Thoubal bandh to continue
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 15 2014:
All Wangjing Development Organization has resolved to carry on the indefinite Thoubal district bandh until the persons, who have been detained by the police in connection with lynching of a bicycle lifter, are released unconditionally.
Talking to media persons, a prominent member of the organization said that there is no question of calling off the bandh until the demand of the organization is fulfilled.
The bandh has been called to protest the discriminatory attitude of the government and not against any particular community.
There has been tension at Wangjing area in Thoubal district following the arrest of some members of a local club in connection with lynching of a VDF personnel accused of lifting bicycle at Wangjing Wangkhei on October 8 night.