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EEVFAM celebrates 5th anniversary
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 11 2014 :
The Extrajudicial Execution Victims' Family Association, Manipur (EEVFAM) celebrated their fifth anniversary today at Lamyanba Sanglen, Palace Compound dedicating the event to late Advocate Mukul Sinha's 63rd birthday.
The association paid a visit to late Thangjam Manorama's family as part of the event.
EEVFAM also offered floral tributes to the photographs of Mukul Sinha and those who died in fake encounters.
An art exhibition on Sagolsem Manjor Meetei's works entitled, 'Father's lament' was also organised as part of the event.
EEVFAM general secretary Ningthoujam Edina Devi presented the association's annual report at the event.
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Speaking at the occasion, EEVFAM member Langpoklakpam Rani Devi said that the association, established in the year 2009, has been fighting against crime and fake encounters.
Mukul Sinha, she added, to whom the event has been dedicated, have always extended his helping hands to the association.
In January 2013, Mukul submitted a writ petition to the Supreme Court against fake encounters.
His death on May 14 was the greatest loss the association had faced, added Rani.
EEVFAM president Renu Takhellambam in her speech assured the success of the petition that was filed by late Mukul Sinha.
The year between 2007 and 2013, Renu expressed, records the highest number of deaths at the hands of commandos in areas like Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur and Thoubal districts.
In continuation of the event, Siddharth Haobijam launched EEVFAM official website.
The event also hosted the screening of the film 'Claiming Justice: Women's Struggle Against Impunity in NE India' .
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