Sit-in staged against demolition of shops
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 23 2012:
Decrying demolition of shops along the northern side of Singjamei Bridge without giving any prior information to the shop owners, a sit-in protest was staged near the foot of the bridge today.
The destruction has been reportedly carried out by the state government for construction of a new market complex.
The protesters informed media persons that the shops all along the northern side of Singjamei Bridge are the only source of livelihood for the shopkeepers.
Before carrying out any demolition, the concerned authority should have given prior information and arranged alternative sites.
The shop-keepers have also warned of stopping the construction process until their demand for providing alternative sites is met.