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Army bothered by direction Naga situation is taking The Morung Express
Dimapur, April 28 (MExN): The Army is bothered by impact and toll the Naga political situation is starting to have on the people and on this, strongly urges the people to stand united against the rampant killings, extortion and blackmailing that has become the order of the day in Nagaland. The Army stated that if the people raise a united voice, the undergrounds will have no choice but to listen to the voice of the people.
An appeal released by the PIB (Defense Wing) observed that the recent happenings in the state stir the mind over the issues afflicting this picturesque land of the Nagas: the factional clashes in Satakha are a case in point which has not only claimed the lives of warring underground cadres but also that of innocent civilians. It mentioned of a gruesome incident on March 28, when three innocent civilians lost their lives to a misfired rocket that the undergrounds had used. Eight other civilians were injured in the rocket explosion. The explosion took place at Hoishe village.
“Factions are involved in fratricidal killings all over the state. Even the innocent civilians are being eliminated based on remotest suspicion of their being member of the rival faction. Extortions have become rampant in the name of waging freedom struggle for national cause” the Army stated adding that for the undergrounds there is no consideration for peace, development and prosperity for the common masses. The Army also observed that the cadres are starting to realize the grim realities and the futility of the ongoing war where none but the bloods of their own kith and kin are being spilled. “These young cadres are no more ideologically motivated to wage aimless struggle” the army stated. It cited the instance of a 19 year old underground cadre deciding to call it a day from the “national struggle,” and later joining the mainstream on April 7 in Satakha. “Like him, many are waiting to follow suit but are not able to muster enough courage to do so due to fear and retribution which can be meted out to them or to their families if they quit their organizations” the Army stated.
However, the Army affirmed, the truth cannot remain hidden for long. Recruitment by these factions is carried out under coercion or under monetary allurement. The young cadres are from the underprivileged strata of the society and they are “included” in the factional fights, it stated. “These young cadres are not well-equipped to face the rigors of the day to day life in the jungles and situation gets further aggravated during inclement weather” the Army observed.
All these complex issues of killings, extortions and blackmailing need to be deliberated by all the right-thinking and responsible citizens of this beautiful state, the army expressed. “We cannot remain mute spectators to the events happening around us and let these forces spread havoc around us under false illusions. We must stand courageously and act firmly. We should say no to forced recruitment of our young boys and girls as they are the leaders and makers of our future” it appealed. The Army also made a call to the people to refuse free movement of cadres with arms and resist extortions. “If we raise our voice collectively and without any factional bias or tribal boundaries, these factions will have no choice but to listen to the voice of the public because ultimate power lies in the people of Nagaland. This will usher the era of peace, joy and happiness in Nagaland. Let us work towards achieving that” it stated.
K to stay away from talks Sangai Express
Dimapur, Apr 28:The Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) is hell-bent on not to hold political dialogues with the Govt of India so long as the latter continues peace-talks with the rival Isak-Muivah faction of the NSCN. The cease fire between the Govt of India and the NSCN-K has been extended on Thursday for another one more year but the road to the negotiating table is still not in sight.
Talking to Newmai News Network this afternoon over phone from Mon district of Nagaland, NSCN-K top leader A.Z. Jami said that unless the ongoing peace talk between the Govt of India and the NSCN-IM is wound-up the NSCN-K will never enter into the dialogue process with the Govt of India. NSCN-K Kilonser A.Z. Jami reasoned that his outfit does not want to get things complicated and so it will not hold talks with the Govt of India so long as the latter is in the process of dialogue with the NSCN-IM.
Calling the NSCN-IM as the terrorist group, A.Z. Jami said that whatever settlement may be the outcome of the ongoing talks between the “terrorist group” and the Govt of India, the NSCN-K will be at the negotiating table as soon as the talk of the rival faction gets over. “Let them (NSCN-IM) have whatever solution they like to have but we will only start the dialogue with the Govt of India the moment the Isak-Khadao group (NSCN-IM) winds up,” declared A.Z.Jami.
A.Z. Jami was once the Kilonser (minister) of the NSCN-IM in the Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP) before defecting to the Khaplang faction of the NSCN few years ago. A.Z.Jami had also held numerous fat portfolios of the NSCN-IM when the leader was in the outfit. NNN
The ‘Un-Great’ escape Editorial Sangai Express
The report that one of the main accused in the brutal murder of Hriini Hubert and Muheni Martin, Adai alias Gaithuilung escaped from the custody of the NSCN (IM) at Camp Hebron on April 24 has thrown up a number of disturbing questions. How did Adai manage to escape from such a fortified camp as Hebron is something only the NSCN (IM) leadership can answer. As far as we know, Camp Hebron is highly fortified with sentry checks and round the clock vigil by armed cadres of the outfit and it is a little difficult to digest that a man who has been subjected to intense interrogation for the past many days should be able to sneak through such a tight security. The latest report has also posed a question on the sincerity of the NSCN (IM) and how far they are committed to crack the case. Nine accused are reported to be in the custody of the NSCN (IM) with some of them being captured before the skeletal remains of the two kids were discovered. This means that some of the suspects have been at their custody for more than three months and thereby the question, what progress has been made in the investigation of the case ? As Adai is reported to have escaped right from the den of the outfit, what action has been taken up against the cadres concerned for the glaring lapses. There is something amiss and it is this confusion that has to be cleared or else the very credibility of the outfit, which is fighting for the cause of the Naga people, will come under a cloud. Not surprisingly, the Fact Finding Committee formed in connection with the case has not taken the matter lightly and an ultimatum has been served on the outfit to come out with an official statement on the escape of the suspect. There is nothing great about the escape. On the other hand it has given room to entertain the thought that it could have been stage managed.
Justice delayed is justice denied and it is also important to bear in mind that if the case remains unsolved and goes the way of the Lungnila Elizabeth murder case, then the only gainer would be the murderers and no one else. Moreover it would also encourage others with similar mindset to go ahead with their devilish designs. The expectations from the NSCN (IM) is huge and we hope the outfit is able to deliver and live up to the expectations of the people. The responsibility is also huge for it is not only a question of booking and punishing the culprits but also about the credibility and image of the NSCN (IM). Unfortunately, the escape of Adai, if we can call it that, has already thrown a cloud of doubt over the commitment of the IM group to solve the case and this is what is worrying. An outfit which has been waging a bush war against the Government of India for decades certainly need to win the trust and confidence of the people and we are more than inclined to believe that the IM group has reached its present status because of the faith reposed on it by the people. However if cases like the murder of Hriini Hubert and Muheni Martin come a cloud of suspicion and distrust then the hard won faith and confidence of the people will surely erode. If the IM group has not been able to make any headway in the case, then it should have the moral conviction to say so. If any of the accused in its custody are found innocent, then this too should be made public. In short what the people want, particularly the Fact Finding Committee want, is transparency and it is a mystery why the IM group has decided to adopt the bureaucratic nature of the Government of India and sacrifice transparency.
FGN clarifies on kidnapping reports The Morung Express
Dimapur, April 28 (MExN): Observing that kidnapping for ransom by “some sectarian groups” have become a fashion, the FGN clarifies on the reported kidnapping of one Kekhweru Chakhesang, president of Commercial Union, Phek.
A note from “Lt.” KK Lasuh, FGN stated that the person was not kidnapped by the FGN Naga Army, on April 27 as “wrongly reported by some vested persons” as appeared in the local media. The note clarified that Kekhweru was summoned by the FGN and “willingly” appeared. He was summoned “for mutual understanding” on the “normal contribution” to be given to the Naga Army. The matter was settled and he went back “happily” on Friday evening.
“The normal contribution is bound to give by all Naga citizens to the national government” the FGN claimed and that all Nagas have “equally responsible (sic) to bear the paramount and gigantic task of building Naga nation through moral support and financial assistance.” The “well-wishes” should not be termed ‘ransom’ and anyone “willing” to visit the camp cannot be called kidnapping, it stated. Even while calling it “contribution,” the note however cautioned that “any Naga who is intentionally refusing to cooperate and rejecting to give contribution is against national government will invite trouble” at own risk.
Child murder suspect escapes from Hebron Fact Finding Committee to meet NSCN-IM leaders today John Basho Pou The Morung Express
Senapati Adai Puimei, one of the main accused in the kidnapping and murder of two Senapati school children Moheni Martin and Hriinii Hurbert, escaped in the evening of April 24 from the custody of NSCN (IM) headquarter at Hebron in Dimapur. Two other main suspects in the crime are Brown Tangkhul and Manikho Mao along with suspects whose names are being withheld to avoid untoward communal violence in Senapati.
Adai Puimei escaped as a result of a security lapse on the part of the NSCN (IM), said Veino Solomon, chairman of the Fact Finding Committee on the murder of the two children whose skeletal remains were found at the foothills of Viewland Colony in Senapati by two other kids who were hunting birds there.
The committee consisting of tribes` presidents and women’s bodies will call on NSCN (IM) tomorrow to discuss the latest development even as the deadline given to the outfit ends on April 29. The Senapati District Women’s Association is also gearing up for a sit-in dharna at Hebron to pressurize the outfit for speedy deliverance of justice to the parents of the two children and public at the earliest, and befitting punishment to those culprits who were behind the heinous crime.
The NSCN (IM) has set up a separate special task force led by Johnny, one of the investigation experts of the outfit, for the investigation into the crime. Meanwhile, S Lungnila, mother of Brown Tangkhul said in an appeal carried by the Imphal Free Press today that her son Brown Tangkhul was innocent and not involved in the crime. She said that Brown`s confession was a forced and dictated confession. Is it a real and right trial to bring justice, she asked in the appeal.
The committee was also not happy with the Manipur state government for not doing their duty and not keeping their words. Veino Solomon said that the committee would not correspond with the state government unless the state officials did it officially to satisfy the public.
Restore Peace and Harmony among All Communities: AICC Appeals Pakistani Christian Monitor
New Delhi, April 27, 2007 (All India Christian Council) Rev. Dr. Joseph D’souza, All India Christian Council (aicc) President, and Dr. John Dayal, aicc Secretary General expressed sadness over the recent violence in Nagaland and appealed to all sections of Naga society to restore peace and harmony. The Nagaland Post reported on 23rd April 2007 that nearly 30 houses in Wungram Colony in Purana Bazar, Dimapur, Nagaland were destroyed and six vehicles belonging to Tangkhul tribes were set on fire on 22nd April 2007. The victims were mostly women and children. They were sent to a relief camp in the Nagaland Armed Police Training Centre in Chumukedia. According to sources, on Saturday there was an assault on an auto driver who belongs to the Sumi community. The attackers were allegedly members of the Tangkhul community. The violent incident near Purana Bazar High School proved to be a flash point.
Dr. Sam Paul, aicc Public Relation Secretary said, “The All India Christian Council condemns any such communal clashes, especially those targeting the innocent women and children. It is especially sad when Christians are in conflict. The Christian love, care, forgiveness must prevail among the Christian communities.” “The All India Christian Council also appeals to churches and Christian denominations to look into all possible ways to restore, maintain, and increase peace and harmony among all sections of the society,” Dr Paul.
Rio calls Centre to remove tourism barriers of NE--- UNI New Kerala
Kohima, Apr 28: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has appealed to the Centre for removing the 'barriers' of the North East region to promote tourism and the Centre's Look East policy.

The Fourth Sectoral Summit of the North-Eastern Council (NEC) to review tourism and hospitality industry of the region began yesterday in Gangtok. DoNER (Development of North Eastern Region) minister Mani Shankar Aiyar, also Chairman of NEC, along with Union Tourism Minister Ambika Soni and other state ministers discussed the potentialities offered by the region.

''The problems that affected THE tourism industry in NE are poor road and rail infrastructure, inadequate air connectivity, restrictions on foreigners' visit and insurgency,'' Mr Rio stated.

He said the main focus of discussion would be how to overcome the impediments of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Mr Rio also called for more equitable distribution of the funds being operated by DoNER and NEC, as also in the location of national or regional institutions. Pointing out on the need to sustain tourism initiatives, Mr Rio hoped to build at least one Hotel Management Institute in the state. '' The Summit will come out with practical suggestions and resolutions to convert the NE region into a real tourist paradise, he added.
Indo-Burma biannual army meet Mithu Choudhury & Mungpi Mizzima News (www.mizzima.com)
April 27, 2007 - An 18-member Burmese Army delegation arrived in Tezpur, Assam yesterday, to attend the Indo-Burma biannual meeting.
The Burma delegation led by Brig Gen Tin Maung Ohn earlier visited Rangapahar in Nagaland and Kolkata between April 23 and 25.
During the ongoing visit, the delegation will interact with senior Indian Army officers and call on the General Officer Commanding Lt. Gen. R.K. Chhabbar of the Gajraj Corps and discuss various issues including cross border insurgency, smuggling and border management.
On the first day of the meeting in Tezpur, Indian Army officers reiterated the need for the Burmese Army to cooperate in flushing out Indian insurgents, who are holed up in the jungles of western Burma.
In return, the Burmese Army delegation requested for technical assistance from the Indian Army.
At the meeting in Rangapahar, Nagaland, Indian Army officers agreed to train a Burmese Army team in the Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare School in Vairengte, Mizoram, as assistance in return for Burmese cooperation to root out Indian insurgents from its soil.
In a separate visit to New Delhi on Monday, the Burmese Army's quartermaster general, Thiha Thura and Lt-Gen Tin Aung Myint Oo, arrived with a military "shopping list" and met Indian counterparts Lt-Gen Sudhir Sharma and Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt-Gen Deepak Kapoor.
Tin Aung Myint Oo, who oversees all military supplies to Burma's armed forces, during the meeting, presented the Indian Army brass a list of military hardware that Burma reportedly wants India to supply. Tin Aung Myint Oo, was said to have requested for more supplies of infantry weapons and ammunition in return for Burma's help in flushing out Indian insurgents sheltered in its soil. The list also includes small arms like assault rifles, light machine guns and side arms. The liaison biannual meetings are held to review and strengthen bilateral relations and discuss issues of mutual interest between the two armies. The next meeting between both sides will be held in Burma.
Present Urgent Needs for the Poumai Naga By: RB Thohe Pou The Tangkhul.com
The Poumai Naga is one of the oldest and major Naga tribe, which is located in Senapati District, Manipur and four villages in Phek District in Nagaland. The Poumai Naga is well known to the entire tribal areas in Manipur and Nagaland since antique due to its Pouli (Poumai Earthen pot) and Poutai (Pou salt) production. The Poumai Naga also recognized as a separate tribe in 2002 and now to bring all kinds of development in Poumai area is totally depending on our unprejudiced and sincere hard work of our Poumai leaders...
We know that we are deficient in many aspects but who will be responsible?
Who are practically working for the development of the Poumai Naga society?
We need to contemplate on the present need for the development. Why we are still lacking? How can we bring more development?

Unless we find out the practical solution - it will always remain untouched all the problems. The road transportation can be one of the most important attributes to bring pragmatic developments in Poumai Naga dominated areas. The availability of good road transportation is indirectly affecting the present economic condition, depletion of forest, indigenous agricultural practices, health of the people, trade and commerce, mindset of the people etc.

The Poumai Nagas have very rich land resources but it is still untapped. We have also great potentiality to practice truck-farming but due to pathetic condition of the road transportation especially in the central and eastern parts of Poumai villages - it is very difficult to cultivate vegetables and fruits for commercial purpose.

At present only 9.4% of the total households is using cylinder gas for cooking and other purposes. With the availability in good road transportation, it is also possible to reduce the deforestation for firewood consumption because people can obtain cylinder gas from Maram Bazar or Senapati.

Shifting cultivation and cutting the forest for firewood are the two main factors leading to depletion of forest in Poumai villages. If we have good road transportation - the present indigenous agricultural practices also can be improved.

Many people used to die in Poumai villages since the sick persons are difficult to carry on foot without the road transportation. Once the road transportation is availability in the areas, there is also great potentiality to elevate the present trade and commerce. Unless there is good road transportation availability in the areas, even the mindset of the people also cannot alter. To have good road transportation - we need the political leaders who will work for the Poumai Nagas.

In Poumai Naga community, the Poumai Masou Me (PMM) and Poumai Tsiidoumai Me (PTM) can play a very important task in bringing better road transportation and other developments if they are sincerely working without any biased. They also have the authority and power to deal with any political leaders to bring development in our villages.
OUR HEARTS GO OUT FOR WUNGRAM COLONY VICTIMS

The Naga Support Group (UK) pays respects to those Nagas who had been persecuted and murdered by Indian state since its occupation of Nagalim. These noble Nagas suffered and died so that our nation can live in unity and dignity. God bless them.

Today the Republic of Nagalim is engaged in a delicate negotiation with India to bring to fruition the freely determined wishes of the Naga people to be independent. This unquenchable thirst for freedom is given to us by God and it is in complete harmony with the right of self-determination as enshrined in international law. In this crucial hour, with dedication and faith in our living God, the Naga Nation is looking forward to establishing a friendly relationship with India based on mutual respect for each other’s national rights. So many people around the world are wishing luck and praying for the success of the peace process between the governments of India and Nagalim.

In the context of this unequivocal devotion towards achieving permanent peace by making the 1997 Indo-Naga Ceasefire bear healthy fruits, it is absolutely disgusting to know that some Sumi brothers allowed themselves to be carried away by raw emotions and that monster called communalism on 22 April 2007 at Wungram Colony in Dimapur. During our decades of association, Sumi and Tangkhul communities have nothing other than love and respect for each other. It is very shocking to witness that some Sumis tried to destroy the time-honoured brotherhood. NSG-UK denounces the unbelievable act of utter madness. Nagalim needs UNITY.

KUKNALIM In God’s grace, Professor Timothy Kaping
President NSG (UK)
India, Myanmar discuss insurgency, arms smuggling IRNA
New Delhi, Issues relating to cross-border insurgency, arms smuggling and border management were discussed at the 30th bi-annual liaison meeting of army officials of India and Myanmar in Kolkata, capital city of West Bengal state. The meeting mainly discussed cross-border insurgency, arms smuggling and border management of northeastern states of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh which shared an international border with Myanmar, PTI reported here today quoting a Defense Ministry spokesman.
The jungles in Myanmar were used by underground outfits as hideouts, he said.
This was the second round of talks between military officials of the two countries after the one held at Rangapahar in Nagaland. The meetings, he said, were held twice a year to review and strengthen friendly relations and discuss issues of mutual interest between the two countries.
An 18-member Myanmar Army delegation, led by Brig Gen Tin Maung Ohn, visited the Hq 3 Corps, Rangapahar, and the Eastern Command Hq at Fort William during the visit between April 23 and 27. The Indian delegation was headed by Lt Gen K S Shivakumar.
The next border meeting would be held at Myanmar, the official said.
Insurgency, arms smuggling dominate Indo-Myanmar meet Zee News Bureau Report
Kolkata, April 28: Issues relating to cross-border insurgency, arms smuggling and border management were discussed at the 30th bi-annual liasion meeting of Army officials of India and Myanmar here.

The meeting, which concluded yesterday, mainly discussed cross-border insurgency, arms smuggling and border management of North-eastern states of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh which shared an international border with Myanmar, a Defence ministry spokesman said today.

The jungles in Myanmar were used by underground outfits as hideouts, he said.

This was the second round of talks between military officials of the two countries after the one held at Rangapahar in Nagaland.

The meetings, he said, were held twice a year to review and strengthen friendly relations and discuss issues of mutual interest between the two countries.

An 18-member Myanmar Army delegation, led by Brig Gen Tin Maung Ohn, visited the HQ 3 Corps, Rangapahar, and the Eastern Command HQ at Fort William during the visit between April 23 and 27.

The Indian delegation was headed by Lt Gen K S Shivakumar.

The next border meeting would be held at Myanmar, the official said.

Feasibility study for india-myanmar rail link completed The Morung Express
NEW DELHI, April 27 (Agencies): The ministry of external affairs has, through Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RITES), carried out a feasibility study for India-Myanmar rail link. The report is currently under bilateral consultation.
Replying to a question raised by Milind Murli Deora, MP from Mumbai South in the Lok Sabha yesterday, the Union minister of state for railways R Velu stated that the expected expenditure as per the study on construction of new rail link between Jiribam-Moreh in India and Tamu-Kalay-Segyi in Myanmar was estimated to cost Rs. 4280 crore.
He said the link would provide substantial benefit to bilateral trade between India and Myanmar. No specific time frame had been set for these projects.
Mention may be made that India`s rail network is one of the largest in the world. But it was only in 1990 that for the first time Manipur figured in India`s railway map when a railhead was set up at Jiribam, the border town in Manipur, neighbouring Assam. For 14 years thereafter no rail construction took place inside the state. It was only in late 2004 when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the Jiribam-Tupul line that railway construction in Manipur began. The Centre declared the 97.9 kilometre long Jiribam-Tupul railway track with an estimated cost of Rs. 727.56 crore as `National Project` and targeted its completion by March 2010. The Asia Times Online, a Hong Kong based online newspaper recently published a report from Jay Prakash Batra, the chairman of both the Indian railway board and the International Union of Railways based in Paris saying that the rail link with Myanmar could help India reach China and then right up to Russia, since Myanmar was getting a rail link with China. Indian officials in Delhi pointed out that transporting goods via rail would be faster than by sea and the amount of freight that could be carried by rail would be more than by road besides cutting transport costs, it further reported. With the Indo-Myanmar rail link, the officials pointed out that goods could be transported from Delhi to Hanoi and it was expected to transform the economy in India`s northeast as well. A 350 km long distance needs to be bridged to connect rail link India with Myanmar. Out of this, roughly 150 km lies in Indian territory.
Anti-ULFA body intensifies agitation against violence The Morung Express
Guwahati, April 28 (UNI): An anti-ULFA organization today launched an agitation to protest the banned outfit’s subversive activities and demanding the whereabouts of the civilians who had been kidnapped by the ULFA. Asom Public Works (APW), an anti-ULFA organization comprising the family members of those who were either killed or kidnapped by the outfit, demonstrated a token hunger strike at Dispur Last Gate here. Nearly 200 families of about 12 districts of the state, who have bore the brunt of the ULFA atrocities, participated in the demonstration demanding the whereabouts of the victims kidnapped by the outfit. The stir comes a day after the six ‘missing’ ULFA cadres’ wives withdrew their 35-day indefinite fast following an assurance from the Chief Minister. The striking women had been demanding the whereabouts of their husbands who have been missing since the ‘Operation All Clear’ launched by the Indian Army and the Royal Bhutan Army in Bhutan in December 2003. The Chief Minister, in a letter to the women, said the government would abide by the verdict of the Gauhati High Court, which is hearing a case related to the ‘missing’ ULFA cadres. Contending that the activities of the ULFA have been detrimental to the welfare of Asom and its people, the APW has been constantly protesting the violence perpetrated by the ULFA rebels. In fact, some of the top leaders of the organization, including its director Abhijeet Sarma, have alleged that they have been receiving threats from the ULFA to put off the campaign launched against the outfit. In January last, the APW had conducted a poll across nine districts of the state on the sovereignty demand of the banned outfit. A staggering 95.539 per cent votes were cast against the demand of the ULFA. More than 12,000 people have lost their lives to insurgency in Asom in the last two decades.
KRA cadre involved in kidnapping UNC president in 2001 held The Imphal Free Press

IMPHAL, April 27: A hardcore Kuki Revolutionary Army, KRA activist allegedly involved in the kidnapping of president of the United Naga Council, UNC, KS Paul Leo in 2001 was arrested by the Manipur police recently.

Police arrested the militant identified as Jamminlen Touthang alias Mimin alias Ricks, 27, son of Onjamang Touthang of Molkon village of Seikul police station in Senapati district on last Wednesday (April 25) and during the investigation process it came to be knowm that he was involved in the kidnapping of the UNC president, a source said Friday.

The president of the UNC, Manipur was kidnapped by miscreants on April 17, 2001 from Keithelmanbi area and police were on a search for the kidnappers after a case was registered under 400/120-B/365 Indian Penal Code, IPC and 25 (1-B)A. Act. of Kangpokpi police station of Senapati district.

Jamminlen was a former self style corporal of Kuki National Front, KNF (MC group) who later defected and joint KRA and was arrested in connection with a case registered under Imphal police station under 400/384 IPC on Wednesday from Imphal area.

Later, on interrogation of the arrested militant it was revealed that he was involved in the case registered with Kangpokpi police station of Senapati district against the kidnapping of the UNC president and another case registered with the Saikul police station of the same district related with an encounter between KNF (MC) and a combined force of KRA and NSCN(IM) at Molvak jungle on April 20, 2001.The arrested militant will be produced before the court of the chief judicial magistrate Imphal tomorrow for judicial remand.
Imphal police station has asked all the concerned police stations who registered cases against him to furnish details of the investigation reports of the cases registered with them, the source added.
Top ULFA militants held at city entry point Huge arms haul in city By a Staff Reporter Sentinel
Guwahati, April 28: The City Police today seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition here today from Jalukabari rotary point and arrested three persons, including two top ULFA leaders.
Police said three ULFA rebels — Sashanka Barua alias Ananta Gogoi, Mani Gowala and Rakhi Phukan — were arrested during a frisking operation at Jalukbari around 11.30 am. The trio were travelling on a red Maruti van (AS01-H-3508) from Dhupdhora to Guwahati, the police said.
A search of the car led to the seizure of the weapons concealed in the padding at the rear leading to the arrests.
A huge cache of arms, which include two M20 pistols, four magazines, eight Austria-made hand grenades, 4.5 kg RDX, 190 live bullets of AK rifle, two switches of programmable time devices (PTDs) and an IED remote control, were seized from their possession along with seven letter pads of the ULFA, Rs 11,000 cash and other incriminating documents.
Police said Sashanka Barua is the organizing secretary of the ULFA’s 28th Battalion, the main strike force of the outfit. A top intelligence source said he operated from Titabor and was able to recruit a lot of fresh faces into the ULFA in upper Asom. Baruah, one of the main organizers of the ULFA, came to lower Asom about 45 days ago. He was also looking into the works of the ULFA’s 109 Bn.
Rakhi was earlier arrested during the Operation All Clear in Bhutan in 2003. The duo, along with driver Mani Gowala, will be produced before the CJM court tomorrow. Police suspects the militants were planning a major attack in the capital city. The Maruti Van was owned by Sasanka. In Tezpur, Sasanka’s wife ‘lieutenant’ Renuka Gogoi alias Punya Prabha Gogoi and her 19-year-old daughter were also arrested at Kotonga near the anti-insurgency Unified Command Structure command 4 Corps. The police said they were staying in a rented house since last December. Rs 30,000 in cash and a laptop were seized from them. Another daughter of Ananta, a school student, was absconding, the police added.
Paresh Baruah denied US visa! By a Staff Reporter Sentinel
GUWAHATI, April 28: ULFA commander-in-chief Paresh Barua is not only one of India’s most wanted men but is also a designated terrorist, according to the US State Department. Now his namesake, a senior scientist working for the Oil India Corporation, has been denied a US visa, according to a report released by the website of Khaleej Times. The scientist, currently posted in Asom, recently applied for a visa for a training course in Houston. While Barua’s two colleagues selected by the OIL for the training course were quickly issued visas, his application was put on hold. The report said the US consulate in Kolkata is waiting for a green signal from the State Department in Washington before granting a visa to the Ulfa chief’s namesake. An official in the US Consulate said: “When the name of an applicant matches that of someone who is not qualified for a visa, permission from the State Department is required. A visa will be issued when the identity of the applicant is confirmed. This is a worldwide regulation.” Scientist Barua got into trouble in the past as well because he shares his name with the Ulfa military chief. In the 1980s he was arrested by Assam Police on the suspicion that he was the rebel leader. But he was released when the police realizing that he was merely the leader’s namesake.
Myanmar to step up fight against rebels Sentinel
guwahati/Kolkata, April 28: Myanmar has promised to step up military action against all Indian rebels operating from its territory, an Indian official said following security talks between the neighbours. Myanmar made the promise after a series of meetings between visiting Brigadier General Tin Maung Ohn and senior Indian Army officers, the official said.
“The Myanmar Army has assured us (they will) step up the fight against militants from the NE states, ” said the Army commander, who asked not to be named. The meetings were held in Guwahati.
Another officer, Lieutenant General Paramjit Singh, described Yangon’s decision as “a breakthrough” as in the past, Myanmar has acted against just one group the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland’s Khaplang faction.
On the other hand, issues relating to cross-border insurgency, arms smuggling and border management were discussed at the 30th bi-annual liasion meeting of Army officials of India and Myanmar in Kolkata.
A Defence ministry spokesman said today the meeting mainly discussed cross-border insurgency, arms smuggling and border management of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh which shared an international border with Myanmar.
The jungles in Myanmar were used by underground outfits as hideouts, he said. This was the second round of talks between military officials of the two countries after the one held at Rangapahar in Nagaland.
The meetings, he said, were held twice a year to review and strengthen friendly relations and discuss issues of mutual interest between the two countries.
An 18-member Myanmar Army delegation, led by Brig Gen Tin Maung Ohn, visited the Hq 3 Corps, Rangapahar, and the Eastern Command Hq at Fort William during the visit between April 23 and 27. The Indian delegation was headed by Lt Gen K S Shivakumar. The next border meeting would be held at Myanmar, he said. (Agencies)


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