and cordoned off the area effectively on January 19.
The release said there are three camps in Manipur for NSCN (IM) as "camps taken Note of" by the govt. These are Bonning in Senapati district, Ooklong in Tamenglong district and Phungchong in Chandel district. Movement of armed cadres is not permitted in any other area.
The release said the NSCN (IM) has been trying to establish new camps earlier too but all these attempts were foiled by the troops.
It said in 2007 they tried to establish camp in Siroi, but they were evicted and camp destroyed. Recently again they tried to establish a new camp at Khumbi near Phungyar, but they were removed and camp destroyed.
This time once again they have tried to establish camp in Siroi village but the Assam Rifles has not allowed them.
The release said the NSCN (IM) requested for the safe passage to their ranks from the failed camp site at Siroi. This has been considered and granted in order that the issue is resolved amicably in the interest of peace and tranquility in the area.
The Assam Rifles however reiterated that movements of NSCN (IM) cadres either in uniform or with arms will not be permitted.
Provision of safe passage however has been accepted as a one time measure in the interest of peace and tranquility it said warning such leniency will not be forthcoming again in the future.
Earlier, the United NGOs Mission, Manipur, Thoubal district network has said in a release that the report of tensions between the AR and the NSCN(IM) at Siroi of Ukhrul district from January 20 had made the innocent people living in the area fear for their lives, especially the women, children and daily bread earners.
The mission has appealed for the protection of civilian lives by the government which is the guardian of the people, it said while also wishing for a quick settlement to the Siroi issue.
The Women`s Committee of the United NGOs Mission, Manipur has also appealed to the state and non-state armed forces stationed at Siroi village to ensure the safety of the civilian population.
It has called upon both sides to protect the lives of the civilians specially the women and children and respect for internationalhumanitarian law and also not to take up any action that would be harmful to the lives of the villagers.
It also expressed solidarity and deep concern for the women of Siroi village and other villages in the surrounding area while praying for the resolving of the stand off amicably and without further delay.
The North East Dialogue Forum has also expressed its concern over the bitter situation between the Assam Rifles and the NSCN(IM) over a camp at Siroy village in Ukhrul district because such a situation impinges solely on the women and children in particular and the innocent civilians in general, a release from the forum said.
The forum has appealed to both the parties to resolve the situation in an amicable way and relieve the anxiety of the womenfolk of Siroy and neighbouring villages who have been sitting on vigil 24 hours a day while braving the winter cold.
The forum has also appealed that all concerned refrain from doing anything that may impair the mental and physical normalcy of the innocent civilians in the area.
Code of inquiry in massacre of AR personnel
Imphal, January 23 : ASSAM RIFLES today has ordered a code of inquiry into the incident of decamping a jawan with the service weapon issued to him after shooting to dead a JCO with five other personnel including a havildar Wednesday evening in interior Ukhrul district of Manipur even as manhunt operations has started launching in the entire hill district with security red alert to trace out the deserter jawan.
Inspector general has order a code of enquiry into the incident.
The operation to track down the decamped jawan is also in progress, said a source from the PRO of the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South) today.
A jawan of the 17 Assam Rifles by the name Sheneyi Medio, hailing from Nagaland state at first gunned down the JCO named Baldev Singh and later fired indiscriminately toward the post where other personnel are camping and immediately left the post with the AK rifles issued to him, the source said.
The jawan decamped only with the weapon (AK rifles) issued to him," the source revealed while clarifying that no other weapons carry away by him while running away.
Other personnel died in the discriminating firing were havildar Shamsu Chama, rifleman, W Islam, Diwas Singh, Bikash Kumar and Pritish Kumar.
The six personnel were on duty at the very outpost under the supervision of the JCO, the source said.
The source also ruled out possibility of the decamped jawan joining to a militant outfit stating soon after the shoot out incident, the entire hill area have been cordon off and manhunt operations have launched and till today operation in the jungles are in progress.
The incident occurred in the aftermath of a heated altercation between the decamped jawan and the JCO, Naib Subedar Baldev Singh, the in-charge of the AR manning a permanent check post on the road connecting the Ukhrul district headquarter with Kasom sub-division of the same district near the Kasom Khullen village.
The place is located some 17 kilometer from the hill district headquarter of Manipur which bordering with Nagaland on one side and with Myanmar.
Wednesday's incident is the sixth of which personnel of the Central security forces deploying in the state for counter insurgency killed their colleagues for one or other reason since 2005.The latest one occurred in July last year 2008 in which a jawan by the name Ashokumar of the Jammu and Kashmir Light shot dead a major Ankit Varandhwaj at one its post at Montuk in Chandel district.
In September 2005, a jawan of the 5th Assam Rifles killed four of his colleagues and wounded to one other following a heated argument inside the barrack of one of its post in Jiribam of Manipur.
The incident was followed by another incident of shooting to dead of his colleague by another jawan who also committed suicide in October 7 of the same year.
In November 3, 2006 also at Nongdum post of the 19 Assam Rifles in the same Ukhrul district where Wednesday incident occurred, a Havildar by the named committed suicide after killing his post commander.
Wednesday incident is amidst a high tension between the troops of Assam Rifles and cadres of the outlaw NSCN (IM) maintaining cease-fire with GOI at Siroy village near the district headquarter since the last three days.
Troops of Assam Rifles are keeping cordon off a camp of the NSCN(IM) .
Inspector general has order a code of enquiry into the incident.
The operation to track down the decamped jawan is also in progress, said a source from the PRO of the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South) today.
A jawan of the 17 Assam Rifles by the name Sheneyi Medio, hailing from Nagaland state at first gunned down the JCO named Baldev Singh and later fired indiscriminately toward the post where other personnel are camping and immediately left the post with the AK rifles issued to him, the source said.
The jawan decamped only with the weapon (AK rifles) issued to him," the source revealed while clarifying that no other weapons carry away by him while running away.
Other personnel died in the discriminating firing were havildar Shamsu Chama, rifleman, W Islam, Diwas Singh, Bikash Kumar and Pritish Kumar.
The six personnel were on duty at the very outpost under the supervision of the JCO, the source said.
The source also ruled out possibility of the decamped jawan joining to a militant outfit stating soon after the shoot out incident, the entire hill area have been cordon off and manhunt operations have launched and till today operation in the jungles are in progress.
The incident occurred in the aftermath of a heated altercation between the decamped jawan and the JCO, Naib Subedar Baldev Singh, the in-charge of the AR manning a permanent check post on the road connecting the Ukhrul district headquarter with Kasom sub-division of the same district near the Kasom Khullen village.
The place is located some 17 kilometer from the hill district headquarter of Manipur which bordering with Nagaland on one side and with Myanmar.
Wednesday's incident is the sixth of which personnel of the Central security forces deploying in the state for counter insurgency killed their colleagues for one or other reason since 2005.The latest one occurred in July last year 2008 in which a jawan by the name Ashokumar of the Jammu and Kashmir Light shot dead a major Ankit Varandhwaj at one its post at Montuk in Chandel district.
In September 2005, a jawan of the 5th Assam Rifles killed four of his colleagues and wounded to one other following a heated argument inside the barrack of one of its post in Jiribam of Manipur.
The incident was followed by another incident of shooting to dead of his colleague by another jawan who also committed suicide in October 7 of the same year.
In November 3, 2006 also at Nongdum post of the 19 Assam Rifles in the same Ukhrul district where Wednesday incident occurred, a Havildar by the named committed suicide after killing his post commander.
Wednesday incident is amidst a high tension between the troops of Assam Rifles and cadres of the outlaw NSCN (IM) maintaining cease-fire with GOI at Siroy village near the district headquarter since the last three days.
Troops of Assam Rifles are keeping cordon off a camp of the NSCN(IM) .
Assam Rifles recruitment
IMPHAL, Jan 22 : The Assam Rifles is conducting a recruitment rally for recruitment into the Assam Rifles at Chassad in Ukhrul district from February 2 to 6, 2009 for all domiciles of Manipur. The number of vacancies is 30 for GD/GD driver and the caste wise distribution is one for SC, 20 for ST and nine for General categories.
Minimum education qualification for the post of rifleman/general duty is matric or X Class passed. Age limit for General candidates is 18-23 years. SC/ST candidates are allowed five years relaxation in the upper age limit.
The interested and eligible candidates are required to bring original documents on February 2, 2009 at 6 am for the rally. The documents to be brought include those for education qualification, mark sheet and date of birth (under matric certificate where applicable should be countersigned by the deputy inspector of school/district education officer); SC/ST certificate, if applicable; character certificate not more than six months old; domicile/permanent residential certificate; three copies of recent passport size photographs duly attested by gazetted officer; and driving license for driver category (medium/heavy vehicle license to be preferred but the candidates having light vehicle license be also allowed).
The Group Centre Langjing in Imphal will also be conducting recruitment from January 27 till February 7 this year for filling up the vacancies of constables (GD)/male and female in the CRPF from Manipur and Nagaland states for which call letters to the eligible applicants have already been dispatched at the address given by the candidates in their application forms.
The candidates should report at the Group Centre Langjing for physical examination on dates mentioned in the call letters. Candidates are to report at the recruitment centre on the dates given in the call letters and will have to make their own arrangement if their stay is required for more than one day as per requirement of the recruitment process, a release from the CRPF said.
Minimum education qualification for the post of rifleman/general duty is matric or X Class passed. Age limit for General candidates is 18-23 years. SC/ST candidates are allowed five years relaxation in the upper age limit.
The interested and eligible candidates are required to bring original documents on February 2, 2009 at 6 am for the rally. The documents to be brought include those for education qualification, mark sheet and date of birth (under matric certificate where applicable should be countersigned by the deputy inspector of school/district education officer); SC/ST certificate, if applicable; character certificate not more than six months old; domicile/permanent residential certificate; three copies of recent passport size photographs duly attested by gazetted officer; and driving license for driver category (medium/heavy vehicle license to be preferred but the candidates having light vehicle license be also allowed).
The Group Centre Langjing in Imphal will also be conducting recruitment from January 27 till February 7 this year for filling up the vacancies of constables (GD)/male and female in the CRPF from Manipur and Nagaland states for which call letters to the eligible applicants have already been dispatched at the address given by the candidates in their application forms.
The candidates should report at the Group Centre Langjing for physical examination on dates mentioned in the call letters. Candidates are to report at the recruitment centre on the dates given in the call letters and will have to make their own arrangement if their stay is required for more than one day as per requirement of the recruitment process, a release from the CRPF said.
Indian paratrooper kills six fellow soldiers
GUWAHATI, India: A paratrooper in a remote mountainous area of India's troubled northeast went on a shooting rampage, killing six of his own unit after an altercation, security officials said Thursday.
The incident took place Wednesday night in restive Manipur state's Ukhrul district, about 90 km (55 miles) east of the capital Imphal, where the country's oldest paramilitary force, the Assam Rifles, is deployed for anti-insurgency operations.
In the sixth such incident in the region in the past two years, the paratrooper shot dead one member of his unit in its camp after an altercation whose cause is unknown.
Others rushed to the scene when they heard gunshots. The paratrooper then opened indiscriminate fire, killing five more on the spot and wounding two.
Security forces launched a massive search operation in the mountains after he escaped with automatic weapons and a large quantity of ammunition.
"Before anyone present in the camp could realise what had happened, the soldier fled from the site," Major Shamsher Jung, Assam Rifles spokesman, said in Imphal.
The stress of being posted in remote conflict areas for long periods, and cases of alcoholism, are often blamed for the killing of dozens of soldiers in quarrels over not being granted leave and other personal issues.
Soldiers face danger not only from militants but also tough terrain and extreme weather conditions, experts say.
In July, a soldier burst into his officer's room and shot him dead.
Ringed by China, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Bhutan, India's northeast is home to more than 200 tribes and has been racked by separatist revolts since India gained independence from Britain in 1947.
Militant groups accuse New Delhi of plundering the region's mineral and forest resources, but investing little in return.
India has placed military, paramilitary and police forces under a single regional command to tackle the rebellion.
(Reporting by Biswajyoti Das: Editing by Matthias Williams and Jerry Norton)
The incident took place Wednesday night in restive Manipur state's Ukhrul district, about 90 km (55 miles) east of the capital Imphal, where the country's oldest paramilitary force, the Assam Rifles, is deployed for anti-insurgency operations.
In the sixth such incident in the region in the past two years, the paratrooper shot dead one member of his unit in its camp after an altercation whose cause is unknown.
Others rushed to the scene when they heard gunshots. The paratrooper then opened indiscriminate fire, killing five more on the spot and wounding two.
Security forces launched a massive search operation in the mountains after he escaped with automatic weapons and a large quantity of ammunition.
The stress of being posted in remote conflict areas for long periods, and cases of alcoholism, are often blamed for the killing of dozens of soldiers in quarrels over not being granted leave and other personal issues.
Soldiers face danger not only from militants but also tough terrain and extreme weather conditions, experts say.
In July, a soldier burst into his officer's room and shot him dead.
Ringed by China, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Bhutan, India's northeast is home to more than 200 tribes and has been racked by separatist revolts since India gained independence from Britain in 1947.
Militant groups accuse New Delhi of plundering the region's mineral and forest resources, but investing little in return.
India has placed military, paramilitary and police forces under a single regional command to tackle the rebellion.
(Reporting by Biswajyoti Das: Editing by Matthias Williams and Jerry Norton)
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