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‘Manipur signage hiding row’: Govt to take strict action if found guilty, says CS

Manipur Chief Secretary warns of strict action against those responsible for hiding government bus signage.

Sentinel Digital Desk

IMPHAL: The Manipur government on Wednesday announced that strict action would be taken against those who are responsible for hiding the “Manipur State Transport Corporation” signage in front of the government bus on May 20.

Manipur Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh said that the state administration has taken the reported untoward incident (May 2) with utmost seriousness, and the incident is deeply regretted.

“In response, the Governor (Ajay Kumar Bhalla) has constituted an inquiry committee comprising the Commissioner, Home and the Secretary IT, which is to submit its report in a time-bound manner. We would like to assure all concerned that once the report is submitted and those responsible for the lapses, if any, are identified, strict action will be taken,” the Chief Secretary said in a statement.

He said that the state would also ensure that such an incident does not recur in future, adding that the administration is committed to the integrity of the state of Manipur and the only aim of all these efforts is to establish lasting peace in the state.   (IANS)

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