Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 25 2009:
All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO) has submitted a memorandum to Governor Gurbachan Jagat urging him to take up necessary steps to prevent further violence and harassment to Christian minorities at Phumlou, Taothong, Phayeng.
The memorandum informed the Governor that despite condemnation from Christian community on violent attacks, Churches at Mayang Langjing, Taothong and Phayeng were burnt down on May 10 and 12.An amount of Rs 10,000 had also been also stolen from Phumlou Baptist Church, the memorandum added.
Saying that Christians in these areas are living in fear and trauma after these incidents, the memorandum also urged upon the Governor to take up appropriate action against the culprits involved in the crime.