Protests continue against detention of student leaders
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 06 2009: Demanding release of the five student activists being detained under NSA in connection with the murder of Prof Islamuddin, protest demonstrations continued at different places today.

Hundreds of students and Meira Paibis took out a protest rally from Lamlong Hr Secondary School to Sajiwa Central Jail where the NSA Advisory Board was holding a meeting.

Police blocking the rallyists demanding the release of the detained students and inset cops dispersing the protestors

However, the protesters were blocked and dispersed by police near Khurai Popular High School.

The rallyists used placards, festoons and banners which denounced the detention.

Demanding release of the student activists, protest sittings were staged at Nongmeibung, New Checkon, New Lambulane, Lainingthou Awangba School, Lamlong Hr Sec School, Lamlong Girls' High School, Sajor Leikai High School, Popular High School, Kongpal Iranpham and Top Khongnangkhong.

Effigy of the Chief Minister was also burnt at Top Khongnangkhong Bazar.