Public meeting held
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, December 01 2016:
A public meeting over the reported monetary demand on one auto driver operating between Torbung and Moirang by hill based underground groups was held at Torbung Bazar ground, reports our correspondent.
The meeting was attended by Torbung Gram Panchayat Pradhan S Rajen, members of auto association, Thangjing Area Chiefs' Association, members of Torbung Bazar Board, Torbung United Club president O Shyamchand Singh and Phougakchao Ikhai police station OC MA Salam.
One individual who claimed to a member of one hill based UG group made a monetary demand to one auto driver on November 30.When the auto driver refused to comply, a heated argument broke out between the two.
The UG member allegedly took out a gun and threatened the auto driver.
As the fight was continuing, armed police personnel in civil dress came and took the individual away.
Members of Torbung Bazar Board said that since Torbung is a disputed area, the State Government should deploy adequate security forces to prevent any unwanted incident.