Manipur Student Suffocates To Death

Chennai, Jun 25 : In a bizarre case of suicide triggered by love failure, a Manipur student wrapped his face in a polythene bag and suffocated to death in his hostel room at Kelambakkam in Kancheepuram district on Thursday.

Investigating officer Chellaiah told Express that the victim, Okram Laaba (20), was a BCA student in an arts and science college at Padur.

Israeli Government Allows 7,000 Bnei Menashe to Make Aliyah

By Elad Benari
More than 7,000 members of the Bnei Menashe will soon arrive in Israel, CBN reported on Thursday.
The Bnei Menashe claim descent from one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel, which were exiled by the Assyrian Empire more than 27 centuries ago. They reside primarily in the two Indian states of Mizoram and Manipur, along the border with Burma and Bangladesh.

Safety Measures For People From Northeast in Delhi

New Delhi, Jun 12 : As measures against racial and criminal attacks in India’s notorious capital, Delhi, the North East Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH) today issued a statement listing safety measures to all North Eastern regions peoples who come to Delhi.

‘Safety is the biggest concern for north easterners in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR).

The now regular panic in north east region’s peoples in the capital spread again with the news of an unidentified boy, whose feature looks like a north easterner found dead near India Gate on June 9 morning,’ stated a note from the centre today.

Listing out the measures, the centre has asked all newcomers to Delhi to be aware first-hand that Delhi is most unsafe for women and particularly north easterners.

All newcomers must ensure that mature and experienced persons accompany all new comers when travelling to Delhi and NCR. They must ensure mature and experienced persons to pick them up from airports or railway stations, the centre advised. “Take your own conveyance wherever possible otherwise take pre-paid taxi run by Delhi Police, which are available inside arrival of Terminal-1 and Terminal-3.

Avoid taking standby auto rickshaws and taxis,” the NESCH strongly advised.

With-50-stolen-bikes-manipuri-youths lands in Police Net

Bangalore, Jun 24 : They once broke the handle lock of a motorcycle for fun. The successful experiment later influenced three Manipuri youths to go a bike-stealing spree.
Viveknagar police caught the trio, including a student, and seized 50 motorcycles. Their modus operandi involved using fake rubber stamps and seals of regional transport authorities to create fake registration of vehicles.
The arrested are S K Gowning (23), Mark Irnin (22) and Austin (24). Gowning is pursuing his graduation from Karnataka State Open University while the other two have completed their courses and are in search for jobs.

One-day workshop on Understanding Legal Provision for Women under IPC

Concept Note

Sexual harassment of women in a metro city is not a new phenomenon. Delhi being one of the most

important metro cities of the country has seen many cases on harassments of women in Delhi and NCR.

Delhi is the capital of India and acts as the Eldorado for many citizens of the country and the people

from North East are not left behind. Delhi is considered one of the most unsafe Cities in India where the

crime rate against North East women has been figured highest.

There are about 200,000 people from the north-east living in Delhi and every year, there has been an

increase of 13.62% people from NE coming to Delhi. The women from northeast came to Delhi for

availing better education and employment avenues. (See Mail Today paper, 18 April 2011)

Delhi is more than 2000 kms away from Northeast region. There is a distinct difference in the culture

and way of living between the two. Places like Delhi, women have been targeted irrespective of age or

any other categories. However, the distinct physical appearances of the women from the Northeast

make them even more vulnerable. And the lack and non-appreciation of the culture of the northeast

people by mainland Indian made things/situations more difficult. It has been reported that 78% of North

East women face humiliation and racial discrimination.

Northeast women faced problems and harassment everywhere from house-owners to employers,

colleagues, local people in the locality, street etc. Eve teasing is so common that one have lost counts of

the number of incidences. The eating habits and way of dressings have been used an easy excuse by

many people thereby justifying the act of the perpetrators.

In addition to these problems, the unfriendly attitude and environment of Delhi police and the police

stations had added on to the trauma faced by the women from northeast. Many of the cases went

unreported. And even when reported, only few cases are being followed up. Since 2005, 96 criminal

cases were reported but only 36 cases were registered with the Delhi police and out of which only 11

are being followed up.

This non-perusal of cases has made the perpetrators to continue doing their criminal activities as it

created a notion of NO fear, guilt and shame. The lack of any concrete steps in taking actions against the perpetrators further discourages women to not report the harassment and to suffer it in silence.

In 2011, there are already 20 cases against NE people. 50% of the victims of sexual harassment incidents in the capital are faced by the people from northeast India. The increase in the harassment of the women from Northeast in Delhi is a matter of deep concern. It is important to look at how the women could be empowered to tackle the problems. It is in the plight of these aspects that the PERC wishes to conduct a training workshop with an attempt to assert our rights and to live in Delhi with dignity. 

The training workshop will focus on:

- Create awareness of the legal instruments available under the Indian constitution for women

- Familiarize with reporting crimes to police, lodging FIR etc

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One-day workshop on
“Understanding Legal Provision for Women under IPC”
Room No. 413, Indian Social Institute, Lodi Road
18 June, 9 am – 5 pm
 
Organised by
Peace Education Resource Centre (PERC), Delhi
                                                                                                           
9:00 – 9:40 Registration + Welcome Tea
 
9:40 – 10:00 Introduction: Aton Mungleng, PERC Coordinator
 
SESSION: I – WOMEN AND  IPC
10:00 – 10:45 Law pertaining to Violence against women
- Ms Gargi Hazarika, Advocate, Supreme Court
      
10:45 - 11:30 Women Rights related to Police
- Banju Raj Kumari, Advocate (tbc)
 
SESSION:II – EXPERIENCE FROM THE GROUND
11:30 – 11:45 Personal testimonies from MSAD, NSUD and others
 
  
11:45 – 1:00 Film Screening and Discussion
By Safe Delhi Campaign, JAGORI
 
1:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch

SESSION: II – WORKSHOP
2:00 – 4:00 pm Workshop - Familiarize with reporting crimes to police, lodging FIR
etc
- Mr Stephen Yanthan

- Mr Worso Zimik
SESSION: III – PROVISIONS UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
4:00 – 5:00 pm 

Application of International Norms and Human Rights for Women in
Northeast India
- Sreekala, North East Network

5:00 – 5:30 Summing up and concluding remarks: PERC Member

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Misi leh Mimangh om Delhi ah

New Delhi, June 9, 2011: Tuni zingkal in India Gate bulah N.E. melpua pasal khat a luang muh in om hi. Feet 5'2 vel a sang, mi ngou lampang, sam buk deuh, T-shirt kaang sil, a melpuah danin eimi NE mel toh kisuun, mikhut thuah a shi hidia ginmoh.

Tuoleh thudang khat ah, eimi tangval Lamka mi 1 Goa a nasem Delhi May 21 nia hung tung, a tun nia inlam pai di dan a ticket a booking, a sum apiaksa, ticket lalou, a van a nusiat in va pawt pen tutan tung nailou, chi thu kiza hi. A tun a geina kitheilou in om hi. Kolham le sapham lampang buailo banah Delhi sung zong tam veipi ana zin ngai dan in thu kiza. Tutan a melmu hilou. Student lamkaite'n abuaipih didan ngaihtuah lellel.

Shi luang pen himi report kigelh tan in a chiengkuong ki thei nailou.

~ KV NEWS 

KSOD: Tribal Woman from Myanmar Brutally Murdered in Delhi, Accused Identified

P  R  E  S  S     R  E  L  E  A  S  E
New Delhi, the 25^th May, 2011

 

A tribal women belonging to the Kuki-Chin community of Myanmar (Burma) was allegedly murdered by a Nigerian national named Innocent Nwayo at his residence in Uttam Nagar-II, here in the capital recently.  The deceased body has been identified as Cecilia Chong, 23, who is married to Kam (name changed), a BPO employee in 2005. Kam, hailing from Churachandpur, Manipur married to the deceased some time ago.

The Deceased

“We had separated our marriage in March 2010,” said Kam, husband of the deceased, who stays in Munirka.

KSO Delhi general secretary Douminlian Zou said: “It is very unfortunate that even her husband did not care and did not know about the particulars of his wife. We are surprised and shocked to hear this news”.

“According to our tribal custom, a husband is responsible to take care of his wife in whatsoever circumstances. So the husband is not adherent to our tradition and culture. It is a shameful act”, Zou added.

The body of the deceased was buried at Dwarka Christian Cemetery yesterday. The funeral service was jointly conducted by the Delhi Police (Uttam Nagar Police Station), Kuki Students Organisation, Delhi (KSOD), Kuki Students Demcratic Front, Burma (KSDFB) and Tedim Chin Students Association, Delhi (TCSAD).

Vikaspuri Zomi Christian Fellowship pastor T. K. Lian performed the last rite service yesterday.

“We contacted the owner of the Voter card and she indentified the body as that of Chong, who had been living with friends in south Delhi on and off”, said ACP (west) V. Renganathan.

According to the police the accused and the deceased has been staying together in Uttam Nagar for the past several months. Both of them were said to occupy a rented room in the first floor. Four days ago, the landlord found a bad smell emanating from the said room. Then the landlord contacted the police immediately. When the police broke opened the door, a decomposed female body was found stuff inside a travelling bag. A case of murder has been registered in Uttam Nagar Police Station.

Jai Kishan, SHO, Uttam Nagar P/S, Sube Singh, inspector of Uttam Nagar P/S and Ashish, DANIPS (on probation) also supervised the funeral service.

“We are conducting an investigation and we will soon nab the accused who has already been identified,” said Jai Kishan, SHO, Uttam Nagar Police Station.

The Kuki Students’ Organsation, Delhi hereby request to all the members of the Chin-Kuki community living in the capital to register themselves in any Delhi-based Church/Fellowship or Students Union. This would lessen our burden in times of uncertainties like the present incident.

The Organisation also appeals to all the parents of Northeast India to be vigilant with their children who are staying in the national capital which is shrouded with crimes against women.

 

Issued by:-

Thangrijoy Baite, Secretary

Zalenmoi Gangte, Asst Secretary

 

Information & Publicity Wing,

KUKI STUDENTS’ ORGANISATION, DELHI

Nigerian KILLED Burmese Women

Body in bag: Identified as Myanmar national

New Delhi, May 23, 2011 (IANS) –  The woman whose body was found stuffed in a travel bag three days ago in west Delhi has been identified as a 22-year-old Myanmar national brought up in Manipur, police said Monday.

‘The victim has been identified as Chong alias Cecelia. She hails from Myanmar, but was brought-up in Manipur. She came to Delhi in 2005 with her ex-husband whom she divorced last year,’ said Additional Commissioner of Police V. Renganathan.

A voter identity card found in the room where the decomposed body was found Friday helped in identifying the woman, police said.

The voter card was in the name of Cecilia’s friend, a student from Manipuri staying in Delhi.

‘We established the victim’s identity after successfully locating and questioning the person whose voter card was found,’ said Renganathan.

‘According to the statement of the friend of the victim, after divorcing her husband, Chong had started hanging out with Nigerian nationals residing in various parts of Delhi. We are questioning several persons in connection with the case,’ added Renganathan.

Police said Nigerian Innocent Nwayo, the man from whose rented accommodation in Uttam Nagar the black travel bag carrying Chong’s decomposed body was recovered, was staying in the country under a false name.

Police said the absconding Nigerian businessman’s real name is Mac. A lookout notice has been issued to trace him.

Body in bag: One held, prime accused on the run

NEW DELHI: Two days after the decomposed corpse of a woman in her early twenties was found stuffed inside a black travel bag in a small locality of Uttam Nagar Phase II, one of the two accused in the case has been detained by the police for questioning. The prime accused though is still on the run, with police fearing that he might have left the city.

Though sources confirmed the incident, senior police officers refused to come on record claiming that the matter was still under investigation. “Our investigations are on and we are working on some leads. Several teams are working on the case and we are trying to identify the girl as soon as possible,” said a tight-lipped additional commissioner of police V Renganathan.

“We have the passport copies of both the accused and know that Innocent Nwayo alias Mark, the prime accused, had come from Mumbai to Delhi. Accordingly we have sent a team there as we suspect that he has fled from Delhi. The other tenant, Michael, lived on the third floor,” explained a senior police officer.

Police sources claimed that they had contacted their counterparts in northeast India for any clue about the identity of the victim. “The girl appears to be of northeast descent and is about 5 feet 4 inches, fair and slim. She was dressed in capris and her face was badly decomposed. We have also contacted northeast activists in case they are able to help with her identification. It appeared that she had been killed at least 18-20 days ago,” claimed a senior police officer. Though police sources claimed that the girl was found inside the bag in just her capris and lingerie wrapped in a quilt, Renganathan vehemently denied the claim.

Innocent lived on the first floor and a third tenant, Michael, on the third floor. “They had valid business visas from October 2010 till later in 2011. They had told the landlord of their house that they had some export clothing business but we have not found evidence of any such business. We are probing their possible involvement in a crime racket such as drug peddling or cheating. From the information gathered from neighbours, it appears that the Nigerians were regularly visited by some girls,” said a senior police officer.

A resident of the area claimed on the condition of anonymity, “Girls in the age group of 20-22 years would regularly visit them in expensive-looking party clothes and accessories. Once when I stopped them and asked them who they were, they claimed to be students. They would come in odd hours too. In March a Nigerian had been caught dealing drugs in the area.” 

While Michael had been living in the building for the past eight months, Innocent had started living in the house since February 4. Said their landlord Gurudev Singh, “Both of them were supposed to pay rent at the beginning of the month but they did not show up at my office. Innocent’s phone was switched off while Michael wouldn’t answer his phone.” 

Police claimed that there are roughly 2,000 African nationals staying in west Delhi alone. “There are quite a few of them living in areas such as Kakrola, Nawada, Anand Nagar, Uttam Nagar and Mahesh Nagar. Earlier we found several of them indulging in criminal activities and living on expired visas,” said a senior police officer. 

The decomposed body of the victim was found around 4pm on Friday after the police were informed that there was a stench on the first floor of the Uttam Nagar house. ~ TOI

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Body in bag: Notice for missing tenant

NEW DELHI, Dwaipayan Ghosh, TNN | May 22, 2011: A day after the decomposed body of a woman was recovered from a rented accommodation in west Delhi, police have issued a look-out notice for Innocent Nwayo (31), the man who had been staying in the same accommodation since February 4 this year and has gone missing for the past 15 days.

“We have found that Nwayo had entered India on October 31 last year through Mumbai and his visa expires on October 28, 2011. He had told his landlord that he was into garment business. We have now informed the Nigerian embassy about him and questioning several people — including Nigerians — in the Uttam Nagar, Nawada and Dwarka areas,” said additional CP (West) V Renganathan. 

Reminiscent of the decomposed body of the woman in her early twenties was found stuffed inside a black travel bag in a small locality of Uttam Nagar Phase II. This is the fourth such incident in the capital in the last two months.

 Cops said she was killed 12-15 days ago. ~ TOI

Decomposed corpse of woman found

NEW DELHI, By Prerna Sodhi, TNN | May 21, 2011: Reminiscent of the Neetu Solanki case, the decomposed corpse of a woman in her early twenties was found stuffed inside a black travelling bag in a small locality of Uttam Nagar Phase II. 

The body was found inside the first-floor house of a three-storey building that had been reportedly rented out to a Nigerian identified as Nwayo, who is currently missing, said cops.

 According to the police, Nwayo, a Nigerian who claimed to be in the garment business, was residing in the flat on the first floor of the three-storey building, since February.

 “Around 4pm the police were informed that there was a foul odour on the first floor. After searching the flat we found a highly decomposed corpse of a woman in a black travelling bag,” said V. Renganathan, Additional Commissioner of Police (west).

“The man who lived there is missing. The body of the woman could not be identified as it was highly decomposed. The corpse has been sent for postmortem to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital,” Renganathan added. However, police sources claimed that the deceased was of Nepalese origin.

The landlord of the flat, Gurdev Singh, who was taken to the police station for further questioning, had kept a copy of Nwayo’s passport that has helped the police in identifying the man residing there, said cops.

 “The landlord has kept a copy of the passport that has helped us in identifying the name and nationality of Nwayo,” said the police. 

The people residing in the neighborhood say that for 12 consecutive days Gurdev Singh had been going to the flat to collect the rent. 

“For 12 days Khalsaji (the landlord) has been coming here to collect the rent but no one answered the door. Today when he came he said he could smell foul odour after which he called the police,” said Karnail Singh, a 62 year-old man who resides in a small flat on the ground floor of the same building.

 Karnail said he hardly saw the occupants of the building as they seldom ventured out. He says that he never saw them creating any ruckus.

 “I do not know much about the names and people who lived here. But what I do know is that around five to six African nationals lived on the three floors of the building,” he said. 

Meanwhile, a balcony where bystanders had gathered to watch the corpse collapsed and some of them were injured in the fall. 

As the police carried out their investigation, residents of the neighborhood gathered at the spot to watch the corpse. Many stood in balconies to see the police taking the corpse away from the spot when one of the balconies gave away and collapsed under the weight of around 20 people who stood on it. 

According to the police around three people were injured who were rushed to the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital. However, there were around eight women and children at the spot suffering from minor injuries, waiting to receive first aid. 

“Around 20 people mostly women were standing in a balcony watching the dead body wrapped in a white cloth being taken away when the balcony collapsed,” said Sehra Khatoon, one of the injured women waiting to be tended. Khatoon’s six-year old son Danish and 19 year old daughter Afrozi also suffered from minor injuries. 

Karnail Singh’s wife who is half-paralyzed from the right side was also injured. “She was sitting on a chair under the balcony when it collapsed. They have taken her to the hospital,” he said.~ The Times of India

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*Compiled by KHALVONTAWI MEDIA.

Kuki-Chin Woman Murdered in Delhi; Nigerian Suspect Identified

New Delhi, May 25, 2011 — A 23-year-old woman from the Kuki-Chin community of Myanmar, identified as Cecilia Chong, was found murdered in Uttam Nagar-II, West Delhi. Police have named Nigerian national Innocent Nwayo as the prime suspect.

Cecilia, who was earlier married to a BPO employee from Manipur, had been living intermittently with friends in South Delhi. Her decomposed body was discovered stuffed inside a travel bag after her landlord alerted police to a foul smell coming from her rented room.

The Uttam Nagar Police have registered a murder case and are actively pursuing the accused, who has already been identified. ACP V. Renganathan confirmed the deceased was identified through her voter ID.

Cecilia was laid to rest at Dwarka Christian Cemetery. The funeral was conducted jointly by Delhi Police and community organisations, including the Kuki Students’ Organisation (Delhi), Kuki Students Democratic Front (Burma), and Tedim Chin Students Association (Delhi).

Community leaders expressed deep concern over the neglect by her estranged husband and urged members of the Chin-Kuki community to register with local unions or churches for better safety and coordination during emergencies.

~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

Tears leave no room for doubt (Real Life story based in Delhi)

LOVE might have sordid tales when it broke or dwindled away. Two young ladies—Lily and Reena—the former is family’s breadwinner while the latter is an aspiring bank officer. Both were from a Christian family. Lily arrived in Delhi having no friends to accommodate her. Reena shared her room, they lived somewhere in south Delhi.

Both are graduates. Lily worked as sales executive in Gurgaon whereas Reena prepares for banking exams. Lily sends her little savings to her parents. Reena, a daughter of well-to-do family, whom her family regularly sends Rs 10K per month. However, Lily and Reena love each other like twin sisters.

NE girl looted by auto-driver in Gurgaon

New Delhi, 12 May 2011: A Manipuri girl in her mid-twenties, hailing from Tamenglong, has been allegedly looted on Wednesday night by an unidentified auto-driver in Islampur Sohna road in Gurgaon district of Haryana, about 50 km away from here. The incident came into light around 12.45am this morning.

Civil Services Exam 2010 Final Result phuankhiak hita

India Solkal nuai a Sepna asangpen a lut theihna Civil Services Exam 2010 Final result May 11, 2011 in phuankhiak hita hi. Mi 920 te’n hih Exam ah lohchinna ngah ua, General Candidate - 428, OBC – 270, SC – 148 leh ST – 74 te telkhiak ahi uhi. ST 74 te lak a eimi (meltheih simsimte) jong mi 4 telkha uhi.

Eimi lohchinna ngahte ahihleh –

Ranking      Roll No.              Min

  33        322760              HAULIANLAL GUITE

  821      022896              THARI SITKIL

  826      201383              PAUZAKHAM NGAIHTE

  912      007853              MICHAEL KHAMSEI 
                                       TOUTHANG

        Amaute lohchinna tung ah Khalvontawi in ilungdampihna thu site tungtawn in igen uhi. Toupan alampi te uh puitou jel hen.

Tentative a post awng dan ahihle :-

PA JANGSEI MANTUANG AIIMS AH HING KI-REFER

VANGSIAT huaitah a April 9 nia auto rickshaw accident a liamna tuoh Moreh a um Pa Jangsei Mantuang (Finance Secretary, MELC)  khu RIMS Imphal a kalkhat kietkol nua in Zatou (doctor) ten AIIMS ah kien sah/operation ding in hing referred uhi. May 2 chiang AIIMS a ‘Neurology’ lam kien sah ding hi. Pa Sei pen a lu liam in serious sim dan in thutut kimu hi.  Tulel in aloinu Nu Mercy toh south Motibagh a inn bahara ah um uhi.

Lover’s Trick: A Story of Love, Fraud and Betrayal in Delhi | Bruce K. Thangkhal

LOVE can sometimes be a cruel game
—especially when played with trust.

LILY and REEN (names changed) were two young women from strong Christian families who moved to Delhi to build their futures. Lily, the family’s breadwinner, worked as a sales executive in Gurgaon, sending home whatever she could spare. Reena, from a financially stable family, was preparing for banking exams and received a monthly allowance. Despite their differences, they lived together like sisters in South Delhi.

Things changed when Lily met a charming young man—an engineer in Noida. Soon, she fell deeply in love. Reena welcomed him like a brother. The three often dined together. He helped them with small errands and soon became part of their lives.

But tragedy struck. Lily’s parents passed away suddenly, leaving behind three daughters. Her elder sister was battling leukemia, and the youngest worked as a nursery teacher in Manipur. The weight of the world seemed to fall on Lily. Reena did everything she could to support her grieving friend.

They both frequently shopped at a store run by a kind and trusted man, Uncle Raju. Reena had been his regular customer since 2007 and even took goods on credit during the festive season. Lily began doing the same. One Christmas, Lily bought Rs 7,000 worth of goods on credit, promising to repay in the New Year.

Then came the twist.

Lily’s boyfriend promised to pay her debt. She was overjoyed. He asked for Uncle Raju’s bank details, and soon, a large deposit of Rs 1,07,000 appeared in Raju’s account. Lily told Raju that the excess amount was for a vehicle purchase. Raju believed them.

Later, the boyfriend—known only as “Lily Bhayya”—began insisting Raju return the money. Trusting him, Raju gave him his ATM card. That night, Rs 50,000 was withdrawn. Another Rs 50,000 was taken the next day via cheque.

But then the truth unraveled.

Two bank officials, along with Uncle Raju, visited Reena. The money, they said, came from illegal transactions. Reena was speechless. She explained everything, but the man they trusted was gone—his phone permanently switched off.

Reena wept alone. She tried to reach him. Nothing. He had vanished.

Uncle Raju now saw Reena as an accomplice. Once kind, he demanded Rs 2,000 monthly from her to repay the stolen amount. Reena, scared and helpless, paid quietly for four months. Earlier, he had demanded Rs 20,000 twice to "end the issue." He even threatened to file an FIR if she failed to pay.

Is it fair for Reena to carry the blame?

Eventually, the truth emerged. The so-called boyfriend, Jona, was none other than the son of a respected pastor in Manipur—now missing and wanted.

This wasn’t the first time such betrayal happened. In a related case, a young man from Gurgaon was interrogated after unknowingly lending his ATM card to a girl he trusted. The card passed through many hands, leading to cybercrime investigations. In April that year, Delhi Police arrested 12 online scammers—including nine Nigerians and three Mizo women—for internet fraud.

Innocent people fall into traps not just because they’re naïve, but because they trust the wrong ones.

Let this be a warning. Always verify. Never hand over your bank or card details, no matter how close someone seems. And if you receive suspicious messages about online prizes or lotteries, forward them to delpol@vsnl.com or khaalnou@yahoo.com.

Behind every sweet lie may be a bitter trap.

FORCIBLY EVICTED: Christian Widow Thrown Out of Her Home in Chattarpur

New Delhi, April 27, 2011 – A 50-year-old Christian woman, Mrs. Sheema Zeilang (name changed), was forcibly evicted from her residence at D-6, Chattarpur Extension, along Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, by a group led by Ashish Kumar (name changed), the son of the previous landowner.

Mrs. Zeilang, also known as Mary, was married to a Sikh man in 1992. In 1994, her husband purchased a piece of land—a farmhouse—from a local landlord in Chattarpur. Tragically, he passed away in 1995. Since then, Mary had been living alone on the property, as the couple had no children.

Despite the land being fully paid for, the situation deteriorated over time. Sonu Kumar, claiming the property belonged to him and not his late father, began harassing her. In mid-January 2011, Sonu, along with a group of accomplices, forcibly removed her belongings from the residence. The widow was thrown out without any legal notice or court order.

In distress, Mary called the police for help, but no officers arrived at the scene. With no support from law enforcement and no family to turn to, she has been left homeless and helpless.

This act of intimidation and property grabbing raises serious concerns about the vulnerability of widows, especially those from minority communities, and the inaction of local authorities in responding to such cases.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

Manipur tangval khat in Tihar Jair sung apat Sepna hoihtak mu

New Delhi, Apr 18 : Amah Table Tennis kimawl lunglut in jong akimawlsiam a, midangte panpih ding a mansa gige ahih ban ah Jail sung a Library ah nikhat in dakkal khat bek teitei hun avajang hi, aman Indian Civil Service gelhkhiat tei atup ahi hi. Aman Jail sung a mite English ham asinsak ban ah Computer jong hilh jel jel hi. Library a laisim gige ahihman in Tihar Jail Librarian chia minvoh in jong ana um hi.

Gaijaomei George Kamei, kum 23 mi ahihleh May 2009 in anungaknu that a ngawh in ana um a, Tihar Jail ah ana umpan tahi.

Manipur ah AIDS vei naupang 2578 umjou

The number of children living with HIV/AIDS (CLHA) in Manipur has reached 2,578 as of January this year.

Among these, 1378 are male while 1200 are females, according to the State epidemiological analysis report of the Manipur State AIDS Control Society (MACS).
According to Dr Ng Hemanta, joint director (CST), MACS, among these , 743 children have started ART medications. He was speaking on the sidelines of an ongoing three-day long training programme for medical officers and counsellors on HIV exposed infant care here .

Northeast Siblings brutally Assaulted in Munirka over Spy Camera Complaint

IN A DISTURBING INCIDENT underscoring the ongoing racial and physical threats faced by Northeast residents in the CAPITAL City, two siblings from Manipur, identified as MSA (38) and his sister LKI (28), were violently attacked late Tuesday night, 12 April 2011, at their residence in Munirka Village, South Delhi.

The siblings, living in a rented apartment (No. 257/A, 3rd Floor), were assaulted by their neighbour Yudhvir Singh and six accomplices. The attackers broke into the victims’ home and beat them using cricket bats, stumps, and hockey sticks. The attack followed a complaint made by the victims regarding a spy camera allegedly installed on their balcony by the accused—a repeated violation that appeared to target the female victim.

spy camera

Both MSA and LKI suffered serious injuries. Initially taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre, they were later admitted to Daya Memorial Hospital (DMH), Munirka. According to Dr. Hafsa Bashir, MSA suffered 12 stitches on the head, spinal canal compromise, and additional deep cuts to the skull’s parietal region.

Attempts to seek police help were met with resistance. When LKI and friends first approached Vasant Vihar Police Station, they were abused and denied the right to file a complaint. This denial, reflecting a pattern of police negligence towards Northeast communities, raised public outcry.

On April 13, LKI returned to the police station, where she was isolated and forced to give her statement without her friends or a female officer present, raising questions about the police's treatment of female complainants.

An FIR was eventually registered under Sections 323/509/34 of IPC, but only Yudhvir Singh, the main accused, has been arrested. His accomplices remain at large.

In light of this, North East student organisations in Delhi demanded:

1. A full, independent investigation into police negligence and mishandling of the case.

2. Immediate medical reimbursement for the victims.

3. Arrest of all remaining attackers and legal proceedings without delay.

4. Application of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

This case adds to a growing list of similar attacks:

On April 13, 2011, two young men from the Northeast — aged 21 and 24 — were brutally attacked by local residents in Munirka, New Delhi. The assault took place while they were simply out buying groceries for dinner. Both victims suffered severe bruises on their faces and hands. The attackers beat them mercilessly, and the duo narrowly escaped with their lives. An FIR was filed at the Vasant Vihar Police Station, yet no arrests have been made so far, raising serious concerns about the inaction of law enforcement.

Earlier, on January 7, 2011, four youths from the Northeast — three men and one woman, all from Manipur — were reportedly assaulted by a landlord named Dinesh Kumar in Munirka. The woman, a mother of a one-year-old child, was among those attacked. The incident occurred after the victims tried to peacefully resolve a situation in which Dinesh had physically beaten their younger brother without provocation. Instead of a resolution, the landlord and his associates assaulted them and damaged their mobile phones. Despite these criminal acts, the victims received no compensation. While Dinesh Kumar was arrested, his accomplices remain absconding.

The incidents reflect a larger crisis of safety and justice for Northeast residents in the capital. The failure of authorities to act swiftly and impartially continues to erode trust and expose deep-rooted discrimination.

The continued harassment and lack of accountability from authorities only deepens the trauma faced by Northeast residents in the capital.

~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

ZCF Gurgaon Prayer Cell Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

GURGAON, April 12, 2011 – Though Gurgaon is often viewed with caution by many from the North East, Christians under the banner of Zomi Christian Fellowship (ZCF) Gurgaon Prayer Cell gathered with joy to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the fellowship’s founding, on April 12th evening.

The anniversary program was held on the terrace of House No. 925, 2nd Floor, Chakkarpur, Gurgaon. The event began promptly at 4:00 PM, led by the punctual and enthusiastic conductor, Mr. Khualpu.

The event was officially opened with Scripture readings by Nu Zuanmuanching, who is currently residing in Gurgaon with her children. She read from Galatians 6:9 and 1 Corinthians 10:31, followed by an opening prayer offered by Nu Ching.

Two talented young girls, Miss Mary and Miss Sangnou, sang a special number titled “Simlei Heisa,” lifting hearts in praise to the Almighty.

Shortly after, Rev. Jangkholun Mangte, Pastor of ZCF Delhi, delivered a powerful sermon on humility. He urged believers to embrace “bumbleness” as a core Christian value. “Gurgaon Prayer Cell can become a power house of faith for Zomi youths living in Delhi and NCR,” he said.

“Why do we come together? There is a purpose behind it,” Rev. Mangte emphasized. “Humbleness is the path to blessings and success.”

A heartfelt duet followed from Mr. Lialian and his father Mr. Ginsuankap, who sang “Cross Lam Zuan In Ka Hong Pai.” Ginsuankap shared that this was his favourite song during his two years of being bedridden and paralyzed.

Kakap Suantak, Area Secretary of GPC/ZCF, introduced the invited guests, which included:

• Pa G. Swan Za Lian (Chairman, ZCF Delhi)

• Pa Lamboi Naulak (Treasurer, ZCF Delhi)

• Pi Niangkhoman (widow of the late Rev. Khup Za Go)

• Pi Niangkhanching (ZCFD member)

• Pi Ginngaihching (wife of Rev. Mangte)

• Mr. Bruce K. Thangkhal (Secretary, MELCD)

• Miss Naomi (Chairperson, ELWA/MELCD)

During the guest address, Pi Niangkhanching expressed surprise and joy at the large number of vibrant youths. “I didn’t expect to see so many beautiful and handsome young people here. Please join us at Parliament Street Church and bless us with your presence and songs,” she said.

Pa Swan Za Lian warned, “Satan is clever at stealing our precious time.” He encouraged the group: “Gurgaon Prayer Cell is a training ground for the youth. Wherever you work should be a place of worship, where you glorify God through your actions.”

Special mention was made of former leaders Mr. Lamboi Suantak (now pursuing theological studies in Bangalore) and Mr. Goulun Tungnung (recently married), as well as Pastors GK Samte and TK Lian, for their spiritual leadership in earlier years.

Miss Naomi reminisced about the early days of the fellowship when she and a few others began praying together while working at a private hospital in Gurgaon. “Prayer is the heart of life. God never forgets even the smallest act done in His name. Let’s remain faithful to Him,” she said.

Mr. Malcolm Suantak and Mr. Eric Munluo moved the crowd with their duet “Who Am I?” Malcolm reflected, “Our lives are like flowers that bloom and fade in a day.”

Veteran singer Miss Jennifer also performed, lifting the atmosphere with her soulful singing.

A token of appreciation was presented to the guest speaker, Rev. Jangkholun Mangte, and others who made generous contributions to support the event. The area secretary noted that many youths contributed Rs. 1,000 each to fund the anniversary dinner — calling them “the backbone of this celebration.”

As the event drew to a close, clouds gathered and rain began to fall — yet the evening ended with a joyous feast, shared among brothers and sisters in Christ.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

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Tribal Seeks to Protect Their Lands: Current Tribal Issues in Manipur

~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

LAMKA, April 9, 2011 — The Manipur Chief Minister now has something serious to reckon with. In a significant move, a one-day awareness programme on ‘Current Tribal Issues in Manipur’ was jointly organised by the Committee on Protection of Tribal Areas, Manipur (CoPTAM) and the United Chief Council, Churachandpur (UCC), in association with the Churachandpur District Students’ Union (CDSU), on April 9, 2011, at Synod Hall in Lamka, Churachandpur.

The resource persons and their presentations were as follows: Mr. R. Sanga spoke on the Proposed Manipur (Village Authority in Hill Areas) 2nd Amendment Act, 2011; Prof. Laldena discussed the Proposed Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council, 4th Amendment Act, 2011; and Dr. Tualchin Neihsial addressed the topic Tribal Land Protection in Manipur: What Next?

According to an insider, the seminar proved to be a real eye-opener, especially for the village chiefs—many of whom have limited formal education. The session reportedly provided valuable insights into tribal rights and related legal-political issues.

The seminar was attended by a wide array of stakeholders including tribal chiefs, leaders, intellectuals, church leaders, student representatives, social workers, civil society organisations, and elected members of the Autonomous District Council (ADC), Churachandpur. The gathering strongly voiced its concerns and adopted a historic declaration that is likely to send a strong message to Chief Minister Ibobi Singh and his party leadership.

 The declaration is reproduced here:

 

D E C L A R A T I O N
 
This august gathering of Tribal Chiefs, Tribal Leaders, Intellectuals, Church Leaders, Student Union/Association Leaders, Social Workers, Civil Society Organisations, and representative of elected Council Member, ADC Churachandpur on this Day, the Ninth April Two Thousand and Eleven Anno Domino at Synod Hall, Lamka have detail deliberation on the Proposed:-
(i)                 Manipur (Village Authority in Hill Areas), 2^nd Amendment Act, 2011.
(ii)               Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council, 4^th Amendment, Act, 2011. and
(iii)             Issues on Tribal Land Protection.
 
AND unanimously CONCLUDED that,
(i)                 the proposed Manipur (Village Authority in Hill Areas), 2^nd Amendment Act, 2011 posed direct threat to the existing traditional tribal Chieftainship institution and tribal right over land. It is premature to abolished Chieftainship without giving Constitutional safeguard to the traditional institution.
(ii)               the proposed  Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council, 4^th Amendment, Act, 2011 failed to address the core issue of giving legislative, judiciary and financial power to the Autonomous District Council. The ADC will still be devoid of true autonomy.
 
AND therefore unanimously DECIDED to OPPOSE, in toto,
the proposed Manipur (Village Authority in Hill Areas), 2^nd Amendment Act, 2011 and Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council, 4^th Amendment, Act, 2011.
 
AND unanimously RESOLVED that,
the Government should rather provide Statutory Constitutional Protection to Tribal land, culture, customs, values and traditional institutions such as Chieftainship rather than piecemeal Amendments.
(i)                 the Government should speed up the process of Political Dialogue with various tribal armed Organisations, who had chosen peaceful means to arrive at a durable, honourable, and mutually beneficial resolution to the age-old tribal grievances.
(ii)               the Government should address core tribal issue to arrive at a permanent solution rather than making piecemeal attempts.
(iii)             all Tribes should join hands together to fight for protection of tribal rights without giving communal colour to the struggle.
(iv)             all elected tribal Representatives (MDC, MLA & MP) are requested to stand united and take up current tribal issues on TOP Priority basis.
(v)               CoPTAM and UCC should continue to educate the public on the alarming threats; voiced explicitly our displeasure to the Government and adopt any forms of petition, prayer, and protest, if and when necessary.
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