Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) clarifies on 'abduction charge'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 13 2012:
The Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) has clarified that the false "abduction charge" on Monday (June 11, 2012) of District Institute of Educational Training (DIET) Principal Dr.Gunamani Singh is totally baseless and an attempt to create communal tension.
On Monday, Dr.Gunamani Singh was called to TKS office for discussion relating to DIET centre in Ukhrul after he was found defying 'our order', the TKS said in a press release.
However, there were allegations levelled upon the TKS that he was being abducted.
The unfounded rumours are serious and an attempt to foment communal tension between communities.
The TKS is a student body and works for creation of peaceful environment for education.
On May 1, the TKS shut down DIET Ukhrul centre.
However, on Monday, the door was broke opened.
On receiving the reports, the TKS visited the centre and Dr.Singh accompanied by one teaching staff and few students were present in the office.
On enquiry, there was no proper response on who broke the door opened defying the TKS "temporary closure order" .
The DIET centre was shut down by the TKS after it remained non-functional for months together.
A memo in this regard was submitted to the Chief Secretary for necessary action as the centre headed by Dr.Singh, who has totally neglected his duty, has deprived what is due to the students.
This morning, Dr.Singh was asked to report to TKS office for discussion.
Unfortunately, there were reports that Imphal East Superintendent of Police informing Ukhrul SP that the principal was abducted.
In a meeting at Ukhrul SP's chamber, Dr.Singh was asked if the reports of abduction were true.
He denied it in presence of Ukhrul SP.
The TKS has taken strong exception of the false charges.
The DIET Ukhrul centre Principal has been involving in corrupt activities.
For instances, the quarters for the centre are being rented out to private parties, office properties like computers are missing, funds for student refreshment have been siphoned off.
Further, Dr.Singh has been collecting money from students for study tour and excursion and that never took place till date.
The DIET centre in other districts has started the session, whereas the Ukhrul centre is still issuing the admission forms from a tea hotel, it alleged.
"We demand that the authorities should transfer the corrupt Principal of DIET Ukhrul centre and a tribal should be brought in his place at the earliest.
Until this demand is fulfilled, the TKS will put the centre under grid and lock", it added.