ILP stir continues in Thoubal
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, August 16 2015:
Sit-in protests and rallies were held at various places in Thoubal district today demanding enforcement of ILPS in the State, reports our correspondent.
Under the aegis of JCILPS Women's Wing, Meira Paibis of Salungpham, Kairembikhok, Wangjing staged a sit-in protest at Wangjing bazar.
They also took out a rally demanding the State Government to punish the police personnel involved in the killing of Sapam Robinhood.
A human chain was also formed along the National Highway.
Imphal-Moreh road was also blocked by the locals of Khongjom and Samaram Lamkhai.
Apunba Saktam Kanba Lup, Angtha Yairipok, Meira Paibis of Kiyam Siphai, Nongangkhong Youth Club and Nongangkhong Meira Paibi Lup, Haokha Maning and Mamang Apunba Meira Paibi Lup, Wangjing Hodamba Meira Paibi Lup, meira paibis of Wangkhem Leikai, Yairipok Siphai Leikai, Yairipok Bamon Leikai, Yairipok Laimanai, Yairipok Top, Yairipok Kekru Mathak and Makha Leikai, Kekru Development Club, Laimanai Youth Club and Yairipok Siphai Leikai Guidance Club, Divine Light Club, Yairipok Bishnunaha and Bamon Leirak Meira Paibi Lup, meira paibis and Nongpok Ningthou Youth Association of Top Chingtha, Top Chingtha Youth Progressive Organisation staged protest demonstrations at their respective localities.
Torch rallies were also held by meira paibis of Thoubal Kiyam, haokha Maning Mamang Leikai, Amurijam, Thoubal Okram, Thoubal Wangmataba, Sabantongba, Ningombam, Nongankhong and Thoubal Kshetri Leikai, Thoubal Achouba.
Protesters marched towards Thoubal Bazar from four different directions and tried to proceed to Thoubal DC office.
To stop the protesters from proceeding further, police personnel fired several rounds of tear gas shells and mock bombs.
Womenfolk of Yairipok area also took out a peace rally from Yairipok Bazar till the gate of MLA K Meghachandra's residence.
In the meantime, locals of Khangabok Part 1, 2 and 3 staged a rally demanding implementation of ILPS in the State.
Confrontation broke out between the protesters and police personnel when the protesters tried to proceed towards Thoubal DC office.
To disperse the crowd, police fired several rounds of tear gas shells and mock bombs.
Three persons sustained injuries during the clash and were reportedly admitted to Thoubal district hospital for medical treatment.
People of Yairipok area also staged a torch rally.