Tongmeth Wangnao, Vice-President GPRN NSCN IM

TRS leader confronts Sarma at Hyderabad rally

A local leader of TRS climbed the dais and tried to dislodge the mike as he took offence to what Himanta had earlier said. HYDERABAD, SEP 9

(IANS): Tension prevailed during Ganesh procession at MJ Market here on Friday when a leader of TRS confronted Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the dais and tried to dislodge the mike.

A leader of Bha gyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samiti (BGUS) was addressing the gathering when a local leader of TRS climbed the dais, and confronted Sarma taking objection to the comments he made earlier. He also tried to dislodge the mike. BGUS leaders caught hold of the TRS leader and whisked him away. The incident led to tension in the area which was teeming with devotees participating in the annual procession. Police intervened to take TRS leader Nand Kishore into custody and shifted him to the police station. The Assam chief minister, in his speech, criticised Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and alleged that only one family is happy in Telangana. Earlier, he visited Bhagyalaxmi temple at Charminar and offered prayers. He wanted to address the gathering there but police prevented him on the grounds that there is no permission for speeches. SHILLONG, SEP 9: The report of the one-man commission of inquiry by retired judge T. Vaiphei, which was tabled on the floor of the house on the first day of the autumn session of the Meghalaya Assembly on Friday, has stated that Cheristerfield Thangkhiew, the surrendered general secretary of the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was killed in a “reckless operation using excessive force” by the police.

Thangkhiew was killed on August 13, 2021 during a police raid in his house at Mawlai Kynton Massar locality in the state capital.

The police had claimed the former extremist was shot in self-defence after he tried to stab them. Thangkhiew’s death had led to widespread violence with an angry mob setting vehicles on fire and brandishing firearms snatched from the police.

In his 28 page report, Vaiphei said, “The operation was a well-laid plan, but executed poorly, recklessly, hastily and without proper application of mind. In order words, it was a botched-up operation and failing in its objective of apprehending the deceased alive, who would have given valuable information to the police about the subversive activities of the proscribed HNLC outfit”.

The Commission found that the Tactical Team- I of the Meghalaya police in carrying out the operation to arrest the former HNLC militant from his residence was “culpable of thoughtlessness and excessive use of force” which resulted into the death of Thangkhiew.

The Commission, however, said that there was sufficient intelligence input to apprehend Thangkhiew or raid his residence, which the police “cannot be faulted” for his alleged involvement in extortion, criminal and subversive activities. “Having entered what could potentially be a lion’s den in darkness without proper planning and without taking adequate precaution”, the police had taken “purely avoidable and unnecessary risk” endangering their lives as well as that of the deceased, the report said. “The forced entry into the house of the deceased (Thangkhiew) in darkness and the subsequent killing of the deceased was a reckless exercise and tantamount to disproportionate use of force and defeated the very purpose of launching the operation, namely, to capture him (Thangkhiew) alive,” the report said.

“The culpability of the Tactical Team- I of the Meghalaya police in the manner in which they carried out the operations is best left to the jurisdictional criminal court to decide,” the report said.

In the aftermath of the operation, the commission recommended several measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents in the future. Among these, the commission said raiding a residential house at night should be avoided so that innocent occupants are not harmed.

The Vaiphei commission further recommended that police use night vision devices, tear gas grenades while raiding residential houses, sensitize the police on human rights and make it mandatory that an ambulance is part of the police team when such raids are conducted in urban areas.

Meanwhile, the Thangkhiew’s brother Granary Starfield Thangkhiew demanded from the government to take action against those involved in the killing of the former militant leader. “The government should now register a case against those police involved in killing my brother (Thangkhiew). The government must also handed over the case to the CBI for further investigation into the matter,” Granary told reporters.

“If the government fails to take action, we will also decide our next move accordingly,” he said.

Earlier, members of Sur Ka Bri U Hynniewtrep (Voice of Hynniewtrep People) attempted to march towards the assembly to mount pressure on the government to take action against those involved in the killing of the former militant leader rejected the report of Vaiphei.

“We reject the report. We will hold discussions with the family members of Thangkhiew on our next course of action,” Donboklang Kharlyngdoh said.

File photo of Cheristerfield Thangkhiew

Festivals medium for tribal communities to connect with roots: Khandu

ITANAGAR, SEP 9 (PTI):

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said that indigenous festivals are a great medium for tribal communities to connect with their roots.

Khandu, while gracing the Solung festival of Adi community at Ruksin in East Siang district, asserted that modernisation and development of a place was inevitable but that should never come at the cost of its people’s cultural identity.

“Indigenous festivals are not just occasions to showcase our rich cultural heritage but an opportunity to strengthen our connection with our roots,” he said.

Maintaining that tribal practices in many countries across the globe have shrunk, with some displayed only to cater to tourist interests, the chief minister expressed happiness that indigenous culture and heritage continue to thrive in Arunachal.

“What is encouraging is that our youths today are taking pride in their culture, voluntarily participating in festivals like Solung (celebrating harvest) and speaking in mother tongue. Our identity is in safe hands,” he stated

He lauded the Adi community for leading from the front when it came to preserving indigenous culture, while embracing development on all fronts.

Khandu, during the celebrations, also asked people to get together and end social evils such as drug abuse, as “it could pose a threat to the future of all youth”.

Talking about his government’s initiatives, the chief minister said that Pasighat area, headquarters of East Siang district, has witnessed unprecedented development in recent years.

“The Pasighat airport is now functional. Come winter, work on railway line in Pasighat will also commence. The rich and organic horticulture and agriculture produces, which is available aplenty in the region, can be transported to markets across the country and beyond in the near future,” he pointed out.

He also said that aerodrome license has been granted for Donyi Polo Airport in Itanagar.

Khandu gave assurances that his government was committed to ensuring welfare of each community.

“Arunachal is a diverse state with its people belonging to various tribal communities. The development of the state largely depends on their progress. The contribution of each community in policy decisions is important for pan Arunachal development,” he said.

The chief minister announced that his government would sanction funds for construction of a minisecretariat at Ruksin.

Earlier in the day, Khandu inaugurated the 60 m RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) bridge over Sille river on Mirem-MikongJonai road.

Pema Khandu

Assam CM mocks Rahul Gandhi in musical video, Cong hits back

GUWAHATI, SEP 9 (PTI):

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on social media, portraying him as a cartoon character in a musical video.

In the video posted by Sarma on Twitter, the cartoon character is seen singing funny jingles.

The Congress was quick to respond with an earlier viral video of the chief minister in which Sarma can be seen scratching himself.

The video was posted by Indian Youth Congress National President Srinivas B V. Assam Pradesh Congress president Bhupen Kumar Bora also added

A screen grab from the video.

in a tweet: “One shudders to think what BJP leaders would do and say after we complete the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’.” Sarma had attacked Gandhi on Wednesday and dubbed the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ of the Congress as “comedy of the century”, as he said the country is one and stands united.

The Congress launched the mass-contact programme on Wednesday, which will travel 3,500 km, covering 12 states and two Union territories in 150 days.

SIT to probe Bangla infiltration in Tripura Man held for duping people in Arunachal

AGARTALA, SEP 9 (PTI): The special investigation team of Tripura police will probe into the infiltration from Bangladesh, a senior police official said on Friday.

The decision was taken after 27 Bangladesh nationals were detained in Rajnagar and Ramnagar areas in the outskirts of the state capital Agartala on Monday and Tuesday.

Recently, twenty Bangladeshi nationals were detained from West Tripura’s Sidhai area.

“In the recent past a large number of illegal Bangladeshi nationals were arrested and specific cases were registered in appropriate cases with various police stations of Tripura ... Issues related to illegal immigration of Bangladesh in Tripura were reviewed at the senior level at the police headquarters recently,” he said.

The official said it has been decided that important cases will be transferred to the SIT to enable and ensure concentrated, focused and end to end investigation in coordination with other security agencies working in Tripura and at the central level to identify organized network involved in such anti national activities.

A total of six important cases related to infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals have been transferred for investigation to the SIT, he stated.

Infiltration is reported from some bordering unfenced areas of West, Sepahijala, Unakoti and North districts, he said adding the BSF authority has also been alerted to intensify vigil along the border to prevent infiltration from across the border.

Around 85 per cent Indo-Bangla border out of total 856 km border has been fenced so far while work is in progress to complete the fencing work.

ITANAGAR, SEP 9 (PTI):

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Arunachal Pradesh Police has arrested a 30-year-old person for allegedly duping people on the pretext of providing jobs in the state-run IOCL, police said on Friday.

Dipjyoti Das alias Jintu Kumar, the alleged kingpin in the case, was apprehended from Assam, a senior officer said. SIT (Crime) Superintend of Police Rohit Rajbir Singh said the accused pretended to be an employee of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and demanded money from several people by promising them jobs at the company’s Noonmati unit in Assam. He also cheated people on the pretext of providing licenses for petrol pumps and LPG dealerships under IOCL, the SP said.

“It took almost three months to unearth the modus operandi. He duped 31 people of Rs 2.5 crore,” Singh said, adding that the police recovered Rs 7.14 lakh in cash and seized a property. “We have submitted an application before a court for the liquidation of a three-storied building worth around Rs 1.85 crore in Assam’s Sanpara. He developed the apartment with ill-gotten money and the property is registered in the name of one of his relatives,” Singh said.

Put efforts to make Arunachal tuberculosis free: Governor

Arunachal governor attending a virtual meeting with president Droupadi Murmu. ITANAGAR, SEP 9 (PTI):

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig Dr B D Mishra (Retd) on Friday volunteered to adopt two TB patients under the ‘Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ which was launched by President Droupadi Murmu during the day. Attending the virtual launch of the campaign, the governor volunteered to adopt two TB patients from his personal fund.

Launching the campaign, the President highlighted the need for a societal approach to bring together people from all backgrounds to achieve the ambitious target of eliminating TB from the country by 2025. Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan is a step towards garnering community support towards the TB patient-centric health system. The governor appealed to the people of the state to generously adopt TB patients and make the campaign a ‘Jan Andolan’ to make Arunachal Pradesh Tuberculosis free. He said that it is the responsibility of every citizen to contribute towards the wellbeing of fellow citizens in health crises and urged upon NGOs, corporate houses and also individuals for financial contributions to support dietary requirements of TB patients as prescribed under the Abhiyan, an official communique said here.

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT DIMAPUR : NAGALAND NOTICE No. M-544/22/6076 Dt. Dimapur the 08 Sept. 2022

Notice is hereby given that 1. Dr. Mendinaro Imcha ram 2. Dr. Aolepla Imcha 3. Smti. Makensangla Imcha Payne Vrs Shri. I. Moanungsang Aonok resident of Oriental Colony in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:-

The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Claims/Objections concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1(one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper. SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of the Patta Holder: 1. Dr. Mendinaro Imcha ram 2. Dr. Aolepla Imcha

3. Smti. Makensangla Imcha Payne

Block No. 9 (Nine) Patta No. 64 Dag No. 135 Area 00B-01K-06Ls North: Main Road, East: Yanger, South: Pastor Reugi, West: Sheto Angami Sd/- Sachin Jaiswal, IAS DP-4258/22 Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur

AffidAvit

Regd. No. 81/2022 Date 1/08/2022

I, Shri. LONGErTOSHI, S/o Sumedemba, aged about 40 years presently residing at H/No-174, Land Mark Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly declare on oath as : 1. That am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That I am an employee of HDFC Bank, working as a Security Guard. 3. That my official name is LONGERTOSHI and as such recorded in all my official documents/records, Aadhaar and PAN, however in my Service records my name has been inadvertently recorded as

S. LONGRETOSHE. 4. That this affidavit is sworn to declare that the name S. LONGRETOSHE and LONGERTOSHI belongs to one and the same person that is my name. 5. That for and on behalf of myself, I wholly renounce/relinquish and abandon the use of my name of S. LONGRETOSHE and in place thereof I do hereby assume from this date the name LONGERTOSHI. 6. That the statements made from Para 1 to 5 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing therein is false or concealed.

Deponent

Solemnly affirm and sworn before me on this day of 1st August 2022.

IN THE COUrT OF MrS. KHESHELI CHISHI (NJS) PrINCIPAL JUDGE, FAMILy COUrT DIMAPUr : NAGALAND

Guardianship Petition No. 12/2022

NOTICE

(Sec 10 of Guardianship & Ward Act.)

Whereas an application under the Guardianship & Ward Act has been filed by Shri Sentimeren for appointment of Guardian in respect of minor(s) Ms. Limianla before this Court and whereas the 29th day of Sept 2022 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

Notice is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named minor(s) to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 30th day of Aug 2022.

DP-4239/22

JUDGE

DECLARATION

Regd. No. 356/22 Date 08/09/22

I, Shri. Y ILHOSHE SEMA, S/o Yekhuvi Yepthomi, R/o Middle Colony Purana Bazar A, Dimapur : Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under: 1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That, I am the father of Shri. Itovi I Sumi. 3. That, due to irresponsible behavior of my said son, we the family members have decided not to entertain any forms of transaction or liabilities whatsoever that may have been done or incurred by him. 4. That, this declaration is made to declare that I and my family members will not be responsible for any work/transactions/agreements/dealings both movable and immovable property carried out or done by my son

Shri. Itovi I Sumi. Any person dealing with my son Shri. Itovi I Sumi shall be doing so at their own risk and the family members will not be held accountable in any manner from the date of this declaration.

VErIFICATION

I, hereby verify that the content made in Paras 1 to 3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing material is concealed therein.

OFFICE OF THE

THANG STUDENTS’ UNION

P.O. NOKLAK-798626 : DIST. TUENSANG, NAGALAND.

Email: thangstudentsunion@gmail.com

FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, the Thang Students’ Union is proud to extend its heartiest congratulations to Miss Niansai T (D/o Thungo) and Miss Tsujang N (D/o Niushiu) of Noklak Village for winning 2 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals and Bronze Medal in various events during the Nagaland Olympics & Paralympics Games 2022 respectively.

The Union also extends its profound gratitude to the District Administration, the Khiamniungan Sports Council and all the participants for their sincere commitment and tireless efforts in bringing laurels to the people of Noklak District as one of the best contenders despite being deprived of proper training and infrastructure facilities.

The Union further wishes all young promising players and the KSC team the very best in their future endeavours. Sd/- (PUCHONG) President, TSU Sd/(KHUMENG.T) Secretary, TSU k-2062/22

IN THE COUrT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

DIMAPUr : NAGALAND

S/C No. 500/2022

NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTION OF OTHEr CLAIMENTS(S) FOr ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CErTIFICATE UNDEr PArT-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the pension benefits of Late Atsolie Liegise has been applied by Smti. Megolhusieno, W/o Late Atsolie Liegise, R/o H/No. 25, Lane-17, Kuda Village, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. PPO No. 111712672 2. SBI A/c No. 10810549400 3. Nagaland State Co-Op Bank A/c No. 101610006000133

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the person benefits/estates of the said deceased may if she/he so desire to appear in this court on or before within a period of 30 days from the date of publication.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this the 9th Sept., 2022.