Candle-Light condolence for Richard Loitam at Chittagong
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 30 2012:
A candle light condolence was observed at University of Science and Technology, Chittagong campus yesterday from around 6 pm to 8 pm (Bangladesh time) in support of the nation wide "Justice for Richard" campaign being organised in India by the North East students (Manipur, Assam and Tripura) of the college under the aegis of NESAI (North East Students Association of India) .
All the North East-ern students turned up followed by some students from Jammu and Kashmir and foreign students of Sri Lanka and Nepal along with their parents who arc currently in Chittagong.
Candles-were lighted in front of the banner in the pattern "JUSTICE FOR RICHARD" and they maintained a one minute silence with candles in their hand as a tribute to (late) Richard.
After the condolence, the students signed petitions which would be submitted to Assistant High Commissioner of India, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions, along with a memorandum condemning the brutal killing and demanding justice for Richard, which the High Commissioner has agreed to pass on to the concerned Ministers.