2011: Lesser UGs killed, more lay down arms
Source: The Sangai Express / Athokpam Jiten

Imphal, December 31 2011: The year 2011 may well have entered the record books for witnessing comparatively lesser number of armed encounters between security forces and militants and also for registering highest cases of surrender by militant cadres.

Apart from the conflict situation, armed encounters between security forces and militants, bomb blasts, grenade attacks related with extortion and abduction for ransom, 2011 witnessed the longest days of economic blockade.

Compared to 2010's record of 70, only 11 UG cadres were killed in reported encounters with security forces in 2011 .

Altogether 240 UG cadres including Assam-based DHD (J) cadres surrendered to the Government during the year.

The Sangai Express presents a chronology of the major events of gun violence that took place in Manipur this year.

On the first day of 2011, two personnel of 12 Assam Rifles were killed in an ambush by PLA cadres at Sorde, Ukhrul district.

A surrender ceremony at Leimakhong-File

Khangabok Gram Panchayat Member Ningthoujam Binodkumar (35) was killed in a reported encounter with Imphal West Commandos at Hayel Labuk on January 1, 2011 .

On January 11, BSEM Chairman Naorem Kunjabihari was shot dead inside his office room by unidentified persons.

Chungkham Gambhir of Kakyai was shot dead by unidentified persons on the same day.

One N Amitkumar of Wangjing but staying at Uripok was shot dead by unidentified persons near RIMS gymnasium on January 28.Laithangbam Ranbir of Heirangoithong was shot dead near Catholic School, Canchipur on the same day.

On January 31, Amway agent Huidrom Subashchandra was shot dead by unidentified persons at Kameng.

On February 1, troops of 12th Maratha Light Infantry shot dead a UG cadre at Waroiching.

Unidentified persons shot dead Constable Ningombam Sunder on February 5 .

NF Railway worker Pintu Das was shot dead at Uchathol, Jiribam and Aircel BTS care-taker Khundrakpam Thoiba of Nachou was shot dead at Naransena by unidentified persons within the month of February.

Combined team of 43 AR and police shot dead Naorem Shamu alias Kumar of Nillakuthi at Khuluimol, Senapati district on February 3 .

7th MR Havildar Khaidem Mani of Sugnu was killed in a grenade attack at the residence of IFCD EE Ch Ranbir of Chingamathak on February 10 .

IFC Minister N Biren's son Ajoy shot dead Irom Roger of Wangkhei on Airport Road on March 20 .

Athokpam Angousana of Napat Mayai Leikai died in the custody of Thoubal commandos whereas one ZUF cadre was killed in an ambush by NSCN-IM in the month of March.

Pallel Zilla Parishad Member Md Sahabuddin was shot dead at Sora on April 1.Mujibullah and his wife Nursana were thrashed to dead by a mob for their alleged involvement in killing Md Sahabuddin on April 1 .

One Waikhom Mani of Thoubal Nongangkhong was killed in firing by 15 AR in celebration of India's victory in Cricket World Cup on April 3 .

Reliance BTS tower care-taker Wangkheimayum Borbabu (35) of Wangkhei was shot dead by unidentified persons on April 4 .

One civilian and seven security personnel were killed in an ambush by NSCN-IM against MLA Wungnaoshang Keishing at Riha on April 15 .

Salam Sanjoy alias Bono of Tera Moirang Hanuba Leirak died in the custody of 12th Maratha Light Infantry in April .

Thokchom Ranjit of Itam Nungoi died in the custody of Imphal East commandos in May.

4 year old Roberoi was killed at Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou in May.

Huidrom Jotin of Yumnam Huidrom was shot dead by unidentified persons on June 14 .

PLA's Laishram Lincoln was shot dead by Imphal West commandos in June.

NSCN-IM shot dead Vareingam Mahonao and his wife Ngaherla Shimray at Lunghu Ato village, Ukhrul on July 24 .

Five persons including two girls and one NSCN-IM cadre were killed in a bomb blast triggered by NSCN-IM at Sangakpham on August 1 .

Lutkholal Misao (50) was shot dead by unidentified persons on August 6 .

Havildar Rajkumar was shot in an accidental encounter between commandos on August 7 at Lourembam and the Havildar succumbed to the injuries later.

On September 11, Vasmi Khaleng (15) of Paorei, Ukhrul district was found raped and murdered at Thangmeiband Cheiraoching.

One person was killed in an IED explosion at Hotel Royal Lodge, North AOC on September 14 .

One personnel of 5th MR was shot dead by a colleague at Jiribam on the same day.

Two non-Manipuris were shot dead by unidentified persons at Uripok and Nagamapal in September.

18th Sikh Regiment shot dead a captain of UNLF on October 7 at Kangmong.

One civilian driver and five NSCN-IM cadres were killed in an attack by ZUF within October at Leishok, Tamenglong district.

Sunil Meitei was shot dead by commandos at Yumnam Huidrom on October 11 .

Arunkumar Jain was shot dead by unidentified persons at Henken, Churachandpur district in October.

Heikham Nando of Khurkhul died in the custody of 30 Assam Rifles on November 26 .

Md Kora died in a bomb blast at the gate of Manipur Sangai Festival venue at Palace Compound on November 30 .

Imphal West commandos was shot dead a UG cadre at Loitang on December 1 .

A bomb blast rocked PWD complex on December 14 injuring three people including Seram Yaima of Khongman who succumbed to the injuries later.

Irilbung Water Supply Plant care-taker Soram Ibomcha and his Yaipu were shot dead at Lemba Khul on December 16 .

10 year old Nafisa was raped and thrown down to death from a building at Telipati on December 17 .

A combined team of Imphal East commandos and 28 AR shot dead a UG cadre at Wakha on December 23.A 20 months old kid was thrown down to death in Manipur river after snatching gold chain and ear rings at Laphupat Tera on December 31 .

The year also witnessed many cases of suicide and murder of women by their own husbands and in-laws.