TKS, TMNL point finger at Ukhrul DC
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Ukhrul, August 03 2012: The hullabaloo surrounding the alleged fund embezzlement in Ukhrul SSA is likely to get uglier with Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) and Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL) pointing finger of accusation to the probable involvement of Deputy Commissioner R.Sudhan and demanding immediate action from higher authorities.

In an address to the mediapersons on Friday, TKS and TMNL jointly demanded action against the Ukhrul DC and demanded a thorough inquiry into the misappropriation of SSA fund from higher authorities.

The two Tangkhul bodies alleged that not only ZEO was involved in the scam, but the defiance of DC to shield SSA DPM Rinshang Shaiza is highly questionable.

"Why is Mr.Sudhan trying to protect the SSA DPM? Why no inquiry has been initiated in this matter?" they questioned.

"The matter has been brought to the notice of state Education Minister and we are patiently waiting for positive response.

In case of failure to initiate action against the corrupt official(s), more intense civil agitations will follow suit," the TKS warned.

On Saturday, it was informed that the TKS would seek an audience with Education Minister and a memorandum demanding action against the Ukhrul DC would be submitted.

TKS president Yangmi Khapai has informed that a memo has been submitted to DC to initiate necessary action against the DPM, but failed to receive any response so far.

On Friday afternoon, the two Tangkhul bodies have placed on record that fund misuse in Ukhrul SSA is to the tune of Rs 99.7 lakh and further alleged that it could go on beyond this amount.

The TKS, based on their independent inquiry and findings, has charged that the SSA money has been fraudulently drawn and has not been utilized accordingly.

With regard to the fund allotted for Early Child Care Education (ECCE), Girl's Education, SC/ST, Community Training, etc, the body maintained that not a single programme has been implemented while the money meant for it has been utilized.

The ongoing campaign of TKS is being endorsed by all Tangkhul frontal organizations comprising TNL, TSL, TNWL and TMNL.

The TKS, after the first memo submitted to DC on SSA scam on Thursday, has put in another representation today.

Earlier, the DC was apprised verbally by TKS president on July 25 last.

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