Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 18 2009:
Expressing concern over the brutal killing of Kasom Khullen SDO, Thingnam Kishan along with his two subordinates, the Wung Tangkhul Region PRO, Capt V Hongraynao Haw today in a release has appealed the people of the State not to blow the issue out of proportion and not to listen to any rumours which can jeopardies peaceful co-existence between the hill and valley brethren.
Condemning the brutal killing, the PRO maintained that there are some adversaries who instigate the people to make the issue a doomsday for the people of Manipur.
While informing that a Special Investigation Team has already been set up to tackle the issue, the PRO asserted that it would leave no stone unturned in the efforts to book the culprits at the earliest time possible.
The PRO has also conveyed that WTR shares the pain and grief of the bereaved families.
In another development, the 4-day Press Information Campaign (PIC) that was slated to commence today at Town Hall Ukhrul has been postponed in view of the prevailing situation following the murder of Kasom Khullen SDO along with his two staff.
A dharna was staged at Gandhi Chowk, Ukhrul today to condemn the killing of SDO and his two subordinates, according to our correspondent.
Meanwhile our correspondent also informed that the 24-hour bandh called by various civil societies and organisations in Ukhrul district has passed off without any untoward incident.