Bomb 'gift' protested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 28 2012:
Womenfolk of Yumnam Khunou area today staged a sit-in-protest at Y Babu LP School ground to denounce the placing of a bomb at the Yumnam Khunou Mayai Leikai residence of Block Development Officer, Moirang.
Placards and banners denouncing acts of violence were put up at the protest venue.
speaking to newspersons on the sidelines of the protest demonstration, Yumnam Khunou Women's Development Association chairperson, Yumnam Lata Devi said on March 27 at around 5 pm two unknown youths came in a two-wheeler and placed a polythene bag at the residential gate of Moirang BDO namely Leimapokpam Kunjo (57) .
when enquired the bag was found to contain an explosive device, two telephone numbers written on a paper and another inscribed 'CorCom KCP', Lata informed and claimed that Kunjo had not received any threat or demand from any armed outfits before the March 27 incident.
she also appealed to all concerned to refrain from any activity that could disrupt peace and tranquillity in the area.
Increasingly protest dharnas are being staged against the bomb culture.