Protestors demand punitive action against doctors
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, April 23 2023:
A public meeting cum sit-in-protest was held today at Wabagai Macha under Kakching district in connection with the death of Hoiningliu Mangte alias Thoibi on April 20 owing to alleged negligence on the part of the two concerned doctors, from the Department of Gynaecology, RIMS, Imphal.
According to a statement, the protest was organised by the JAC formed against the death of Hoiningliu Mangte alias Thoibi, w/o Wahengbam Malemnganba from Hiyanglam Waikhom Leikai, Kakching.
The meeting was also attended by Ema Chaobi of Khukampal-II, Tokpaching; Huidrom Padam, president, Meira Paibi; Thingam Chaoba of KADUCO; H Kishorjit, president, CARD and representatives of various CSOs, student bodies and women organizations in the State.
Notably, a sit-in protest was also organised by the family members and the Kom community of the deceased woman condemning the incident and demanding punitive action against the concerned doctors.
The sit-in protest was conducted at the deceased's birthplace at Ichum Kom, Saitu Block under Senapati district.