No SIU, says Dy CM
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 14 2014:
No Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has been set up under the State Home Dept, stated Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam .
Responding to query put up by Y Erabot from the ruling bench today, Gaikhangam clarified that the SIU set up on May 6, 2012 in connection with drug trafficking cases under the jurisdiction of Imphal West SP was not a sanctioned post.
The SIU was set up by the SP within his jurisdiction to help his office tackle the drug problem.
The SIU was not set up under the State Home Department and the particular drug case has been handed over to CBI.
Responding to another query of Y Erabot, Gaikha-ngam clarified that no FIR can be registered for any non-cognizable offence.
Replying to Kh Joykishan, Health Minister Phungza-thang Tonsing said that there is no provision for repairing of Hiyanglam PHC although the Government has a plan to build a PHSC at Tokpaching.