IMPHAL, January 5: The Deputy Chief MInister has refuted the charges made by the Manipur Pradesh BJP that the Congress Government of Manipur was keeping mum over the incident at Chandel on December, 18, 2012.
Speaking to the media persons at a press conference at Congress Bhavan today, Deputy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam said a delegation of 15 political parties of the state will visit New Delhi on January 16 or 17 to appraise the central leaders to take action against the culprit NSCN (IM) lt col Livingstone.
Addressing the concerns of the people over the involvement of security personnel in different crimes in the state and the people losing their confidence on men in khaki and other armed forces in the state, Gaikhangnam said that the Manipur Government has decided under a new policy to introduce video coverage in recruitment rally of Manipur police constables. “The full video coverage will be made compulsory in the recruitment process of police constables,” he added.
Seeking cooperation from the public in rooting out corruption, the Home Minister said he would try his best to check the practice in the police recruitment process.
He also assured that the police force will be provided proper training so as to control crimes.
Stating that the recent killing of Shankarlal, Manager of Max Enterprises by four people including two IRB personnel was unfortunate, the Deputy CM said that the state Government is also considering to take action against the two IRB personals who are allegedly involved in the murder but that it was the court that will decide their fate.
Gaikhangam also expressed his condemnation over the killing of Laishram Ibohanbi, a Manipur police Head Constable allegedly by bandh supporters near Finch Corner in Ukhrul district during the recent 72-hour bandh imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC).