Politician-militant nexus spells setback for Manipur

The shocking revelation of militants being arrested in the houses of ruling MLAs, has come as a setback to Manipur, which is keen to promote development and prosperity.

By Sanjay Kumar

Imphal, Aug 29 : The shocking revelation of militants being arrested in the houses of ruling MLAs, has come as a setback to Manipur, which is keen to promote development and prosperity.

Y. Joykumar Singh, DGP, Manipur Police, said: "At a time when a cross section of Manipur society wants the State to be rid of nefarious rebel activities, some MLAs are acting as the stooges of the ultras. How can the State develop and prosper when lawmakers are hand in glove with law breakers?"

When confronted with hard truths, suspected MLAs expressed no remorse and provided no plausible explanation. Such legislators don't reflect the true aspirations and vision of the State," said Singh.

Twelve militants were arrested and a huge cache of arms was recovered from the residence of three Congress MLAs in Manipur on August 18.

One M-16 rifle, one 9mm pistol and 18 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the house of Congress MLA W Brajabidhu, who represents the Lamsang Assembly Constituency in Imphal West District.

Sitting Congress MLAs Bijoy Koijam of Thongju AC, K. Meghachandra of Wangkhem AC and former MLA N Sovakiran of Oinam AC were the others involved with the nexus.

The militants were hiding in Imphal's VIP colony.

ANI