Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 18 2009:
Close on the heels of the brutal murder of Kasom Khullen SDO and his two sub-ordinate staff, SDO of Tadubi under Senapati district, PK Jha has reportedly come under militant threat.
Senapati DC Nidhi Kesharwani said that the Tadubi SDO has been stationed at Senapati district headquarters from where he is discharging his duties.
Cadres of the FGN (Federal Govt of Nahaland) allegedly demanded Rs one lakh from SDO PK Jha a few days back with a stern warning of dire consequences in case of failure to fulfil the demand, said SP Senapati Nishit Kumar Ujwal quoting complaints submitted to his office and the district administration.
The SDO has been allotted security guards, he said.
Notably, the All Manipur MCS Officers Assn has appealed to the Govt to take up necessary security measures to ensure that they can function effectively and efficiently with a sense of security.
Regarding the recovery of the corpses of SDO Kasom and his two staff near Taphou Kuki village in Senapati district yesterday, the Senapati SP said that a massive search operation has been launched by three teams oi of State security forces.