Culprits in Babysana's death will be penalised : CM
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, July 31 2019: Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that the Government is taking seriously the death case of Ningthoujam Babysana, student of Standard Robarth Higher Secondary School and is committed to punishing the culprits.

This was stated at the Passing Out Parade of the 5th batch of MR/IRB/CP followers (male) held at Manipur Police Training College, Pangei today.

Speaking as the chief guest of the function, N Biren said that the investigating agency cannot provide the updates of the case to the public daily.

The CM also said that he personally met the members of the JAC on several occasions and the Government had allowed performing the post-mortem twice with video coverage in the presence of the representatives of the JAC.

The Government has also written a letter to CBI to tackle the case so as to give justice to the family, he added.

On the occasion, the CM announced that under the School Fagathansi mission, a total of 25 schools would be constructed amounting to Rs 33.52 crore in the first phase.

Stating that the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of these schools will be held on August 7 this year, he mentioned that a total of 60 schools, one in each Assembly Constituency will be constructed.

Every promise of the Government has been fulfilled, he said, adding that seven women markets of the hill districts will start functioning within August 15 this year.

The CM also maintained that rain water harvesting projects have also been started in hill areas such as Churachandpur, Chandel, Tamei, Chingai etc.

Mentioning that the present Government is committed to deliver action oriented policies rather than giving rhetorical statements, he said that people have started appreciating the efforts of the police towards community policing.

There is a drastic behavioural change in the police department in the last 2 years, he added.

While condemning the bomb blast at Thangmeiband yesterday, he asserted that the culprits involved will be punished.

A total of 567 newly recruited male followers passed out from the college today.

The Chief Minister also wished all the passed out personnel a great career ahead.

MPTC Director RK Tutusana administered oath to the newly recruited male followers.

Earlier, the CM reviewed the guard of honour and received salute of a march past led by Parade Commander Tongbram Suresh Singh.

The Chief Minister also handed over the trophy and certificate of Best in Physical Training to Kh Gobin Singh of 7th IRB of Heirok Part-II, Best in Drill to Tongbram Suresh Singh of 6th IRB of Ngaikhong Khunou, Best in Weapons to Isak Lianminthang Samte of 1st IRB of Zenhang Lamka, Jiribam, Best in Musketry to Chukeilung Gangmei of 5th MR of Khongjaron Duigailong, Best in Indoor to Meisnam Sanjoy Meetei of MPTC of Pundongbam Awang Leikai, Best in Over-All to Tongbram Suresh Singh of 6th IRB of Ngaikhong Khunou.

CAF&PD Minister Karam Shyam, Water Resources Minister Letpao Haokip, PHED Minister Losii Dikho, Tribal Affairs and Hills, Minister N Kayasii, Forest Minister Th Shyamkumar, Deputy Speaker K Robindro, Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board S Rajen, MLAs, DGP, top police officials and family members of the passed out personnel attended the function.

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