Firing protested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 29 2016:
A protest demonstration was staged today at Arapti Mayai Leikai, Imphal East district under Irilbung police station against the act of opening fire by some unidentified persons at the locality.
According to information culled from the spot, local elders were gathering for a Marup (draw of lots) when three unidentified youngsters who rode a Honda Activa scooter fired around six/seven rounds at around 6.30 pm.
However, there was no report of any casualty.
Taking strong exception to the unprovoked firing, local womenfolk of Arapti and Urup staged a protest demonstration today.
Khuraijam Memthoi, one of the protesters, asked all concerned to explain who carried out the firing and why within five days.
She said that local womenfolk would start keeping a vigil in the locality at night if a convincing explanation is not issued within the stipulated period.