Manipur to give skill development training to former rebels

Imphal | Tuesday | 20th June, 2017

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The cadre, identified as G Rongmei (26) from Tamenglong disrict's Tousem village, has revealed that he joined the outfit in January last year, said a source. Terming the surrender of the cadre as an achievement of the new government, Biren, who also holds the home portfolio, praised him for joining the mainstream after having faith in the new government.Condemning the recent killing of two youths allegedly by NSCN(I-M) cadres in Ukhrul district , the chief minister said an FIR has been lodged. The entire area has already been cordoned off by a combined team of state police and Assam Rifles, he added.He said befiiting punishment will be given to those associated with acts of terrorism.On Sunday night, a combined team of police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel pulled up a cadre of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) from New Keithelmanbi near Imphal. IMPHAL: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday said his government will provide vocational and skill development training to surrendered militants from June 30 to ensure sustainable livelihood for them.Talking to the media at a surrender function at the CM's secretariat where a self-styled 'major' of the underground Kangleipak Communist Party 's (KCP) Lamphel group laid down arms, Biren said those who have surrendered four years ago would will be allowed to stay in their respective homes.S Modhuchandra Singh aka SM Meitei (45) of Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai in Imphal West surrendered with two 9 mm pistols and bullets in the presence of the CM, DGP LM Khaute and additional chief secretary (home) J Suresh Babu..