No let-up in ILPS demand; Ibobi's effigy torched
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 02 2015:
A massive sit-in and a public meeting were held at New Thumbuthong to demand Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) and punishment to police personnel responsible for the death of Sapam Robinhood.
Around 500 people from Brahmapur Aribam Leikai, Loklaobung Apunba Nupi Lup, Brahmapur Bachaspati Leikai, Brahmapur Chumkham Leikai, Bhagyabati Leikai, Locality Improvement Committee, Youths Club Brahmapur and Social Development Organisation took part in the protest.
The demonstrators later extended monetary aid to the family of Sapam Robinhood who was killed in police action during ILP movement on July 8 last.
A sit-in protest staged at Kwakeithel Soibam Haorakchanbi Leikai.
Residents of Kwakeithel Soibam Haorakchanbi Leikai, Kwakeithel Leimakhujam Leikai, Kwakeithel Lamdong Leikai and Takhel Leikai.
Children who were taking part in the demonstration held placards that read "Pupu, implement ILPS in Manipur," "We want ILPS" and "Save our future." Volunteers of Heingang Apunba Meira Paibi burned effigy of Chief Minister O Ibobi and later staged a rally in Heingang area.
They also held a sit-in at Panthoibi Lampak to demand introduction of ILPS in Manipur.