Attack on Human Rights Defender
8th July 2019
Youth’s Forum for Protection of Human Rights (YFPHR) take a serious note on the increasing trend of attack on Human Rights Defender and its family members.
We deeply regret to learn the news of an attack by shooting at one young girl namely Ms. Urikhinbam Thoibi who was driving at Bolero jeep with some of her friends on the night of 4th July, 2019 in front of her residence at Thongju Boroi Makhong, Naorem Leikai.
We consider such an attack as a life attempt and a threat to human rights defender as her father U Nobokishore and mother M Sobita are actively involved in human rights work in the state of Manipur and other internationally human rights work.
Such an action of shooting is considered by YFPHR as a result of unchecked granting of gun licenses and increase of illegal small arms presence in the state of Manipur.
We seriously condemn such action of shooting and a proper investigation is required to arrest the culprits.
YFPHR, would like to appeal the Police Department and the Government of Manipur to arrest the culprits immediately who are involved in shooting at Ms. Thoibi and her friends.
(Kh. Phajaton)
Youth’s Forum For Protection Of Human Rights
Palace Compound West, Imphal East – 795001
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This Press Release was posted on July 09 2019
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