ALLAFUM condemns, appeals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 24 2014 :
All Loktak Lake Area Fishermen's Union Manipur (ALLAFUM), in statement issued by its secretary, said no formal notification was issued regarding the recent announcement by the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) that fishing and all related activities will not be allowed from 8 to15.30 hours during the day starting from December 26 , 2014 .
The union has questioned the ground on which the authority had announced the said notice.
Stating that the move made by LDA is a direct threat to the existence of thousands who are dependent on the lake for their life the union expressed grief that LDA's decision would destroy the very relationship between Loktak lake and its dwellers, both economically and culturally.
ALLAFUM, appealing to authorities concerned for their right to live and fish in Loktak lake, said such a move would be met with stiff opposition.