Sit-in-protest held at Kwakeithel Moirang Purel
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 04 2013 :
A sit-in-demonstration was staged today at Kwakeithel Moirang Purel community hall to denounce different incidents of molestation and killing of TV joumalist Th Dwijamani in police firing.
The protest demonstration was jointly organised by women bodies of Khagempali Nganapithong Mamang Leikai, Khagempali Panthak and Pankha, and Moirang Purel Apunba Lup.
Placards demanding punitive action against accused persons involved in the Chandel and Napetpalli molestation incidents as well as stringent action against police personnel involved in shooting Dwijamani were put up at the protest venue.
In the Chandel incident, a Manipuri film actress was molested and assaulted by SS Lt Col Livingstone Anal of the NSCN (IM), who also opened fire at two other artistes during a musical concert held on December 18, 2012 at a Chandel district area.
With regard to the Napetpalli molestation case of a young girl from Risophung village under Ukhrul district on December 24 evening, police have arrested three persons, including a KCP activist.
Speaking at the occasion representatives of various civil society organisations accusing Government of Manipur for allegedly giving a free hand to the NSCN (IM) activists to indulge in anti-social activities also demanded dismantling of designated camp of the Naga rebel group in Manipur.