CM welcomes surrendered UGs
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 04 2013:
In all 12 cadres of six insurgent organisations surrendered to the Government along with arms at a simple ceremony held this evening at the Chief Minister's Secretariat.
The surrenderees include six from PREPAK(Pro), two KYKL cadres, and one each from the PREPAK, PLA, UNLF and KCP (Lamyanba Khuman) outfits.
The weapons handed over to the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh comprised two 9 mm pistols with 20 rounds, nine hand-grenades with detonators, two IEDs, one AK-56 rifle with two magazines and an AK-47 rifle with magazine and 221 rounds.
In his brief address on the occasion, the CM expressed that past references to surrenderees as 'misguided youths', might be a misnomer for it is very much possible that "individuals who took the forbidden path might have conceived that it would bring betterment to Manipur" .
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Assuring security and well-being to those who decide to give up the path of violence and join the mainstream, he also appealed to the surrendered cadres to contribute their mite in restoring peace and promote overall development of Manipur.
Welcoming positive suggestion from the former insurgent members to either the Government or the police to pave the way for more of their colleagues to join the mainstream, the CM reaffirmed that door will always remain opened for those who wish to give up violence.
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who also holds the Home portfolio, crediting the Police Department for the 12 cadres joining the mainstream, also described as 'unfortunate events' certain incidents that involved cadres of 'SoO' signatories.
Among others, MLAs N Biren and T Mangibabu, Chief Secretary PC Lawmkunga, DGP MK Das and top security officials were also present at the simple ceremony.
The UG cadres who joined the surrender ceremony included senior publicity officer cum project officer of PREPAK(Pro) SS Cap (Army No.973813) Huirongbam Iboyaima Singh alias Boby Mangang (400 s/o (L) H Gouro Singh of Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai; SS Sgt (A/No.27691/27th batch) of PREPAK(Pro) Thokchom Abung Meitei alias Apaiba (33) s/o Th (O) Inakhunbi Devi of Khangabok Part-III, Makha Leikai; PREPAK(Pro) assistant project officer SS Lt (2012601) Chungkham Oken alias naocha alias Ipu Singh (44) s/o Ch Kulachand Singh Kwakeithel Thounaojam Leikai; SS L/Cpl (A/No.40291/40th batch) of PREPAK(Pro) Ningthoujam Amu Singh alias Sanayai alias Ratan (270 s/o (L) N Inaocha Singh of Sagolband Langjing Achouba Makha Leikai; SS Pte (A/No.4190/41st batch) of PREPAK (Pro) Wahengbam Apeisana alias Amuthoi Singh (16) s/o W Pahari Singh of Kumbi Laibung Makhong; SS Capt of PREPAK (Pro) Koijam Devan Singh alias Khamba alias Kappa Singh (41) s/o (L) K Devo Singh of Khongman Mangjil Mamang Kongba Road; SS Sgt (A/No.130/22nd batch) KYKL Moirangthem Chinglen alias Hemanta meitei (22) s/o M Ranjit Singh of Khongjom Khebaching; SS L/Cpl (A/No.626/26th batch) KYKL Hodam Tansen alias nanao Singh (250 s/o H Kesho Singh of Wangjing SK Leikai; SS Maj (A/No.940401) assistant secretary External Affairs (PREPAK) Konjenbam Ibochoubi Singh alias Rony Singh (40) s/o K Tombi Singh of Lamboi Khongnangkhong; SS Pte (PLA) Laishram Sanjoy Singh (18) s/o L inao Singh of Churachandpur Tuibong Meitei Leikai; SS L/Cpl (A/No.2145/33rd batch) UNLF Khangembam Joychandra singh alias Mangalpiba (21) s/o Kh Rajen Singh of Samaram Mayai leikai; and SS Pte (KCP/Lamyanba Khuman) Moirangthem Nanao Singh (25) s/o M Achou Singh of Langathel Hingonnung Mamang Leikai.