JAC refutes claim of Convenor
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 25 2012:
The Joint Action Committee Against the Murder of Miss Puspa Basnet,d/o Pritiman Basket of Tispari, Kanglatongbi has refuted the statement statement given by one Dillip Bhurtel, who claims to be a JAC convenor as 'totally wrong and baseless'.
In a joint statement, President of the JAC RB Chapagain and Secretary Kharga Tamang pointed out that the JAC was formed on May 18 and it submitted a memorandum with charter of demands to the Chief Minister under the guidance of MLA of 16-Sekmai A/C.After giving a patient hearing, the Chief Minister assured the JAC that befitting punishment will be given to the culprit and financial aid will be extended to the bereaved family.
The Chief Minister also requested the JAC representatives to give three days' time for investigation procedures.
Subsequently, the monetary help was extended to the bereaved family through the JAC representative in the presence of the deceased's uncle on May 21 .
While expressing gratitude to the Chief Minister, local MLA and all well-wishers, the JAC had also urged the Chief Minister to fulfill the demands at the earliest possible.