TKS rubbishes 'abduction charge,' demands transfer of DIET principal
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Pamreiso Shimray
Ukhrul, June 11 2012:
The Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) on Monday has termed the "abduction charge" of District Institute of Educational Training (DIET) principal Dr.Gunamani Singh as "baseless and an attempt to foment communal tension" .
On Monday afternoon, TKS president Yangmi Khapai clarified that 'Dr.Gunamani Singh was called to our office for important discussion with regard to DIET centre in Ukhrul after he was found over-riding our order.
There were allegations levelled upon us (TKS) that Dr.Gunamani was abducted...This is totally baseless" .
"The unfounded rumours are serious and an attempt to foment communal tension.
The TKS is a student body and works tirelessly for creation of peaceful environment for education," stated the TKS president.
According to sources, the DIET Ukhrul centre that has been put under grid and lock by the TKS since May 1 was found opened on Monday.
On receiving the news, the TKS activists swung into action and visited the centre where Dr.Singh accompanied by one teaching staff and few students were present in the office.
On enquiry, TKS general secretary Mahirah Raihing said there was no proper response on who broke the door opened defying the "temporary closure order" .
The DIET centre, he stated, was shut down by the TKS after it remained non-functional for months together.
In this matter, the TKS informed that a memo was submitted to Chief Secretary on May 19 for necessary action as the centre headed Dr.Singh, who is in total dereliction of duty, has deprived what is due to the students.
This morning, Raihing said Dr.Singh was asked to accompany them to TKS office for certain clarification and discussion.
Unfortunately, there were reports that Imphal East Superintendent of Police (SP) informing his Ukhrul counterpart that he was abducted.
"In Ukhrul SP's chamber, Dr.Singh was asked if the "reports" were true to which he totally denied," Yangmi clarified.
The TKS has taken strong exception of the false charges while saying the DIET Ukhrul centre principal has been involved in various corrupt activities.
It alleged that the quarters meant for the centre were rented out to private parties, office properties like computers are missing and fund for student refreshment has been siphoned off.
Further, the body alleged that money was collected from students for study tour and excursion, which never took place till date.
Besides, the DIET centre in other districts has started the session for the students, whereas the Ukhrul centre is still issuing the admission forms from a tea hotel, it alleged.
In strongly worded statements, the TKS have placed its demand to the relevant authorities for "immediate transfer of the corrupt principal of DIET Ukhrul centre...
asserting that a tribal should be brought in his place at the earliest." It also stated that "until this demand is met the centre will continue to be under our grid and lock" .