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3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Security forces seize arms cache in Manipur, 3 held ahead of I-Day
In the run-up to Independence Day celebrations, security forces in Manipur have intensified operations across the state, resulting in the seizure of a huge cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives, along with the arrest of several active insurgent cadres, officials said on Thursday. Security forces seize arms cache in Manipur, 3 held ahead of I-Day On August 14, a series of coordinated cordon-and-search and area domination operations were conducted in multiple districts, officials said. A police statement issued on Thursday said, in Churachandpur district, security forces recovered five single-barrel rifles, two long-range modified Pompi mortars, one SLR magazine, one SLR live round, one 12-bore live round, and five improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the Samulamlan area. In Kangpokpi district, a search in the forest near Phaikot village led to the recovery of five Pompis, one rifle, three IEDs, and three radio sets. It further added that, in Kakching district, security forces seized one INSAS rifle with magazine, two single-barrel bolt-action rifles, one modified 9mm pistol with magazine, one HE grenade without detonator, two tube launchers, three tear smoke shells, 62 live rounds of various calibres, two helmets, one iron bulletproof plate, and three bulletproof vests from Lairokching near Puksi Lairembi Temple. A joint operation along the Uchathol–Phaitol stretch in Jiribam and Tamenglong districts resulted in the recovery of two SBBL rifles, two DBBL rifles, one pump-action SBBL rifle, two No. 36 hand grenades, 50 AK live rounds, three radio sets, and two detonators. Further, in Thoubal district, security forces seized two locally made single-barrel rifles, 18 live rounds, one Baofeng radio set, and two magazines from the foothills of Phouoibi village. In Imphal West, a search in the Sanjenbam–Khaidempalli area led to the recovery of five pistols with magazines, one .303 rifle without magazine, four SBBL rifles with magazines, two air guns, and three bulletproof vests with an iron plate. In Imphal East, three rifles, three No. 36 hand grenades, three tube launchers, and five 12-bore cartridges were recovered from Laphupokpi near Sandangsemba Maring Village. An official said, 'These operations were carried out on the basis of specific intelligence inputs to neutralise armed threats and ensure a peaceful national celebration.' The officials further confirmed that in addition to the seizures, police arrested three active insurgent cadres. On August 13, Manipur Police arrested Sairem Saxena Meetei, 33, alias Athoiba, of Khurai Puthiba Leikai Arambam Leirak, an active cadre of UNLF (P), from Thangal Bazaar for allegedly threatening the public with a pistol. A pistol with two magazines and 21 rounds, a holster, a gun licence, a mobile phone, and a black side bag were recovered from him. On August 14, security forces apprehended Hidam Aboy Singh, 30, of Nongren Mayai Leikai, an active cadre of KCP (MFL), from Tairenpokpi Makha Leikai for alleged involvement in extortion and kidnapping for ransom. On August 13, police arrested another KCP (PWG) cadre, Thokchom Premjit Singh, 23, alias BOC, of Khumbong Laingam Khul, from his residence, recovering four demand letters, four money-receipt memos of the outfit, and a mobile phone. Police, in its statement, stated that intelligence-led combing and search operations will continue across Manipur in the coming days as part of efforts to maintain law and order during the Independence Day celebrations.
News18
17-07-2025
- Politics
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Acquits Late MLA Om Prakash Hitler's Sons In 30-Year-Old Murder Case
The court set aside the 2004 conviction for the teenager's death. Om Prakash Hitler was an archrival of former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala In a significant judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted three sons of former Haryana MLA Om Prakash alias 'Om Prakash Hitler" in a 30-year-old murder case, citing serious doubts over the credibility of the prosecution's evidence and the possibility of political vendetta. The division bench comprising Justices Gurvinder Singh Gill and Jasjit Singh Bedi set aside the 2004 conviction of Manoj Kumar Sihag, Sanjay Sihag, and Sandeep Sihag, who were sentenced to life imprisonment for allegedly exhorting their father, Om Prakash, to shoot a 13-year-old boy, Jeet Ram, during a wedding celebration in February 1995. The fourth accused, Om Prakash, passed away during the pendency of the appeal. The incident dates back to February 26, 1995, when Jeet Ram, a teenager attending a wedding hosted by Om Prakash Hitler in village Chautala, sustained gunshot injuries and later died. An FIR was promptly registered under Section 304-A IPC for causing death by negligence, based on the victim's father Madan Lal's statement that the death resulted from accidental celebratory firing. An untraced report was accepted by the magistrate in 1996. However, over four years later, Madan Lal moved a fresh application in 1999, alleging that the death was not accidental but a deliberate murder committed by Om Prakash and his sons, following a verbal altercation at the event. This led to a reinvestigation and subsequent framing of murder charges under Sections 302 and 302/109 IPC. In 2004, the Sessions Court convicted all five accused and sentenced them to life imprisonment. Om Prakash and Darbara Singh, another co-accused, later died during the pendency of the appeal. The High Court expressed serious reservations about the timing and reliability of the prosecution's key witnesses, Duli Chand and Bhajan Lal, who surfaced only in 1999, over four years after the incident. The bench noted that both individuals were politically aligned with then-chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, a political rival of the accused, and had pending or past enmity with Om Prakash Hitler. The court observed that the initial FIR made no mention of any of the present appellants being responsible, and even in later statements, the credibility of witnesses appeared compromised. 'Apparently, the statement of this witness has been procured belatedly at the behest of the investigating agency possibly on account of political interference," the HC remarked. Furthermore, inconsistencies in ballistic evidence and the post-mortem report cast doubt on the prosecution's claim that a licensed .12 bore DBBL gun allegedly used by Om Prakash had caused the fatal injury. The firearm was only entered into the accused's licence record months after the incident. 'The evidence brought on record cannot be said to be of such sterling quality so as to unequivocally point towards the guilt of the accused," the bench ruled, emphasising that the delay in naming and examining key witnesses raised serious concerns about the integrity of the investigation. Setting aside the conviction and sentence passed by the Sessions Court in 2004, the High Court acquitted Manoj Kumar Sihag, Sanjay Sihag, and Sandeep Sihag of all charges. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 18:27 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
