Arson attempt
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 27 2012:
Some unidentified miscreants reportedly attempted to set ablaze Rongmei Baptist Church located at Lamphelpat among RIMS quarters in the night of December 25 .
Speaking to media persons today, Pastor Nampa Gangmei of the Church said that some two-wheeler borne miscreants shouted abusive words in the vicinity of the Church when Christmas prayer was going on.
This verbal assault forced the church to close its activities at 8.30 pm.
Following the verbal assault, those gathered at the church went back to their respective homes.
In the next moment, the miscreants poured some sort of inflammable oil at the door of the church and set it afire.
This was discovered next morning when the chowkidar of the church tried to open the door.
The Pastor appealed to all concerned not indulge in such acts of arson and sacrilege ever again.
He also conveyed his desire for the Government to track down and book the culprits.
Rongmei Lu Phuam president Panti Golmei called upon all to work towards restoring peace and harmony in Manipur.
She also decried the arson attempt at the church.
Condemning both the molestation cases of Chandel and Napetpalli, Panti Golmei appreciated the role played by local Meira Paibis in the Napetpalli incident.
The Pastor also prayed for the departed soul of Th Dwijamani.