Ukhrul no to ATDUM bandh
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 15 2013:
Asserting that the bandh called by the ATDUM is not endorsed by all, the APWD of Ukhrul has decided not to support the bandh called by ATDUM.
This was decided by the Ukhrul district APWD at its executive sitting at the residence of the Joint Secretary, Phungreitang.
A statement signed by the president of APWD Ukhrul, Chungmi Ragui alleged that ATDUM is operated by few self-appointed vested individuals, besides, the Ukhrul District APWD has disassociated itself from ATDUM.
As such, the 72 hours ATDUM bandh would not be enforced in Ukhrul district, it stated while warning that any one who tries to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the district in support of the ATDUM bandh would be severely dealt with.
Meanwhile, in a separate statement, Association of Persons with Disabilities, Senapati and Tamenglong Disables' Association have conveyed their support to the hill areas bandh called by ATDUM which is slated to begin from midnight of Feb 17 .