Ukhrul, Jan 30: On October 16, 1919, the Ukhrul Sub-Division and the Tamenglong Sub-Division were established, making them the first Sub-Divisions in Manipur. LL Peter and William Shaw, both from Ireland, were appointed as the first Sub-Division Officers (SDOs) of Ukhrul and Tamenglong, respectively.
Ukhrul District was initially designated as a Sub-Division in 1919 and was upgraded to a District in 1969. Originally, it consisted of eight blocks, but following the bifurcation of Kamjong District in 2016, it now has four Block Development Offices.
After 106 years, Ukhrul District is blessed with its first woman Deputy Commissioner. Kengoo Zuringla (IAS) was appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul on May 18, 2023, following the unfortunate events of May 3, 2023.
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Tangkhul CSOs on Wednesday appealed to the Chief Minister of Manipur, N.Biren Singh, to revoke the transfer order of the Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul.
To raise the voice of the public, the Tangkhul CSOs on Thursday organized a peaceful protest demanding to revoke of the order of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Personnel Division), Government of Manipur dated 28 January 2025. Carrying the voice and sentiments of the people, a peaceful protest is being carried out by the Tangkhul CSOs and has blocked the entrance of the Mini Secretariat Complex and DC Bungalow at Ukhrul Headquarters.
Speaking to media persons, Sword Vashum, President of the Tangkhul Naga Long (the apex body of the Tangkhul community), stated that the transfer order was an insult to the Tangkhul community and described the demand for the DC to hand over her charge within 24 hours as an injustice. He also mentioned his attempts to speak with Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, which were unsuccessful.
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Similarly, Thingreiphi Lungharwoshi, President of Tangkhul Shanao Long, stated “We are here today on behalf of the populace of Ukhrul to express our concern and issues regarding the transfer of Ukhrul DC. The public of Ukhrul wants her to stay because of her outstanding performance as an able administrator. Moreover, she is the only female administrator who has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul District. We would request the Government of Manipur to kindly consider our request by reinstating Kengoo Zuringla (IAS) as the Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul.”
The Tangkhul CSOs have also written to the Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh for cancellation of the transfer order of Kengoo Zuringla (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul District, Manipur.
“Having felt the pulse of the people on the ground, it is our fervent and humble request that the Transfer Order of Kengoo Zuringla Kengoo (IAS) be cancelled and that she be retained for at least two years more” stated the letter jointly signed by President of Tangkhul Naga Long, Sword Vashum, President of Tangkhul Shanao Long, Thingreiphi Lungharwoshi, President of Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong, Ramreichan Keoshing, President of Tangkhul Naga Awunga Long, KashungTennyson and President In-charge of Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long, Ringphapam Kasar.
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The Tangkhul CSOs remain hopeful that Chief Minister N. Biren Singh will consider their request.