Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 23:
Stepping up the ongoing agitation against the against the continued imposition of Armed Forces Special Powers Act from the State, a large number of meira paibis staged sit in protest, rallies and even burnt effigies of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers in different parts of the State today.
At Heirok Bazar, a large number of meira paibis staged a sit- in protest at around 10 in the morning but they were immediately dispersed by police personnel who swung into action on hearing reports about the protest.
However, students of Lupi Manjuree Girls High School took to the street after the departure of the security forces and carried out a rally demanding for immediate revocation of AFSPA from the State.
Students of Heirok part I High School participated in the rally.
The students also formed a human chain after the rally.
Meira paibis and volunteers of Tentha Heibung Nupi Marup, Tentha Khunou Awang Leikai Nupi Marup, Tentha Heibung Tresa Club and Tranquillity Club also staged a sit in protest at the market shed of Tentha Heibung.
The protesters burnt the effigies of Prime Minister, Union Home Minister and Chief Minister after the sit in protest.
Similar protest were also carried out at Chingdungpok, Shalungpham, Kairembikhok, Lamlong Bazar and Lamlong Keithel today demanding for immediate removal of AFSPA from the State.
Joining the ongoing public protest against the State Govt's indifferent attitude towards the demand of the people, meira paibis and volunteers of various organization numbering about 1500 also staged a sit in protest at Irengbam Community Hall.
The protesters included volunteers from Irengbam UCM unit, Irengbam Modhumati Sr H/S, Irengbam Meira paibi Apunba Lup and clubs of Irengbam area.