IMPHAL, Oct 27 : Condemning the ghastly act of setting on fire a bus killing two passengers namely Robert Golmei and Gimphailiu by KLO/KLA at Karbi Anglong, Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has said that it would never condone such act of terror by any UG group which takes up arms in the name of Kuki people.
This foolish and irrational act of the so called revolutionaries ought to be condemned in the strongest term, information and publicity secretary of KIM P Lupheng said in a statement, adding that it is very unfortunate for the Kuki people that such an unwanted anti-social militant organisation has taken root in society.
The Inpi sincerely hopes that the gruesome incident does not take any communal tone, it said and urged the Government to take up necessary measures in association with other neighbouring States so as to make the Highway safe for the passengers and to avert incident of similar nature in future.
The Inpi has also strongly condemned the bomb blast incidents that had taken place in different places of Imphal inflicting civilian losses and casualties during the past few weeks.
Killing people in such heinous ways only reflect the criminal outlook of the UG groups concerned and would never help in furthering their causes, if they have any, Lupheng added, while sharing the grief of all the bereaved families.
All Manipur Bus Owners’ Association and All Manipur Petroleum Tanker Drivers’ Union have strongly condemned the setting aflame a passenger bus which led to the death of two persons while causing injuries to several others at Naorijan in Karbi Anglong district of Assam by the armed activists of KLO/KLA on the night of October 23.
Announcing their respective stand of supporting the 12-hour general strike being called in condemnation of the incident from 6 am to 6 pm of October 29, in separate statements, the two organisations have also demanded the Government to pay compensation to the bereaved family members as well as to the injured passengers.
The two organisations have also appealed to all the UG outfits operating in the hill and valley districts of Manipur to ensure such inci-dent do not recur.
Condemning the incident of burning down the passenger bus over monetary demand by KLO/KLA as an act of terrorism, All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) said that remaining as mere spectators to the atrocities committed to the innocent passengers along the National Highways 39 and 53 by the Government of India and Manipu is definitely not the sign of efficient governance.
Demanding to know what steps Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh who is also in charge of Home Department are going to take up against the outfit for its act of atrocities inspite of being a party to the Suspension of Operation, AMSU has also announced its decision of supporting the agitation of the Inter-State Bus Owners Association in this regard.
Describing it as an act of terrorism, Pangal Students’ Organisation Manipur have also strongly condemned the incident. Manipur People’s Party has also strongly condemned the incident of burning down a passenger bus and called upon the State Government to ensure the safety and protection of the passengers.
Memorandum submitted
IMPHAL, Oct 27: In connection with the burning down of a tourist bus by the KLO/KLA on October 23 at Lahorijan, Assam in which two passengers were killed, the All Manipur Inter-State Bus Association submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister today.
Even as the transporters’ body in association with representatives of several civil organisations submitted the memorandum today, they were given appointment for a meeting with the Chief Minister tomorrow at 10 am, informed a source.
The main points of the memorandum include institution of an enquiry into the inhuman criminal act, provision of ex-gratia and suitable jobs to the families of the deceased and adequate compensation to the injured victims and owner of the bus. The All Manipur Inter-State Bus Association also submitted copies of the two memoranda it submitted to Chief Minister O Ibobi on October 23 as a reminder today. The main demands of the two memoranda submitted earlier included establishment highway protection force, development of National highways, provision of land for bus parking and ticket counters at Guwahati, Shillong and Dimapur and also to build a rest house at Khatkhati for transporters and passengers.
They also urged upon the Chief Minister to deploy security forces at certain points along National Highways to reduce collection of illegal taxes.
KLA/KLO reiterates
IMPHAL, Oct 27: Referring to reported statements made by various organisations from Zeliangrong community including the victims’ families through mass media, the KLA/KLO reiterated that they had no intention to hurt any passenger nor harass any one of them.
A press release issued by the KLO/KLA information and publicity secretary Malsawm Kuki further maintained that they asked all the passengers to get down from the bus as soon as possible for their safety. The outfit wanted only to teach a lesson to the Inter-State Bus Association for their refusal to pay “annual taxes as well as for their mocking remarks”, it conveyed. Apologising once again to the bereaved families, the outfit assured compensation according to Zeliangrong customary law.
Source: The Sangai Express
This foolish and irrational act of the so called revolutionaries ought to be condemned in the strongest term, information and publicity secretary of KIM P Lupheng said in a statement, adding that it is very unfortunate for the Kuki people that such an unwanted anti-social militant organisation has taken root in society.
The Inpi sincerely hopes that the gruesome incident does not take any communal tone, it said and urged the Government to take up necessary measures in association with other neighbouring States so as to make the Highway safe for the passengers and to avert incident of similar nature in future.
The Inpi has also strongly condemned the bomb blast incidents that had taken place in different places of Imphal inflicting civilian losses and casualties during the past few weeks.
Killing people in such heinous ways only reflect the criminal outlook of the UG groups concerned and would never help in furthering their causes, if they have any, Lupheng added, while sharing the grief of all the bereaved families.
All Manipur Bus Owners’ Association and All Manipur Petroleum Tanker Drivers’ Union have strongly condemned the setting aflame a passenger bus which led to the death of two persons while causing injuries to several others at Naorijan in Karbi Anglong district of Assam by the armed activists of KLO/KLA on the night of October 23.
Announcing their respective stand of supporting the 12-hour general strike being called in condemnation of the incident from 6 am to 6 pm of October 29, in separate statements, the two organisations have also demanded the Government to pay compensation to the bereaved family members as well as to the injured passengers.
The two organisations have also appealed to all the UG outfits operating in the hill and valley districts of Manipur to ensure such inci-dent do not recur.
Condemning the incident of burning down the passenger bus over monetary demand by KLO/KLA as an act of terrorism, All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) said that remaining as mere spectators to the atrocities committed to the innocent passengers along the National Highways 39 and 53 by the Government of India and Manipu is definitely not the sign of efficient governance.
Demanding to know what steps Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh who is also in charge of Home Department are going to take up against the outfit for its act of atrocities inspite of being a party to the Suspension of Operation, AMSU has also announced its decision of supporting the agitation of the Inter-State Bus Owners Association in this regard.
Describing it as an act of terrorism, Pangal Students’ Organisation Manipur have also strongly condemned the incident. Manipur People’s Party has also strongly condemned the incident of burning down a passenger bus and called upon the State Government to ensure the safety and protection of the passengers.
Memorandum submitted
IMPHAL, Oct 27: In connection with the burning down of a tourist bus by the KLO/KLA on October 23 at Lahorijan, Assam in which two passengers were killed, the All Manipur Inter-State Bus Association submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister today.
Even as the transporters’ body in association with representatives of several civil organisations submitted the memorandum today, they were given appointment for a meeting with the Chief Minister tomorrow at 10 am, informed a source.
The main points of the memorandum include institution of an enquiry into the inhuman criminal act, provision of ex-gratia and suitable jobs to the families of the deceased and adequate compensation to the injured victims and owner of the bus. The All Manipur Inter-State Bus Association also submitted copies of the two memoranda it submitted to Chief Minister O Ibobi on October 23 as a reminder today. The main demands of the two memoranda submitted earlier included establishment highway protection force, development of National highways, provision of land for bus parking and ticket counters at Guwahati, Shillong and Dimapur and also to build a rest house at Khatkhati for transporters and passengers.
They also urged upon the Chief Minister to deploy security forces at certain points along National Highways to reduce collection of illegal taxes.
KLA/KLO reiterates
IMPHAL, Oct 27: Referring to reported statements made by various organisations from Zeliangrong community including the victims’ families through mass media, the KLA/KLO reiterated that they had no intention to hurt any passenger nor harass any one of them.
A press release issued by the KLO/KLA information and publicity secretary Malsawm Kuki further maintained that they asked all the passengers to get down from the bus as soon as possible for their safety. The outfit wanted only to teach a lesson to the Inter-State Bus Association for their refusal to pay “annual taxes as well as for their mocking remarks”, it conveyed. Apologising once again to the bereaved families, the outfit assured compensation according to Zeliangrong customary law.
Source: The Sangai Express
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