Khwairamband firing victims remembered
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 23 2013:
Family members, locals and members of social organizations paid floral tributes to Chungkham Sanjit and Thokchom Rabina, who were killed in police firing at BT Road, Khwairamband Bazar on July 23, 2009, on their 4th death anniversary observed under the aegis of Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the killing of Chungkham Sanjit and Thokchom Rabina at Nongmaileima Laibung, Khurai Chingangbam Leikai here today.
The death anniversary was attended by Coordinators of Apunba Lup Sunil Karam, Ayekpam Langdon, Phunindro Konsam, President of Irabot Foundation Thounaojam Iboyaima, President of Poirei Leimarol L Memchoubi, President of AMKIL Ph Sakhi and President of Kanglamei Y Leirik Leima as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Coordinator of Apunba Lup Sunil Karam said that the people of Manipur must join hands in demanding repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State for peaceful coexistence.
He further said that the State had once witnessed numerous cases of extrajudicial executions by security personnel under the shadow of AFSPA.
Such cases have now decreased to a great extent, but still some cases are reported though not frequently, Sunil noted.
The incident of July 23 was very unfortunate which should not be repeated again in the State.
People should stand firm against increasing crime and violence in the State, Thounaojam Iboyaima asserted.
President of Poirei Leimarol L Memchoubi appealed to all to raise voice for the revocation of AFSPA and make the future of Manipur peaceful and progressive.