Imphal, June 13: In yet another major development, self-styled Lt. Colonel of RPF (PLA), Irom Ibotombi Meitei, surrendered and decided to come back to normal life on Monday in the state capital Imphal in the presence of Manipur CM N Biren Singh.
In yet another encouraging development, Lt Colonel of underground outfit RPF (PLA), Irom Ibotombi Meitei have surrendered today.
The recent homecoming of numerous cadres of underground outfits shows the trust in the leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji. pic.twitter.com/corxghmjBt
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) June 13, 2022
This development comes close on the heels of 14 cadres of a militant outfit operating in Manipur laying down arms, about two weeks back.
Chief Minister N Biren singh, accompanied by state chief secretary Rajesh Kumar and Manipur DGP P Doungel, welcomed Irom Ibotombi Meitei, who went by the aliases of Ibotomba, Keirungba and Chingkhei.
56-year-old Ibotombi, who was the RPF (PLA)’s deputy assistant secretary of health and family welfare before surrendering on Monday, is a resident of Nambol Thangtek in Bishnupur district. He was associated with the outfit since 1994-1995.
Speaking to the media on the occasion, the chief minister said that Ibotombi came to the mainstream after trusting the changes brought about in the state by the central and state governments, and the firm commitment of central leaders towards the development of Manipur and northeast India.
“I would like to appeal to the people of the state, and those who left their homes for a cause, to come back and join the mainstream so that we can live peacefully, and work together for a new Manipur and India,” Singh said.
