Probe sought
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 25 2013: MLAs N Biren and Nunglung Victor today sought attention of the State Assembly and the Home Minister during zero hour to investigate into the alleged fake encounter in which troops of 10 Assam Rifles gunned down six cadres of NSCN-K.Saying that out of seven NSCN-K cadres apprehended by AR, six were shot dead while one is said to be alive, Nunglung Victor cautioned the House that Assam Rifles would indulge in similar excessive activities in future if not checked in time.

Notably, six cadres of NSCN-K were killed in a reported encounter with troops of 10 AR at K Songlung village, Senapati district on June 22 .

Red Shield Division also claimed that six automatic rifles were recovered from the slain cadres.

Earlier, MLA Nongthombam Biren sought attention of the Home Minister regarding the incident of lifting away an injured Kuki UG cadre from Kuki Christian Hospital, Deulalane and further demanded clarification from the MLA allegedly involved in the incident.

Quoting media reports, Biren questioned motives of the MLA for his/her involvement in affairs of armed organisations.

Such undue involvement in UG affairs has the potential to project politicians in the wrong light.

The concerned MLA should come out with a clarification about the incident, Biren demanded.

KNF's SS Cpl Thangboi Kipgen (27) of Haibung village was undergoing treatment at Kuki Christian Hospital.

He was taken away from the hospital in the evening of June 20 purportedly for treatment in another hospital.

MLA Nemcha Kipgen came to the first hospital and took away Thangboi Kipgen in another vehicle.

It was reported that Thangboi Kipgen sustained injuries in an encounter with troops of 15th AR at Bongbal Khullen in the morning of June 19 .

MLA Karam Shyam too sought attention of the House regarding the demand of transporters for establishment of Highway Protection Force and deployment of adequate security forces on National Highways.

Noting that transporters have been enduring all kinds of harassment on National Highways, Shyam remarked that the transporters demands are justified.

The All Manipur Transporters' and Drivers' Forum declared to launch cease work strike from July 2 if their demands which included payment of compensation for trucks set ablaze during economic blockades last year are not fulfilled by July 1 .

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