Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 14 2010:
A meeting with eminent socio political leaders, members of different Self Help Groups, District Social Welfare Officer and Commandant Assam Rifles Battalion was organised at Tamenglong on friday.
The participants who were present included representatives of ZSUM, Elders Peace Brokers Forum of Tamenglong, Ex-Deputy Speaker of UNC, representatives of Women Association Tamenglong and Eden Self Help Group (Tamenglong), representatives of Tamenglong Village Authority and Chairman Council and District Social Welfare Officer.
Leaders of socio-political organisations and all civilians present during the meeting expressed their gratitude to Security Forces for their ever willing cooperation and support for the welfare and well being of people of Tamenglong, said a PIB (DW) release adding "They vowed and assured continuous support for all initiatives of Security Forces with regard to maintaining peace and development in the District" .
Commandant 11 Assam Rifles urged the socio-political leaders not to get mislead by false propaganda by the UGs and unlawful elements and maintain a healthy and amiable relation between the Security Forces and the people of Tamenglong.
He also informed all present about the forthcoming events planned by the Battalion which include Picnic for school children to Tharon Caves, a Seminar on unique identity and culture of Zeliangrongs followed by Youth Festival in first week of Dec 10, 'Know Your Army' camp to motivate young students to join Security Forces, Organisation of a Badminton Tournament, picnics for women and elders, and Interaction with Village Elders and Authorities in coming months.