Fake slur casts on ITBS
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 04 2018:
Human Rights Defender Manipur (HRDM), a constituent body of Committee of Civil Societies Kangleipak (CCSK), has urged the people of the State to refrain from believing any information or news released by Information Technology and Broadcasting Service (ITBS) Ltd NE Manipur.
Speaking to media persons at CCSK head office at Keishampat today, HRDM general Secretary Rakesh Moirangthem said that HRDM has been investigating ITBS Ltd from November last year and when an RTI application was filed to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India, the Ministry replied that it had no connection whatsoever with the said institution, nor did it recognise nor gave approval for its establishment.
Rakesh further said that the alleged Hills Director of ITBS Ltd, one Maisnam Khogen from Sangaiprou Mamang Leikai, was arrested by a team of Lamphel PS from New Keithelmanbi branch office on May 7 and added that it has been learned that the fake company was established with the aim of looting money from unemployed and helpless youth.
Rakesh conveyed that it is disappointing to see the board of governing body of the said company advertising a notice in a local daily on May 31 which is similar to an insult to HRDM and the police.
The notice allegedly showed that the company is real and urged all those concerned not to circulate rumours regarding the company on social media, he added.
The general secretary further informed that HRDM has learned that the advertisement was given by one Heisnam Birababu (43) s/o Amutombi of Chingamakha Kshetri Leikai and demanded Heisnam Birababu, ITBS Joint Director Aribam Brajamohon of Cachar (presently staying at Tera Sapam Leirak), Y Sanjoy Mangang of Lamboikhongnangkhong, Paonam Jessica d/o Hemango of Malom Tuliyaima, Khumanthem (o) Binashori w/o Biren of Konung Mamang and Irom Kunjakishore of Pangei Waiton Awang Leikai, to approach HRDM voluntarily within seven days.
Rakesh further urged the people to refrain from believing all the words of the agents, staff etc of the firm and informed all to procure the necessary details from the HRDM Facebook page.
He also appealed to the State Government to take up necessary actions against such fraudulent companies or firms.