JAC urges
Source: The Sangai Express
Tengnoupal, May 21 2019:
JAC against the death of Jammintong Haokip (30) and Ngamkholal Touthang (31) due to HT line short circuit at Ngahmun village near Haolenphai village, Tengnoupal district on May 20, has urged the Govt- Electricity Department to fulfil its demands.
Jammintong Haokip, s/o Jamkhogin Haokip and Ngamkholal Touthang, s/o Hemkholun Touthang, both from Lhankichoi village succummed to their injuries after the incident at Moreh Hospital, said the JAC comprised of HTC, KSO, KWU&HR and MYC in a statement today.
Failure to meet its demands, which includes payment of ex-gratia amounting to Rs 10 lakh each, Government services to next of kins of both the victims and demand to bear the expenses of the last rites viz condolence feast (a tradition and custom of the Kukis), will be met with intense agitation like bandh (Moreh to Imphal) and boycotting Electricity Department, cautioned the JAC.