ILPS movement continues, normal traffic disrupted
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 18 2015:
People in different parts of the valley districts continued their sit-in protests supporting the JCILPS-led public demand of implementation of inner line permit system in Manipur while sudden obstruction of roads in many areas including National highways caused disturbance and inconveniences to many people.
Supporters of the ILPS movement came out and blocked the road stretch from Waikhom Leikai to Thongju Boroi Makhong along National Highway-102 ( Imphal-Moreh road) while more than 1000 supporters of JCILPS along with members of Kangleicha Yaipha Lamjing Lup Kakwa Nameirakpam Leikai, Social Youth Development Organisation Naorem Leikai blocked road at Maibam Leikai Nursing mapa.
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The agitators demanded implementation of ILPS in Manipur and punishment to police personnel involved in the killing of Sapam Robinhood.
Meanwhile, many ILPS supporters at Kakwa and Naorem Leikai staged sit-ins and blocked road and later tried to storm the residence of Langthabal A/C MLA Karam Shyam demanding him to present the ILPS Bill in the state assembly soon.
But they were not allowed to enter the MLA's residence as the residential gate was found locked from inside.
Infuriated, the agitators declared to boycott the MLA.
Many ILPS supporters in Bishnupur district also imposed sudden bandhs and road blockage at Kombi market, Moirang and Bishnupur.
Imphal-Moreh road and National Highway 150 also witnessed traffic disruption in the morning.
Meanwhile, Kwakeithel Makha Thouchom Leikai and Young Star Club jointly organised a sit-in protest where more than 500 ILPS supporters participated.