Zillai condemns
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 24 2016:
Zillai (Vaiphei Students' Association), Ghqs has strongly condemned the act of Phayeng locals who allegedly attacked the residence of SK Vaiphei, ex-MDC of Kangchup in the wee hours of May 23 without any rhyme or reason.
In a statement, Zillai pointed out that the unprovoked attack resulted in substantial damage to the property of SK Vaiphei including his house and a Maruti car.
Besides, it caused fear psychosis to the members present in the house.
The attackers even lobbed a petrol bomb inside the house.
Prior to the mob attack, a minor scuffle ensued between 2/3 youths from Phayeng and two locals of Phaileijang village all probably under the influence of alcohol.
The incident subsided after the intervention of some elders of Kangchup Chingkhong bazar.
However, after some time, locals of Phayeng came in hundreds and attacked the house of SK Vaiphei though he was completely innocent and out of the picture, the students' body said.
Strongly denouncing the use of derogatory words by the attackers, which no longer is in vogue in a civilised society, Zillai urged the authority concerned to book the culprits at the earliest.
It also urged adequate compensation for the properties destroyed while also urging the Govt to initiate measures to restore normalcy in the area.