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RK Sanayaima being welcomed on his arrival at Manipur International Airport on Thursday.[/caption]
Our Correspondent
Imphal, Nov. 28 (EMN): RK Sanayaima alias Meghen, chairman of the banned Manipur-based insurgent group United National Liberation Front (UNLF) returned to his home state, Manipur on Thursday afternoon, after 44 years.
Meghen was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on charges of “waging war against the state” in 2010. He was released from Guwahati Central Jail on November 9 after completing his prison term.
Meghen was accorded a warm welcome by his friends, family members and well-wishers on his arrival at the Imphal International airport along with his son RK Chinglen around 1:30 pm.
Speaking to reporters at the airport, the 75-year old rebel leader said that he was overwhelmed to see the response of the people and expressed that he did not have any words to express his happiness.
“I have been with the people all the time and will do so,” he said.
Later, Meghen along with his wife, son and few individuals visited three sacred sites inside the Kangla fort before he headed for his “Yaiskul Janmasthan” home.
Meghan was reportedly convicted in 2016 and was awarded 10-year imprisonment and a fine of INR 70,000.
Formed in 1964, UNLF is one of the oldest insurgent outfits in northeast India, which had been fighting for a sovereign Manipur. Unlike other insurgent outfits in India, UNLF is still firm on their demand for holding a plebiscite in Manipur.