Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 31:
Affirming that any move to allot the land at Taothong, which is maintained by the Lamshang Pana Sannalup but currently occupied by the Himalayan Pipe Factory, for establishment of a CRPF camp would be opposed tooth and nail, the Nupi khunai Apunba lup, lamshang Keithel has asked the State Government to review and annul its plan.
Reminding that the 15 acre land, second only to the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, was specifically reserved for development as a sporting arena with then Chief Minister W Nipamacha Singh having laid the foundation stone, the Lup observed that persisting with the plan inspite of vociferous opposition from the people is akin to undermining tremendous contribution of the State sportspersons.
Further highlighting that existence of the Pipe factory had been assisting the local people sustain their livelihood through employment in the factory, the Lup representing 18 women organisations opined that setting up of the CRPF facility would only add to public anxiety and feeling of insecurity specially when one is reminded of past atrocities committed by security forces.