Sit-in protest staged
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 14 2023:
Locals of Singjamei Oinam Thingel and surrounding areas staged a sit-in protest today at Singjamei Oinam Thingel Community Hall demanding the State Government to provide a resolution to the ongoing conflict and deploy adequate security to put an end to loss of innocent lives.
Today's sit-in protest was organised by Singjamei Apunba Lup Oinam Thingel and the protestors held placards with messages such as "We want a solution", "Arm the civilians if the Government cannot protect us", "Stop killing innocent civilians", "Stop burning of houses", "No separate administration in Manipur" and "Abrogate SoO pact" among others.
Speaking by the sideline of the protest, Oinam Biren, advisor, Singjamei Apunba Lup expressed anguish over the loss of innocent lives as a result of the recent communal clash between two communities.
Saying that if the tension and violence persist, it would cause irreparable damage to both sides, Oinam Biren urged the State Government to bring about an amicable solution.
Urging the feuding communities to exercise rational thinking and work towards restoring peace in the State, he farther appealed to the State Government to provide adequate security to safeguard the public.