Women bodies denounce 'reckless use of guns'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 20 2022:
Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur (PLMPAM) and All Manipur Women's Voluntary Association strongly denounced the tragic death of Salam Ningol Laishram Ongbi Ibetombi Devi.
It may be noted that Ibetombi was killed by a suspected stray bullet fired during FIFA World Cup finals celebration on the night of December 18 while she was with her family members and neighbours inside her home.
Expressing shock over the incident, the women bodies in a press release reacted strongly against the reckless use of licensed gun by their respective users and termed such acts as illegal.
The women bodies appealed to all concerned to use the licensed guns appropriately and not to treat it as toys.
Further it urged the Government to check thoroughly while issuing licensed guns in the interest of the common people.
PLMPAM and AMOVA also appealed to ramp up the investigation process and provide stringent punishments to the culprits.
They also extended their condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the peace of the departed soul.