Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 23 2009:
Denouncing the detention of Salam Bidyarani of Nongmaikhong Mayai Leikai and levelling of allegation against her parents of having links with underground organisations, a protest rally was taken out at Nongmaikhong area today.
The protestors hold placards that read as, 'we condemn detention of child', do not level allegation after arrest of innocents', punish involved commandos', we condemn arrest of civilians', disband police commandos', 'do not terrorise students'.
The rally, which was later culminated into a public meeting at Hiyangthang Lairembi community hall was taken part by the students of Emanuel Grace Academy, Bhanu Devi Memorial School, Poonam Ching English Junior School and people of Nongmaikhong area.
The meeting demanded immediate release of one of Bidyarani's parents or take the responsibility of looking after of Bidyarani and her two younger brothers by the Government.
The meeting also demanded the Government to rehabilitate the girl and bear the cost of her treatment.
It also pressed to punish involved commandos and institute a Judicial Inquiry into the incident.
Condemning the incident, the public meeting also resolved to continue agitation and boycott local MLA until the involved commandos are punished.