RIDE AGAINST NARCO CONSPIRACY

 

RIDE AGAINST NARCO CONSPIRACY 

Marjing Polo Complex

(Written by Mr. Lukhendro Keisham)

 

RIDE AGAINST NARCO CONSPIRACY is a one day voluntary motorcycle ride campaign against narco terrorism in Manipur on 12th November, 2023. It is a well known fact that one major reason for the ongoing conflict in Manipur is due to drug cartels and on the topping by illegal immigrants. Since the conflict broke out on 3rd May, 2023 Manipur witnessed more than 150 people death, missing, displaced, burning of properties, hundreds injured, mass protest and violence. Apart from social disorder the economic and infrastructural development in the state is also badly hit.

          The 12th November, 2023 marked the 194th day of Manipur conflict. People want the Government of India to fix its home (Manipur) first rather than lament on other conflicts of the world. Cross border narcotic drugs will not only hampers Manipur and the North Eastern states but the whole country. It voiced the whole country to step forward and fight this narco conspiracy together. Indo -Myanmar border region is fast shaping up to be a safe haven for illegal immigrants and drug traffickers. The arrest of Myanmar nationals with fake Indian documents (Aadhaar Card) is the factual prove that illegal immigrants indeed crossed the border. Many are currently stationed at Foreigners Detention Centre set up at Manipur Central Jail (Sajiwa - Imphal).

          Funded by drug cartels they burn down forests, poison the soil with chemical fertilizers, plant poppy, manufacture narcotic substances, buy arms from drug money and wage war against the host country (India) for separation. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in its 2022-23 annual report published that an advanced smart fencing system of 100 km along the Myanmar border is in the pipeline. But the question is India shares 1,643 km. border with Myanmar which passes through Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Nagaland (215 km), Manipur (398 km) and Mizoram (510 km). If these borders are not completely sealed and monitored the border fencing will make no sense. Out of 1,643 km., demarcation of 1,472 km. has been completed, says a media report.

          In order to control the threats India should comb and flush out foreign militia and find environment friendly solutions to replace poppy cultivation in the hills of Manipur and North East India. The motorcycle campaign started from Kangla Gate and ended at Kakching Lamkhai after travelling through Sana Konung, Marjing Polo Complex and Khongjam War Memorial Complex. Participants used handheld placards, stickers, flags and banners to voice against narco conspiracy. The one day campaign was participated by 18 riders and 5 pillions.

          Special thanks to Manipur Police and Traffic Control Police for escorting the ride through busy Imphal City traffic and possible security measures. The campaign was initiated by The Cardinals, a touring community based in Manipur.

 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS 

1. Lukhendro Keisham

2. Bijoy Ningthoujam

3. Mangal Thongam

4. Ashok Adhikarimayum

5. Tondon Oinam

6. Samson Ningthoujam

7. Sahil Oinam

8. Bishorjit Mutum

9. Surjachandra Yumnam

10. Tenison Irom

11. Jiten Phairembam

12. Somorendro Rajkumar

13. Sanjoy Lourembam

14. Alex Khwairakpam

15. Rohan Tuesday

16. L. Ningthem Meitei

17. Vishal K Singh

18. Khel Sharma

19. Sashikanta Sharma

20. Jeevan Phairembam

21. Ithoiba Potshangbam

22. Dibvijay Thoudam

23. Mukta Tajenjam

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